I had my sleeve in April 2013. 6ft 1, 498 lbs. BMI 65. I got down to 275 (and maintaining), but am not losing any more weight. It sounds crazy, but I just stopped losing weight, no matter...

My go yo drink is lemonade Crystal Light.

Get it checked out by your surgeon or primary care physician. The last thing you need is for it to get infected. Your doctor will most likely not stitch or glue it again due to infection risk, but...

Hang in there and keep up the good work. Remember that this is a marathon race and not a sprint. Dr. Hoehn did my surgery in April. I started at 473 and am now just under 300. Stick to your...

I had trouble with chicken at first also. I was OK with canned chicken, but anything else was tough. I made some baked chicken the other day that i kept really moist and did OK with it. Had to...

you will have to work up to the 64 oz minimum over time. it is tough early, but can be done -- if you work at it. I found that Crystal Light settled better in my stomach than plain water. I also...

Welcome to the group! Since my first appointment with my surgeon on March 11, I'm down 86 pounds. The sleeve process is a huge life change, but it is 100% worth it!!! Remember to follow your...

Just remember that the surgery is only a tool to weight loss. While it is a powerful tool, you will need to adopt a whole new lifestyle as well. You can do it though!

Good Luck with your journey!

Shane --

Hang in there. I was 473 at my starting point (first visit with surgeon). I'm now down to 387, but like you, I still see the "fat guy" in the mirror. I try to take solace in that my...

Sounds like you are right on track. Keep it up!!!!

Congratulations! That is great!! Keep up the hard work, and you will get to your ultimate goal weight before you know it.

That is about what I remember from beginning soft foods. Keep sipping the fluids. It is a struggle for awhile, but you can do it. The best tip I got on fluids was to drink something when you get...

Welcome to the group and Good Luck!!

Rocky IV and Footloose

I love watching that training sequence in Rocky IV. Rocky was a total stud!!

I'm sure you will be fine. I had to run about 2 weeks post-op. I can't say I was fast, but I will still call it running. I was sore afterwards, but nothing too bad. Some Tylenol and an ice pack...

If you have specific instructions, ask away! This group has been very helpful. No matter what your question is, someone on here will have an answer and information for you.

Good Luck!

I've had this several nights the past couple of weeks. It definitely happens on days that I'm more active. Like you, I'm drinking as much as I'm supposed to and have been taking my vitamins. I...

They didn't tell me anything about special soap. I just showered normally. Luckily, my pharmacist special ordered a generic of the blood thinners, so my co-pay was pretty reasonable. Good Luck...

My surgeon kept me over night, but started full liquids on day 3. It is interesting to see all of the variations out there. It truly seems to be surgeon preference. Congratulations on your...

I had surgery on April 11th. I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old. I told them that I was having surgery on my tummy to make me healthier. They have been great. My three year old daughter wanted...

Glad everything is going well. I suggest following your doctor's orders, but my doctor allowed full liquids before a full 7 days.

Just remember that your doctor said "most people." That is based on the average weight loss for people having this surgery. There are people that lose more and some that lose less, thus making the...

Eight days after surgery. Milk of Magnesia did the trick. Good Luck!