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Good-luck! Just like CarrieP said you may have a rough 1st week, I unfortunately had a harder time, but hang in there no matter what it does get easier. Hopefully you will just have a smooth recovery! I wish I would have had Unjury Chicken soup, unflavored and strawberry sorbet protein powders during my 1st month. The protein powders I use to love prior to surgery, I could not stand them after.

You look amazing! Congratulations on your weight loss and finding someone who deserves to have you in their life. Life is too short to hang on to those who don't deserve your love! Wait till he see's you in those short shorts!! WooHoo

I though I was all alone with the hot/cold. hot/cold throughout the night! I have to sleep in summer pj's because of this. I'm cold durning the day. Thank-you kyllgalcon for posting this and making me feel normal!

Never heard of this surgery till I googled it. I read that it is for those who want to loose up to 75 pounds. I wish I would have known of this surgery, I would have looked into it. Just do your research and find a website forum for those who had the POSE surgery and see what those that actually had the surgery have to say. Good luck

Wow, you must be so proud of yourself! You look amazing

Congratulations on your new life!

Congratulations you look fabulous!

Ask your doctor about exercising, everyone is different. I never had thyroid problems, but I do take high blood pressure medication but my reg doctor told me she would be taking me off of them in June, if it still reads normal!

Best NSV for me was going from 27 prescribed pills a day to 11! 3 more will be gone in June!!

I also let negative thoughts go in one ear and out the other! I focus on positive and what makes me feel good!

Do whatever makes YOU feel good and happy about yourself. Some people maybe slightly jealous on how amazing you look. Everyday I hear how thin I am and need to put on weight. My husband thankfully if VERY supportive. I am 5'5 and weigh 136 last time I checked. I am wearing size 6/7 but those are starting to get baggy. I DO NOT want to lose any more weight but it is hard. I average 700 calories a day. This brings me hope! Good luck

I received shots while in the hospital. My starting BMI was around 34.

I have capsules, but do you take it on a empty stomach? Maybe you should eat something first. My nausea continues and I am almost 5 mos post op. I became lactose intolerant and even though I cut out all diary, the nausea continued. Then I realized my protein powder had milk in it! Since I stopped using those my stomach is a lot better. Good luck

Very common! I too, did not like certain things I use to LOVE prior to surgery.(especially my protein shakes) There are many people here who have gone through this. It is only temporary, thank goodness! Good luck

I am 5 months out and I would have to say I am starting to feel normal. But, my old normal is not the same as my new normal. I still get nauseated and I have to weigh/measure my food and keep track of my protein. I'm still struggling with energy, just had my b shot at the doctors today. I'm just now able to start exercising, going to start swimming tomorrow. I also feel that by one year I may have a new "new normal!"

Congratulations! You look Fabulous!

So sorry you had to suffer through all this. I hope only the best is ahead

I pulled gently on mine, got it out and had no problems. This is normal

WOW your story has lifted my spirits! At least I can now see a small light at the end of the tunnel. Congratulations on your success, with weight loss and your personal life!

My hot flashes started the 1st night in the hospital. The nurses put ice packs on the bottom of both feet and neck. They were god awful for 2 1/2 mos. Thank goodness I had the surgery in the winter, I would go outside in the middle of the night, rain or not just to help cool off. I would wear slip on sandals to the store because I would have to take them off quickly and walk on the cold linoleum. My reg doctor told me that some of her female patients that took Pristiq for depression were telling her they helped with hot flashes. So that is what did the trick for me! I can relate with the fans my poor husband would be freezing when sitting on the love seat with me and I would have the big old fan right in front of me blowing full force Nausea got a whole lot better when I switched to lactose free Protein shakes. Hang in there hopefully yours will be over soon!

Sleeved on Oct 30, 2012 and my is gone all on its own and it was a "fatty!"

My tummy problems had to do with the protein powder I was using. I have become lactose in tolerate and my protein powder had MILK in it! Now I do lactose free and my stomach is much better.

As long as you go into this surgery fully prepared and understanding that your biggest fears may become real, you'll do fine! As for me the hardest thing for me was overcoming hot flashes and the emotional roller coaster. Also had I realized I became lactose intolerant and that the Protein powder I was using had milk, I would have turned the corner a lot sooner! Good luck

Hi I'm, 56 and had my surgery on Oct 2012, and I am just now feeling OK. Had lots of problems, drug withdrawals (27 pills a day and stopped cold turkey on all), hormone problems (AWFUL) hot flashes, nausea and vomiting, became lactose intolerant. Lupus flare up, horrible flu that turned into pneumonia! One month ago I figured out that the protein shakes I was using had milk in it! That was the only way I was getting protein in me! I ordered from Unjury since they have lactose free shakes and my gosh what a difference, so now I am finally eating a average of 650 cal a day, really need to be at 1200 to maintain my weight. Took 5 months but I finally turned that corner!

Everything happens for a reason. Sorry you have had such a hard time with the insurance company Keep positive and time will pass quickly