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I really don't want one but I know it is protocol because yes your bladder does go to sleep. I have always been told me urethra is backwards. Every time I have a catheter, soon after I get a UTI, so I don't think its a coincidence.

How does the surgeon know if he/she are removing enough of the stomach during surgery? I keep hearing of people who are able to eat solids two weeks after surgery.

I have an appointment with the surgeon soon. I am going to ask...

You look amazing!

The boots are cute and congratulations.

Welcome ladies....

Are there any sleevers out there who suffer from hypothyroidism and have been successful? Please advise.

Gmanbat, You made me laugh. Thank you. I really needed that.

You look great!

Congratulations

My levels are in the high range and hopefully with a change in medication, I can get into the normal range.

That is my next question for my surgeon. I was just curious if there is anyone who has been successful without a thyroid prior to me approaching my surgeon.

My confession is I look for photos to watch amazing progress to reinforce my decision to have surgery even though for my health I know its the best thing. Also, ladies & gentlemen, you all look fabulous. Thanks for the encouragement from your photos.

I have a boyfriend who is about 200lbs overweight. I continually make decent choices and try to buy healthy for the household but I am convinced he is addicted to trans fatty fats. He only wants fried, sugary and fatty foods. I told him I am having surgery and he says I didn't approve that. He says he is kidding but now I wonder if he wants me to continue to be overweight because he is afraid once I lose weight, I will leave. I love him but because he doesn't even want to try, I fear he might be right. I know you can't change people but at least respect my changes.

Butterthebean, He is 9 years younger than me and thinks he is invincible. When he went to the doctor and his blood pressure was 187/110, he got scared for maybe 2 minutes and didn't take one blood pressure Med. I actually feel sorry for him.

Thanks annointediam. I am blessed and I have learned to put God and myself before others.

Nenukes33, It is crazy to me how different everyone's body shapes are. I am 5'10, size 20, but I am 289. The doctor says he would like to see me at around 175. I would love to wear heels all day!

I would think a renewed outlook for a healthy lifestyle would outweigh vanity. I have two boys and I would love to be able to keep up with them. They are my world and when I get sick from obesity related things, they worry. I feel sorry for them because they shouldn't have to be so concerned for me.

The complication stories do scare me but I have been given so much inspiration that I think of the complications as like 1 in 1,000,000 and that helps me.

I agree. You look like a completely different person. Fabulous!

Thank you for the inspiration. I love how so many people are so supportive on here.

You look fantastic!

Congratulations. Happy Sleeving!

Kids are honest. My son called me a brown cow. He started crying after he said it and I know he was sorry but you are right, words are sharp. He was only saying what others think.