Hello Laurie! Biggest tip I can give you is follow your doctor's plan. Everyone here has had slightly different post op directions. Different doctor, different direction, so don't compare too much. One thing we all have in common is when you get to the food stage, protein first, then veggies and do not drink with your meal. Start getting in the habit of exercise now and make that part of your daily life.

Good luck on everything! This surgery is a great tool, but it's just a tool. It really is up to each one of us as to how successful we are. I can honestly say despite the stalls and slowness of my losses, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself, and I'm not done yet.