I was sleeved on 6/5 and as of today (6/23) I'm down 15 - 20lbs. It has slowed down a little -- as long as you're doing the necessary things and keeping up with your protien and fluid intake, it...

I'm going to be on the look out for this for sure!

I'm almost four weeks out of surgery (6/5) and have just started soft foods. Right now, I'm having a hard time with anything "too sweet" - which is a lot of stuff. Even SF Jello and Pudding sometimes...

I was told two weeks... but absolutely no lifting anything more than 20lbs until cleared by my surgeon. However they did say iuf its a desk job with minimal activity you could go back sooner.

Hope everything has been going better -- it may be too late, but have you tried thinning out the protein shake with a little skim milk (or other non-dairy milk)?

I said a little, but I want to clarify. Most of my "nausea" was upon waking in the morning this week, after the Protonix had worn off/I was due to take another. And it wasn't horrible. I have not...

I agree with mellowjoy -- it may be a temp thing. I can't handle really really cold things (like apple juice) and usually let it get "room temp" for a few minutes before I take a sip. Good luck!

I was sleeved on Monday... and I only told a small portion of people (work included) because of the reaction most of my family had when my mom went through the process of having Gastric Bypass -- so...

Thanks! I have that as well... and it helps, but I don't want to get hooked on it.

Hey everyone! Just had surgery June 5th (yay!) And my incision pain is a non-issue. What is is what feels like a stitch in my side, lower than my incisions. I thought it was gas, but I've been...

Best of luck today!

Is it wrong that I'm actually looking forward to this? I knew it would happen because my mom (who had full bypass) was always warm before is constantly freezing now (she's about five years out and...

As part of the process, my surgeon had me go see a cardiologist who ordered an EKG/Stress Test. I was nervous too (mostly because my father had had bypass surgery and I was afraid I may be in the...

I'm curious about this too -- and can't wait to see your recover time. I too work a desk job (and another part time gig) and was already planning on two weeks when the time came, but the closer we...

Best of luck to you on your journey!

Thanks! I've been looking around getting familiar with all the different topics! Look forward to reading everyone's journeys and hopefully being just as supportive.

Just thought I'd introduce myself -

My name is Melinda and I started seriously considering bariatric surgery back in July 2016. Since that time, I've decided on going with gastric sleeve. I'm...