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Wanted to post some updated pics and let everyone know I understand and have been there. It's not an easy choice and it's never easy but Daily Choices keep you going! Stay busy and keep moving after surgery

Surgery was 3-16-17, starting out at 239 now I'm 195. I still get tired pretty easy but for the most part feeling good Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 3 weeks post op in 3 days and I'm having trouble getting in my protein shakes. Every time, I try I get so nauseous. So, now I'm avoiding them cause vomiting is the worse after going through this. Any suggestions Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use to have them prior to the surgery a few times per day without any issues. Will keep trying Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is totally normal. I went up 7 lbs and after a week the swelling was much better. Plus I was under the weight I was at the day of surgery. Start weighting about 1 week post operative. It will be worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep moving and rest frequently. I was sleeved on 3-16 and have had no pain meds in 2 days. Good Luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, I had my sleeve on 3-16-2016 and kinda had a difficult time. I ended up having a hiatal hernia repair as well. This has made it really hard for my to drink, everything is getting stuck in the middle of my chest. I know really I have been trying to increase my fluid intake but getting to 60 fl oz seems impossible at this point. I have not had any pain medication at this point today and feeling pretty good, no nausea. So I'm hoping this is the turning point for me! Good Luck anyone having their sleeve in the near future. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have one week till my surgery on the 16th. I'm ready to focus on new healthier self. I want to be able to see a transformation on the outside and inside of myself. By inside I mean confidence and a new inspiration to work to a goal. Any suggestion for next week? Also, anyone getting sleeved next week Or within the next few days GOOD LUCK! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It sounds like you are a strong fighter. Keep it up! Here is my quote and I say and think this often: These are my achievements, my needs, and desires for myself. I will full fill my heart, body, mind and soul with nothing but a positive attitude to face every challenge and turn it into a way to obtain my goal. Good Luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the advice! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My sleeve is in 2 weeks. I am excited, nervous, worried, but most of all thrilled. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. Any suggestions guys? Also, please pray for me that I don't chicken out! Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I finally got my surgery approved by Insurance. This has been a long process from having H Pylori on my EGD with two rounds of treatment to getting my family to support my decision. But I'm almost there with getting the time off from work to have my surgery on 3/16/2017. Reading all the post on here and seeing all the pictures make me want to hit my goal hard and stay in check. I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck!! My surgery is in a few weeks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

U look awesome! Great work! Keep hitting the gym! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think your husband is having a normal reaction to the unknown. All of us, going through having the sleeve have worries on the weight, will be in pain, what we are going to have to change in our lives. But I'm sure our loved ones have worries that we never think of. Just be reassuring to him. It will all work out! Prayers!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started the process in September. Mainly it's been the H Pylori that kept postponing the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had to have a sleep study, an EGD, see psych for clearance. Of course seeing a nutrition specialist 3 times. My EGD showed that I had a H Pylori and have been treated with two different course of medicine. Which are no fun. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App