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yes, as long as you have no complications, that should be fine.

hi, ndipilato, I would love to be your buddy. Got sleeved April 1, so we are at the same stage and can compare notes. So far I have lost 36 lbs, most before surgery. Only 6 lbs in last two weeks. How are you doing?

hi beldary, I would love to be your buddy. I am 52, live in Kansas and am just starting my third week post op. I have lost 36 lbs, most of it prior to surgery. Was on liquid diet for two weeks. I have a long way to go, but thrilled so far.

I feel really blessed because I feel really good. Never even took pain meds. And I'm a wimp! I'm just starting my third week. Find it a little difficult to get all my water and protein in. Weight loss is slowing down, but I hear this is normal. I have no regrets and this has been a very good experience so far. How are you doing?

I was sleeved on March 31 and got out on April 1. Great experience and no regrets! No pain meds needed. Going back to work tomorrow. Eating soft foods; Weight loss has slowed considerably, but I am told to be patient.

I am from Overland Park. Had surgery April 1 with Dr. Hoen. Can't say enough good things about my experience!

I would love some buddies. I had VSG on April 1.

Hi, I am just starting my 3rd week postoperative. I had VSG on April 1. Looking for a buddy. Live in Overland Park, KS.

I'm going to try to do the Protein Shakes starting next week too. Let's compare notes!

I am praying for you! How did it go? Are you feeling ok? please post when you can and update everyone. We care.

No, not yet... I have to fulfill the 3 months of dietician visits first. I'm an instant-gratification girl, so waiting is HARD!! lol.

How are you ladies doing as far as losing weight pre-surgery? I must tell you, I'm not doing too good... I keep thinking, this is the last time I can have Pad Thai, this is the last time I'm going to have cake, etc... Is that common? I do want to try to start following a post-surgery diet so that I will be ahead of the game. The goal is to lose weight right? Not gain some before the surgery! :-)

Hi there. I also have Fed BCBS and am currently fulfilling my 3 months of dietician supervised diet. I have been told that BCBS will cover the gastric sleeve... I may have more weight to lose than you as I need to lose about 150 lbs. I also have diabetes and high blood pressure so more medically compromised than you are. Keep me posted!

Hi Islandgal! The weigh in/preop diet depends on what insurance company you have. Some require 3 mos, some 6 mos and I have even heard of 12 mos! Mine wanted 3 mos so I guess I'm lucky there. I am so glad you have great support. I still cannot decide about telling my coworkers or some of my family... Are you having the gastric sleeve?

3 months off! Wow! I think that would make the surgery worth it right there! Ok, I'm kidding ,but only a little. I'm hoping to be off two weeks. I would love to correspond with you as we share this journey. Sounds like we will have our surgeries about the same time. I am a dental hygienist in Kansas, married, no kids. I too have read every book and watched tons of video. I think I am more excited than scared. Can't wait to finally have a chance to really lose weight and keep it off.

Hi Shelly, I did that wrong. See my answer below.

I do not have yahoo messenger... Not even sure I am replying correctly on my iPad....

3 months off! Wow! I think that would make the surgery worth it right ther= e! Ok, I'm kidding ,but only a little. I'm hoping to be off two weeks. I w= ould love to correspond with you as we share this journey. Sounds like we w= ill have our surgeries about the same time. I am a dental hygienist in Kans= as, married, no kids. I too have read every book and watched tons of videos= . I think I am more excited than scared. Can't wait to finally have a chan= ce to really lose weight and keep it off.

Hi Stacie. I'm still trying to figure out how this app works, but getting there. Thank you so much for responding! I live in Kansas. I am so looking forward to this surgery. Can't come soon enough. I've heard really good things about the sleeve and though it is not reversible, I hear people lose the most weight on it and it seems like it is less intrusive on the rest of the intestines etc. Have you told everyone about your upcoming surgery? What about work? Not sure what to do there... My friends I think would be very supportive, but my family not so much and work? I don't know. Hope you had a great Christmas and look forward to talking again.

I am a newbie too. I had my seminar in October, surgeon visit in November and now going through 3 mos of mandatory diet counseling, so I think surgery will be in March 2014. I have a lot of weight to lose... 150 lbs or more. I am new to this website (20 mins.) so not sure how to navigate it yet, but would love to share my journey with you. I need to surround myself with people who understand what I'm going through. I will be getting the gastric sleeve surgery. How about you?

I am just starting my journey and will have surgery in March or April. I can't wait until I can ask this question! I will be donating them to shelters so that they can be of good use to someone.

I just signed up on this website and your entry (A new me for 2014!) mirrors how I feel. I am pre-surgery with surgery probably in March or April of 2014. I have A LOT of weight to lose and thought it would be nice to have some people to share my journey with. My first question: Are you telling anyone about your surgery? (aside from this website). I am torn. I want to help others, but I don't really want to tell people at work or family--both of whom I feel will judge me.