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My husband did not like the idea either. He joined me at an informational seminar and it made him not like it even more lol! I approached my journey (to myself and to him) that i will go through all the hoops, but will not make a final decision yet. I was undecided for more than half the process, and slowly moved toward acceptance that this is what i want to do. My husband watched and joined my process, and he, too, came around and supported me. I am now 2 months post sleeve, and am so so happy i went through with it. make it a great day

Hello! I saw my surgeon's NP today for 8 week postop. She scared the wits out of me when she told me that 42 percent of patients gain a significant amount of weight back. That is an incredibly high number!! She also told me that the surgery only "lasts" for 9-12 months. After that, you're basically back to being on your own as far as using the sleeve as a tool. WTH?? Is this really true? Anyone past the one year mark that can reassure me that these are just scare tactics?! Or if it is true, then I guess I want to hear that confirmation, too...???? make it a great day

Way to go! make it a great day

Gym. Cardio & stretching every day (treadmill, elliptical) and strength training 3x a week make it a great day

Calm make it a great day

Completely agree. I wish this was foolproof, though. make it a great day

Thanks, candygyrl! I meet her tomorrow, so we'll see how it goes... make it a great day

Hi all! I am 9 weeks out from sleeve surgery, and I'm feeling physical hunger (not head hunger). Does this make sense? make it a great day

Thanks all for your responses! I might have to drink more make it a great day

Welcome! make it a great day

Teaching my class of second graders. No idea anything was amiss until clasd ended at around 12:30 make it a great day

I have the same surgery date! My grocery shopping issue is that my tastes keep changing, it's hard to keep up with it! But for now I've been buying lots of greek yogurt, slivered almonds (to put in the yogurt), cheese sticks. make it a great day

Greek yogurt! Protein bar! Decaf iced coffee Protein shake make it a great day

You must have had a reason to go ahead with major abdominal surgery. Maybe you need to revisit why you decided to have surgery and to focus on the goal. Good luck! make it a great day

Hi, krakow. So, when i was diagnosed with cancer, they removed my thyroid and did first treatment. When i went for my 1 year followup, they found more, so had another surgery and another RAI treatment... make it a great day

Chiming in... I've done the radioactive thing twice (as part of thyroid cancer treatment). It makes you feel like a diseased leper, the way you have to isolate!???? make it a great day

Thanks so much for all the responses! I dont feel as alone in my struggle! I really thought i was the only one who doesn't learn from mistakes! After i ate too fast a couple of times, i thought I had surely learned my lesson! But, no! I had to repeat the same insanity! Again. And again. And again. But just hearing all of your support is already helping me focus more on slowing down. Thanks to all of you!???? make it a great day

Hello! I am 8 weeks post op now and STILL having trouble eating slow! I am a busy mom of 5 and I just don't have the patience required to stretch a meal over 30 minutes. So, many times, I eat too fast and then get sick. Anyone else struggling with this? Any practical tips? I use baby utensils, but still too fast... make it a great day

Love this idea!!! I am trying it right now! make it a great day

This is a great idea. When i do it that way, i feel great! make it a great day

I've been reading about Rachel at Dr. Krause's office. I actually have an appointment with her next week (Im post op). Any ideas on what to expect? make it a great day

I like what I'm hearing. I'm not doomed to struggle with this forever. It's ok that it's taking time... make it a great day

Amazing work! Good luck on your journey! make it a great day

Hi all! Sorry if I sound really unaware, but what is ketosis? It seems to be a specific "state" to be in, but how do you get there, and what does it do for you? Thanks! make it a great day

I have the same situation with my sister. Its quite uncomfortable... But I can't really call her on it since she is very obese...We have to congratulate ourselves if others won't do it for us! make it a great day