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Hello everyone! I have never posted to this board but I think maybe I should be! I had my surgery 9-25. I was 247 the day of surgery and weigh 174 now. I was in a size 24 jeans the day of surgery and now wear a 16. I think this is by far the BEST decision I have ever made in my life. I am finally able to eat a little more. It took a while for me to be able to handle more than 2 or 3 spoonfuls of food. I cannot eat rice or eggs. And, I cannot drink milk at all. That is the only thing I really miss...I love milk. Well, how is everyone else doing? Jodie

Jodi, Welcome! I was 297 and today I weigh 229. I have good days and bad days. I have had a few complications. I had a stricture and had to be scoped. Then they found an ulcer but I'm still glad I had the surgery. What I can eat varies from day to day. What I have trouble with is getting in all the water and protein. Keep posting!!!! Laura

I have been drinking Lactaid since surgery. Occassionally I can eat cottage cheese, but I buy the lowfat kind.

Hi Jody, I had my surgery on the same day as you. I've been doing fine. I'm down 76# and feeling great! I need to get back on the exercise routine but have had one of those terrible colds and just felt wiped out. Looking forward to getting back on track. I have trouble getting my protein in but keep at that too. Glad to hear how well you are doing! I agree it is the smartest and best decision I have made! Take care and continued success! Jill G