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Lost 25 lbs in 1st 2 1/2 weeks... nothing in week 3... is that normal? I expected a slow down over the next 4-6 weeks but not this soon. Anyone else experience the same?

My sister had the sleeve surgery last week and by day 4, she complained that she was desperately hungry, which is quite foreign to me, since with the bypass I am still not experiencing hunger even almost 3 weeks out! Have any other sleeve patients had similar experiences? Any suggestions for...

Even though I am sleepy, I've noticed that I'm having trouble falling asleep lately, then hard to wake up. It seems to be a combination of racing thoughts and muscle activity (maybe due to weight loss?) almost like restless leg syndrome. Is this normal? I've continued to go through all the...

So... WLS alumns... I am about a week post-op and doing everything I am told... actually getting almost 6-8 cups of fluid in, including protein shakes, broth, diluted juices, etc... and am quite proud of that. What an amazing accomplishment and I feel so lucky that I've not experienced the...

I came home after 2 nights in the hospital, and today is my first full day home. I am still feeling quite dizzy, weak and abdominal discomfort, but am so happy that I've taken this big step toward a new healthy future. My husband has been trying to "tackle" my 4 yo twins to defend my...

My surgery is scheduled in less than 2 weeks. I've shared my decision to go forward with this procedure with friends and family with quite a mixture of responses. Many ask why, since I do not fit the "classic morbid obese" category... and I respond with it being a mixture of health issues...

I'm scheduled for the bypass on 2/14... I am nervous as is my husband of the unknown and of course the unlikely, but ever so possible dangers of surgery. I picked this date, as this is a gift of love to myself and my sweetest husband and 4 year old twins. I want to be the best and healthiest...