CoffeeBean

I was told "no carbinated drinks....ever again", but have taken a sip of my husband's beer on three separate occasions. Any sleevers out there who can actually drink 12oz of beer on tap? I'm just curious.

10 days post surgery I had coffee. I couldnt stand it. No problems. Today is my one year sleeviversary. Down 55 lbs and 5 to go.

My sis just got out of surgery. Coughing a lot. Fluid in lungs. Anyone else have this kind of reaction to anestesia?

I appreciate your response. My sis is much better this morning

7 days before surgery with Dr. Kelly in TJ I ate protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then protein and a salad for dinner. Three days before surgery I had jello, broth, fruit juice (all clear liquids). Had no problems whatsoever, but my BMI was 35

My hair started falling out at 3 months. I'm now 6.5 months post surgery and it's still falling out. Have heard from others that is stops around 7 months. I hope so. I feel I've lost 25-35%. Fortunately I have very thick hair and noone has noticed except me. I'm grateful it is temporary.

I started dieting a month before surgery so I was already losing weight. I had the surgery on Thursday and was back at work on Tuesday morning. Only missed one day of my morning walk with my friend. I have been exercising 5+ days a week. Nobody suspects I had surgery. Only my huband, and a few close relatives know about my surgery. I'm not going to tell anyone. I will just continue to eat right and exercise as not to gain the weight back. Surgery is the best thing I ever did for myself. I won't be judged or hear jealous comments if nobody knows. I personally like it this way. I'm glad I have a choice to tell or not to tell. Good for those of you who want to tell.

I've had many stalls in the past 6 months. They always pass and I suddenly lose 3 or 4 pounds. Be sure to eat a variety of foods and not the same thing day after day.

I'm 50 years old and almost 6 months post surgery. Been losing more hair than normal for about 2 months which was to be expected. When does the hair loss slow down? I hope soon.

I feel like a kitchen sink. When I eat any solid, I gurgle for about 10-15 minutes after. Anyone experience this? I'm 6 weeks post-op. When might this little inconvenience stop? It's so loud. I hope I'm never in a quiet room with my co-workers after I eat. I STILL LOVE MY SLEEVE!

16 weeks out and 46 lost. 14lbs to go. This is the best thing I ever did for myself

I walk briskly 2.7 miles M W F and go to Curves T Th (3 times around the circuit). Then walk the dogs on Sat or Sun.

Be sure to eat a HUGE variety of foods. Your body gets used to the same old thing. I can get in a rut of eating the same thing every day because it's convenient, but I know the weight will continue to come off if I consistantly introduce new food items.

I only dieted for 7 days. 4 days if protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then protein & veggies for dinner. Then 3 days of clear liquids. The clear liquids were the hardest part. I ate a lot of finger jello made with SF jello mixed with half water and half grape juice.

Surgery on Sept 1st, 2011. 40 pounds gone for eternity. 20 to go!

Snoozy, I was sleeved Sept 1st and at 8 weeks out I had a 1/2 glass of wine. It took me three hours to finish it. It didn't feel as good as I hoped. I'll try again at Thanksgiving when I'm 12 weeks out. Lots of sleevers can have beer but they say it takes a while to finish one.

My BMI was 35 and I had 60lbs to lose. No problems with approval and no problems while I was there. I love Dr. Kelly. I used "A Lighter Me".

Luvin, People wouldn't be so jealous if you weren't so cute. Hold your head high and try to let it roll off your back. I think we just have to take it in stride and be grateful we are not the ones green with envy.

Peacequeen, I feel so bad for you. You've waited so long already. Hang in there. I didn't qualify to have surgery in the states, so I went to Dr. Kelly in TJ Mexico. I'm so gratefull to even have that option. I'll be praying for you and your decision makers.

Bought a coat 4 years ago......that wouldn't fit around my hips. I can now zip it up with two inches to spare. Love my Sleeve!

I went through "A Lighter Me" and my surgeon was Dr. Kelly. Cost was $5560 plus airfare. Best thing I ever did for myself. Post surgery has been a breeze for me. Sometimes I miss the large quantities of food I used to eat, but I then look at all the size 20 pants I no longer fit into and smile. It feels so good to "not be hungry". I have had a hard time keeping up my daily calorie count. It takes work to get the calories up to 600-700. I know I should be having around 1000 but just can't squeeze it in yet. I love my sleeve!

Good for you! What a difference. Can't wait to see the 1 year pics. Isn't life grand when you're not carrying all that extra weight.

My surgery lasted 38 minutes. I was very healthy except for my extra 60lbs. Surgery was Thursday afternoon. I spent two nights in the hospital and two nights at the Lucerna hotel in TJ Mexico. I walked about 1.5 miles on day 3 and 4. Dr Kelly wants his patients to stick around 4-5 days after surgery to make sure all is well before heading home.

Dr Kelly was my surgeon on Sept 1st. Not one problem. He's a class act. I completely trust him. My husband trusted me to do my homework and I did. LOVE MY SLEEVE!

Only my husband, parents, sis and bro-in-law know. I don't plan on telling anyone else. I've been dieting since August 1st and had surgery Sept 1st. People at work notice me drinking protein shakes and losing weight. I told them I'm doing the high protein and low carb thing. Nobody suspects WLS and I'll keep it that way. It's nobody's business. I excercise hard and eat less. That's all they need to know. I'm just not going to open up that can at work. I would regret it.