I would walk, as long, fast and far as you can. I understand the shoulder problems, I've had 2 shoulder surgeries in the past 2 years. Walking has been my go to. I just had surgery 6 weeks ago, but I...

I'm with you on the protein shakes. I have found I like the yogurt shakes, I get most my protein from yogurt and cheese. And now that I can add eggs and cheese, I eat them everyday.

I'm not on any meds, not even pain meds. I'm thinking more and more it's iron. I've always been cold natured. Always under a blanket, even at 75 or 80 degrees. I go back to the Dr. On Friday, so I...

I had surgery on 7/25. So im just a day behind you. But I have not had any pain to speak of. I would call ypur Dr. In the morning and let them know.

I go back to the Dr. On Friday. If I keep having problems I will go in sooner. I know my levels were checked before surgery, but I dont think they were after. I know they were going to do more the...

I was sleeved on 7/25. The first week was great, other than the first day, I had little problems with my liquid in take. I was up and walking we were up to a mile a night. Plus short walks around the...

I dont think it will be hard to start slow, your body will most likely not let you go to fast or far.

I tried to post this a yesterday, but it didn't post for whatever reason.
I've been on this weight loss journey since January. It took 5 months of the Dr. Assisted weight loss. And I must say I did...

I walked 3 to 4 miles a night before surgery, I only go around the block 2 days after surgery. I could not imagine walking 6 blocks the day I got out of the hospital. Please reconsider. Uber or taxi...

Ive been doing better every day. So we know I'm headed in the right direction. Just means more updates for the Dr. I was told to text him nightly in the hospital, I'm having to text twice a day just...

While I agree with everything you say, and I'm trying to sip all the time. I'm having pain every time the liquid hits the top of the stomach. Hot- cold room temp, makes no difference. Ive talked to...

I know my Dr said that my arms will be by my side, and my legs felt like they were being strapped to the table. I had robotic assisted surgery.

I don't have a surgery date yet. Right now I am on the 4 month pre-approval. I see the Dr or pa monthly and the nutritionist monthly as well. I started out with a lower bmi (41.5 or so). I have lost...

I have only told my huaband about my decision to get surgery. He on the other hand has told afew people at work. He told me that and I was pissed. But whats donw is done. I wouldn't tell anyone of I...

I've been lurking for awhile now, but just now decided to join.
I have been over weight since after my first child. I never lost the "baby weight" and kept gaining. My entire family is big. As a...