Thanks everyone for the support! It has been a heck of a journey, but I am enjoying every minute of it!

I was so frustrated that I have been stuck on a plateau for the past three weeks despite the fact that I have lost a tremendous amount of weight. Three days ago I changed up my exercise plan and...

I am 5'5" and I am in a size 12- 14 now, down from an 18. I actually wore size 10 shorts the other day but that is just because they are made big (still made me happy though). It is very exciting! ...

I finally reached that point where the scale read 199.6!! I couldn't be happier! Finally in the one hundreds again! Did anyone else have this feeling?

My surgeon said it is impossible for the stomach to go back to its original size, but you can gain the weight back from grazing. By grazing I mean eating a few ounces and stopping, but then when you...

I couldn't agree with you more! I had the surgery so that I could stop obsessing over food and live, that is what I intend to do. I also feel like I have not lost as much as people that had the...

I know some doctors will say 6 weeks, but my doctor just said whenever I feel ready. I waited about 3 weeks.

Just do your best. I could only lose 8 pounds post op. I just told my doctor that if I could lose the weight, I wouldn't be in there seeing him!

I was told alcohol is ok, you just wont be able to drink as much. I was also told stay away from beer or champagne because of the carbonation. Wine and liquor are okay in moderation.

Wow, I had a 1 day liquid diet! I know I would have cheated if I was put on a 2 week diet. It is so weird how different doctors ask for different things. I think you will be fine, I only had to do...

This is just sort of a roll call, for all of us to be able to boast and say how far we have all come in our journey (even if it is only one pound). So, if everyone could just say the date they had...

I know that feeling. I sometimes don't feel like I am losing as fast as others, but we are all different. Think about it this way, because of your gradual weight loss, you probably wont have as...

Hi Jess. I will be living in Annapolis in less than a month!! I would love to get together and exercise sometime since I wont know anyone up there! My husband is Navy and we have to move up there....

I had mine the same day. I wish I could have had the one incision like you, sounds cool. I also can't wait to see the weight loss after a month, keep us posted.

I am 1 week post-op, and 11 pounds down. The problem is that being on this site, 11 pounds doesn't seem like enough for the first week. How did you guys do?? What is a" normal" amount for week 1?

Thank you so much everyone! I am so used to helping everyone else that it is very hard for me to sit back and let others help me. I am going to work on that, though. All of your comments have...

First of all, 14 pounds is awesome! I also had my surgery a week ago today and am down 11 pounds...the site is great.

Hello everyone! I am 6 days post-op, and about to lose it! I have been going for a walk everyday, but I am ready to start taking care of my kids and my home again! I want to give myself time to...

Hi, I am also 6 days post-op! I was told to have 4-6 oz of liquid each hour! While in the hospital, they were constantly monitoring me to make sure I was drinking enough. I would check in with...

Now I feel horrible. I am realizing that this will still be a struggle. I felt great today and decided to cook dinner for my family. I made spaghetti, I did great during preparation, but after...

I am only 5 days out and today I got to start full liquids, but can't wait to get to soft foods. What type of diet did your doctor have you on, and for how long? How long did it take to get to...

That is amazing! Keep going, you are an inspiration to me too!

How long did you wait before your first drink?

Thank you Ikbear, I needed to hear that. Jess, I am not on mushier yet, but I feel like I can hold down liquids easily and think I could do more than 4 oz. Also. I am glad you brought that up...

I just got my sleeve on April 26th, it hasn't been too bad so far. I would love to talk to anyone who is going through this journey with me that got their sleeve around my date.