Katnroyal

Strawberries killed me for the longest time post op due to the little seeds. I would avoid them for right now.

Good Luck! It will all be worth it, just remember that around day 4 or so!

Congratulations! It's only up from here! I am excited for you!

I am almost 11 months post op and it still doesn't feel real, I still don't believe the person I see in the mirror is me!!!! It's a fantastic journey, enjoy it!

I had similar feelings, I was angry with myself for getting to that point. This surgery was my ticket to a healthy life though and I wasn't about to back down. A little loose skin, can be worked with or ultimately fixed, the hair will grow back, but your health is priceless. Don't let your disappointment in yourself keep you from getting healthy! I am rooting for ya! It is so worth it!

First of all you are beautiful. I started at 261 being 5'2 my doctor wants me at 130. I am currently 156 so still a bit to go, but I fully intend to get there. Some people plateau around 75% excess body weight lost. At your height your goal might be around 145-150. I am very pleased with the sleeve and the results I have seen.

I had horrible gas pains (in the back and shoulders) day 2 and 3 after surgery. My doc just told me to walk walk walk.

Congrats to you! What a wonderful feeling for you! Keep it up and you will start checking off all of your goals!

How exciting! I am glad your here, can't wait to see how you do! Good Luck!

I am 5 months out and I use Mederma Scar Cream and they are barely visible.

I feel like I look a lot younger than I am!

Wow you look AMAZING!!! Congratulations!

Yay! Congratulations! Just keep doing what your supposed to and it will all work out!

Good luck to you! I will be thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Like Doxie said try not to compare yourself to others. I know it's hard believe me I catch myself doing it, but we are all different and our bodies will react and lose differently. Be proud of the weight you have lost, and looked forward to healthier new you!! Congratulations keep us posted! I am here if you have any questions.

I lost 19 in the first two weeks, then once I got on pureed food it slowed down a lot.

I am five months out and pizza is a nightmare, I can handle some breads and pastas but it's a no go for me on pizza but really now, I look at all the grease and it honestly makes me sick.

Hair loss is going to happen, however; you can take precautions to slow down the hair loss, and help it regrow faster. I do the following: I make sure I meet my daily protein goals, I take a biotin pill every night, I use Nioxin shampoo, and I don't use heat or chemicals on my hair. I started taking biotin about week three, and have had some hair loss starting about month 3 I am currently 5 months out and I am seeing less and less hair loss. Don't freak out about it, it will grow back!

Add unflavored Unjury protein powder to your pureed food i.e. apple sauce, pureed peas and carrots. Also the tuna from subway was easy for me to get down because it is not chunky and tuna is a great source of protein!

I eat six meals a day... it's really three meals and three snacks but they are all around the same number of calories and ounces. I usually have my shake as my first or last meal of the day and it also counts towards my liquids intake for the day!

I had something similar. I called it foaming at the mouth! I would create a lot of saliva and it wouldn't pass so I would throw up. I found that hot teas helped sooth and calm everything. My Dr. also game a steroid shot for the inflammation.