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Just wanted to offer up an update for those of you pre-sleevers (and post-ops looking for comparison). I know I really value the "what to expect" posts.

I was sleeved 10/2 and feel great! Down 18 pounds and no pain since day 3.

Started puréed foods today and indulged in Cream of Wheat, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes and chicken (not all at once!). All went down very well but I was also very aware of how my stomach was reacting. dinner was about a quarter cup of mashed potatoes and maybe an ounce of chicken (ground up in the magic bullet). I'm still pretty gassy 2-hours later but overall feel really good!

Also went back to work today on a modified (half days) schedule. It's not a physical job but requires lots of brain work. I held out OK and easily could have stayed a couple more hours! Still came home and napped though - have to enjoy it while I can :-)

Enjoying reading everyone's posts, thanks for all the support!

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WOW!! Well same i also felt great in the fourth day. I was sleeved Oct 2 too. Except on the 6 day i was getting off bed and felt a sharp ripping pain. It only hurts if i move in certain ways which i cant figure out what it is yet. If im not moving i feel no pain, feel 100% great. I hear its tissue damage that just needs healing. Well i have lost 8lb post op plus 10 pre op.

5'1

SW. 190

CW. 182

GW. 130

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Also a 10/2. I feel great also. Haven't had any pain or gas. Well slight stinging around the incisions, but nothing some air and a few days won't fix. Started puree yesterday but haven't eaten much more than tuna at this point. I'm 24 pounds down from day of release. Didn't weigh day off but on Thursday before I left they did.

I'm realistic and aware it won't continue like that. Although I wish it would lol. Can't wait to see how we all progress

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Had surgery on Oct 3rd feeling energetic in the first part of the day. Towards the end of the day i get a bit tired. No pain since day 4.

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