Hello all, I've missed blogging with all of you! I've been back to work and back to working all the many hours as I was in the past. I realized by menot having my support system and staying connected with you guys, I've been experiencing some setbacks as well as reaching some plateaus. Although I have not been overindulging or cheating, I am not eating as I should. I am not loosing much rate either. Currently, I have only lost 13lbs since my surgery date on March 20th. Any advice?

How are you doing? Are you back at work yet? My surgery date is May 30, in Mexico, hope I do as well as you, continue on your journey....

I saw you in the office just last week. I got my date of May 22. I can't wait to see you again. You looked amazing! Keep up the great work and I will be seeing you at some meeting.

Glad to hear of your success so far with your surgery. I have a daughter who lives in the Memphis area (newly married). My surgery is on April 24, and I will be glad to have any advice!

Oh I am so happy to hear your doing well and the tea was a hit!!! Can't wait to see the pictures of your journey. TTYL

I anticipate taking some pics soon and sharing. I want to start closely monitoring my progress by pics and journaling.

Day 4 much much much better. I took advice from one of our fellow sleevers and went to purchase and drank warm Celestial Honey Vanilla Tea (caffiene free); although she advised to use only one artificial sweetner, I use multiple in a larger container so that I can make more to have for later and rewarm in microwave to prevent making more each time. Other than that, It helped me with the discomfort in the incision sites that I still feel throughout the day from getting up/down.

Day 3 post op and trying to adjust, One day at a time. I am thankful for all of you who has contributed your personal thoughts, expertise and knowledge on this site for all of us newbies. It has been and very very helpful.

I was swollen for about 2 weeks. My gas went away in about 4 days after surgery.

Congratulations!! Good Luck on your NEW Journey, wishing you a Speedy Recovery........I,too am from Memphis. I went to the seminar at St Francis with hope of Dr. Weaver doing my surgery but my Insurance didn't cover WLS, & it was going to cost me thousands of dollars private pay, so being me......PERSISTANT...I had to look further, but you have a wonderful Dr. and I know you will have a great outcome, be Blessed.......

Hi! Tomorrow I start my stage three post op and I don't think I have a puree food stage really. My stage two is strictly the standard liquid diet (broth, jello, Popsicles), cottage cheese, yogurt (low carb), cream soup strained (98% fat free), apple sauce no sugar added and protein shakes. I have been on this for 3 weeks. Tomorrow I get to added 1 to 1/12 ounce of lean meat of chicken, turkey, fish, seafood salad, per meal and 1/2 ounce a day of canned veggies or canned fruit. Oh a one saltine cracker 3 times a week. I take Calcium, Flinestone vitamins, vitamin D, B complex and Biotin. All doctor's orders. I exercise everyday. Walking only, and just started swimming on Friday! Biggest thing is a positive attitude. I am determined to be a success story. I am have grown tired of looking at all the issues that comes from being over weight. Good luck to you on your journey. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday! Let me know how your doing as soon as you get home and rested enough.