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I was sleeved on September 28, 2016. I've lost 182 pounds total (99 during my six month pre-op diet program and 83 additional since the surgery). I have 35 more pounds to go until I reach my goal. I am hoping to get there sometime this summer.

3 weeks, huh? Did you notice a 666 anywhere on your surgeon's body? Well, you will probably not care too much for a couple days after surgery while you recover, but honestly, find something to occupy your mind. Start a fight club, follow strangers and mime air quotes to what they are saying, or simply pee in your surgeon's gas tank (You wanted me on fluids, here ya go buddy). Ok, don't do any of that, but do find something you like outside of food and enjoy the heck out of it. And it's ok to cry too. I'm a guy and I never knew just how much stress that releases.

Wow, maybe you should have read the part about the band had slipped out of position - it was causing daily vomiting. Or better yet not assume I'm an idiot and had not consulted my doctor. I was pregnant when it slipped, and the clinic I paid to put the dumb thing in went bankrupt a year before it slipped. No one would do anything for me till after the baby was born and then I had to wait, just like everyone else.

Hi everyone just singed up on the site. i had the surgery on dec 13 2016. since we are all living off Protein shakes, powders ect... i was wondering what everyones favorites were. I use the GNC 100% whey protein power , nectar protein (latte) , add some pb powder. looking for something new. any suggestions

It already is! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/30-second-chew/id1216502822

Thank you so much <3 Yes, I am very much aware that the mental struggle is going to be much harder than the physical struggle. I mean, bodies heal, they always do, but unfortunately there's not a "quick fix" for your mind. It's like quitting an addiction cold turkey. That's why I told my doctor like 'please, give me as much information and support as possible before the surgery so I can prepare myself mentally as much as possible and at least find some kind of peace'. I'm happy she agreed to let me make a new appointment, all though she also warned me to try and let it go as much as possible too and rely on them as she knows I'm really perfectionistic and a little bit of a control freak, which makes her fear I'm just going to make it more difficult for myself than it actually should be... I am happy to hear you're feeling great and the operation has helped you! How did things go for you in the beginning? It's hard to imagine not being able to even just drink water (I currently drink 2-4 L of water a day). XxX

Well said! Agreed and same here. As long as you are monitoring your intake and intentional fully following your eating guidelines you are doing great!

Good luck, tomorrow!! I wish you a safe surgery and fast recovery and look forward to hearing how it went. Congratulations on beginning the journey to the new you

Well there a multi questionnaire and then it was evualtion itself n that one was kinda not easy especially with my medical records they as about ur family who u live with how long u be on meds they ask if I can letter from my doctor if he thinks I'm mentally suitable for it ....so I'm just waiting until I get my medical records n that note

Hello Ken, I am so sorry that I did not see your last 2 posts until today. I have been in a "terrible" place the last couple of weeks battling depression and severe attacks of NEEDING to eat. I am at my wits end. I feel like I'm on the edge of a cliff and if one more thing snaps, I'll fall. (like gaining weight back). But I ramble.......The name I have been trying to put in is Dr. Emmanuele LoMenzo from Weston, FL. and no, I did not choose him from the drop down box. I will make 1 last attempt today if I can and let you know the outcome. I can't thank you enough for your sticking by me through this "mess". Sincerely, Cassie