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First off, I have to apologize for dropping off the face of the earth. Here I was begging and begging to have everyone post their experience so I could learn from them, and then I had my surgery on the 20th, got lazy, and didn't post! I'm so sorry! Part of the problem was that I was reading and lurking from my little netbook on my recliner and it's too hard to type while sitting in a recliner!

But today I am back at work (yesterday first day back) so now I am at my desk and fully present again!

Please check out my blog (link below) for the full story…I did have a leak test scare.

I sure hope everyone is doing well and healing nicely. I am at the point where I almost forgot I had this done, until my still slightly-sore abdominal muscles remind me if I stretch too far (which I did 2 days ago – pulled something and was really sore for a day or two!)

Love you guys….I’m sorry for absence. I’m back, though! Can’t wait to share our experiences and catch up!!

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Hi Chris,

It's good to hear from you and know you are well. I checked out your blog post, too. I'm so impressed that you've been able to return to work so soon!

The restriction of our various diets is all relative, I guess, because I was sleeved on the 25th and must have nothing but four Proteins drinks per day with 64 oz of non-caloric additional liquid for three weeks before moving on to full liquids and some purees. Congrats on the weight loss! BTW, I live in Washington State as well, splitting time between Leavenworth and Mill Creek. The distance over which we can send each other "good vibes" is minimal. :)

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Oh, Free....that is tough!!! 3 weeks until full liquids....okay, now I can't complain :tongue2: although I feel for you. Yes, I'm right up the hill from Mill Creek....work in Lynnwood right next to the mall! I'm sending you happy thoughts of healing right now!

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