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Surgery date 8/8/16. First picture was surgery date, second was in November. Second picture is selfie with my daughter about a year ago and bottom picture is also in November. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I was also sleeved on August 8! SW 225, now I'm at 208. I don't see the changes yet, and didn't lose any weight in week 3 and 4. Will return to work in one week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Glad you're doing great! I was sleeved on 8/8 and currently going through a difficult stall! I hate it. I lost 13lbs the first 2 weeks and the scale haven't moved since. Do frustrating! I know it is to be expected but still. I'm walking on the treadmill one hour each day and following the diet and getting in my Protein and Vitamins. I really want to be out of this stall soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I joined this forum a few weeks prior to my surgery. I actually found it on accident! Lol! I have enjoyed reading the stories and the varying experiences and have definitely learned a lot. I've been overweight for as long as I can remember, but I've been really comfortable with myself (or am I?). My lowest weight as an adult was when I graduated nursing school in 1988. I was in 150s! I have steadily gained weight over the years, and the highest weight I can recall is in 2004 after I had my second child when I weighed 253. I'm only 5ft tall. My weight has gone up and down due to several failed dieting attempts. The lowest I can recall is 216. I have always thought I could do this on my own, and have entertained the idea of WLS on several occasions, but always end up changing my mind. Last October I got a Fitbit and told myself if I did not lose a significant amount of weight by my birthday in April I would do the gastric sleeve. My weight in October was 243, and I think the lowest I went by April was 239. I walked almost every day! Participated in several challenges, absolutely enjoyed my Fitbit, but couldn't lose the weight. So as I promised myself, I started the journey at around 240lbs. I finally got approved by my insurance and I was 225lbs the morning of surgery. I went home on Tuesday afternoon and have been doing relatively well. My weight on Wednesday was 228, but I figured it was the IV fluids. I'm obsessed with my scale and I weigh every day, even when I'm not actively dieting. I know some people don't like this, but I'll probably continue doing it. This morning I weighed 219.6lbs! I look the same in the mirror but I'm still proud of myself. I did take before pictures the morning of surgery to have for comparison later. I'm so glad I found this forum. It has been an inspiration. I have been fortunate to have no vomiting, just a little nausea and dry heaving. I was worried about gas pains, but that hasn't happened. I basically only take the pain medication in the middle of the night, because when I sleep on the incision site it hurts. I am getting in my Protein via chocolate shakes and I'm drinking Water. I'm pretty well hydrated. I do sometimes get sick to my stomach a couple of times each day, but they resolve quickly. I was so worried about the surgery but I'm so thankful everything went ok. I know I'm not out of the woods yet, as I'm only 6 days post op, but I'm trying to stay positive. I've been walking every morning in my neighborhood for 20-30 minutes since Thursday morning. I plan on returning to the gym soon to use the treadmill.(I've always had a gym membership!). I'll keep in touch with my progress, and hopefully can post pictures soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Kenlo, I had my surgery on the 8th also. How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SaltyLady, I'm also southern surgical pt. I love Dr. Naziri! He was great. This is post op day 2 for me, and I'm doing pretty well. I'm praying for a smooth uneventful recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you tried small sips every few minutes? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Corr1970, are you still taking pain meds? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been a better day today! No dry heaving today, but everything that hits my stomach feels weird. I hope it goes away. I'm practically taking the pain meds every four hours because one lap site hurts very bad. And as soon as I take the pain meds, the pain goes away within ten minutes then I want to sleep! Lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on Monday 8/8 and I went home today. I've had some serious dry heaving, but thank the Lord everything has stayed down. No gas pain and just on lap site that hurts really bad. Apart from that I'm doing great! Glad I only spent one night hospital. I didn't get a lot of Proteins in today, but try and meet my goals tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I will! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

August 8! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hopefully you'll continue to do better!! I'm praying also! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lorirene and corr1970, glad you guys made it through ok! Keep in touch! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great! We should keep in touch. My surgeon is Dr. Naziri. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Greenville NC. My date is Monday 8/8/16. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I last took Motrin on Monday, and I will not take any more before surgery. I knew that was the last day I could take it. I'm gonna have to try Tylenol if I get anymore headaches before Monday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will be having surgery next Monday and I had to cut out caffeine. Is has been rough, but I've been taking Motrin to help with the headaches. The main reason for stopping caffeine is because it is a natural diuretic and can cause dehydration. At least that's what my nutritionist told me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got my date! August 8! I'm also nervous and excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App