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I've always been told the stretchy part of the stomach has been take out and it won't stretch. Even though o worry about that too

You all are so wonderful You've inspired me to take a better look at my life and manage my plan better. I do have a therapist, actually for like 4 yrs now lol We talk about it, but, we both know it's hard for me to deal w emotional eating. I see her tomorrow and will be discussing it more Thanks again Ladies! Muah!

Thank you all so, so, so much for your responses. I do know A couple reasons why I emotional eat. When my two children are to much for me to handle I eat. I cant leave or call someone to come and let me go for a walk. Another thinking is , when I was at my first nut visit after my phase 5 was cleared I asked her how many calories I should have at that time with my sleeve. She said no more that 800. When I know I was getting way more, like 1100. I was still losing. I have an active lifestyle as far as work, my kiddos, ect. My surgeon said " as long As is good nutritious food, protein first then veggies don't worry" But, after my nut said 800, I ultimately felt like a failure. It has been chiseled in my mind ever since. I can't shake the notion of failure since that time. No matter what they tell me, it's that one time I can't shake

I wish I could eat little bites and be full

Maybe you have a couple tonsil stones. Those wreak!! Just like what your talking about. Google tonsil stones, they are nasty little buggers

You look fantastic! Those leggings are awesome

Yes!!! They are amazing!! I use them too. You have to keep on them though. The process took a while. But, I look forward to my 4 cases every month. Plus opti-source vitamins and scar cream. Zero out of pocket and totally worth it

Holy smokes!!!!! Look at those bruises.

It seems like a 50/50 chance. The diahrrea part doesn't bother me as much as the greater chance of dehydration due to loose stools and diahrrea. We shall see Today I had to cancel my surgery for next Friday due to not enough worked hours for FMLA. I'm about 200 hours shy. I am an LNA and lift more than 15 lbs and that's what his restriction is for 3 weeks. Soooo, I hope everything stays the same till then. Thanks for all the responses. They are all very helpful

There's a good chance my gallbladder has to come out( I'm 8 mo post op). But I e been reading from different web sites it slows weightloss down dramatically. Is that true?

Thank you I can't wait for the diahrrea lol

I got the call back, next Friday at 9:45 it's getting removed. Yeah me lol What can I expect?

Thank you for all your responses Right now my program is a bit wacked

I really need to get creative like that.

Has anyone had one of these for the gall bladder? How accurate are they? I'm having one friday. I was told it is a long test up to 4 hours.

I just finished the scan about an hour ago. I had no cramping or nausea. Some gas, but That was it. She said the slower you push in the medicine that makes the gallbladder contract the less of a chance you have with the side effects of the contractions. After looking at the video of all the comprised pictures hat were taken she said " I'm not the one diagnosing, but I see very little contraction of your gallbladder" Sooo, I'll be waiting patiently For my surgeons office to call. Thank you for all your responses

I am not familiar with the post-op follow ups with the Mexico surgeons, but seems like you may benefit from a local Bariatric surgeon that's credible. Sounds like your suffering way more than you have to. Im sure there are lots of people from GA on here who can recommend a few good ones. Good luck

Is it painful? The scan?

Whoa Nelly!! That's a lot of Zantac! Lol What does your surgeon say? I've read if people start getting a lot of heart burn there more likely to have a revision of some sort? Not sure, it's just what I heard

I eat he same amounts as you. Chicken and turkey like 5-6 oz. I to feel I can fit a lot more than the average sleever I'm 8 months post-op and seem to fit a lot, I eat to fast still. I'm at a slow point now as far as losing goes, I have about 20lbs to go. I too rely on protein shakes, 3 premier protein shakes daily. Yikes! Lol

Everyone is doing Fabulous!!!! My surgery was December 2 and I down 84 lbs. I've hit a low point in my depression so the weight has stopped coming off. My own fault , but I'm the only one who can change that. Hoping to get my last 20 off before my 1 yr

I'm really looking forward to the U/S. This on and off pain is for the birds. I hope It does give us more energy. I wish you luck on sleeve success!

I have been struggling for 2.5 months with giving in due to not caring anymore. I wake up caring, but then screw up and just say forget it! I feel back to my old ways prior to surgery. I always told myself while going through the process " I'll never eat that way again! This is it and I will follow to a T!" Now I could cry because of my lack of commitment. Please go easy on me

Omg yes!!!! I look in the mirror and get so depressed ( it sure beats being 85 lbs bigger though ) I went from 42 D and so far 38 C and saggy so my bras are awful! I had bought 3 very supportive underwire sports bras from Lane Bryant. But now theirs no boobs to fill it lol