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Wow! What a difference. What a great message!!!! Keep up the great work. You look awesome!

You look beautiful!!! Congratulations on your weight loss! Keep Hiking!!!

Thanks so much for sharing...I too have a size for a goal! It would be surreal to be into a 4 or a 6!! You have so mch to be proud of... Keep up the great work!!! I fit into a size 14 now and I can't believe it..... You are my inspiration!!!1

I think the hormones stay around for different times for different people. I was so upset because I was hungry all the time and suddenly around 10 weeks post op...the hunger pains went away.. I occasional get an emptly feeling but never hunger pains like before. I am lovin this sleeve and the confidence it gives me.

This may sound ridiculous, but are you constipated?? I have had that issue and then it "resolved" itself and I find that the scale has moved..... GROSS...YES.....TMI.....Maybe....Losing Weight.....PRICELESS

MY only regret was having the lap band first. If I would have waited I could have had ONE surgery, (instead of 3). I am very happy with my choice. I don't feel different from others. I can eat socially and I LOVE not beging hungry all the time.

I had the evil lap band for a mere 3 months (blessing in disguise). After a full slip and horrid pain, I had emergency removal. I had lost 50 pounds with the pre-op and post-op diet but after the band was removed, I gained about 45 pounds back. I had the sleeve done a year and three months later and I can tell you this is a more NORMAL way of life and I have no food intolerances, no vomiting, no horrible pain. I was lucky have very minimal scarring (probably because it was in for such a short time). That lap band should be banned. I am so sorry for what you have been though. My sister-in-law had RNY 1 1/2 years ago is is doing GREAT with it. She has lost 160 pounds, and looks amazing. Whatever the outcome is, I hope it's one that brings you happiness.

I was thinking about you and wondering how things went today. I can't stop thinking about what you are going through. ((HUGS))

The doctor did a favor (in my opinion)...I had the LapBand and it was hell. Here I am (3 surgeries later) with the sleeve and I am very happy with it. I hope the plication works well for you. Good Luck and Congrats!

I am heartbroken for you....You should not have to feel this way. Be sure to ask the surgeon WHY you have an "L" shaped pouch? Did he use a bougie to guide him when he dissected the stomach??? If you are not comfortable with your care, ask for a new doctor. I pray for you and hope this all works out and you are back to your self and with your family (((HUGS)))

I am 3 1/2 months out and drink normally. I even gulp Water when I am spinning. I have a problem with depression and has troubles after surgery. I think the anestesia and pain meds do a number on people's mood. The burping and gas goes away, literally from one day to the next. That really bothered me, then suddently it stopped. (Maybe about 6 weeks out) Now for the hardest question.... YES..you will enjoy food but in a different way. Last night I went to a 7 course dinner and I got to taste what I wanted (skipped on the Pasta round). I didn't eat huge portions, just tasted every course and had a larger portion of the fish but I was satisfied and had fun with my friends. So YES, it's an adjustment but you need to keep focused on the goal and remember that eating socially is more about the social experience than the eating. I had a tough time with this in the beginning but now I am fine ( and you will be too!). I be sure to order food that re-heats well so I can enjoy the food 1 or 2 more times!!!

I take a large chip, break it into pieces and have a scoop of salsa. I always take "bite" of app if it's on the table so I can taste it and feel part of the group.

I'm 3 1/2 monts out and I am down 58 pounds. I didn't lost any weigh pre op. Doctor didn't make me and insurance didn't require it. I can not eat more than 1/2 cup of food at a time. I always have a shake for breakfast Snack: I will have a piece of cheese or a yogurt (if I am hungry) Lunch: usually a lunch meat roll up or some egg salad/ and a couple slices of cucumbers Dinner: Have whatever I cook for the family Snack: a sugar free fudge pop EVERY night! LOL. It's my favorite snack. I had only one stall and it lasted for 10 days. I switched to a Protein shake in the AM and started losing. I also exercise a lot. I spin and work out with a trainer. The lower I get the more I need to exercise to lose weight. Good Luck and hope this helps.

Don't worry...it will do away!! Happened to me...I was burping and passing gas. I couldn't imagine this lasting forever but then one day, it stopped.. Maybe around 8 weeks post op???

My doctor did a leak test during and the day after surgery. He also specifically told me that you have a chance of a leak up to day 14 and after that time, the chance of a leak is "zero percent." I also had a drain the first 10 days after surgery. I would get a second opinion because you are getting such conflicting information.

Insurance Companies deny the first time around in many instances. My friend who had the sleeve and had a BMI in the 40"s was denied 3 times before approved. I had exactly a 40 BMI and was approved first time. So keep fighting..

YOU HAVE LOST 25% OF YOUR EXCESS WEIGHT IN 5 WEEKS!!!!!!! What an amazing accomplishment!! Remember, you went through this surgery to take care of yourself and improve your health. From now on, speak only kind and loving words to and about yourself!!!

Forgive yourself and move on!! Be sure to follow your doctors plan and always have some type of food or snack with you. It really helps. Funny thing is I have never carried so much food around in my life!! I have my little purple lunch box with 2 ice packs Remember ...it's about the journey and one tiny slip up isn't going to keep you from reaching your goal!

I was allowed as soon as I went onto normal foods (about 4 weeks). Since I can only eat 1/2 cup max of food I usually just take a couple fork fulls after my protein.

Ice packs were a LIFESAVER!!!! I had two on my stomach in the hospital and kept them on when I got home. It made such a difference!!!

My doctor had me scheduled to stay 2 nights but I asked to leave the next day, as long and I passed the leak test and could pass urine after the catheter was removed. I couldn't stand being away from my kids and my husband feeling like he was in a tug of war between home and the hospital. Talk to your doctor AHEAD of time so they can plan your tests and have your scripts ready to go home with. Good Luck

Hi Everyone, I'm 19 days post op and feeling great. No pain, no reflux, no gas problems. I am not a big coffee drinker, but especially on the weekends, I like to sip coffee and read the newspaper. When did you start to drink coffee??? I do have decaf in the house but I'm afraid of drinking it. Thanks, Nina

I chew gum immediately after eating and it really helps with thirst. I find that I am not thirsty when eating, I just want a drink after I'm done. The gum is a life saver but I am used to it and you will be too. I do occasionally sip.