When was the last time you lost 15 lbs in one month? :) You're doing great!

My surgery was last Tuesday (12/5). I was so relieved when I got that date! You're very lucky to have your parents around to help but if it goes like mine, you won't even have pain when you get home....

I have no advice but whatever you do, don't give up. Eat as much as you possibly can, snack all the time on whatever tastes good to you. I know the pouch only holds so much and you must have time to...

I'm 5 days post-op. Thank you for your post. Hearing your story and reading more experienced sleevers' comments helps. I'm thinking your program was not sufficiently explained to you. You knew...

Thank you!! I sort of said the same thing then thought maybe I came on too strong and edited my post, but I'm with you! This is about YOU, not about pleasing others.

I'm new, too. 5 days post-op. I'm sure you can help a lot.

I forgot to say, you look wonderful!

I think that's a great idea. You need to make your own plate. Frankly, I've never been to a dinner anywhere (except a restaurant) where your plate is prepared for you by the host. It's either buffet...

Iit's YOUR CHOICE what you put into your body. This is YOUR life. When your host realizes no means no, s/he'll stop pushing you. Just my opinion.

I'm 5 days post-op and dealing with minor temporary discomforts. I have absolutely no regrets. My insurance required 6 months of difficult preparation including weight loss, diet classes, support...

I'm now 5 days post op myself (surgery 12/5/17) and I can guarantee it's mental hunger. I've been hungry for 2 days for a taco or a steak, neither of which I would dare eat. When I get that "vision",...

Thanks for the input. So helpful!

Thanks!

Since I made that comment, things "moved" and I'm doing good. FYI, I do have meds. I'm not in any pain, don't need a laxative now, and I just take the omeprazole.

I'm getting used to how this forum works. So far, so good. I hear people say they are not hungry and need to set a timer to remind them to eat. I'm hungry. I want a taco! LOL Of course, I am on...

I went through 6 months of preparation before we ever got to scheduling a date. I have Medicare. We had 6 mandatory diet classes and 3 mandatory support groups (once a month) but everyone continues...

Thanks for your input. I got nothing for BM. I'll ask about it. Another thing I'm wondering about, I have 2 huge black and blue marks around 2 of my 5 incisions. Two others have no discoloration at...

If you really feel like you're not getting enough information from your doctor, besides doing research on your own, you might want to think about another doctor. Just a suggestion.

I'm 4 days post-op and new here as of today. What I know is this is a journey, not a sprint. The 6 months leading up to surgery was sometimes a struggle but if you stick to your program, listen to...

I am 4 days post-op from gastric sleeve and just joined this forum. I have no abdominal pain and the only problem I seem to be having is some pain when swallowing that goes away in a few seconds. It...

I lived in DC for 40+ years after being raised in SW Pa where snow rules. I never could understand how unprepared for snow they were in the DMV! The journey to surgery is the hardest part but stay...

Hi, I'm 4 days post-op, gastric sleeve. Looking forward to meeting others and sharing experiences.