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Congrats. ..we are almost identical. 6.25.13 surgery date 265 today 226.4 The ups and downs can drive you crazy but it's definitely worth it. I saw some parents at a fball game on Sat that were like you've lost weight and you look really good. What an awesome feeling soooo worth it...

Yes very common. My doc prescribed Protonix. He said it will likely improve and it has started getting better. I'm starting to take as needed as oppose to every. Im almost 12 wks post op

June 25th down 33.6. I don't have alot of cravings. But usually if I want something I'll have it because after 2 or 3 fork fulls I done anyway. Last weekend I really wanted a cheese steak. I got it, gave hubby half ,I ate about 4 forks of the meat and cheese no roll and I was full. Took 2 days to eat half of the sandwich w/o the roll

I can't lie the whole box is still in my room. I just couldn't do it. I just made sure I got up walked hourly to prevent blood clots. Just call me chicken.

My doctor orders for everybody. The shots were delivered 3wks before I was even approved. They started them in the hospital the morning of surgery. One shot per day for 20 days

Hello Everyone, This is my first time posting but I'm so happy to have found this forum. Just knowing you are not alone in the struggle has been refreshing. My surgeons office submitted my paperwork on June 10th, so I'm smack dab in the middle of the waiting game. I'm tentatively scheduled for surgery on Tuesday the 25th. Needless to say my emotions are all over the place. I know in my heart that I have made the absolute best decision not only for me but for my family. Ive known for a very long time that I cannot be the best Mom and Wife possible until I start taking care of me. So this is it "My time". I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you. Anyone out there from SJ or Philly???

I have been stuck at 17lbs lost since July 5th. I'm sure its partly because of lack of Protein and Water. How are you making out with that?? I just want to start losing consistently.

30 lbs wow that's awesome!!!!! Is that all post-op or did you lose some before surgery? I live in Sicklerville/Erial near Camden County College. My surgeon is Dr. Salcone "Lady of Lourdes" in Camden.

Is there a Vitaminshoppe near you they sell bottles for $4.19 each...I bought fruit punch and grape frost the other day. Punch was ok I kept trying to sip it. Have not opened the other one yet

I hope he's right because this stage is the pits!!

I had glue also. About day 8 I was able to start peeling the glue off. Only pull loose glue off otherwise you may pull skin

Same here sleeved on June 25, lost 17 lbs in 10 days nothing in last 5days can't wait for the stall to end.

GM-14 days post op I'm doing ok. Returning to work today. I've lost 17lbs since surgery but stalled about 3days ago. Just started puree stage yesterday. When were you sleeved and how are you doing?

Pureed stage is confusing because you still can't eat alot of things. Made some mashed potatoes. Just can't bring myself to eat baby food. My nut suggested pureeing chili. 2 weeks of this....the count down begins..

13 days post op. Stalled 3days ago. Today I was cleared to start pureed, but im afraid I'll eat more starches than anything. Went to popeyes and got a large red beans No rice. Ate about 4oz. Trying to get in more protein. Just trying to find things soft enough for me to eat

I'm returning to work tomorrow. Two weeks post op. Really not ready but duty calls. I don't plan to work all day. I will listen to my body and leave when needed.

12 days post op, down 17 lbs. But in the last two days I've gained 1.5 lbs. Don't know how still not getting enough water or protein....uuugggh

Try coating with panko breadcrumbs or crushed corn flakes then bake as usual..comes out nice and crunchy

I can't believe so many ppl home with thr drain still attached...