I can totally relate. I am waiting for my wedding ring to fit me again. Good job!!!!!

Hello Mandi and welcome to the site. You will love all the helpful information you will get from this site.

I am sooo glad someone posted this thread. I have been so depressed at my weight loss since the surgery. I was sleeved on March 7 and have only lost 15lbs since day of surgery. I too thought it would...

I only lost 5 lbs on the pre-op diet and I had absolutely no complications so try not to worry.

I had my surgery on March 7 and have only lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks. I actually lost 16 lbs but gained a pound this past week. I could't believe it. How can I be gaining weight. I am on blended foods...

I too am losing slowly. I weighed 240 on day of surgery on march 7 and only weigh 227 now. I also expected more weight loss. i think once we start eating more foods we'll lose more weight because our...

Thanks for the info. It's been hard limiting myself to 4oz because I've been thirsty. I'm glad to know others have made it through this phase.

I just had my sleeve done on Monday, March 7 and am wondering if anyone can tell me what amount of fluids they were taking in 3-4 days post op. My doctor's instructions are not to have more than 4 oz...

Yes, this happened to me. I have United Healthcare insurance and was told by my doctors office that the sleeve was covered. After they submitted the paperwork we were told that it was not covered....

Where can you find the celebrity slim brand?

It's cool to know that someone is having surgery the same day as I. We can comiserate (sp?) together. Plus, we'll be following the same diet at the same time probably. Diane, I'm looking forward to...

By the way Diane I love reading your posts. I've spent 3 days now reading these posts before finally posting. You are really an inspiration. I hope I do as well as you have done.

My surgery is on Monday, March 7th and I am getting really nervous as well. Also can't wait to be off the pre-op diet although you are getting much more than I am since I can only have clear liqids...

I know how you feel. I have been on the liquid diet for 6 days now and have 8 days before my surgery. I am starting to get nervous but reading all these posts have helped ease some of my fears. good...