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Thanks for sharing all your photos! You guys all look amazing! What an inspiration for all of us who are still early in our journey... Can't wait to add a photo when I finally get a LBD that is not as big as a tent! Ha ha. Have fun everyone! - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations! You look amazing and healthy! :0) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yes - had the same thing. The two things that helped me the most: - walking - acid-reducer (I take nexium) Also try to limit the amount of air u take in when u drink... Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

So sorry to read about all your struggles... Sounds like a nightmare... Sending you hugs and prayers and hope that you can have some good news soon... Wish you all the best...

Hi! Top weight 205 lbs, surgery day weight 196.2 (July 30th), current weight 180. Goal weight 125-135. I'm 5 ft 4 in... Taking it slow. :0) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi- many of us have has the same exact feelings... I also had the same real fears, particularly the last week prior to the surgery and when they were wheeling me to the OR and I hugged my husband, daughter and my mom. But, my cardiovascular risks were so high without the surgery (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea) that I decided in my mind that not taking a step like this was just burying my head in the sand. I decided to choose life and make a change that could actually really help decrease my overall risk. Then, I took a deep breath and took the plunge with as much positive energy as possible. I followed every instruction in detail. I'm about 2 1/2 weeks out and feeling much better now (first 8-10 days were very hard mentally, not physically). I couldn't be happier that I did this. I am off all my meds except for Vitamins. :0) Good luck with everything! Wish you all the best whatever decision you choose! - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Congratulations - wish you all the best! Sent from my iPhone using VST

My doc advised it was ok as long as you are not on pain meds. I tool Tylenol post- op at home and was able to drive on day three. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had a cute festive pedicure (which I almost never get) just before surgery - it was no problem. I left my finger nails un-painted. :0) Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yogurt The ricotta cheese bake (recipe is in multiple posts here) reheats well in microwave Baked Beans Egg salad Mashed potatoes Protein shakes My husband found me little 2 oz containers. I put about 2 tablespoons of three ofthe above for variety... That got me through the whole day. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi I live in NJ and had my sleeve with Dr. Trivedi at HackensackUMC on July 30th 2012. Sent from my iPhone using VST

You look great! Congratulations!

Wishing you all the best and hope you recover from this quickly... Sending you positive thoughts! Sent from my iPhone using VST

My most annoying: "ohhh... When is the baby due?" Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you both! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sounds great! Tnx for posting! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Awesome! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi Eglight! Congratulations on your success! One thing I've definitely learned from this forum: none of us are alone... :0) Wish you all the best! - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Love all of the Above! Here are some of mine... - play volleyball with my 12 year old daughter - not need diabetes or high blood pressure medications! (been off since surgery) - be able to go to Everest Base Camp! (I doubt I would go, but on my own terms, not because of my health...) - continue my work in third world countries without worrying about my diabetes - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you all on Monday!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi Dolly- i hate swimsuit shopping! No worries, in the future, we will be able to shop right off the rack, no plus size needed!! Wish you the best! Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations! You look phenomenal! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Ive been off diabetes and blood pressure meds since my surgery 12 days ago. Am also off cholesterol meds, but will have repeat labs in 3 months to re-assess the levels. Wish you all the best! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wow- congrats! Sent from my iPhone using VST