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I used to drink and i used to smoke. I have NO desire to pick either one up again ever. The only things left are exercise and sex! Hummmmm. Lol

Hang in there Anewlife.....! I had an epiphany (sp?) last week. I couldnt figure out why i became suddenly hesitant about the surgery once the ins company gave me approval. The surgery became real and so did the fact that I would be losing my "best friend" -- food. Ive read this on the forum a hundred times but it still doesnt calm my own fears. Support groups and counseling are great. And i agree w/you -- I hope I replace my old friend w/a new friend. I would love it to be exercising or walking -- even tho i hate both right now! Lol

Tibbie, I didnt have any pain when my gall bladder was removed either and i know they must have used gas since it was laproscopic. I hope Im as lucky when i have the surgery on June 14!

***June 14 over here!!***

Thanks for the input! My pills are in capsules and time released, so I have to take them intact. We shall see how I do!

I bought the Listerine strips and they work wonders!! The sweet breath after, really lasts a long time!

Welcome Chell! Great question because I take two pills every day and one of them I cannot miss, so I've been wondering about this myself. I plan on bringing this up when I see the dietician 10 days before surgery.

Welcome home and all the best! Cute dogs!!

In honor of Mother's Day my children are taking the Mothers to Golden Corral for breakfast. I told them this is the last time i will ever go to a buffet.....ever! (Surgery is mid-June.) Actually i feel guilty going this morning because i know it's wrong, therefore i will eat light. ! Here's hoping that my mind-set is changing!! Have a beautiful day even, if you're not a Mom!

Hi Ladiiee and welcome! I will be sleeved June 14. Im nervous too. I realized that my fear is because im giving up my best friend for the past 25 years -- Food! Then I remember why i started this journey: my back always hurts, my knees swell and i sometimes look like im 20 yrs older than i am! Fear and nerves are totally normal. Keep reading on here - its a real education and the ppl are soooooo nice!!

Hi and welcome! I will be sleeved in June. My ins made me participate on a one year program. Yes, 12 months! It feels like forever! Glad u only have 3 months! This forum has been a God-send! The information is invaluable! Good Luck!

Oops i hit send too soon. Anyway i hope that helped!

I havent been sleeved yet but ive been pn this forum for 6 months and it seems thatcevery stresses walking as much as possible to get rid of the gas.

I've read alot about sip, sip, sipping water/liquids all the time for awhile after surgery. Will it alwys be like that?

Awesome. Thank you all

I know, right? I feel like im part of a sorority/fraternity!! I just hope i find you all on here to follow your progress. It gets confusing sometimes with all the posts!

Holy mackeral! You look awesome!! Good for you!

@wolfgirl: we need to stay in touch. It could be very theraputic to talk to someone going thru it w/me! @beautifulnewme2012: that makes sense. Since i have a month maybe the bad feelings will ebb! Lol

Good luck you two!! My surgery is June 14. I will be watching your progress!!!

Wow, you will be able to start eating real food 1 week post op? That's great. I just got my approval today for 6/14. I love reading stories like yours -- sounds like it's going pretty well and to say it's only been a week! Good luck and have a great dr. appt tomorrow!

YOU LOOK AMAZING! I just posted that I got my approval today and I'm petrified but looking at your progress makes me calm down a bit!!!!

Thank you for the kind words!

Wow, awesome pics! I just got approved and I'm scared to death. But seeing these pics really helped! You are beautiful!

I have not been sleeved yet either (June 14) but ive been a forum member for 5 months and if Ive read it once, I've read it 100 times about the 3 or 4 week stalls. The experts on here say that the body puts pn the brakes and adjusts to post surgery and quick weight loss. They also say to be patient and it will start falling off again. Just keep the faith!