Awesome! Congrats!

I can't wait to do the hot air balloon at the wine festival this year! And just be able to go horse back-riding again (w/o being scared of breaking the horses back) haha :)

Hey guys... lets put it this way... I was so past being overweight and not liking what I saw in the mirror, that I was angry enough to just take a leap.
I had my surgery Nov 11, and I feel great....

Diane: while I think it is very valid to be nervous and even scared of failing, perhaps you need to live in the DAY, the now.
Focus on the change, and the goals for today, and conquer one day at a...

It could be you are having some forced restriction or blockage, it would warrant a dr call or visit.
Don't wait too long.
The other is, if you measure the way you are eating now to how you were...

I am able to finish about the same in a yoghurt, the harder things to eat are actual meals. And I still take my time to make sure I don't feel stuffed/sick later. Congratulations, keep it up!

I had my surgery with Kaiser, but I work for a Medical Software Company, so the reason they don't give you real numbers as of yet, will depend on the surgeon fees, anesthesia and what are...

YEAY... totally a good problem... you can never have too much clothes on vacay... although, you limit what you can purchase and take back.
And what is not to love when you fit in smaller sizes... I...

Congrats I know how exciting this is... Keep pressing on!

WAy to go!

No, don't think you will need it.
You should maybe buy some good Pillows! And park yourself on your bed for the most part !
I found I was more comfortable propped up in bed, then in the recliner.

Congrats, I know how exciting that is!

Generally this will be an issue with you are malnourished. To avoid this, do take your supplements and protein as scheduled.
And yes, its more prevalent in Bypass (route n y) patients, just make...

Carnation... I will try thanks!

LOL so expected!
Just keep getting on here and keep your motivation going... this is very helpful!

For me the most challenging days was the first 4, then the soreness goes away, and you start to feel better. ( i am 2.5 weeks out) I am back at work, and I feel pretty good.... eating stage 3 foods...

Hey! I totally get it... How nice your kid is older, they can be of much help.
I am thinking of getting some different flavors to change it up... but its the best way to get the protein needed...

WOw, "uneventful"?
How exciting, and you must know... i get hungry and I suffer a little because I want to eat with better flavors and sauces...
that is my torture...
And I am getting pretty sick...

Very cool! I have had one episode of what could have been dumping... but it was just like dry heaving... I had some pudding turns out the "no sugar" was a lie haha.

Name is Abby, I am in California...
I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 11-11-13, at Kaiser South Bay, by Dr. Zane and I have lost between 17-20 lbs thus far!

I am looking for some friends and...