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Sleeved on 10/22/12. Day of surgery i was 283. Today 4 weeks, 1 day later I am 248. -35 lbs gone forever!

Yes. It started two days ago, still happening. I'm just nervous that the hernia could already be growing back.

Hello all. I was sleeved on October 22 2012, on my second week of purée and almost finished... Only problems I have right now is horrible chest pain in the area where my hiatal hernia was removed. Along with the chest pain I am starting to not be able to tolerate liquids, even just plain water keeps coming back up as a slimy mess... has eanyone ever has these problems? my biggest fear is that my hernia is coming back. ???? Any advice would be great.water.

I had my band removed on 9-10-12 (thank god) BUT all this time complaining that it didn't work and now it's out I feel like I've lost a major part of my life. For seven years (7 years!!!) I trained myself not to like pizza or subs or Chinese food simply because I just could not tolerate them. Even though I was at a stand still with my band I still wasn't gaining any weight. Well, now that it's out I thought to myself let's try a little piece of pizza annnnd what do you know? HEAVEN! Yeah for about five minutes. Then I was quickly reminded why I shouldn't eat all that crap. Here comes the nausea heartburn indegestion... Dear lord. Had the band out for a little over a week had some fun, now back to reality. Muscle milk shakes and low carb high protein is in store for me now until October 22 when I am finally sleeved!!! And hopefully I can lose an extra 10 by then, crossing my fingers!! My advice is NOT WORTH IT!!! Lol

I completely relate with you. I am 22 years old, never had a boyfriend. I've had guys in my life interested in me though but could never follow though. I would always tell my girlfriends I was just "picky" buy really I was just ashamed of myself and my body and had no self esteem or confidence. Big mistake on my part, I never let myself be happy. I am soon to be sleeved and I can't wait to actually be myself around guys and let go of my insecurities.

I've seen my nutritionist only once. She never gave me an exact diet to follow, just recommended the south beach diet and said that a high protein low carb diet is the best. It's going to be so hard but so worth it.

Thanks for the encouragement! I have decided that my diet is going to be low carb high protein, breakfast then a protein shake for lunch and then a meal for dinner. I do exercise, just not as much as I should... So I need to start hittin the gym again. I just need to take it day by day I guess. I'm just naturally a very nervous/ anxious person so I'm working on not letting it get the best of me. I will update soon!

I bought the blue raspberry, have yet to drink it though... Maybe I'm a little nervous? Lol I will let you know how it is!

K I'm just going to say it... I'm scared out of my mind! I know I'm going to mourn food like nooo other. It's hard for me to stay focused in general and now I need to start my diet. I don't know where to start, that's my main problem. I need to lose 20 lbs before mid October. I'm 22 years old and live with my family ( little sis and brothers) I'm always surrounded by carbs and junk food. Ugh. I feel like I'm going to fail at this.

I'm with BGH and Dr. Hoffman is my surgeon as well! Just waiting for my date!

Where do I start!? I will not miss being "the heavy friend" out of my group of girlfriends. I will not miss going to the mall with all of them and just holding all THEIR shopping bags, lol! No more hiding from the camera for pictures. And most definitely no more just being the girl with all the guy friends but no boyfriend... Can't wait to be sleeved and start my journey!!!!

I completely agree. The band is HORRIBLE. Well is for me atleast and sounds like for you too. I had a extra "pouch" they called it above my band so like a second stomach, I had no restriction at all...then it got worse I developed a hiatal hernia from it. WORST PAIN EVER! lol. Sooo happy I am switching to the sleeve. Just waiting for my date!

lol. Thanks! Sounds like everyone is different with their effects, except for feeling it faster! I guess I'll just see for myself sooner or later lol atleast now I'm not completely terrified to try it