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It’s normal to be nervous before the surgery, I think we all go through the questioning in our heads. Is this right for me? Will it be painful? How am I going to cope with so little food in the first few months? And on and on. However we all get through it and I can honestly say that it’s been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I found the whole thing easier than I thought it would be. I am quite strict with myself 98% of the time and things have been smooth most of the time. Every day is better than the day before, always remember that. Sip sip sip and walk walk walk. That's all you need t remember for the first few days. Believe in yourself and your inner strength, you CAN do it. Make sure you come here for support and let us know how things go!!

Contact your team or PCP and ask advice or get yourself to the Doctors!

It does take a while... all I can say is I'm 4 months out now and my scars have faded to hardly anything.

Congratulations on the surgery and seems like you have found the right place. Lots of good people here with plenty of advice and experience. Welcome and Enjoy

Congratulations ! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it

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I LOVE NSV's

It’s normal to be nervous before the surgery, I think we all go through the questioning in our heads. Is this right for me? Will it be painful? How am I going to cope with so little food in the first few months? And on and on. However we all get through it and I can honestly say that it’s been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Believe in yourself and your inner strength, you CAN do it. Best wishes to everyone and speedy recovery!

@@Chelle Bean Go to your name at the top right hand of the page, click your name and click on Tickers. They are all there and you can pick what you want

Congratulations! Beautiful lady

Congratulations... You look great!!

Congratulations.. you must feel amazing. Well done!

Best wishes for tomorrow and a speedy recovery ????

Congratulations and what a fantastic way to start a new year!

Don't go but don't lie, just say you have an upset tummy

@@KiraCat Congratulations and speedy recovery

Congratulations on the loss !

Well done on the weight loss and getting your health back on track !

I have never lost 86 lbs in 4 months before so I feel as if my weight has 'fallen off'. For me, I'm not worrying about the weight dropping, I know I am going to freak out when maintenance hits. THEN I will struggle. For some it does drop off, some are steady and slow. Its all good

I have learnt to stop eating when I feel sated rather than full. Most days I manage to eat the Protein side of my meal but sometimes can't finish the rest. I do have four meals a day so its not too long until my next meal. Measure everything don't just guess the size and maybe stay off red meat for a little longer. That may help. Best of luck and congratulations!

Congratulations! Best wishes for a good surgery and speedy recovery

YaY! Congratulations for the NSV and having the surgery

@@VSGAnn2014 The point is you do what works for you and yes, I am doing it right, for ME

Wow, sounds like I have been doing it all wrong... Hang on though. At four months I am having 100g of Protein a day 100 + oz fluids and over 1000 (sometimes 1100) calories a day. I work out twice a week in the gym and swim when I can. Just because I have lost so much in 4 months doesn't mean I am doing it wrong, neither do I look sick or too thin. I would have been just as happy losing 8lbs a month and keeping it off!! It's not a race. I never kept a diary or note of how much I lost each week, that never interested me. As long as I was losing I was fine. If I stalled, I was fine. As long as you are following the plan, that's all that counts. It doesn't matter if we lose 5lbs a month or 20lbs. If you work with your sleeve, your body will work for you. Best of luck

Congratulations... you are doing great ????