Congratulations and good luck on this journey. You will not regret it at all. Wishing you total success.

You will adjust to the liquids. I could not take them all in at first but over time you will be able to drink the liquids you need. Good luck to you. Peace and blessings.

Excellent job, Silver. Congratulations. Peace and blessings.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday. What a wonderful birthday present. Great accomplishment. Peace and blessings.

I felt an empty space at first too on my right side. I don't notice it now. I think I got used to it.

You can and you will wait because you know that you are doing the best thing ever for you and your family. Once the surgery is done, the time will fly. I truly understand how you feel. Very...

Thanks to everyone for sharing. It really helps us all.

Hang in there. I am a 61 year old African American. I was sleeved March 10, 2014. I have lost 46 lbs. It is hard sticking to the foods that are good for me. I can't eat a lot at one time. At...

I was given a medication to take for 60 days to prevent gall stones. Can't remember the name but i will find it it anyone is interested.

Praying that everything goes well for her. peace and blessings.

Hi cbreeze. I am 61 and had the surgery on March 10th. I am doing fine and I know you will too. Everything will go well for you. No, you are not nuts to want to live a long and healthy life. I...

Hi there. I am so glad that it all worked out for you. Great news that the bypass did not have to be performed. Good luck and congratulations. You are well on your way for a happier and...

Hi everyone. I am a 61 retired woman. I was sleeved on March 10, 2014. I am very happy that I decided to have it done. I received a lot of discouragement from my hubby before the surgery but now...

Roberta, I am purée also. Good luck. You're doing great.

How long were you on phase ?

Congratulations! We are all rooting for you. Good luck with your surgery. Peace and blessings.

thanks. 9 lbs from your goal. congratulations.

9 away from your goal. Congratulations!! Great job. Peace and blessings.

Getting back to basics may help. Try proteins shakes or full liquids for a while and see if that helps. I really don't know. I totally understand about not wanting to be around others. I feel...

It gets a little better each day. Hang in there.

Good luck and congratulations! You are on your way to a brand new healthier you.

Why am I on clear liquids for 30 days???????

Try eating more proteins. That will keep the hunger away longer. Hang in there. Take care.

The protein shakes will fill you up. Even after surgery,I can not drink 3 protein shakes a day. I can finish one and almost never finish 2 in one day. Listen to your stomach and don't continue to...

I had my first post op on yesterday. I was worried about leakage. Reassured that I would definitely be feeling very very bad if leakage occurs. Still taking pain meds, too. Thanks for sharing, Amy.