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Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 11/01 216.4 Week 1: 11/9/12. 212.2 Week 2: 11/17/12 208.4 Week 3: 11/24/12 207.2 I will take a 1.2 lb loss for the week of Thanksgiving New Year's goal: 192

My large incision did the same thing at about the same time. I will be 4 months post op tomorrow and it is still not healed (i would say its about 1/2 way healed). At my 2 month appointment the doctor was not concerned about it.

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 11/01 216.4 Week 1: 11/9/12. 212.2 Week 2: 11/17/12 208.4 New Year's goal: 192

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 11/01 216.4 Week 1: 11/9/12. 212.2 New Year's goal: 192

I had surgery July 24, I am down 70lb. Love my sleeve!!

I am in! Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 11/01 216.4 New Year's goal: 192 I will have to step up the exercise to make this happen

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 9/11/12 238.2 9/15/12: 232.2 9/22/12: 230.6 9/29/12: 229.8 10/02/12: 228.2 10/6/12: 226.8 10/13/12: 221.4 10/20/12: 219.8 10/27/12: 216.4 Contest goal weight: 218 Yay!!! Made goal, I am so so so happy with my surgery!

I am post op 10 days, I have been itchy since day 3. I think its glue too All my incisions have a little rash and itch like crazy. Appt on Wednesday but until then any suggestions? [/ Hydrocortisone cream helped and was approved by my DR, but mostly just had to wait it out, and try not to scratch. My main incision still isn't healed all the way, it is making progress though.

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 9/11/12 238.2 9/15/12: 232.2 9/22/12: 230.6 9/29/12: 229.8 10/02/12: 228.2 10/6/12: 226.8 10/13/12: 221.4 10/20/12: 219.8 Contest goal weight: 218

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 10/13/12: 221.4 Contest goal weight: 218

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 9/11/12 238.2 9/15/12: 232.2 9/22/12: 230.6 9/29/12: 229.8 10/02/12: 228.2 10/6/12: 226.8 Contest goal weight: 218

While I was at work last night I had a patient's family member ask me if I had lost weight. Very confused because I had never seen this person before, I replied "yes". She said that I no longer looked like the girl on my badge .

I am late but here are my stats for last week: Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 9/11/12 238.2 9/15/12: 232.2 9/22/12: 230.6 9/29/12: 229.8 10/02/12: 228.2 (started c25k today, hopefully it will boost my loss:) ) Contest goal weight: 218

When you guys are staying under 40 grams of carbs a day are you staying under total carbs or Net carbs(total carbs - fiber) of 40 grams?

My doctor used the glue. Turned out I was allergic to it. My large incision still isn't healed(I am 9 weeks post op). I also had massive itching and rash ( doctor thinks is from the glue) that showed up about two weeks after surgery. It's cool that the doctor gives you the option.

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet) Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6 9/11/12 238.2 9/15/12: 232.2 9/22/12: 230.6 Contest goal weight: 218

I have PCOS (such an evil thing it is). I feel like my weight loss has been pretty good and steady so far. I had a one week stall the week after surgery, but other than that I have lost 2-5 pounds a week. I have been exercising and really watching my carbs. I feel a lot better now, than before surgery, I feel like my head is clearer and know I am in control. I was always able to loose weight before surgery by limiting carbs and calories, I just couldn't sustain it. Wishing you the very best surgical experience. It is one of the best things I have ever done!!!!

I have had no problems with raw veggies. They fill me up really quickly, but cause me no pain or discomfort and are super satisfying to me right now.

I had very minimal pain. I was surprised at how little discomfort there was. I was only nauseated for a couple hours after surgery and for the three hour car ride home. I went back to working 12 hour shifts after ten days ( just made sure I didn't do any lifting). Never thought about backing out. I was anxious the first couple weeks, worrying about developing a leak and other complications. I have had a great recovery. I would do it again in a heartbeat to feel the way I currently feel.

I am eating between 2 and 4 ounces a time 4 times per day. Really loving veggies right now which isn't helping my calorie and Protein intake I average about 650 a day. My surgery was July 24th as well. Totally loving my sleeve. Off topic- are all of your lap sites healed? I have one that just doesn't want heal

Today's weight: 232.2

I have BCBS of Texas and was amazed at how smooth and fast the approval process was. My first consult was June 5th, I received approval like June 25th and had surgery July 24th. I hope everything goes just as well for you. Plus everybody I have spoke with at BCBS of TX is super nice

No leak test for me either. It made me paranoid. When I asked my Sugeons PA she responded that they really arn't necessary, stated she hadn't seen a sleeve pt in her practice that had Developed a leak. Said they didn't even do them till recently and do them for Patient peace of mind and the great insurance reimbursement. The Sugeon does do one in the OR.