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I was sleeved 4 weeks ago. I have been obese/morbidly obese my entire life. Even as a child I was huge. I would like to hear from others who were never a "normal" size before surgery and are now (or are no longer in the obese category). How does it feel? How has your mindset changed? Has anything changed in your life in general? I get butterflies when I think I may someday be able to shop and not go to the plus size section. I just want to hear some stories for more inspiration!

During my 3 month presurgery program I lost 37lbs. Since surgery on 2/29, I've lost only 12 lbs. I thought I would have lost more than that post surgery. I am doing everything by the book. Lots of protein, low carbs, tons of water. Is this happening to others? Do u see a slower post op weight loss when u lose a decent amount before surgery?

I was sleeved 2/29. My plan is ham, gravy, n mashed tatos in a blender. I'm sure I will have plenty left over for more meals

Millersville. Lancaster county. Was sleeved 2/29/16.

Wanted to see who all is here from pa?

Congratulations! You look amazing! Such an inspiration for the rest of us here!!!

I lost 37 lbs preop and had surgery on 2/29. Go to the dr next week for 2 week postop checkup and weigh in. I have not dropped a size yet. It's a little frustrating. How has everybody else done with clothing sizes?

So how'd it go? How u feeling?

Prayers headed ur way! Good luck. U will do great! Btw ur handsome.

Yes. It's gonna get easier. I'm 8 days post op. Getting more than my required liquids in. As the swelling goes down in ur sleeve u will find it much easier to sip sip sip and the air bubble feeling in ur chest won't be so dramatic. I'm already finding myself forgetting to sip and taking regular sized swallows. Hang in there! I promise it will get better soon! Yes. It's gonna get easier. I'm 8 days post op. Getting more than my required liquids in. As the swelling goes down in ur sleeve u will find it much easier to sip sip sip and the air bubble feeling in ur chest won't be so dramatic. I'm already finding myself forgetting to sip and taking regular sized swallows. Hang in there! I promise it will get better soon! Yes. It's gonna get easier. I'm 8 days post op. Getting more than my required liquids in. As the swelling goes down in ur sleeve u will find it much easier to sip sip sip and the air bubble feeling in ur chest won't be so dramatic. I'm already finding myself forgetting to sip and taking regular sized swallows. Hang in there! I promise it will get better soon!

Got sleever on 2/29. Had the "poops" and went 4 times on 3/2. Haven't gone since. Been taking liquid benefiber n still nothing.

I had my surgery on 2/29. I will not be weighing in until returning to my doctor. I have a nice scale at home but have not replaced the batteries because I'm afraid I will become an "obsessive weigher" if that makes any sense. So I guess my question for everybody is how often do u weigh and are u obsessive over the scale?

Silly question...has anyone attempted to put a taco in the blender? That was one of my first thoughts before I got sleeved but didn't try to do it. Yet.

Wow. Did u ask the surgeon to take the picture or does he always take a picture?

My pcp was awesome. When I mentioned wsl to her, she said does your insurance cover it? It does. Her answer: *bleep* yeah you should do it. What are we waiting for??? She got me moving that same day. That's why I think she's the best.

Got home from surgery yesterday. You will do great! Easy peasy!!

Haven't gotten period yet. But I swear I've ovulated 4 times in the last two weeks since beginning of liquid diet. I'm gonna run out of eggs!

Hi. I'm 3 days out and trying to figure out how I'm supposed to fit 64oz in a day. The gas isn't too bad. I keep dreaming about Popeyes and little Caesars and fried chicken and spaghetti. It's very odd. Not using pain meds aside from Tylenol. Overall surprised that I'm not in excruciating pain. And yes my tummy has lots of things to say! But I haven't figured out what it's saying just yet...

Anybody else struggling to get 2oz liquid in an hour? N I'm supposed to get 48oz a day? Impossible

My boyfriend is not supportive. Do I told him I didn't want him there for my surgery when I really needed him there. I went home from hospital today and we ended up fighting because he's throwing it in my face that I said I didn't want him there. I feel like I cannot win in the situation.

So how did it go y'all? Here I am in pa feeling good aside from some gas in my chest n back but it's bearable. Been walking lots. Accidentally swallowed an ice chip earlier....OWWIE!!!!!!! Very ready to be allowed to sip sip sip!!! Hope everybody's surgeries went well today!

I only had a one week liquid diet and only lost 5 lbs. I was on 3 month program in order to get approval for surgery. I lost 32 lbs during that so total lost for presurgery was 37 lbs

I'm leap day too. Not nervous just yet. Very hungry from liquid diet tho

Hi. I am in day 4 of 1 week preop full liquid diet. I'm starving. I want to gnaw on my arm I'm so hungry. And I am finding I'm extremely depressed. Depressed that I need this tool to live a normal life. And worried. Worried that I still won't find a way to happy at a normal size. Obviously I have many concerns. Any encouragement would be helpful.

Hi. I am having sleeve on 2/29. So technically I shouldn't be on this one yet... But have a question for the already sleeved. How do you deal with excess skin? I believe that my health is most definitely more important that my looks, but I must admit I am still concerned about it. Can some of you share your feelings/concerns? Thank you.