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If you are conflicted, I would get a few second opinions from doctors to see what they recommend for you. I chose the sleeve because I did not want a foreign object/ band in my body and didn't want the bypass because I didn't want my intestines rerouted and all the malabsorptive issues that come with it. I am only 5 weeks out but I am so happy with my decision. Before I never felt full or satisfied, now I eat a few bites and I am done. No longer a member of clean the plate club. I am down 25 pounds from 246. I feel so much better already, and the best thing is that I know I won't ever go back!!

So cool!!! Thanks

Just wondering because I have read so many different things. I thought you need to be at goal for a certain amount of time to let your body settle before getting into plastic surgery. Just interested on everyone's experience and thoughts!

I have seen many posts about the 3rd week stall, you are not alone. It seems very normal. I stalled as well at the beginning of the third week for two weeks. Now it has started back up. Be patient, it is frustrating I know. It will start to come off again, your body is just catching up.

I am 34 days since surgery and 25 pounds down. What do you think? I squeezed on a size 16 jeans today and I am amazed it fit (I was wearing 20/22 before). I am still not sure if I see a difference. HW 248 SW 246 CW 221 GW 150

Wow. That's awesome! How are you feeling? I hope the next few months fly by! So exciting

My first NSV since having surgery one month ago would be when I went for massage on Friday (my birthday present from coworkers), and the towel they gave me to cover myself actually covered me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last time I was mortified when it didn't cover and they gave me a sheet instead I have only lost 23 pounds but I think it all came from my booty! LOL

I am very interested in trying Zumba! I think it would be fun! I am a month out and although my doctor said it would be okay for me to exercise, I am going to wait another week or so. I plan to join Orange Theory in October. I may buy Zumba for my Xbox Kinect and see how I do at home so I can go at my own pace.

Hi. I have the same situation. Lost 20 pound the first two weeks and then a stall and have lost about 2-3 pounds since. I am a month out. I hope it picks back up!!

Looking for anyone else being sleeved on Monday! Can't wait! I just got the thumbs up on everything and am definitely cleared and approved for surgery finally! I am also having my gallbladder out. Here's my info 34 yo Height 5'4 HW 246 CW 242 Not sure about goals

Wow Congrats!!!!

Are you taking B12? In comes in a liquid form alot with energy!!!!!

I have one down the street from me and am thinking about going. Are you still going there??

I couldn't deal with calling or texting for 2 days. The nurses were not good at controlling my nausea and pain.