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Remember that fat cells contain estrogen. When we start using them up, the estrogen is released into the body. Who knows what kind of crap that can cause. Our doc says suddenly people who were not trying became pregnant after being sleeved.

I'm one week post op....... Will I ever stop burping???? I've burped more in the last week than I have in 38 years! Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

So exciting!@lmichelle310, where is your family from? I ask because I'm Brazilian and we also use smoked meats to season our beans. My mom (who is awesome and has been cooking for me during the VSG process) adapted her recipes and I found that her vegetarian beans still tasted delicious (I'm still in liquids for another week but she makes a mean bean soup with it). One thing I struggle with being from a different culture is not knowing which of the foods I eat will be allowed going forward since my dr's team has no idea what they are. Do you have that problem?

Yes I can eat any I want. My pouch loves cheese!

Hi all! My surgery is scheduled for 9/26. It's been a long journey and I'm so ready to get this part done and over with! I've been working to get rid of some of my bad eating habits before surgery. I figure if I can eat right now then it will be so much easy after surgery. Anybody else fighting the sweet or junk food cravings? Lol I will be on a roll then somebody brings donuts to work. Doh! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Well I had the Lap Band back in 2010 and its been an uphill battle for me. It wasn't a great fit so I am having it removed on the 16th of this month, then my insurance requires a three month process. I have three classes, one nutrition class, and a physc appointment. But at least I have the date of November 13th. So I'm pretty excited! I just had spinal fusion on the 26th of June so I'm glad I'm going to have a couple months to fully heal.

Loose clothing and go for comfort, even underwear. I still can't tolerate much on my stomach. Sent from my XT1097 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm scheduled at 10:30 tomorrow. I had a PICC line inserted today so I have a good line and no repeated needle sticks because I blew my IV site getting up to walk or pee. I want it over. Going to sleep early tonight.

Same here....mine is tomorrow...1pm...wishing you all well! Sent from my VS987 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you mean walking on a treadmill or easy going on an eliptical, you could physically handle it. However, you will need clearance from your surgeon. A week out you probably still have the drain at least and maybe the pain ball. Even if you don't have any of those, the gym is a hotbed of bacteria. You don't want to be around that crap while your incisions are still healing.