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[mikeyaintskerd 38]

My name is Michael, and I am 6 weeks post surgery. I had my vertical sleeve done on April 15th. I weighed in, the morning of surgery at 364 pounds. Today is May 25th and I now weigh in at 307 pounds. The first week after surgery was the hardest. I did not get sick, but I did realize how much visual stimulants I used to see that would trigger my eating. I was on a clear liquid diet, but every food commercial I saw, made me want to eat. Before surgery, I never noticed how tv effected me.

After the first week I started with soft foods based on my doctor. I can tell you the cream of chicken Soup never tasted so good. Cream of mushroom was awesome, and I do not like mushrooms. Anyway, I happened to find this app as I had my first run in with acid reflux. Was not sure what to take for it since I had not had the issue since surgery. Thought I might share any info or answer any questions for people thinking about getting it done. So far, very few complications, and lots of downsizing cloths. Any questions, feel free to ask.

[Eva Linder 47]

Great to hear. It´s always inspirational to hear when things work out the way they should. I´m only 6 days post op and I am so looking forward to start loosing.

[mikeyaintskerd 38]

Great to hear. It´s always inspirational to hear when things work out the way they should. I´m only 6 days post op and I am so looking forward to start loosing.

If you are 6 days out, chances are, you have already lost. I lost my first 31 pounds in the first week. Then, once I started reintroducing food, the weight loss slowed. It averages now from 5 to 10 pounds a week. You might not see the changes yourself, but they are happening. I did not notice until I put my work uniform back on. Lost so much, that I need new uniforms. Even though, to me, it did not look like I lost. Also learned that the scale is not your friend. I was weighing myself throughout the day and would get very discouraged because my weight would fluctuate. So now I weigh in every Tuesday, first thing in the morning. If you need any advice, let me know. Love to help anyway I can.

[bradycone 94]

Great job! I'm 3 weeks out, and down 39. (same as a few days ago....I hit my first stall). I hope that when I'm six weeks out I'll be down almost 60 pounds like you!