FamilyGuyNJ

I was told that all carbonated beverages must be given up for life as there is evidance the carbonation can stretch your sleeve. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Wow, I'm suprised by these responses. I'm only planning to take a week off. I sit at a desk in a private office. I figured I would be just as uncomfortable at home as I would be at work. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for VSG for 2/13. I'm looking forward to it. Fortunately, I have a very busy schedule for the next six weeks so I'm expecting the time to just fly by.

I spent 30 minutes filling out questionnaires and drawing pictures. Then he talked to me for 15 minutes max then told me he was reccomending me for the surgery. Seemed a bit rushed as there were others lined up in the waiting room. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

No one figured out mine. How do you know what they say when you are not around? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I got a good laugh when reading your post. Glad to see you are willing to take one for the team during your recovery!

Lol YES. IT. WAS!!! Talk about junk in the trunk man! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Great work! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Regardless if you lie or keep it a secret, people will figure out what happened after you lose a whole bunch of weight very quickly. A woman in my office said she had her "galbladder" removed, then proceeded to drop about 100 lbs in six months. No one was fooled. I recommend telling your boss the truth, but asking them to keep it private. Show your boss that you have a level of trust with them. Other people will eventually figure it out on their own.

I'm scheduled for 2/13/17. My first appointment was back on 10/13. After that appointment, I stopped snacking and drinking alcohol. I started using MyFitnessPal to track calories. I managed to lose a quick 30 pounds in two months. The first 30 lbs is always the easiest to lose and the quickest to regain. I figured that I'll lose the "easy" weight on my own and then get help from the sleeve to finish the job. I hope to have lost 50 lbs before the time of surgery.

I have the same peoblem for 2 years now. As per Jhawaiianhny, its caused by degenerative osteoarthritis in the spine. Losing weight should lessen the pain, but the damage is done. I find going to a chiropractor helps to relieve the pressure where the nerve is being pinched. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I enjoy the vanilla. I poured some in my coffe just last week. I was pleasantly suprised. I ordered Caramel extract off Amazon today. Im going to try that with the vanilla PP this week. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App