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No. I'm having my cosmetic surgery where I live due to the extensive discomfort and healing a tummy tuck can require.

My sis is having surgery April 1st. Mine was 2 years ago! Changed my life! Best thing I ever did for myself!

I live in South County. I was sleeved 1 1/2 years ago. -Sheila

I eat anything I want!!!!! No more obsessing over food!!!! My life is so different because I truly just eat what sounds good to me, I just can't eat much of it because there isn't much space. For instance, today I ate a grilled chicken sandwich from McDonald's and I was able to eat 1/2 to 3/4 but that last bite didn't feel good. I still order off kids menus and share meals with people. If I get a sandwich from somewhere usually can only eat 1/2 with no sides. Pizza hut pizza just one piece is comfortable. If I eat 1 1/2 then I'm not comfortable. I've even tested this and ate just crap for a week. I think it's impossible for me to gain weight. it's like I'm finally safe in somebody else's wonderful body.

Sleeved 1 1/2 years ago. Weight 145. Sleeved with Dr Kelly. Feel great just energy level a little different. Should be taking vitamins but I don't. Bad me.

Doing research for my friend. I was already sleeved 1 1/2 years ago at Florence hospital but they are wanting to send her to INT? Anybody sleeved at INT ? If so , when ?

What hospital did you have surgery at ?

Have you tried cutting back for a week. I have found that when I don't eat much for a few days. I feel more restriction when I try to eat again. It's like learning to eat all over again. Just a suggestion. I'm a 1 1/2 out and weight 145.

I'm 1 1/2 years out and I eat anything I want , I just don't eat much of it anymore because there's not much space there. I've even eaten crap food for a week to test this thing lol. I was tired but I didn't gain any weight. I really think its impossible almost for me to gain weight. I never fluctuate more than within 2 pounds. I weigh 145.

Hi . I would like to talk to you about your doctor. I used Trish but she was with dr Kelly at that time. My friend is wanting too use Trish but now she is with dr pounce so in trying to gather my on information and do my own research about this doctor so I know my friend is safe.

I experienced a long stall but earlier on. I now weigh 145. My surgery was 1 1/2 years ago. Woot woot

Hi

I was sleeved Jan. 2011. Almost 1 1/2 ago. Yes, I do have moments of regret. Mainly because eating is not enjoyable anymore. I eat because I have to. I don't enjoy food anymore.

Everybody complaining about weight loss just be patient. The body is a complicated thing and it's went through quite an ordeal. It has to adjust. Trust me !!! One day you will be like me! I'm a year and a half out and I'm wondering if my body is going to know when to stop losing weight !!!! I'm becoming very concerned with that. It is impossible for me to gain weight. I was a slow loser with stalls all the way. And I once worried whether I would lose the weight now im fearing the opposite. However , none the less I consistently went down no matter what I ate. I never once gained even a pound.

I got sleeved almost a year and half ago by Dr. Kelly. You are in the best of hands. He is awesome. My name is Sheila Locus. Tell him I said hi.

I am a year and a half out. I think you are lucky you can eat that much. You will still lose weight on that amount if calories. It may take longer but trust me it is a safer and healthier way for your journey. Count your blessings and be patient !

Seriously people. ... You will lose. I am almost a year and a half out. I have never ever gained weight. I was a slow loser but very consistent none the less. I keep losing. Its impossible for me to gain weight. Wait til you get to where I am. I worry that my body won't know when to stop losing weight !!! Believe it or not , you will all lose.

Thought it would be great if sleevers from Missouri (near St.Louis) all got together once a month and/or share information on sleevetalk. Any Missourians out there?

I've recently started putting splenda back in my decaf tea again and went from never being hungry to feeling like I've started to get more hungry and have cravings. I don't know if it's in my head or the splenda. Im also pre period and font know if thats affecting me. Please share with me' what you know on this topic.

I'm going on my 11th day post op and no bowel movement. Should I worry? I didn't worry with clear liquids but now I've been on protein shakes for a couple days so you would think something would be happening.

I'm 3 weeks out. From my experience... 1. When the drain is removed you will feel a ton better and will be able to sleep. Walk when you can. 2 Not having a BM yet is normal. It took me over 10 days when I started having something other than clear fluids. 3. Normal the scale hasn't moved yet due to all the iv fluids they pumped you with in the hospital. It will all get better very, very soon! Hang in there.

This will only continue to go back and forth. My post, and fellow sleever's post aren't intended for coordinators. If you spend alot on your websites as you say, then you shouldn't need to stalk the boards of vertical sleeve. You should be on your website pushing your business not on vertical sleeve interfering when patients are speaking of their persoal experiences. Unprofessional, if you ask me.

Glad you are well.

Btw, Happy Birthday SFOTraveler!

I think I'm at the 3 week stall everybody talks about. I started this journey at 192.8 (BMI of almost 32), so I suspected I would be a slow loser but was really hoping that wouldn't be the case. I was really hoping to be down 30 pounds in a month. I have some catching up to do if that is gonna happen. So sad.