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Hey everyone.. I am 5 months post op.. When are we out of the woods for any complications?? Just curious.. Next post op drs visit isn't for a few weeks... I am noticing how much more I can eat and drink.. Some things I can tolerate now, that I couldn't early on.. Gulping water, eating more food (about 1 1/2 cups), carbonation.. Thanks for any of you experiences..

Yes.. I do notice that!! Why is that?? It us so hard to be "good" all of the time.. I find myself picking at my twins leftovers.. I need to stop doing that!! Easier said then done:))

Thx Laura.. I kinda figured at 5 months I was ok.. But was a little concerned about the amount of food and water I am able to consume.. I wasn't sure if it was possible to hurt my new stomach.. Thx again..

Hey Jakat!! I was wondering the same thing... Glad to hear you are doing so well!! We were sleeved the same day by Dr. Curry right.. Sept 24..? The holiday were tough.. I didn't go crazy or anything.. But ughhhhh!!! The cookies!!!!! I survived.. And didn't gain, but lost a couple:)) I started at 271, and I am 223.. Looking forward to the 100's!!!! What are your challenges?? Keep in touch, glad you are doing well!!

Glad you are doing well!!! Welcome home!!!

Hey everyone!! I'm in NKY.. I wish you all the best and much success!! I went to Dr. Curry.. I am 3 months post op and almost 50 pounds down.. I am so happy I did this surgery!!! I am actually losing weight for the first time.. And it's not coming back!!! Good luck everyone!!

Hey Jessie.. All the best to you!!! Glad you got to enjoy your babies.. Thoughts and prayers to you for a solution and quick recovery!!!

Katie and bandalyons.. Good luck.. Keep us posted.. Jakat .. Looks like we started softs the same day... I was in a three week stall.. I wasn't eating much during puréed stage.. But I've been on soft since Thursday and the scale is starting to move again, i am so surprised how few restrictions there are.. its so great to eat real food again.. even if it is only 3/4 cup of food.. I was getting really bummed.. But nut thinks body was starving.. Go figure.. ) but I'm 31 pounds down ( this includes 2 week pre op), and down 14 inches on my one month surg-a-versary ... I've been chatting with Rachel (zebra) and she is doing awesome as well.. Hope everyone is doing well.. Keep us posted on your progress.. Where ever you are.. All the best!!! Stephanie...

Hey Gabby.. I to feel the same way.. I am 4weeks post op.. I got a b12 shot at one week, I felt pretty good for about 2 weeks, now I'm back to feeling very fatigued... I have another post op appt this week.. Hope it gets better.. I'm trying to chase around 18 month twins:))

Hey Lynn.. Talk to Alli, she is the one that takes care of FMLA.. I talked to Dr. Curry very early on .. I have lifting, pushing and pulling requirements at work.. They put me out for 4 weeks.. I am at 4 weeks now, and I still feel the need to "baby" my abdominal area.. Kinda nervous about getting back into the work routine.. Welcome Michelle..

Hey everyone.. Hope everyone is doing well.. Lynn.. Glad you are on your way to approval... So excited for you.. Rachel and Jakat.. Sounds like you are doing well.. How much longer till soft foods Rachel?? Getting close now.. I can't wait for that phase.. I am having a hard time getting all of my water and protein in.. Looking forward to soft foods.. I do enjoy fish, so looking forward to eating my protein instead of drinking it.. I don't know about you guys, but I was kinda hoping they would of given me a list of foods and suggestions during my one week post-op appt.. I went in KY, nut, was very vague, and basically said if you can blend it, you can eat it.. I don't know, I guess I was just expecting more direction, instead of trying to use the appt to try to think of any questions to ask.. Hopefully it will be more through for the next part.. How is everyone's weight loss?? I think I'm having a stall, actually gained 1.5 but down 27 so far.. I did put my work uniform on yesterday(dress) and the skirt was way below my knees, the short sleeves were down to my forearms and I had a ton of room in my bust and back area!!! Let me say, last time I wore that to work... It was sooooo tight!!!!!!! Keep in touch everyone!! Can't wait to follow your weight loss journeys!!!!!

Hi everyone.. I was sleeved on the 24th as well.. Im down 27 pounds.. That includes 2 weeks pre-op.. I have been on puréed foods since Thursday and will stay on that for two weeks.. I kinda think I am having a stall.. I haven't lost in two days infact, I gained 1.5.. So, trying not to get discouraged.. However, I'm not getting all of my protein in.. So I'm working harder on that and hopefully it will send me back to losing.. As for what I'm eating.... Soups, pudding, yogurt and Popsicles.. Ready for the next phase.. Some days are soooo hard!!!!

Hey everyone.. Glad to hear all is well with everyone.. My belly button incision is kinda tender as well.. Soooo.... He is the deal.. I keep torchering myself.. I am HUNGRY!!!!!!! I keep pinning food on Pinterest.. AND.. To make matters worse, I have been watching a Diners, Drive Ins and Dives marathon!!!!! Seriously!!! What is wrong with me???? I am having a tough time getting in my liquids and protein.. What is this injury stuff I keep hearing about.. New Whey is staring to gross me out and I just want to eat!!!! I live in ky, so, when I was making my follow up appointments, I thought I'd go to the nky office.. So guess what that means for me.. I get 3 extra days on liquids!!! No post op for me till Thursday!!! So, just so I can shop and prepare, what are you allowed on purées..?? Any soups??? I am going crazy.. Day 22 with liquids!!! Ughhh... Jakat.. What smoothies and dairy did you have?? Glad you are doing good.. I'd love any protein suggestions.... Rach... Counting the days till you get to go off purées... Glad you are doing great!! Yes, we need to get together.. So, since my hubby has been super hubby and daddy since my surgery (he always has been )) he went out with some guys to watch football.. So I'm the only one that can turn off all of this amazing food on TV!! Lynn.. Glad you are moving onto the next step.. We are here for you!!! Seriously, the scope is easy, the hardest part for me was the throat numbing spray.. NASTY!!!!! Keep me posted everyone..!!!

