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thinnerS    15

thinnerS
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Who is happy with there sleeve? Can you please give me details and encouragement? I am revising from lap band to sleeve in 7 days and I need to know what to expect?

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Sophie74656    1,572

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From what I've seen here 99.9% of posters are beyond happy with their sleeve.

For me i am very happy with my sleeve. Do You have any specific questions? I can tell you about my experience but keep in mind that everyone's experiences are different.

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madeline121    43

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Love my sleeve! Best decision I've ever made for myself.

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Kathy812    794

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Not 1 single solitary regret. The first week was rough but it got easier with each passing week. I Could have NEVER lost this weight without surgery, believe me, I tried.

I'm still not at goal (18 months later) but I love the energy I have. I'm also happy to be off blood pressure med and the cpap machine. Losing weight has renewed my love of shopping.

My only challenge, which happens rarely, is waiting to drink. For the most part, I adjusted w/no problems.

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thinnerS    15

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Were you dehydrated the first few weeks? I am so nervous about the surgery. Everyday I'm hoping that I made the right decision to be sleeved.

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madeline121    43

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@@thinnerS no wasn't dehydrated. The key is to keep your Water next to you and sip sip sip all day. Don't be nervous about the surgery it's not bad at all with the right surgeon. I was very nervous myself and pleasantly surprised that I was pain free. You'll do great and you'll love your sleeve!

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byebyedarkpassenger    203

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I'm super happy with my decision to get sleeved. I'm almost 8 months out now and have had no complications. I wish you an equally smooth journey!

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dashofsunshine    875

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Regrets? Nahhhhh....

You're making the right decision. Trust me :)

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madeline121    43

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@@dashofsunshine after your weight loss did you have to have extra skin removed?

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thinnerS    15

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Wow you look so great! Thanks you all I really needed your thoughts

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dashofsunshine    875

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@@dashofsunshine after your weight loss did you have to have extra skin removed?Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nope. No skin removal whatsoever. I got very lucky. Also, I work very hard in the gym, which helps :)

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madeline121    43

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Wow you look amazing!!!!

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dashofsunshine    875

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Wow you look amazing!!!!

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Thank you!!

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thinnerS    15

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Did you food cravings the first Few weeks when u did

The sleeve or you had no appetite? Because with the band I still felt like eating right when I came

Home from surgery.

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