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I did the same thing Shannon. I was one of the first to be offered the sleeve in Richmond in 09 by Dr. Fisher. I decided that I was not ready and besides I did not want to be a "test case"!!!!!!!! I did go ahead with the sleeve in october 10 and could not be happier!!! Just got into 12s yesterday. I have not seen that number in my closet for 20 years Good luck! Write back anytime. I am in Elk Grove CA.

Dr Fisher at Richmond CA Kaiser Permanente did mine and I could not be happier. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The procedure has been a breeze so far weight loss ">http://www.weight-loss-center.net/">weight loss

I am right behind you. Last month 211. This month 204.....so close! It will be since 1997 since I have seen a one anything on my scale. I can't wait!!!!! weight loss ">My link

OK ok I was a bit obsessed with the scale and found myself jumping on the thing daily (or more--sigh) which only seemed to depress me with the lack of movement on the darn thing! So I gave up the habit ! The weight seems to be coming off so slowwwwwwwwwly ---grrr. But, if you do the math, even one pound a week is a 500 calorie deficit every day which in the old days would have had me starving and sneeking food. I decided that even a pound a week is great progress. Why was I kicking myself? I am not gaining. These pounds took 20 years to put on. if it takes me a year or two to take them off ---fantastic!!! So today I stepped on the old scale and I was 204 When compared my last month's number of 211 , I am down a very respectable 7 lbs. even through Christmas goodies and no exercise to speak of (unless you count shopping!) I have started walking every morning 45-60 min with my new dog and we have even tried to jog (made it 1/3 mile 3 times last week) which is something I have not been able to do in well over a decade or two. I feel amazing and have TONS of energy. I have found myself running up and down my stairs just because it feels good! (weird).......before I never set foot up there unless I absolutely had to and it was an effort to make it I can tell you! So everyone, please don't rush yourself or beat yourself up. Hide that scale and just enjoy the new you! weight loss ">My link My New Life

I had mine out of Richmond with the head of the department Dr. Fisher. He is the one who brought the sleeve to Kaiser. Before this they only offered the band and the RnY. Everyone there was great. My father-in-law is now going to classes at Richmond. He is 65 with multiple co-morbidities. I am excited for his future. So. good luck to mom! ">

I had mine October 4th. I also went to Richmond (Dr. Fisher) and live in Sacramento. Hello fellow sleever! ">

Wow congrats! I weighed myself today and I have officially hit the halfway point already. I am down two sizes and am lighter than I have been in over a decade. I no longer have to see that dreaded X on my clothes. Junior midrise pants fit???? I hold them up and still can't believe that I can step into them and zip them up with no problem Enjoying the ride and can't wait for part two of my journey. This is the best thing I could have ever done for myself. Thanks for the inspirational words. My New Life ">

Yes I get the hiccups too! If I eat too much or too fast I get them everytime. They are strong and hard to get rid of too. I consider them an early warning system

Try getting a nonflavored protein powder to sneak into your soups etc. I also exchanged some of my water for milk which I am tolerating fine and a spoon of whipped cream cheese either plain or melted in my soups (stirred into pudding. These calorie dense additions made all the difference to my mood and energy. I keep my calories around 600-800 a day and I feel tons better than when it was at 300-500. Food is just medicine now. BUT 15 lbs down already and at day 13!

My dr says no more than 20 lbs at work for six weeks. I am picking up the kids on occasion and I have already carried shopping bags, but I feel great and try to mostly just use my arms. I am 13 days out.

Itchy is good--healing! Mine was too. Now all 5 holes are about gone. I am on day 13.

I had surgery on 10-4. No drain or staples though--those sound horrid! The surgeon just used surgical glue. The first two days were hard from nausea, but I felt almost no pain. I am at 2 weeks tomorrow. My diet includes sugar free puddings, cream Soups (blended or strained) with some added Protein powder (nonflavored) or 1% milk, light yogurt, broth, applesauce (could not eat first week), tea, and Water of course (about 30-40 oz). Kaiser does not promote Protein shakes or milk, but I felt very lightheaded until I started adding protein to my diet. If yogurt is on their list, then milk should be too. I will start with some thicker soups this week and maybe some blended light yogurt with fruit and Protein Powder. I am on blended now for two weeks then "modified soft" for six long weeks after that! So no REAL food until January--ugg Down 15 lbs though

I am 5 days out and was feeling very light headed, dizzy, weak this morning to the point where I decided I had to get in a few more calories. It is not on my list of foods, but I have been drinking 2% milk all day instead of Water and it is going down well. I feel a 1000 x better too. Protein, fat, sugars are just what I needed---I was eating yogurt but I am getting tired of all the sweet stuff. Popcycles, pudding, applesauce, crystal light--yuk! The only thing with a bit of sale is the broth I drink so I am going to continue with the milk until I can get to the real food stage. Works for babies Down 10 lbs from Monday......

I am 5 days out now. Last night watching Chopped I think I might have had a few hunger twinges. Hard to say! Definitely no real hunger or desire to eat. I stick to my dr's plan and food is just a chore to complete right now. Good luck!