My name is Cat and I had a gastric sleeve 15 days ago (March 9, 2015). I have been on liquids since my surgery and in 6 days I go to soft foods for 3 months, then regular food. I weighed 265 in May of 2014, lost 40 lbs pre surgery. I have lost another 14 lbs since surgery. So now I weigh 211 lbs. I had no problems at all with my surgery and I can't complain at all. The way I look at it is my surgery has to heal, no matter how good those ribs my husband made last weekend, so I strictly stick to my Dr.'s orders. It's not easy, but it will be worth it.
I'm 57 and feel so much better and look so much better than I have in years. And yes, I LOVE the compliments, they taste better than any burger or taco I have ever had. I have bought a few new clothes in my new sizes, but my goal is 150-160, and I am so close to being under 200, that I can taste that. Try to stay positive and life is good!