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Hi! I got sleeved in November 2012 and am getting married in November 2013. My fiance and I have been talking about having kids. For those of you who have been pregnant after being sleeved...did you find it difficult to eat enough? How was your weight loss after having the baby? How much did you gain in pregnancy? I know everyone is different but I am just curious on how different folk's bodies behaved. Thanks in advance!

I will be six months post surgery on 5/14/13. I have lost 60lbs since my surgery in November. In the past three weeks, I have hit a stall. Any recommendations on how to break this stall?

I read that comedian Lisa Lampanelli (sp?) had the sleeve surgery. She was in some magazine.

I love how you are documenting your progress. I now wish I had done that. I do have my pre-surgery jeans that I look back and and just say wow! It was so nice to put on a pair of pants that fit pre-surgey but now fall to the floor around my ankles

I am so sorry that you had to go through all of that...wow! I wish you the best of luck going forward!

I can totally see a difference! You look great!

Happy Valentine's Day and 3 month sleeve anniversary! How is everyone doing? I am down 47lbs and feeling better than I have in years. I am still struggling to get all my water and protein in but I do pretty good. I hope you all are doing great!

You look great!

I have found that if I eat too fast, it comes right back up. I was always a fast eater so I have to really concentrate on my chewing. Fortunately, this has only happened a couple of times but there is no stopping it when it does happen.

I hope all the Nov 14th sleevers had a great Christmas! Did anyone have a difficult time over the holidays?

@ carrieann70: I was sleeved by Dr. Macik on 11/14/12. How are you doing? I am doing great. I have lost 20lbs so far. Any complications? No complications so far. I was very lucky. I only used the pain meds once after I got home. I only stayed in the hospital overnight. The nursing staff at the hospital was great. Dr. Macik was great. As you know, he is very quiet but he was so considerate and detailed whenever I had questions. He does have a quiet sense of humor. I really liked him. From your experience is there anything I should know? Walk. As soon as you can after you get back to your room...walk. It is so important. I followed Dr. Macik's directions and I think that really helped. When you go back for your two week visit, I didn't see Dr. Macik. The nurse weighed me, check my incisions and answered any questions that I had. Take the time that you have as you move from liquids to pureed foods to soft foods to really learn your body and your new stomach. I have had a couple of episodes that I have either eaten too fast or tried to eat something I wasn't ready for and paid the price. This is a new lifestyle and so for me I am really having to learn my limits. I am so excited about life now. I am trying not to be a slave to the scale but it is exciting to see it move down and your pants become baggy. I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful experience. Good Luck!

I am feeling great. I have been stalled weight wise for a week but I feel good. I have still lost 19lbs even with the stall.

Thanks for the inspiration!

That is what happened to me. I took pads with me but they told me to take everything off so I told the nurse. They gave me a pad and disposable underwear. It turned out not to be a big deal at all.

Has anyone stalled out in losing? I have completely stalled out and actually gained a pound. Very frustrating.

I get that pressure sensation too. It is really strange. At first I thought it was gas but it happens to me whenever I eat OR drink too fast. I was always a fast eater and a gulper so this is really training me to be very conscious of what goes in my mouth.

I am doing surprisingly well but I am having a horrible time trying to get all my liquids in. I feel so full so fast and it lasts. I have been trying to supplement with sugar free popscicles when I can just to get more liquids in. I am so ready to be off liquids and get to even mushy food. I weighed this weekend and was down 16lbs. I am thrilled. I hope everyone else is doing well.

I hate the taste of the Flintstones with iron. Are there any gummy vitamins with iron?

I had mine on Wednesday too.

Loved Dr. Macik and Northside. Only stayed in hospital one night. Everyone was great. I have been lucky and off pain meds since I got home. Had major dry heaves when they gave me pain meds in the hospital. Trying to walk out the gas pains...those still hurt the most.

Is anyone finding it hard to get all your liquids in? I am trying so hard to sip but it is become a challenge. My throat is still sore from the tube.

Got sleeved on Wednesday. Got discharged on Thursday. Was up walking after surgery. Got dry heaves whenever the put the pain meds in my IV. Only ate ice on Wednesday. Drank water and ate popsicles Thursday and Friday. Drinking water and soy milk today. Still walking. Feel tired after I do anything. Gas is still the worst part. Ready to be done with that.

I am on the 14th as well. My emotions are all over the place ...I am nervous, excited and scared. I haven't been really scared until today. I guess it is just the fear of the unknown.

I am in Atlanta area too. I will be having surgery on Wednesday with Dr. Macik. Very excited and nervous!

Wonderful!