My doctor said to hold off on Steak for at least 3 months because it is so tough and hard to digest. He also said fruit, even grapes need to be pealed for the first few months. Once I could eat...

Wait until you have the surgery. Food just isn't the same. Don't get me wrong I'm so glad I had the surgery, but eating is only a necessity now and not something I really enjoy.

I've been out to eat a few times, but I still haven't used my card yet. So far I just get the normal portions and end up taking it home and throwing most of it out later on. Tonight I did discover...

I've noticed that too. Cheese, which was a big contributor to my obesity almost seems gross now and I can't really place how or why. It's been bugging me.

I"m sure I could have went home the same day, but my doctor wanted to keep me overnight for observation. All they really had to observe was my butt in their stupid gown as I made my way to the...

How exactly do you aggravate your sleeve? I have yet to do this, but I'd like to know how it is done so I can avoid it. lol
I hope you start to feel better real soon.

I've been drinking Ensure plus. It has 25 g of protein and has 210 calories. The only flavor I can stand is the chocolate and even that is getting old.

I'm three weeks out and haven't lost any weight in over 5 days. I'm eating all my protein exercising and overall doing good, but somehow the weight just isn't coming off. I agree it's super...

I grew up in Utah, but then I grew fat in Maryland. I'm sure you made the right decision. I mean besides affecting your eating it's really not that big of deal. I haven't felt this good in years and...

Good luck! For surgery it's really not that bad. I'm sure you'll do great.

6 long days! It's still hard to go, but i'm managing. lol

What the heck is the deal with your family? I think they should be dealt with accordingly.

For the first 2 or 3 days I napped a lot. I tried watching movies, but I kept sleeping through them. I didn't notice how often food was showed on tv until I couldn't eat it. I watched my Duck Dynasty...

Wait, if I vacuum I can chase the dogs around the house, thoroughly entertaining myself and turn my wife on in the process? Looks like I've got some vacuuming to do.

I thought I could do it on my own too. I do good for a while then I do bad for awhile and they kinda balance each other out. It took me a few years to make up my mind to finally do it, but I'm glad I...

The first week after my surgery I was craving all sorts of things I shouldn't be eating, but now that it's been a couple of weeks I could really care less about food. Just the thought of eating a...

I honestly did the same thing. The month before my surgery I ate horribly. Now that i've had the surgery I really don't care about food. My main concern is getting enough protein so I only eat foods...

I had six incisions and no drain.

I'm not really sure how fast my surgery was. That whole day is a blur. I think i slept like 22 hrs that day. Now I know what a cat feels like.

Scales are fun when you're losing weight, but when you're gaining or at a stand still they are a cold heartless mistress.

My doctor also told me I could eat cheese, so I bought a pack of string cheese and for some reason it just tastes weird to me now. I've noticed that with a lot of foods. Nothing seems to taste as...

Luckily I didn't have any complications. My Doctor acted like this surgery was no big deal and he does them all the time and rarely has a patient have a problem. He really put my mind at ease. He...

When I was on my preop diet I tripped and some taco bell fell into my mouth. I tried to scream, but I ended up chewing and swallowing the food instead. Other than that one moment of clumsiness I did...

Luckily my coworkers were pretty good about not offering or eating food around me. My main problem is that i am by no means a morning person and used to be a caffeine junking. Getting up early with...

I don't think I'd have any problem pulling it out in public, the card I mean. lol.