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I had my tubes tied the same time I got my sleeve, my gyno went through my belly button incision and afterwards I felt some cramping but not bad at all. It's a 10-15 minute procedure. I also decided to keep my IUD in since prior to my surgery it had completely stopped my period. Since my surgery, my period has come back (even with the IUD) but it is so light and lasts for 2 maybe 3 days and I've had minimal cramping. I would call your gyno's office and ask them what they think. Since it is a relatively quick outpatient procedure I wouldn't think you would have to wait a long time. Good luck! - Tiffany

I've had my IUD (Mirena) for 2 years now and have had no complications when I had my sleeve surgery last year. I even had a tubal ligation performed at the same time and decided since the IUD completely eliminated my period to just keep it in. No problems at all. Good luck!

CONGRATS!!!!! you look amazing!!!!!!

Congrats on having a great doctors visit!!!!! and Congrats on the weightloss!!!!! yay, happy dance!!!

I completely agree with Lots of Hope, especially, "Real men that are worth considering won't care!" and that is so so true! Years ago when I met my hubby I was I size 6/8, after 2 pregnancies I gained more than 125 lbs and wore a size 22!!! Top weight was 278 (which was last year) and my husband never and I mean never looked at me differently. Big - Small it does matter to a real man!!!!! I think it was real wrong of that guy to be all texting you and then start talking about your cousin.... there are so so much better fish in the sea and forget him. If he starts trying to text you again, go report him to your HR... you already told him to go away already! Good luck sweetheart! - Tiffany

You look absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your story!!!!! **HAPPY DANCE**

Congrats AshleyC and welcome to the losers bench

Diva Dee i understand completely what your going through. im so happy your doctor gave you zofran. that stuff is amazing, i still take it when i eat something that doesn't completely agree with my tummy and in 15 minutes i feel wonderful. also take gas-x for your bloating, it will help so much. Good luck DivaDee!

Congrats Tiff!!!!!

Soft Foods Diet: Beverages: Water, tea, coffee, sugar or fat free coca, Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-aid, sugar-free Tang, sugar-free lemonade, Diet-Snapple, Diet V-8 slash, skim milk, lactose free milk, light soy milk AVOID: sugar sweetened drinks, coca, carbonation, caffeine or alcohol others: sugar-free popsicles, fruit n juice popsicles, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding soup: low fat cream Soups, soups of any kind AVOID: full fat cream soups, full sodium soups starches: cooked Cereal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, malt-o-meal, thinned grits or oatmeal, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, crispy toasted bread AVOID: sugar-sweetened cereals, cold cereals, bread (unless toasted), Pasta, ritz crackers or soda crackers unless light and all other starches meats/protein: low fat cottage cheese or ricotta, low fat yogurt, low fat cheese, egg, tuna, canned chicken (with light mayo only), shaved deli meats, ground beef, ground turkey (Cooking methods: baking, broiling, slow cooker, foil wrapped) AVOID: Dry meat or poultry, mixed dishes (ie lasagna), beef (other than ground because it's hard to digest) vegetables: cooked, canned or pureed (soft-able to be mashed with fork) AVOID: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, snow peas, asparagus, celery, raw vegetables fruits: cooked, canned or pureed, unsweetened applesauce, and bananas (fruits only occasionally) AVOID: Cherries, berries, citrus fruits, grapes, plums, most raw fruits fats: margarine and I can't believe it's not butter spray Hope this helps!

ill be 6 months out at the end of this month - i've lost 83 lbs since my liquid pre-op - 93 lbs total

Hi Sleeve Newbie! I know what you are going through and try not to get too frustrated. I'm almost 6 months out and my weight will stall right before and during my period. Once it's done then the scale starting going back down. Just keep sipping your Water and Protein shakes and in no time you will start dropping again!

So I have Aetna and had my surgery on December 27th. I stayed for 2 nights. My deductible and co-insurance has already been paid up so both my surgeries (Sleeve and Tubal Ligation) were covered at 100%. I was just on Aetna's website and you won't believe how much the hospital bill is???? Any guesses???? Just think, this is the hospital bill, not including either one of the surgeons bills! DRUM ROLL PLEASE....................... $94,429.45 now pick your jaw up off the ground!!!! So, let's break down those charges, shall we?? Room-Board/Semi :$3,116.00 Drugs/Detail Cod :$1,131.34 OR Services :$17,052.55 Supply/Implants :$20,063.00 Pharmacy :$2,494.05 IV Solutions :$3,116.41 Sterile Supply :$3,847.00 Sterile Supply :$5,416.00 Sterile Supply :$24,485.00 Med-Sur Supply :$592.00 Anesthesia :$3,298.15 Recovery Room :$3,461.95 Laboratory :$45.10 Pathology Lab :$1,235.35 EKG/ECG :$471.45 DX X-Ray :$986.10 Lab/Urology :$105.65 Lab/Chemistry :$2,311.75 Lab/Immunology :$96.45 Lab/Demotology :$1,104.15 Seeing that the hospital alone charges this is absolutely freaking ridiculous!!!!!!! Now I know they won't get paid the full amount since this will all be discounted because of in-network prices, but come on!!!!!

Hi NewBeginnings - i know exactly what you're going through, I was sleeved about 6 months ago and it does get a lot better. Ask your doctor to see when you start your B-12 Vitamin, it comes as a nasal spray (prescription) or dissolves in your mouth (over the counter) and helps greatly with energy!! I know it's really hard to get your Water in, i still have a hard time getting 64 ounces in and I can definitely feel my energy go down if I don't get close to that amount. For the first 2 months i had to set the timer on my phone to remind myself to drink. Also, I take dissolving gas-x strips when i get gas pains. I hope this helps, and good luck sweetheart!!!!

Congrats on having your surgery tomorrow!!!!! You will do great!!!! One thing to pass on is, make sure you have chap-stick, I used it ALL THE TIME!!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!! YAY, Happy Dance!

Miralax is good - Quaker Oats has a high fiber oatmeal that is really good, plus get some benefiber and add it to your water (up to 3 times a day) - if you don't already, start eating yoplait greek yogurt every other day to every day and that should get things moving!

you look awesome!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!

I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Jay on December 27, 2010.... he is a fantastic doctor and his nurse and staff are absolutely wonderful!!!!

I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!! Congrats!!!! Congrats!!!! You have come a long way and look amazing!!!!!!!

Awesome!!!! Congrats Kalfin!!!!!

yeah i had my surgery at the very end of December and a month ago i started losing hair. it sucks but if you keep up taking your Vitamins and Biotin, get in your Protein, it doesn't come out as fast. i trimmed my hair above my shoulders so i didn't have to pull it back as much and that seems to help alot. it doesn't last forever but it's a small price to pay to be healthy. good luck sweetheart - tiffany

I just voted for you! Good luck!!!!!

AMAZING... AMAZING... AMAZING!!!!!! You look great Ms. Skinny-mini!!!! Can't wait to be able to fit in my 8's, you're truly inspirational!!! oh, and by the way.... your a$$ looks great