Hi all,

I feel bad that I have read all your stories and I have not posted anything. So here is my story. My name is Doug and I am 55 years old. I got sleeved on November 15^th. I thought I was prepared after reading this and other boards…..N O T! Got to the hospital at 5am and surgery was at 7:15 and was in recovery for who knows how long. I got to my room about 3:pm. The first night I was on heavy pain meds and yes it was a painful surgery and I had the “oh **** what have I done thoughts”. The next day I was feeling better and was off the IV pain meds just oral. After two days I was off all pain meds and for the most part I felt really good. I was back to work in one week. I was banned from the gym but I did walk every day, first around the block and later around the community (2 miles). I had my 2 week checkup and was cleared to go back to the gym (35 min cardio and lift no more than 25 pounds) I still walk 2 miles a day too. I am down 29 pounds…..But this is counting the 19 pounds I was told I have to loose be fore surgery. Everything has healed nicely and so far I have had zero side effects. I did the protein drinks as long as I could stand but could not hang and went to Simi solid foods as soon as I could. One word about foods though, the stuff I use to like to eat I still have in the house and although I remember what they taste and I did like them, I have no desire to eat them and an throwing them out as they expire…Weird huh. I feel better and have more energy. My eyes are clearer and I just really feel good, if you are thinking about or are about to have the surgery, my advice would to do it and not look back. You will not regret it at all. If any one here and any second thoughts or just needs some one to talk to my phone is always on and I welcome your call.

Doug Flick

Dfick@sbcglobal.net

714-732-8848

Great to hear you've had a good recovery. Congratulations!

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Candy

Doug Doug Doug! Welcome!!! And you silly boy! Take your phone number off, quickly! LOL, you can always give it to someone in message. Thanks for sharing your story and giving us pre-surg pts hope about the process. So glad you're doing well!!