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Best wishes on your journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Lived in NC for awhile. Had surgery in Pinehurst. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Best wishes on your journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

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@dashofpixiedust8--congratulations on your wonderful success. Best wishes on your continued journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a urinary tract infection and sore throat 5 days before thw day of surgery. Some HUGE antibiotic taken faithfully along with plenty of rest and water. With my doc's permission I also took Echinacea as a precaution. I was good to go tbat Monday. Best wishes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@KateBruin Reading this is funny, the visual is hilarious. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Only my husband knows. As time goes forward, I'm still very glad I told no one else. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@beebee17 My surgeon also told me no gum. Guess it doesn't digest quickly or completely if accidentally swallowed so can create difficulties. Even after 5 years, it is still strongly discouraged. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

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My BCBSi insurance used my first weigh in number and then I needed to lose % of weight. Call your insurance and find their requirements. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@nifty22 So glad you are calling your doctor. As one responder replied, be honest about about your surgery. At my 2 week checkup, I was healed. Keep us posted on your condition. You definitely have an infection. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

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@Melissa315, I am sorry you were attacked for asking a question about having some wine at your wedding. Unfortunately that is one of the hot buttons here. Of course your doctor is your best source for an answer. Everyone tolerates wine and alcohol differently. I am almost 5 years out, and my stomach will not tolerate either. Even a sip burns so badly it feels like a knife sticking me. Please don't give up on the group; it does have many answers. Please feel free to private message me for any questions. I'm not sure what surgery you had--I had the sleeve. No matter what WLS you had the problems and questions exist for all of us. Best wishes in your journey. Don't hesitate to contact me. [emoji3][emoji780] [emoji736] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@Liz210, Best wishes on your weight loss. Looks like you are very prepared. The graph is awesome. What program did you use? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Duke is a top notch hospital and you will be in good hands. I lived in Fayetteville NC when I had my surgery about 5 years ago. I would gladly be a friend for your journey. Not sure where you are in the process, but feel free to private message me or respond here. Look forward to hearing from you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am almost 5 years out. Thought my maintenance set point waa 160# and that is where I stayed for about 2 years. Then in January of this year I started dropping weight to my current 140#. Have not changed my eating habits so guess my body decides on a lower set point. I had the sleeve as I did not want to deal with the low absorption, all the vitamins, and having my plumbing rerouted. I have lost a total of 150#. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@shull1105 I was born and raised in Bradenton. Lots of changes over the years. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Only my husband knows, and 5 years after surgery he is still the only one. I have told no one else as I don't want the snide comments. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Best wishes for an effortless recovery. My sleeve is one of the best decisions I ever made. I have lost 150# and am still maintaining nearly 5 years out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

@NavyMom2006 I had a 2 year honeymoon period so was very lucky on that. An illness kept me mostly bedridden for awhile and I detoured somewhat from healthy eating and picked up 30#. I stepped on the scale after a few months and remember sliding down the wall in sobbing tears. Knew my jeans were getting tight but not that much. I went back to basics and began protein first and logging my food. Took 6 months but I lost the 30# plus another 20 over the next year and have maintained since. I am slightly over 4.5 years out. Best wishes on your journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I lost so steady the first 3 months then went on a 3 month, yes month, stall during which time I had pneumonia so I wasn't eating much for a couple of weeks. Nothing I did would budge the scale more than a pound each way. Then one day when I weighed in I had dropped 6# and never had another stall so guess my body did the stalls all at once. Stay with the plan. It can be discouraging at times but it does work. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app