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Hey Michael, once I had the surgery I stayed on plan for three or four months. No alcohol. Then I introduced a glass of wine every now and then. After a while I had a glass of scotch every now and then. Now 6 months out and 110 lbs lost, I just returned from a week long motorcycle trip with the guys. I drank alcohol everyday including beer and ate anything I wanted. I did gain a couple of pounds and now I'll have to get back to the plan and stay away from bad food and drink again but you can hang out with the guys. It's just like everything else. Moderation.

Manchester. I was sleeved on March 20th of this year. I'm down a total of 105lbs with 55 to go to goal. God luck on your journey and stay Jersey Strong!

Any motorcycle riders out there? I was sleeved in March. I've lost 105lbs. I'm experiencing something I never thought would happen. The center of gravity has change when I ride my bike. It's a wonderful thing when I'm riding solo but when I have my girlfriend on the back (she weighs about 160lbs) I have a lot of problems holding the bike up going around slow turns and coming to a stop. I'm an experienced rider with 50 years of motorcycling under my belt so it's not a case of the newbies. I'm not complaining mind you. I'll take the weight loss over a little instability anytime. I'm just a bit surprised of this one change in my life I never expected.

Sleeved 3/20/13 HW 340 SW 320 CW 242 Trying to hit that 100lb loss this week!

Sleeved March 20th. Starting weight before pre op diet 340 lbs. Current weight 262 lbs. Getting 600-800 calories a day and keeping carbs under 40 gms. I'm exercising every day and rockin this sleeve!

Jersey Shore!

I was sleeved on March 20th. One night in the hospital and back at work on the 27th. I'm still in the full liquid stage and I'm having no problems getting them in. I'm getting about 50 grams of protein in a day. I'm down 11 lbs since surgery and over 30 including pre op. I can't wait til I can start puréed foods. Looking forward to chewing again and I'm really curious about how my new sleeve will react to food.

Hi Nicole, yes I had some cream of chicken soup. I really didn't like so I only had a few ounces. I know this is head hunger and I'm missing eating. Between my pre-op diet and post op stages I've been on a liquid diet for almost a month. Today at work they brought in pizza for everyone. I went for a walk hoping I could avoid being around it. But, it was all still there when I got back. I think that's when it started. I'm feeling better now and appreciate that in just over 3 1/2 weeks over lost over 30 lbs. I'm just whining. How you doin?

Hmm. My doc still has me on liquids for another week. You were cleared for puréed one week out? Anyone else?

Saw Dr Chau today. I left there at about 1:15. Was that you sitting in the waiting room?

No kidding! Congrats! Did he tell you 6 weeks until you can ride again?

Doing great! Overdid it today a bit. Went out shopping for a few hours and didn't hydrate very well but relaxing now and sipping a protein shake. Going back to work tomorrow and hope to make it a full day.

I'm doing two protein shakes a day along with diet iced tea, flavored water, decaf coffee, sf jello or anything I can try to mix it up. I'm getting in my 48-64 oz but its not easy. Lots of cramping unless I take it really slow. But, down 5 lbs since surgery. Love it!

Yeah, not so good on the Protein yet. I'm getting about 40 grams in but the doc said not to worry about that yet. I think I can squeeze in 60 tomorrow though. Good luck on your journey!