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I'm a drinker...BIG TIME I certainly cant drink as much as I could pre-op just because my stomach cant hold it. I was given the okay at about 8 weeks, and i've had no problems at all with alcohol... I dont even get drunk quickly like many people say they do (i didnt pre op either).

Thanks for asking, I'm feeling ALOT better but honestly I still wish I hadnt gotten the surgery. I dont feel like myself and thats something that im really struggling with. I was given the go ahead by my surgeon to begin solid foods about 2 weeks ago and am in the trial and error phase of trying things and seeing what agrees with me and what doesnt. So far ive had no issues (pain or vomiting) I did have a tiny bit of salad and had to run to the bathroom a few times. I suppose in the grand scheme of things a month isnt long at all and i have much more time to adjust. Only more time will tell if the decision i made was the right one!

Hey all, I'm Tif from South Jersey. I was sleeved lst Wednesday, July 20, 2011. From the day I came home from the hospital I was miserable and there was alot of tears and alot of regrets. I kept saying what have I done to myself?! I am still in considerable pain even 5 days later. I am getting married in October and am upset because I feel like Ive ruined my wedding experience because I may not be able to have champagne or even a bite of my own wedding cake. People keep saying that it'll get better with time and I hope that once the pain is gone and i can eat solid foods again, the regret will be gone. Does it really get better and when???? any advice?

This had been really hard for me, the first 3 days were HELL!! Im feeling a little better each day but i've reached the point where I am sooo hungry and the liquid diet is just not cutting it!! Tryin to be patient as people say it gets better and easier. Im down 18 lbs since surgery day (9 days ago) and a total of 33 lbs!

Wow solid foods after only 2 weeks? Im so jealous lol... I wonder why, when we all have the same procedure, our different surgeons give us all different instructions??? I was sleeved July 20 (8 days ago) and im not supposed to move on to pureed food for another 2 weeks, which sucks because im beginning to feel some actual hunger. Anyone else on solid food less than 3 or 4 weeks post op?

Prior to surgery, I asked my surgeon how long i'd need to be out of work. He immediately said "4 weeks"! So than i said "well what if..." he interjected with "4 weeks"! So thats what I told my employer I needed, actually i told my employer 4 - 6 weeks just to be on the safe side. I am 8 days out and couldnt even fathom being back at work, I wouldnt be able to do it...and I have what is primarily a "desk job".

Hey there, i'm Tif from South Jersey. I was sleeved 8 days ago, Wednesday, July 20, 2011!

Thank you so much, i was really feeling bad about having regrets but its great to know im not the only one. I am feeling better each day and I pray that in a few weeks, i will be close to normalcy. Did you have many cravings, if so how did you deal with them? i know im not supposed to have soda but I have been craving it soooo bad to the point that im ready to say screw it, im gonna have some and hope that i dont die!! Im getting tired of this liquid diet, mostly because im actually starting to feel real hunger. Thanks again for replying!

Hey all, I was sleeved last Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (South Jersey). Im excited about this group as I do not personally know anyone whos had this surgery done and havent had anyone to talk and share with. Looking forward to learning more!

I was sleeved July 20 (3 days ago) and I have been a constant state of regret. I was discharged from the hospital in just over 24 hours, which I think was waaaay to soon. I keep saying what have I done to myself, so I can certainly sympathize. I have a really hard time even getting water down and im still in alot of pain. I feel like all the research I did, didnt adequately prepare me for just how difficult this would be. I will keep you in my thoughts and hopefully it really will get better as everyone keeps saying.