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Do you even need to crush them (that's more of an RNY thing due to the fear of pills getting stuck in the stoma)? Some programs give the same instructions to both sleeve and bypass patients more out of convenience than necessity - what does your program recommend (don't just go by what you see others online doing)?

Sounds like time for a bypass!

I'm in Ireland and Bariatric Surgery has only recently become generally available. I will be one of the first to have the procedure in a newly established Clinic. I'm 62, 5'10" and weigh 232 lbs. I developed a neurological illness in my 40's and piled on weight. Up to then, I had been slim. I want my skinny self back !!! My daughter is soo against me having the surgery - she says I'll never again be able to enjoy a meal and will miss out on so much, skinny isn't everything (she's skinny !!), etc., etc., etc. To me - Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels !!! I still have my skinny clothes in my loft, in the hope that they'll see daylight again. What do you guys think ?? Do any of you ever regret having the surgery ??

I have a sleeve and I was allowed to swallow pills the day after my surgery. I take them in something thick like tomato juice or protein shake so they go down easily. I just learned they make thickened juice for people who have trouble swallowing.

I got this in Kindle version. There are pureed recipes in the book if it helps... Gastric Sleeve Cookbook: Easy and Delicious Recipes for Every Stage of Recovery Following Bariatric Surgery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWJYHWV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PZJNCbE6GGPBG

I can totally see the difference! I can see that your neck, shoulders and jawline have slimmed down congrats! Yay you!

Incredibly well done Deb!! Embrace those happy feelings and the fat that you're embarking upon an exciting new phase of your life, full of benefits and improvements. Great work....keep it up, very well done!!

🔼Ahahahahaha🔼 but @Orchids&Dragons explained it perfectly !

Send me your 22's! lol I am down from a 28-30 to 22-24! Way to go!

I had the sleeve surgery 4 years ago. I lost 118 pounds. But, I’ve since gained 30 back. Has anyone had a sleeve modification? I have horrible out of control GERD and I take many different kind of medication with no relief.