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A good friend of mine is 4 years post op...she said it's normal and it grows back:)

Have you tried to drink a cup? Everyone's sleeve is a different size...just like their stomachs were before. I have a feeling if you tried to drink a whole cup, you probably couldn't handle it. I am 4 weeks out and can't drink that much at one time.

I think it's a bit early...but I DO understand the need for salt!!!

My surgeon tested for H. pylori before surgery. It was part of my work-up. Sounds like your surgeon should have done this:(

When was your surgery?

1. I want to be able to ride a roller coaster again. 2. I want to be able to run with my kiddos without huffin and puffing. 3. Crossing my legs and being able to keep them crossed. Definitely! 4. I want to not be embarrassed b/c I'm always the biggest one in a gathering. 5. I want my kids to be able to hug me and have their arms reach all the way around me. 6. I want my hubby to be proud to "show his wife off" at work events (which he says he already is...I think he's just being nice ????). 7. I want to be the one who can walk the longest on the beach without gasping for breath!!! 8. I want to go parasailing!! 9. I want to go rollerblading again!! It's been years! 10. I want to love the way I look for a change instead of hating it!!!!

Thank you, I'm not there yet, but at least when it does happen I will know I'm not alone and HOPEFULLY will keep your attitude about it:)

I love Burn Notice. Always is like detective-y shows. Downton Abby is a must. Set in the early 1900's it's so interesting and funny! The patriarch of te family is so cutting.

Ohhh I LOVE dill pickles!! Pickle wraps sound yummy!

I've only lost 33 lbs, but I can say I absolutely do NOT want to go back to what I was!! If a person even has the thought that they MIGHT miss being big, my suggestion is do not have VSG done.

Okay...may be a stupid question, but what does NSV stand for?

Yes it is:) I'm über excited!!!

Okay, so I will be 4 weeks out tomorrow and have lost about 28 lbs thus far...a pre-op pic and a post op pic from about a week ago...still looks waaaay better!

Aww. That's so awesome!!

Well that's interesting...I doubt I'll run into her though

Ohhhh, I cannot wait til I have your success!! You're looking amazing! Congrats to you!

WOOOT WOOOT! Looking great!

You look great! Congrats

Awesome!! Congrats to you! So encouraging to read these stories:)

I agree luckysmomma...physical is only a small part...i do like big and tall men too...my hubby is 6'4.5" tall about 300+ lbs...but that's cuz I got lucky:-P

YUCK! poor you!