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Getting sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for my body. I'm almost 5 months out, have lost tons of weight, and I have no regrets about the sacrifice I've made in exchange for a longer healthier life of greater physical freedom. It does take courage, and it does change your life a lot, but this permanent tool has been a critical part of reclaiming my life, taking control, and permanently changing not only my body, but my mindset and habits.

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The first few weeks after surgery I didn't have any food cravings. Eating felt new and scary, and I was on a restricted diet for the first month after surgery. Eating, became simply a task that was necessary.

It is different with the band because when they do your sleeve, they cut out the part of your stomach that makes the appetite hormone.

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I'm only 8 days out and I'm kinda dreaming about food! That said, I actually don't want to eat any of that makes sense. Everything feels very new and sensitive to me and I'm almost scared to try food (it will be another three weeks on liquids for me).

I will tell you that the first week is the hardest. I had a little buyers remorse on a few occasions but I've heard that's normal. Anything worth having is hard to get. Now that I've turned a corner and am feeling better I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

I've lost 23 lbs since I started my pre-op diet. So that's in 18 days. I can't tell you the last time I lost more than 5 lbs!! I'm so looking forward to all the positive changes and firsts ahead of me. It's really exciting!!

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Zero regrets after 1 month! Best decision I've ever made!

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    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
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      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
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      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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