joshwah

I'm really glad to hear about the stalls. I have been at a stall for about 2 & 1/2 weeks. Im down a total of 42lbs since the day of surgery(1/20) which the doctor said was ahead of schedule. It's just hard when you don't see the scale moving and you know you are barely putting anything in your body, comparatively to preop. I have noticed my clothes are fitting different though. My suits are starting to become really lose - gotta wear a belt.

Just wanted to update since its now been 1 month from my surgery date. Since the date of surgery I have dropped 37lbs. I think I would have dropped more but I rolled my ankle and had to be off my feet for a week. I haven't been sick from eating anything. I have been able to stomach everything so far! Honestly, it's been a pretty textbook recovery with no issues. The only thing I have experienced is the extremely uncomfortable sensation after eating a little too quickly. I wish everyone good luck on their journey. One month down and a lifetime to go

Sleeved 1/20 - It was text book. Only pain was gas issues. Im down 20lbs in those 8 days. - cray cray

I am exactly one week out and I've dropped 17lbs so far. DANG!

I am exactly one week out as of today. It's been tough to get the required amount of protein and water in however, all in all, its been great. Minimal pain, nothing too serious. I dropped a whopping 17lbs in one week which is cray cray yall. Anyways- thought I'd throw my two cents out there since this is mostly a womens thread!

I was sleeved the 20th! Everything went smoothly. I haven't had any pain except for the gas build up. As long as I don't try to drink too fast the gas issue is non existent. I have had zero hunger. Forcing myself to get my protein in- have been able to get 60 oz of protein a few of the days. All in all it's been great. Dropped 12 lbs in 5 days so far. No issues sleeping either- however I have chosen to sleep sitting up on the couch. Wishing yall much success!

I'm cash pay and the soonest they could see me was just shy of 3 weeks. I decided to wait though until after the holidays. I had surgery yesterday and for the most part it's been a cake walk. The gas issues everyone talks about are undeniably real- totally gotta walk it out. Also, I had my surgery in Texas, performed by the Nicholson clinic. They have a flat price of $12,200 for surgery. However, with all the additionals, the physical, Protein stuff, prep diet foods, I think i spent right at 13k. So far it's been worth it. I lost 5lbs between yesterday and today(. I know it's just Water weight but I'll take it! jOshua

13k out of pocket.

you can buy it premixed!

Eas Advantage has a caramel café flavor that I find goes down really easily. The premier protein vanilla shakes are pretty good as well!

I'm on it as well! I really try to stay busy. I plan my days down to the "T" so that my mind won't wander to food. Also -water. Drink plenty of it and it will put some of those cravings at bay. You can do it!

Hello potential friends. This is my very first post on here! I am currently waiting for surgery, scheduled 1/20 and have a few questions for you. Let's get down to the nitty grity (nacho libre reference). First, I attend and host quite a few work happy hours/social networking events. I have read a lot about alcohol use and abuse after WLS so I feel pretty educated. Most people say to stick with vodka and Water if your going to drink at all. I know everyone is different but a) does it really hit you that much harder and have you experienced soberness > drunk >sober >drunk over the case of a few hours? I read one story where a lady experienced fluctuating between the two throughout one night in incremental time frames. Has any one else experienced that? Second, I cant find any statistics on this but does anyone know the success rate for cash pay patients? I have insurance however, this is not covered and I am paying out of pocket. I am not financing and paying in cash and the Dr. I am utilizing is not economical. Needless to say, it's quite an investment. I feel that (man this is going to sound douche) that since I am a cash pay patient I have more riding on the line. I feel that I have even MORE of an obligation to myself to follow through very strictly with the regimen. Thanks for any insight, especially from the guys as most of you here are of the female persuasion. Happy New Years!

Me too friend. Good luck