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I was sleeved November 24th down 49 pounds from the day of surgery. Things are going really well

I went through the stages very quickly as well and was eating real food with no issues at 2 1/2 weeks. My Dr (center for bariatric excellence) was fine with it. He wanted to make sure my calorie and protein intake were where they were supposed to be but basically said if you feel OK keep going. I had surgery the Tuesday before thanksgiving and am down 30lbs: taking in 600-700 calories per day 80ish grams of protein. Seems to be working great for me so ask your Dr and see what he says.

It was super slow no resistance just waking on the elliptical

My surgery went well so I'm told but the pain of that first night is not something I would wish on anyone. It didn't seem to matter how much dilaudid they gave me I was in incredible pain. There was discussion of ICU but that didn't happen and believe it or not the sent me home the following day. Don't remember much about Wednesday or Thursday mostly in and out of sleep and trying to drink my water and isopure. Yesterday was a little better but today absolutely 0 energy like hard to lift my head. I feel like I'm getting a decent amount of protein and at least 50oz of water so I'm not sure why I can't seem to move. I spent 10 minutes on the elliptical today and slept for 6 hours. Is this normal or should I be calling my Dr or going to ER?

Headed to the OR wish me luck

Heading in to the OR wish me luck

Tell us about this baked ricotta please

Thanks everyone!

Did anyone use Saint Luke's on the plaza and Dr. Sorensen? I'm scheduled for this coming Tuesday and really debating going through with it, scare to death:(

Greggybravo thanks for the reply that helps a bunch

This site has been a real blessing but at the same time I am having sever doubt about doing this. I'm 6'2 326 (lost 23 pounds on pre op diet) 43 with no health problems other than sleep apnea. My blood work all came back perfect, I exercise a lot, and am really pretty active. I've been successful 2 times in the last 18 years of getting down below 265 which for me is 20% BMI but obviously both times I came back up after maintaing for a few years to just under 350. I travel a lot for work and pleasure and I'm scared that I will never be the same. Will I be able to have a great glass of wine with my fish, etc... So I've really dedicated to the pre op diet and it's working and I'm thinking I can drop the weight again and use the fear I'm feeling as permanent motivation to keep it off. I worry that I'm doing this without any current health issues and risking getting some from the surgery.I'm sure you guys had a lot of the same feelings. How did you overcome them? If you were in a similar situation to mine would you do it/do it again? Any help would be great I admire all of you here for going through with this and being so open and willing to help weirdos like me.

Orange and Alpine punch are really good, apple melon is OK. Cheapest I have found anywhere is The Vitamin Shop