I never tried to hide the fact I had surgery so maybe it was easier for me to order in front of people.

But first I ordered soups and small healthy appetizers.

After that as I got used to...

October will be 2 years post op for me. I have lost 180lbs. My skin isn't that bad but its starting to get uncomfortable when I jog and do other exercise.

Just wondering if:

You have had...

Thanks for the tips...

L.I. in the House! I get very excited when I see NY people!

Great Job!

Thank you everybody!!! :D

I feel amazing! Down 143lbs since surgery. Shopping in normal stores is an amazing feeling. Yes, Calvin Klein is a friend of mine ;-) Hope everyone is doing well out there. Please check out my...

I am almost 9 months out. I wouldn't push it yet. in the end you'll be able to eat "normal" amounts of food. You will just have to eat slower and chew everything more than a normal person. Don't...

Very exciting day today! Started my journey in August. Had surgery 10/23/13. Stepped on the scale and I am officially 100lbs lighter! I have gone from a 4xl shirt to a 2xl. 58" waist to 48'...

Thank you...

I am 10 weeks post op.

Someday's I feel like I have no drive to eat. I have been eating mostly chicken, seafood. Red Meat pretty much grosses me out. I have never thrown up (yet) but I have...

I had mine October 23rd. I am doing great. I haven't gone to the groups either. I do not know if I will be going to them either. Seemed like a bunch of whiny people lol

Good Luck!!!!

I was EXTREMELY nervous. Partially because I am a Paramedic and I am usually the young in control when it comes to patient care. However, this was my experience:

My surgery lasted just over 1...

Good Luck!

I am down 30lbs and had surgery Oct 23. I am noticing the changes in my face and shirt sizes. I went from a 4xl to some shirts I am wearing are 2xl. my pants I have dropped a jean size.......

I use the body fortress protein shakes. I get the powder from Walmart and it cost $17 for the jug of powder. I use the Choc Peanut butter with skim. I put some ice and PB in the blender and its...

Congrats!!! I do high protein shakes... I am post surgery 15 days. Good Luck!

Let me know how you make out... I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to drink since all drank everything with carbonation... Hopefully I wont get white girl wasted my 1st time out lol

Hello all!!!!

Just an update...

2 weeks post surgery.

The surgery went very well. So far I am down 30 lbs. and 1 week away from starting puree foods. THANK GOD!

Anyone from LI?

Good Afternoon,

I am Rob and I am 35. I have been viewing this site as a guest for sometime. I am going in for surgery on Wed 10/23 for the Gastric Sleeve.

I am very excited yet nervous. I...