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I had my surgery 7-15-2016 , exactly 1 mth ago and it's very hard and life changing. I wonder everyday what did I just do.. ? To myself. It's very hard and nothing easy about it. Your food choices change and it's very emotional. Restaurants you can forget them for now. I do follow the food plan, I am very strict and careful on what I am eating. If you get somethings stuck one time you will never try to do that again.. It's hard. I do see weight loss.. I have lost 30pounds in 1 mth since surgery. I am 8 pounds from under 200 pounds.. Can't wait for that. But it's been hard. I just wish everyone luck on there journey if your just starting. It does get better, everyday. But it's still hard and emotional. Good luck!

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My mom has had the sleeve and I still take her out on Sundays. You don't have to "forget" about going to a restaurant but you definitely need to be mindful of what you eat and to eat slow so that you don't end up being in pain.

Are you there God? It's me, Gigi.

I had my surgery 7-15-2016 , exactly 1 mth ago and it's very hard and life changing. I wonder everyday what did I just do.. ? To myself. It's very hard and nothing easy about it. Your food choices change and it's very emotional. Restaurants you can forget them for now. I do follow the food plan, I am very strict and careful on what I am eating. If you get somethings stuck one time you will never try to do that again.. It's hard. I do see weight loss.. I have lost 30pounds in 1 mth since surgery. I am 8 pounds from under 200 pounds.. Can't wait for that. But it's been hard. I just wish everyone luck on there journey if your just starting. It does get better, everyday. But it's still hard and emotional. Good luck!

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And thank you, I'll be sleeved on 7/26.

Are you there God? It's me, Gigi.

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Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. Every day gets a little better but it took me 6 months to reach my happy state when most of the problems seemed to melt away. This short article describes my experience in the Weight Loss phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

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Yep it's hard the first month but it gets better. At about 3 months I started feeling back to normal. At 6 months I'm now in my "ecstatic" state! I can't believe the change to my body.

I still sometimes have challenges with food, but for me it's so worth it. Apart from the improve on health, I can't believe how good I look in jeans right now (vain I know, but I use to hate my thighs).

I hope you reach your ecstatic state soon!

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CurlySueandthesleeve , you mentioned food getting "stuck". Do you know about papaya tablets? I have yet to need them, but bought some from the pharmacy to have on hand. Also, I go to restaurants with friends/family and drink my endless glass of unsweetened iced tea while we visit. Be sure to ask for a to-go cup!

Encouraging to hear the reports of 3 mo and 6 mo emotional stages. I am 4 wks out tomorrow. Had a couple of "pity party" days in that time, but mostly doing great. Of course, my dad died 5 days after my surgery, so could account for some of it.

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I'm 9 weeks out. While it's been a little challenging, I've found that attitude is key.

I've eaten out several times... I've either ordered Soup (early on when I couldn't eat any kind of solids), or things like hummus or fish.

I have had things stuck a few times now. I've learned/ am learning that my pouch isn't ready for dense meats yet. But that's OK because I have always found something I can eat on the menu.

I have the papaya tablets. I've tried them a few times... it seems that you really need to chew on more than 1 or 2 to really get them to help. Last time something was sitting heavy, I ate 5 of them, and in about an hour I felt much better.

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CurlySueandthesleeve , you mentioned food getting "stuck". Do you know about papaya tablets? I have yet to need them, but bought some from the pharmacy to have on hand. Also, I go to restaurants with friends/family and drink my endless glass of unsweetened iced tea while we visit. Be sure to ask for a to-go cup!

Encouraging to hear the reports of 3 mo and 6 mo emotional stages. I am 4 wks out tomorrow. Had a couple of "pity party" days in that time, but mostly doing great. Of course, my dad died 5 days after my surgery, so could account for some of it.

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I'm so sorry about your dad.

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