Oh Rachel.., btw.. What are you eating now.. And what can I expect during my first post op visit..? Thx...

Jakat... How are you doing??? Hope you are still doing great!!! It took me about 4 days till I had a bm.. The gas pain was bad for me.. Thank God for gas-x strips )) hope to hear from you soon.. All the best.. Stephanie..

Wow Rachael!!!! Way to go!!!! So happy for you!!! Beautiful profile pic!!!! I so happy for your milestones!!! I am having a hard time getting my liquids in.. I am one of those people who like Water.. Lol.. I used to drink 1-3 liters a day.. On the higher end if it was a day at home.. But since my sleeve, I have a hard time sipping.. Just have to get used to it.. I use New whey once a day for now to get my Protein.. 42 grams.. I feel pretty good, has internal gas pain for about 3-4 days.. The hardest part is not playing with my twins like I usually do.. They are so active.. And not picking them up each time they raise their arms is killing me.. I will say.. Two other challenges are feeling hungry.. And very low energy... Did Dr. Curry ever mention the B12 injection to you??? Oh, and did I mention my husband is still eating delicious food in front of me... Uggghhhh!!!! Oh well.. I guess I better get used to it.. He has to eat... Lol... My first day of pre-op I weighed 271.. Day of surgery 256.5... Today (day 6 post-op) 252.5... Lets keep in touch... Glad you are doing well!!! And good luck for all everyone else.. Whatever stage your in... Pre-approval.. Pre/post op.. Thinking of you all... Stephanie

Mickie & Lynn.. My approval went really fast.. I had my initial consult on July 17, scope on aug 6th and surgery on the 24 th.. I didn't have to lose any weight prior to surgery, just the 14 day liquid diet required by dr. Curry.. Oh, and due to my physical requirements at work, I will be taking the entire 4 weeks allowed.. Hope some of this helps..

Hi everyone.. Well I am day 2 post-op.. I feel pretty good.. So good that I overdid it today and felt horriable this evening.. I went in for surgery at 12:30 and I was able to go home at 6pm!!! I can't believe it.. For the most part, I feel really good.. Still taking pain meds, but haven't had to take anything for nausea.. The entire staff at Dr. Currys office are all rock stars!! Rachel & Jakat.. Hope you guys are doing well!!

Jakat!!!! Wow 21 pounds!!!! That's is awesome!! Good for you!!! I'm down 12.5 as of this morning.. Too funny.. I haven't chewed and spit.. Not a bad Idea.. I have to be there at 11:30 with a 12:30 surgery time.. How about you???

Ooos.. Dr. Curry.. Darn auto correct!!!

Hey Lynn thank for encouragement.. Your right.. I put it all in His hands.. And Dr. Cirrus too lol.. But I'm trying to stay positive.. My scheduling was a little different than Rachels(zebra) I had my nutrition, scope, and surgery as soon as my insurance approval letter came thru.. It all happened very quickly.. Good luck.. Keep us posted..,

Hey Rachel.. Glad to hear your doing well.. Glad your 20s are feeling loose!!!!! And no more meds.. That's awesome!!!! It is almost 0200 and I am laying here just filled with anxiety about the surgery.. I've been reading about this other woman who has been dealing with horriable complications for a month now.. I have been getting cold feet.. Not that I'm backing out, I just wish I didn't have to resort to surgery to lose weight.. What a major adjustment we will have.. I have cheated a little, I was concerned, but it seems like many do.. I haven't had junk.. Mostly Protein.. But I have been perfect these last 4 days.. And it's driving me crazy!!! I went to Kroger today to get food for my husband and my family that's coming from our if town to help with my little ones.. And I seriously wanted to est everything I passed.. Lol.. It was crazy.. Oh and the smells!!! So, do you recommend anything special to bring?? Computer, books ect.. Or will I just want to sleep?? Also, did you have a drain or catheter?? And did you gave to drink something before an ultrasound befor you went home?? Just some things I've been reading.. Glad you are doing well.. Please keep in touch..

Me too!!! I'm getting nervous!!! Excited and terrified all at once.. Just can't wait to wake up from surgery.. Ready to be on the other side.. All the best everyone!!

Thanks Lynn.. I watched some if those videos early on.. I will check them out again.. I do great on my diet while at home.. But the few days I was in the road with work.. Tough.. Long days, food everywhere!! But, I haven't ever fallen off the wagon, but I have had a couple bites of food.. I travel out of the country for work, and from the flight over till I get back... Food!! Food!!! Food!!! Ughhh!!! But I haven't had any junk, or carbs.. A bite of shrimp, a bite of chicken, a bite of steak.. Nuts... It is so hard... I do so well at home.. But the smells.. I pray for strength..!!! Lynn, I noticed you posted on iggys situation... Her story is really starting to give me cold feet!!!! I just keep telling myself, that is not the norm.. Hope all is well.. Thanks for the tips, I will go thru the videos again tomorrow.. Thx:))

Amber.. I can totally relate.. My surgery is on Monday.. I am getting a serious case of cold feet... I have the same fears as you.. My twins are 18 months.. And I am so worried about the surgery.. Not the pain and recovery.. But I know I need this.. I have been way over 200 pounds for 10 years.. I am miserable, and I feel like I have fought so hard to lose in my 30's.. And I am heavier.. So, what makes mr think I will be able to divot in my 40's.. Which is right around the corner.. I feel your anxiety.. I am living it too.. Thinking of you as you make your decision.. All the best to you..