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I would say 6 weeks was a turning point for me. I hated my sleeve at first, not almost 4 month PO, I LOVE IT! I can eat what I want, just in small portions, your capacity will slowly increase over time. You will get there, really! I was afraid I had ruined my life. Now I realize I saved it! Hang on there, this too shall pass.

5'10 HW340 SW 295 CW 239 Surgery date 6/25 Goal 175 Age 42

Congrats. You look amazing!

My highest weight (HW) was 340. I was required to lose 17 lbs before surgery following south beach...ended up losing 45 before surgery (took me 5 months to do it)

I felt worse weeks 2 and 3 than I did week 1, just be patient and it will all pay off!

You are not alone! We did not get to the point of being hugely overweight by making good choices! I am 3 months out and struggle every day to do the right thing. You just have to decide which life you want. I tell myself food and fat with no life or healthy choices, healthy body, lots of life. Take it one day at a time! You can do this!

Fine homes... It will all be a distant memory soon enough. One day at a time!

For those of you suffering through the pre op diet or just out of surgery, I want to share some of the things I heard when I got to work this morning, 98 lbs lighter than I was 9 months ago!!! "How much more do you need to lose? you look great!" "You just look cuter and cuter everyday" "Love the dress" You can do this and it will all be worth it, I was one who thought I had made a mistake for the first 4 weeks or so. At this point,, I could not be happier!!!

I am 5'9" Surgery 6/25/13 HW 340 SW 295 CW 244 51 lbs lost post op 12 weeks.

That's just not right. You should rethink your money saving strategies. Not cool.

80 lbs all post op?

I am 10 weeks out today and I can drink 24 oz. water pretty quickly now. Probably in 5-10 minutes. It gets better!

I started at a BMI of 52 and am currently at 36!! HW 340 SW 295 CW 247

I am 10 weeks out and have had ribs. No problem here, but everyone is different.

I did have one and Julia and I had the same surgeon 1day apart. Guess the DR. Does what is best for you as an individual .

Yeah Julia!!! You look amazing!

These protein bars are delish!!! Originally found Them at 7-11 and ordered them from Vitamin Shoppe online for much cheaper! 13g protein 9 carbs, 200 calories.

Julia and I were both sleeved by Dr. Posner one day apart!

9 weeks post op and I find I need to eat every 2 hours or so. It's kind of annoying because when the hunger strikes its pretty annoying. How often do others eat?

Just curious if this is a woman thing, or if the men experience the hair loss as well?

I thought about that too! Except it wasn't till after my sleeve! Time will tell, huh? For me what's done is done and for now I am livin' it up!!