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It's been 11 months since I was sleeved. I have lost a total of 148 pounds since the pre op diet and although I am thrilled with the weight loss, I am not happy with my appearance. I have an appointment to see a plastic surgeon in November and am hoping someone can suggest questions I should ask him. I have so much excess skin, I'm pretty certain I will need a body lift. If anyone has been nthrough this and can suggest things I should be thinking about, I would appreciate any input and thanks:)

Ade7870, I chose Dr. Watkins after researching sleeve surgery for 2 years. I have not one regret. West Chester Hospital and Dr. W's office had everything so perfectly coordinated that the day of my surgery, everything was in order and all I had to do was show up. I had very little post op pain-just a slight feeling like I had been doing sit-ups. No incision pain and I required no pain meds-ever. In fact, I was able to drive myself home the next day, a 45 minute drive. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to PM me. I know you will do great! I was tired for about a week post surgery and they recommend no heavy lifting. Other than that, I went back to my normal activities. I took 1 week off work, just in case. The pre op diet was the hardest part for me but it was all worth the effort.

Andrea, I was sleeved September 23, 2014 at West Chester Hospital! The best decision I have ever made. I have lost 142 pounds and now looking for information and recommendations for surgeons who take care of excess skin. I am in the Cincinnati area.

I was sleeved 9/23/13. No post surgery problems and I have lost weight consistently. For quite a while, probably even before the sleeve, I have had horrible pain in the right side of my back-so painful that it takes my breath away. I attributed this to back issues because of my weight. Well, I have lost 130 pounds and the pain remains. I had an MRI that showed a lower lumbar bulging disc but also, possible gall stones or sludge so I am scheduled for an ultra sound. Has anyone heard that gallbladder issues can sometimes cause back pain? I hate the thought of another surgery but if the gallbladder is causing this pain, then I'll go for it ASAP! Thanks

Surgery was September 23, 2013 and I am down 132 pounds-that includes 3 month pre op diet. I have been losing steadily until June, then only 2 pounds! I carefully monitor my food, calorie and carb intake on Myfitnesspal.com. So what is happening??? The only thing that has changed is that I have getting a little more exercise since I adopted a dog on May 31. The new dog requires a lot of attention and potty training is a 24/7 job. Could the extra exercise be causing the stall? I am feeling very down about this set back. Has anyone else experienced a stall at 9 months? I am so afraid I am stuck and will not lose any more weight

Speaking of caloric intake…I am 3 months out, lost 50 pounds since 9/23/13 sleeve surgery, a total of 75 pounds since pre-op diet and now I am stalled. So, at this point does anyone have any advice about how many calories and how much Protein I should be getting daily? Thanks

Sleeved on September 23 and down 25 pounds. I have had several long stalls and it is so frustrating! I read success stories where sleevers lose 30 pounds a month and I wonder what I am doing wrong!

I love pureed lo fat cottage cheese with a scoop of vanilla protein powder. It sort of tastes like cheese cake:) My other favorite is black beans, 1 scoop of Unjury Chicken Soup protein powder,1/2 cup water and baked chicken breast pureed in the Vitamix. Then top with a bit of Greek Organic Yogurt. I have just begun the pureed stage and will be doing it for a month so I would also love to hear what others are eating through this phase.

My surgery was 9/23 and I just began pureed foods this week. Refried beans, chicken, cottage cheese with a scoop of vanilla protein powder (tastes like cheesecake) and homemade applesauce have all worked well. The problem is, I lost 20 pounds pretty quickly and have been stalled since October 10th. I was hoping the switch to pureed foods might help get the scale moving but no such luck. I know I am getting enough protein but maybe too many carbs?

I was sleeved on 9/23 and the scale hasn't moved since 10/2. I saw the surgeon yesterday and he said this often happens and not to worry. Easy for him to say but I know it's true. A bit discouraging-but true. The weight will come off.

My surgery was September 23 and the next evening, I drove myself home-45 minute drive. My surgery went well and I did not require any pain meds. My surgeon said that as long as I was "legal" to drive, he had no problem with it. It might have been a different story if I had required pain meds. You should discuss it with your surgeon.

Has anyone tried Miracle Noodles (Shirataki) post op and if so, how long after surgery? I lost a good bit of weight pre op cooking them with veggies and chicken and they have 0 calories/carbs.

I began my 2 week pre-op diet yesterday and it wasn't so bad. I am drinking Love & Peas powder protein drink and had a small mostly lettuce and carrot salad for supper. When I mix the protein drink with ice cubes in my Vitamix, it is just like ice cream so I felt like I was having a treat. The hardest thing for me has been giving up pop. What protein drink are you using?

Is anyone else starting their 2 week pre-op diet today for September 23 surgery?

Can anyone recommend a protein powder that does not contain soy or soy lecithin? Thanks