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Feeling like fire. I must say it is a great feeling to be in Onederland. 4 months out from surgery 60lbs down. Loving life.

I can't WAIT to be in onederland

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Well I'm back!! 1 month post op and moving right along!

My 1 month post op appointment went very, very well today!! I'm on to soft foods for 1 week then on to regular foods on Christmas Eve!! Has anyone on regular foods had any issues with lettuce? I'm craving my salads bad!!

Oh and my stats! HW-238 SW-226 CW-208...Down 30 total!! — feeling motivated.

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I am new to this, but I was sleeved November 24, had to stay at the hospital til thanksgiving day due to constant throwing up and not being able to eat. Starting weight was 271. When I went to my 2 week appointment I was down to 253. I don't weigh my self until my doctors appointments because I don't want to become obsessed lol. I was told I could move to the mushy stage but when I try to throw some new foods in my diet I tend to throw up sometimes daily. But as of today I'm doing ok, still have my off days and my days where I feel like crap but still hoping this journey gets better. I commend everyone who has done this because it's tough but reading everyone's stories makes me feel better about my decision.

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Can anyone give information in regards to the Endoscopy? How long did it take, is there any recovery period etc

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Hi Arenea, the endoscopy was real easy, the hardest part was worrying about what was going to happen, lol. They get you comfortable and the anesthesia doctor come in and talk to you to explain what is going to happen, then they gently put you to sleep, you don't feel anything, it's a very relaxing nap, the doctor takes pics of your esophagus and stomach just to make sure there aren't any problems that might interfere with your WLS, the procedure is really quick about 30 mins then you wake up and go home, simple. You won't have a problem so save yourself a headache and don't worry.

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Can anyone give information in regards to the Endoscopy? How long did it take, is there any recovery period etc

for me it was the best 2 hour nap I ever had; they're just looking inside to see if you have any hernias etc, I do, it will be fixed during surgery ... recovery, I just had a sore throat the rest of the day and the next.

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Hello I was sleeved 12-14-2015. So for so good. Looking for fellow sleevers to help with this journey.

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I'm at the very beginning of my journey. Waiting for my first consult appt. Just a bundle of nerves right now. Trying to find as many resources as possible.

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I am new to this, but I was sleeved November 24, had to stay at the hospital til thanksgiving day due to constant throwing up and not being able to eat. Starting weight was 271. When I went to my 2 week appointment I was down to 253. I don't weigh my self until my doctors appointments because I don't want to become obsessed lol. I was told I could move to the mushy stage but when I try to throw some new foods in my diet I tend to throw up sometimes daily. But as of today I'm doing ok, still have my off days and my days where I feel like crap but still hoping this journey gets better. I commend everyone who has done this because it's tough but reading everyone's stories makes me feel better about my decision.

I was sleeved November 24th too. Congrats

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My surgery was Dec 28th. Thank you luvkoko for posting! I am so thrilled I found this thread. Lots to read!

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