I am almost 6 months out and have recently been able to eat an entire taco. But thats it. I'm still losing, so I think we're good!

I also use straws. I've had no gas issues. But everyone is different.

I started drinking after 2 months. I do not get drunk faster.

Amazing! Congratulations! !!

For me, eggs make me feel nauseated for 2-3 hours. So no eggs for me. Simple fix.

That's amazing! Congrats!

I gain a lil over 1lb, then stall at that weight until its over.

I have no issues with shrimp at all. The only food my body doesn't like is scrambled eggs. Everyone is different, good luck!

Good job!

Mine was removed right before I left the hospital. To me it felt like pulling a snake out of me. The oddest sensation I've ever felt.

I had diarrhea until I got to the pureed stage. Regardless of protein.

When someone loses weight rapidly, it tends to cause painful gallbladder issues which results in removal. I dont know this surgeon, but he sounds like he's trying to save people a second surgery. But...

30Lbs sounds great to me! :-)

Dr. Ortiz is in tj, he does 4 people per day so you don't get the assembly line feel at all. I went thru A lighter me.

I starved during pre op as well. I was sleeved 2/27 and haven't been hungry at all during this full liquid phase. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! You can do this!!

Ortiz was my surgeon, I had a great experience! Best wishes!

I dry heaved alot immediately coming out of surgery. But thats just how my body reacts when coming out of surgery. Happened with my gallbladder too. They gave me zofran and I feel back asleep. For...

I was operated on Thursday. Everything went great. Did some shopping today. I have no regrets at all!

I am this Thursday!

I know what you mean. I've felt like a turtle stuck in my shell for 12 yrs. I'm ready to start really living again. Enjoying life :-). Thank you & good luck to you. If you have any questions after my...

I live in Southern California, so TJ is really close. I just did tons of research. Looked at other people's experience. I'm confident in this surgeon. And I know this surgery is right for me. It will...

Awesome! Thanks! Congratulations on your loss.

Hi all! I'm getting the sleeve in three weeks! Dr. Elias Ortiz in Tijuana, MX. super excited!