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Is there anyone on herr that regrets having the sleeve or if they could go back in time, would not have it done? Just curious really.

I am opting for sleeve & just wanting to have all info--- the good, the bad & the ugly. I have recently loaded 'Sleeved Life' ebook but haven't started it yet.

Met with surgeon early in month

Appt for psych eval & mtg with dietician next week... So on my way to a sleeved life!! :)

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I regret it today, but I would do it all over again. Today has just been a difficult day for me dealing with my food addiction, but I know overall I will beat this!

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...I had it done 3/6...I have regretted it every day. I absolutely cannot do the shakes; I am fearful of getting sick due to this & losing my hair. I can't afford to keep trying this brand & that brand. My soon-to-be monthly payment regarding this surgery is now weighing on my mind too...I have insurance, but I will be out about $1700 total...and at the time, I felt it was well worth it, but now...I am not so sure...I've lied to family & friends about this surgery and even missed out on a couple of dates...so I am probably hell bound now, too.

...everybody keeps saying wait til I can actually eat things like eggs, toast, etc...that I will feel a thousand times better about my sleeve. I hope they are right.

I wish you the best of luck. Please please think about all aspects of it...the good, the bad, the ugly...from every angle, before you do it.

As of right now, no way would I do it again...I hope a month from now...I am saying the total opposite...Time will only tell...again, good luck!

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luckysmomma, I can't stand the drinks either and I'm tired of spending money buying different brands. I've kinda given up on them. One thing I can force down is the Gladiator smoothie at Smoothie King it has 45 grams of Protein and you can pick your own two fruits and flavor Protein Powder. When can you switch to purees or soft foods?

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UPRR Wifey - I am Peanut Butter & bananas this week...I think next week is when I can have toast, eggs, etc..and I absolutely cannot wait...I pray it makes a difference in me mentally about all this...because I am full of regrets about it currently. I mean, I am not hungry or even thirsty or even craved anything, but I miss my best friend, my good food...if that makes any sense.

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My only REGRET is not doing this SOONER!

I am 11 weeks out now and I have had a smooth recovery, no hunger, no food intolerances and steady weightloss.

It's worth every penny of the $16K I spent to do this - and if I didn't lose 1 more pound, I'd still be estatic because there is no price tag for how great I feel physically.

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I do not regret one minute! & Luckeysmomma have you tried the Premier Protein shakes? Most of us like them!

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It is hard in the beginning and the surgery itself was very painful for me. After all my ups and downs; downs and downs (which was a small amount of time in retrospect) I would go through the first month of hell over and over again. It has been almost 5 months and I would absolutely make the same decision again. I am proud of my accomplishments and my ability to be more active now that Im smaller. I am still far from my goal, but just knowing a french fry is going cause dumping keeps me away from all the junk i dont need. This is one of my safety nets that keeps me in line so I get to truely LIVE my life and raise my family.

P.S. im not a fast looser like most

Be patient with yourself stay away from the forums IF you feel pressure we all heal differently.....come back and join us when u dobt

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yep, I have...I've tried several...I hate the smell, the texture, I've tried hot/cold, vanilla/chocolate, etc...

...If I could do 2 nasty shakes & a meal....I would have never needed this surgery is what I told my nut this week.

My goal is to find a unflavored, odorless Protein powder & start mixing it up with eggs, tuna, etc when I am able to have such things...

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yep' date=' I have...I've tried several...I hate the smell, the texture, I've tried hot/cold, vanilla/chocolate, etc...

...If I could do 2 nasty shakes & a meal....I would have never needed this surgery is what I told my nut this week.

My goal is to find a unflavored, odorless Protein powder & start mixing it up with eggs, tuna, etc when I am able to have such things...[/quote']

unjury has one that doesnt have a taste to it

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Well first I will say... it works! Then I will say I do regret doing it. But there's no going back, so I have to live with my decision. The diet is a pain, but not too big a deal. I'm just trying to get used to my meds and Vitamins, watching protien uptake. I do want to pass on something I wish someone had told me, Watch your sugar intake! I was using great tasing Protein shakes that had 28gms/per serving. My bathroom and I became close friends!

The bottom line here is... if it's going to save your life, do it! If you just think its an easy way to lose weight and keep it off... Go to weight watchers or eat Lean Cuisine!

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Wow I've never really found anyone who truly regrets this surgery! I find it fascinating... What would you say that you didn't know going in?

And are you a low bmi? I ask because it might be quite a sacrifice if you only have a little to lose.

Oh, and I'm sleeved and I would not change a thing about my decision. It's hard and it doesn't cure any addictions you might have with food.

But it's giving me the time and space to work on those things.

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I have no regrets. Best decision of my life. I will say tho, that the beginning stages after surgery was difficult. In lots of aspects, food hunger, cravings, missing food in general, uncomfy from surgery etc. But it was all worth it, every minute of it. I had a uneventful surgery, recovery went well, steady weight loss. I have a second lease on life and taking it all in.. Good Luck!

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yep' date=' I have...I've tried several...I hate the smell, the texture, I've tried hot/cold, vanilla/chocolate, etc...

...If I could do 2 nasty shakes & a meal....I would have never needed this surgery is what I told my nut this week.

My goal is to find a unflavored, odorless Protein powder & start mixing it up with eggs, tuna, etc when I am able to have such things...[/quote']

Luckysmomma what is your weight loss goal

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luckysmomma I totally understand, that good ol' comfort food

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