AutumnLily

The trip was great and I went by myself! I felt perfectly safe there. I would go and walk around outside all by myself and not have a worry in the world. If your friend takes someone then that is an extra securtity. Hope this helps.

I did not know of support groups in town! I agree with you this site is better for my busy lifestyle as well.

I think as long as you are getting in your 64 oz of fluid then you are doing really good. Just my opinion maybe some veteran sleevers will chime in.

Wow looking good! I am off to see Dr. A on Monday and I could use all the picture encouragement to keep my eye on the prize. Thank you

Congratulations!! I can not wait to start my journey this next week. Success stories like yours keep me positive.

wow Congratulations you must be on cloud nine! Keep us posted on your progress.

Wow is right! congratulations on your weight loss you look like a whole new person.

Congratulations! I too was going to get the band until I started searching out the complications and following random peoples blogs. I accidentally came across the VSG when I was reading about someone else who was revising from band to sleeve. I did my research and found that the sleeve was truly for me. I can not wait to be on the losers bench with all of the rest of you. Oh I have always wanted to mention I like how you have a short goal and long goal ticker. I am going to copy you when I get sleeved to break the bigger picture into smaller managable pieces. You are an inspiration!

Awesome! I dream of that day

The stomach is for the breakdown of food into smaller particles. It is the small intestine that absorbs what your body uses. Vit B12 is absorbed in the stomach which will happen just in smaller amounts. As the stomach contains Intrinsic factor used for utilization of Vit B12. You will have to make sure that you take Vit B12 to maintain the levels or a shot once in awhile to increase your levels. So you should not worry about decreasing the absorption of nutrients in the stomach as absorption does not occur there. Hope this info helps you to make an informed decision.

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story, please keep us updated on your progress.

I understand about being scared. I am a little over a week away from getting my sleeve surgery in Mexico and I am going alone! I just keep on thinking back to all the diets that have lead me to the weight I am, and that I need to lose this weight to be healthy. You will ultimately have to decide what is best for you. I do wish you the best for whatever you choose.

Seems like most people have a stall at week 2 or 3. Its just your body adjusting and you should be back to losing soon.

What a great day! I can not wait to get my sleeve.

Loved the blog. You made my have a good laugh that you were the scariest one because you had no make up on. I am a week and a bit behind you and not believing that this is going to happen. Keep us posted on your progress.

The Sleeve is the first of two proceedures for the DS. If you are losing fine on the sleeve you will not need the second part the malabsorption part of the proceedure for the duodenal switch. But, if you are not losing the amount of weitght it is easier to get the second surgery for the malabsorption. Just giving you the information to make an informed decision.

Only other thing I can think of is Pedialyte. It has less sugar and will provide the electrolytes that you need.

Why not test your scales with a known weight. Maybe a 5 or 10 lb weight on it to see how accurate they are.

I fully understand about being nervous! I am less than 2 weeks away from my surgery. Keep us posted on your progress and sending all my positive thoughts your way.

Congratulations!!! You are doing very well with your sleeve. Keep us posted on your progress.

Sending my hopes for a fast and painfree recovery for you!

Congratulations!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your progress.

Definitly an awesome NSV! Enjoy your time down under.