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I weighed over 400 pounds about 18 months ago---I know weigh 335. My goal is to settle around 230. I have hit a wall and need some feedback on how to get to my goal. I had by sleeve surgery on July 26, 2010. Almost one year later, I am down about 70 pounds and definetely feel better. The problem is I dropped 60 of those pounds the first 6 months and only 8-9 pounds in the past 5 months. I find myself eating anything I want---with the oly restrictions being the amount I eat. I do make better choices but I struggle with eating sweets and drinking soft drinks as I did in the "old" days. I want to begin a new phase and try to lose 50 pounds or so in the next 6-8 months and lose the remaining 105 pounds in about 12-18 months. Any suggestions from others on how to "kick start" this new phase and suggestions on what to eat and what type of exercising to do?

I just had my 6 week Dr. visit this week and I am down 38 pounds in 42 days. I feel great and have eaten a wider variety of foods than I could ever imagine without any complications. This is going to be an amazing journey.

I got sleeved on 7/26 and besides spending the 1 night in a hospital bed, I slept 9 nights in a row in my recliner. My incisions are still sore but i noticed less pain on Day 10 or 11. I do suggest spending $25 and getting a belly binder. I bought on one and wore it after Day 7 and i was able to go to work this week.

Congrats on join the Post Op ranks! It gets better. I was sleeved on July 26 and the pain is beginning to subside and I begin soft foods in 2 days. I have actually started back to work this week and I do recommend buying a belly binder to wear after about day 4 or 5 to cope with the pain while still trying to be mobile and walk some. Take care and good luck!

Has anyone had sharp pains in their left rib cage area and/or a large sunken area on left side below left rib cage? This is pretty much the only issues I have had at 8 days Post Op. No nausea, no worries!! But I am very ready for mushy food stage!

I am 6 days Post Op and to tell you the truth, I was given a 14 day Pre Op diet and I was limited to a 1200 calorie, low carb diet. I followed it for 7 of the 14 days and when I went to get my Pre Op Upper GI on Day 11, I asked the tech what my liver looked like and they said "Great"! I immediately spent the next 3 days eating (in moderation) foods that I know I can't have for several months Post Op. And I am happy to report, I have not had one episode of nausea or any complications since my surgery 6 days o.k. despite my Pre Op "cheating". But I also know that everyone is different................

That is good news as I am a fan of the meatball!! I am on Liquids portion right now and just moving along with my SF Kool Aid and SF Fudgesicles. I am wondering if I even need to go two full weeks of liquids because I am 4 days Post Op with no nausea yet.

I was sleeved on Monday, July 26 by Dr. Nick Nicholson @ Baylor Hospital in Plano, TX. I am now 3 days Post Op and here are my observations: PROS: No nausea or diarrhea thus far; I was up walking 6 hours after surgery; no problems with drinking fluids or broth; NO Hunger thus far!! CONS: Drainage tube and giving myself blood thinner shots; sharp pains near rib cage and sunken areas of stomach are very sensitive especially when I try to get out of a chair Start of PreOp Diet- (July 12, 2010)- 399.9 VSG Surgery by Dr. Nicholson @ Baylor-Plano- (July 26, 2010)- 391.1 Weight Goal by Jan. 1, 2011- 325.0 Ultimate Goal Weight- 230

I am 4 days post op and besides the sharp, tearing-like pain along my left side, I am recovering great!! Donna4545---you nailed it with your list of non-worries. Reading your reply further gave me optimism about life after the sleeve.

Great info DallMike--I am also getting it at Baylor-Plano this afternoon. I plan on taking it very easy this week. Thanks for the food info-----I hope I am able to keep some of that stuff down.

DallMike- how did your surgery go with Dr. Nick? I am getting mine in a few hours from him. I am very optimistic as he has a great reputation. Any complications for you thus far?

Thx for the info. Possumtrot---best of luck to you in your recovery and new life!