Hi, Had my sleeve done 10/27/2013. Live in Monmouth County, NJ Retired 2010 at age 60.Top weight 303, 296 day of surgery . One of my best decisions ever. I was 63 when I had procedure. Smooth process, in overnight so I could have the gastric leak test the following morning. Up and walking 50 minutes around 1 AM. Felt good, med staff said I didn't look like I had a procedure.
Liquid diet was no fun at all and not satisfying at all. Would experiment, eat too fast and often put my finger down my thought to expel whatever was offending me. Never was a slow eater. Always would drink some liquid along with food and never chewed as long as encouraged to. Took about 6 months before I could ear 1/4 of a regular turkey sandwich, soups were the best way to go. I am a cheap date and usually bring home half of whatever I would order. Exercise is money. Retired and active.