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I think 10 pounds is fantastic! I can easily lose 10 pounds..............pre-op was 9 pounds. Maybe he wanted to cheer you on and keep you motivated. Regardless you are on your way!!

You won't be in a room with another patient. These rooms are for patients who have a travel mate. I had a single bed in a private room.

Nicole in my opinion I don't think that you will have the esophogus issues with the sleeve. There will be a smooth transition from esophogus to stomach, just your stomach will be smaller. There won't be anything restricting your food, as in the band, for the food to get stick, or go back up into the esophogus. Getting the sleeve will be the best decision you can make. I am now 45 pounds under my lowest band weight, I can eat chicken, yogurt, meats now all things that I had trouble with the band. It is a blessing that this surgery is available, I am thrilled!

Is it maybe because the weather is changing? You mentioned that it is just in the last few weeks. What did you do before in the evenings? I know this sounds strange but do a bit of analysis of past habits. I know for me evenings is also a time to munch, or eat. I have tried an acid reducer which works and also, try to keep busy at home. Sometimes a hot beverage fills me up and takes away the desire to eat something. Congratulations by the way on your weight loss it is phenominal!!

I also consumed tomato soup during the first few weeks of full liquids. It was delicious. I don't think that the canned varieties carry so much acid. I had no issues.

A month out from surgery you will be fine. I flew from Mexico on day 5 after surgery, no problems. By this point you will know what you will be eating and have a routine down. No worries!! Have fun.

Well until you are on the table the doctor won't know how your liver is. It is best to err on the side of caution and do a low carb pre-op diet. I only had to do a week, did nine days, and my doc did not need to make the extra, "hole" to use the liver lifter...............what a good thing!

Vomiting is never good. I am just over 8 weeks and have not. My tastes have changed: I LOVE fish, horseradish eat it every day!!

Well I think you are doing fabulous!! Remember not to compare yourself to others. Keep on going!!

I have been planning my tattoo for when I get to onederland. I have not weighed under 200 pounds for 29 years, wow! I have decided on a butterfly(or more) to symbolize my metamorphosis and it needs to include the word, "onederland" not sure how but can't wait to get there!!

As I said, that is alot for being only two weeks out............................just saying.

So here I am speaking from the horses mouth..................I had my revision with Dr Garcia September 10th. He only charged me $500.00 to take out the band. IMO it would be the best decision to do it in one surgery. I had a small stomach hernia and he fixed it also for free. I had no complications and had the band for 5 years. There is nothing to "heal" if you have no issues with your band, don't risk the weight gain by doing two surgeries. You could probably have your surgery this year and be well on your way by cruise time.

Congratulations, you deserve it!! Right behind you on the way to "Onederland".

actually you said 3. Yes they could have hurt you. I could care less and far from upset..........I wish you the best.

Dr Garcia had a special at the time for $4700.00. Not sure what his price is today.

Your body needs a set number of calories just to function, for example 1500 calories. You don't need to "burn off the calories you eat". We are already at a deficit eating 500-800 calories a day. Go for a walk and keep doing what you are doing, the weight will come off. Trust me I have been there too.

I don't recommend eating fruits; too high in carbs. Eat protein for breakfast. Are you gettin in 60-80 grams of carbs per day?

Seems like alot for two weeks out. 500 calories is alot for protein shakes. Mine are 190 calories that include one cup soy milk(high protein).

Congratulations!! You have made it to "TWOTERVILLE"

Surgery September 10th 8 weeks yesterday. Lost total of 41 pounds to date.

- you are eating too fast - you put too much food in your mouth at once - you are not chewing your food well enough - you need to slow down between bites, put your fork down - puree your chicken first, it will be easier to eat - WTF pretzels? really?

Maybe you should ask your lender.......................I doubt it, no income? How will you pay your loan.

All doctors.

There are adult vitamins that are chewable also. Check out your local walmart, meijers and they should have them.

Not sure how far out you are but I wouldn't be using the banana. You really don't need the extra calories and the shake is filling enough. Try using only one cup of almond milk. Soy milk has alot more protein so you may want to try it, in shake form you don't taste "soy".