I had my surgery May 4, 2015 so I am about 8 weeks out and down 31 lbs. I have had several stalls. Sometimes I am very hungry and want to eat too frequently. Other times I can't eat much at all....

Hello Joni - I saw your post. you are doing great to have lost that much already. My surgery was May 4th and I am down 25 lbs. I have been stuck there for some time. I also eat a small amount...

Hello Annette - sounds like you are doing well. I had to laugh at your comment about pickles. I thought it was only me! My crunchy treat at night is a bowl of pickles and a glass of ice water. I...

Hi Airhead - my surgery was on the 4th i just hit the 20 lb mark today! I am so tickled about this- I can't tell you how many times I have tried, unsuccessfully to loose 20 lbs.
I know what you...

That would be me! I just had my sleeve on 5/4/15 and I am 65. I wish I would have gotten it done sooner. It went very well, I was in 3 days.
I didn't need any pain meds after the 3-4 day....

Today is my first day at home too. My surgery was Monday- came home last night. Everything has gone pretty much as expected.
Right now I am trying to get in fluids and protein in. I am on...

Hello Sara I am having my surgery on May 5th. This liquid diet has been a challenge, but I am really looking foreword to taking this step to loose weight and be healthy.
My daughter-in-law...

Welcome Maggie May I have my surgery May 4th. I am currently on the liquid diet.............and i just want to bite something! I always heard this part is hard but it will all be worth it.
This...

Tinman you are awesome! What a positive, motivating post from someone who has walked the walk. I love that you eat and don't expect others to change what they are eating. I know that's how it...

I am 65. My surgery will be May 4th. I am expecting to do great! I have been more active, eating better and I have read so much information - I feel ready.
My daughter-in-law had the surgery a...

Hello Catlover I am 65 I don't have my surgery date yet. I feel like I am getting a late start on this, but I am looking foreword to moving for ahead healthier and happier.

Good luck I will...

I got a call today to schedule my evaluations! They do them back to back all one day. This is exciting. I hadn't heard anything from them since my visit with the surgeon a month ago. I wasn't...

Khartt - I loved your post. Congratulations on your success. I don't have a surgery date yet, but I sure hope I will do as well as you and have the same positive attitude.
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Welcome Kaygee88 I hope the meeting you went to was informative and encouraging. Lots of info on this site too.
good luck to you.
ps I am in Dayton OH.
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Thanks to all for the welcome messages. I just had my first consult with my surgeon and he really put me at ease. He confirmed my decision that this is the right procedure for me and he expects I...

What a welcoming group you all are! Thanks for all the replies and encouragement. I will be checking in here frequently.

Hello everyone. I am going to my first appointment with my surgeon. I am hoping to have the sleeve as soon as I can work my way thru the maze of insurance etc.
I feel certain I will meet the...

Hello- I read your post and that is my worry too. I have not gotten a surgery date yet. I have failed at so many things, my worry is that this surgery will not work for me either.
I will say my...