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[FishingNurse 1,211]

Hi sleeve I was thinking about going to the support groups as soon as I'm able... I live in Eagan so it's kinda a drive but it's closer to work...

Can I ask how much you lost total in 8.5 months?

I'm down 12 pounds in 7 days, which she said was good because I flushed all the gas and liquid they pumped in me and then some...

Rai

I lost about 80lbs since surgery. 93 since my heaviest. :-) my goal was very modest but I'm happy wearing size ten and mediums

[crazyrai 17]

Oh I hear ya, my goal certainly not to look like I did in my teens I looked sick... A normal looking shape would be fine whatever that means... To be able to shop at target would be fine

[Sheril 1]

I live in Burnsville and I'm willing to go . What time and where. I'm off on Wednesdays so just let me know the info

[Sheril 1]

I'm going through Abbott. Cuz my reg doc wanted me to stay on the allina network since I have so many problems. I really like allina. I've been with them for 27 years. They do take really good care of me

[crazyrai 17]

Thats good, i just go wherever they say i'm covered...I think you are in good hands anywhere you go.

I think this type of stuff is so common they can do it with their eyes shut

[Sheril 1]

Yeah your probley right. So how do you feel are you in a lot of pain. Is it hard to drink your 48 to 64oz? How long where you in the hospital? Did they say when you can go back to work ? I guess what so you so for work

[Sheril 1]

Yeah your probley right. So how do you feel are you in a lot of pain. Is it hard to drink your 48 to 64oz? How long where you in the hospital? Did they say when you can go back to work ? I guess what so you so for work

[guzel 11]

Hey guys, I was sleeved at U of M last December. I have been so happy with my sleeve. It still feels like a miracle even though it wasn't. 5 months later and I'm still amazed at how little I can eat! Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

[Sheril 1]

Thank-you so much. I'm very happy for you that your doing good

[crazyrai 17]

It's not stabbing pain, it's like a very deep sore pain...it's like you have done 100 sit ups and your abs are just on fire...

But other people say they aren't sore at all...

I have been getting my liquids in pretty well, I didn't drink anything while in the hospital but after I got home and sorta opened my throat up it goes down better... I'm a chugger so thats been hard when I drink too quick it's like it sticks for a sec then a bubble pops and slides down...

For my first day of full liquids I haven't had a problem at all, just eating like a 1/4 cup or spoonfuls...

As much as I want to jump ahead and eat a steak it will be better in the long run to ease into it...

[Scully68 6]

I know I'm about 2.5 months out of the last post but I wanted to say hello to my fellow MN residents! I live in Savage and had my surgery on 7/24 at Abbot Northwestern with Dr. Jessica Gutierrez. She is da'bomb! I don't think I could be happier with the care I received both at the hospital and by my surgeon.

I had the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery, day 0-1 Clear Liquids then straight on to puree diet for 4 weeks then mushies for weeks 5&6 before I get to go all the way with real food again.

[ndaher30 1]

I was sleeved 10/18 at Park Nicollet by Dr. Thomas Jones. I have to say that my experience from start to finish as been exceptional! The process to get approved was well organized and well communicated. I felt at such ease through the entire process at Park Nicollet.

My highest weight was: 311

My starting weight at the clinic was: 296

1st day of pre op liquid diet: 292

Day of surgery: 274

1 week follow up appointment: 267

I am excited to see what I will be at in 1 month!!

[crazyrai 17]

You are going to be so happy you had Jonesy, that's what i call him he got a kick out of that..

I'm 5 months out, will be 6 months Nov 15th, and i'm down 86..

Jonesy did a good job because i can only see 2 scars out of the 7, the others just look like dots..

I was just really happy i choose him. and actually don't want to dissapoint him or the rest of my team at methodist everyone has been so nice.

I wish you tons of success, the weight was melting off me the first few months then i started to work out and it came off some more. Sep was a bad month, very slow and my body was just wrecked from working out so much so i took the month off and just chilled, i'm back to working out and more is coming off....

Rai

[Sheril 1]

I had my surgery on June 18 with Dr Leslie. I've lost 65 pounds so far. I'm very happy with Dr Leslie he's great. The wait and all I had to go through was well worth it. I feel so much better. I have no health problems they have all gone away. My taste for food has change so Im working on that now. I don't really like a lot of things.

[Tiffany'sJourney 1]

You are going to be so happy you had Jonesy' date=' that's what i call him he got a kick out of that..

I'm 5 months out, will be 6 months Nov 15th, and i'm down 86..

Jonesy did a good job because i can only see 2 scars out of the 7, the others just look like dots..

I was just really happy i choose him. and actually don't want to dissapoint him or the rest of my team at methodist everyone has been so nice.

I wish you tons of success, the weight was melting off me the first few months then i started to work out and it came off some more. Sep was a bad month, very slow and my body was just wrecked from working out so much so i took the month off and just chilled, i'm back to working out and more is coming off....

Rai[/quote']

I just recently was sleeved by Dr. Thomas Jones on Nov. 1st and so far lost 38 lbs, but in a little stall now.