J.Diesel

No I'm not. I'll mention that to my doctor. Thanks for the info.

[quote=holidayexpressions]I'm 30 days post op and finally broke down today and bought some clothes. I was amazed!!! Went from a 44 waist to a 38 in a month. I'm so happy with myself and wish I would if done this years ago. Awesome job...keep up the great work!!

August 26 sleever here. On solids foods, now and doing great. Walking a tons. I don't check the scale daily. I want to hold off checking for 30 days at a time. I can totally tell weight is coming off as my clothes are fitting looser every day which is awesome.

I had my sleeve done at Alexians Brothers Hospital by Doctor Pete Rantis from the Kane Center. How about you?

I want to do more than just walking, is this to soon to start this program??

Glad you overcame a rough start...great job on your success!! Continued success on your journey.

Awesome job...truly inspired, I'm 3 weeks in!!

I have BCBS IL and it took roughly 2 weeks for my approval. My Surgeon office took care off everything regarding the insurance approval. The Kane Center is Awesome fir those located near Chicago-Burbs!!

I'm 3 weeks post surgery, and I've only been cleared for walking (90 min a day). I was given the go ahead to start weight training or Insanity, P90X type programs in my 5th week.

Lol...very funny!!

Tinley Park....would love to join a local support group. Sleeve Buddies!!

Just spoke with the doctor..I have a no heavy lifting restriction for 5 week. I guess walking for now will do. Thanks everyone for your input!!.

Congrats....best of luck on your successful journey!!

Awesome Job. I just started my journey and reading your post has me really inspired!! Can you share how you were able to be so successful with your journey in such a short time period?? You may want to shock your system, less cardio and more weight training to build lean muscle. this might help you get passed this hump.

I recently had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on August 26, 2013 with Doctor Pete Rantis at Alexians Brothers Hospital. He did a FANTASTIC JOB!! What a Great Surgeon, I could not believe how fast my recovery was. I was walking 10,000 steps the day of surgery with minimal pain. My starting weight was 417 with a BMI of 58.2. I was diagnosed with a severe case of sleep apnea which has improved with the little weight loss to date, My current weight is 375 with a BMI of 52.3. I’m very excited with my choice so far. I’m currently in the pureed phase about to start my soft foods. Any good recommendations for what soft foods to start on?

I agree BunnyK...The Kane Center Rocks!!! Dr. Guske, is very nice. He checked up on my the morning after my surgery. Ouch, that had to be rough, but luckily with the Kane Center Surgeons by your side you were in great hands!! Awesome progress....Best of Luck!!

Thanks JerseyGirl68. I'll take a look at those site and try the Ricotta baked. Best of Luck on your Journey!!

Thanks You LMBTX...Those are some great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!! Best of Luck on your Journey!!