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  1. Quitting smoking

    By Amers29,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,071 views

  2. Tomorrow Is The Day!

    By brinana30,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,219 views

  3. Nickel allergy and surgical staples

    By mythreechildren2001,
    • 28 replies
    • 17,659 views

  4. Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

    By Rblack171,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,373 views

  5. Been Reading Nightmare complications ?

    By stevechavez505 ,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,349 views

  6. Well, WAS going to have surgery Thursday.

    By WaywardMama,   
    • 28 replies
    • 1,893 views

  7. How much weight have you lost with sleeve?

    By need2bthin!,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,171 views

  8. Who Do You Tell, or Who Don't You Tell????

    By Bella1962,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,930 views

  9. March sleevers

    By FAT TWO FABULOUS,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,724 views

  10. I hate protein shakes :-(

    By DreamInColor,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,484 views

  11. A couple of pre-op questions......help please

    By Grayorm,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,253 views

  12. Angry with myself

    By Khandir,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,963 views

  13. Approved!!! Surgery Date June 11Th 2012

    By OCLadyLori,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,206 views

  14. "Don't mess with what God gave you!" and other crazy comments

    By LOSINGLOOSEY,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,180 views

  15. Freaking Out....is this normal 13 days pre-op

    By Letty1,   
    • 28 replies
    • 2,448 views

  16. Goal Weight. - How You Get The Number?

    By scorpion509,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,294 views

  17. How long did it take from the time you decided to get banded to your surgery date?

    By Amanda1982,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,477 views

  18. Over age 60

    By GSierraGold,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,021 views

  19. Wife get surgery 6/9

    By Dustydog,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,150 views

  20. May Sleevers! Almost there!

    By denniseortiz09,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,723 views

  21. Protein Shakes

    By Nikkip35,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,606 views

  22. Nurse said Could be denied so nervous.

    By cgreen1383840061,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,561 views

  23. Please respond if you know anything about lab band surgery

    By nursecheryl,   
    • 28 replies
    • 1,904 views

  24. Tomorrow is the big day! (Kaiser Richmond, CA)

    By kc13,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,217 views

  25. Facebook?

    By Lisa75,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,687 views

  26. Heading out Tomorrow!!!

    By ichefmastersgirl,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,204 views

  27. Am I still welcomed here at Vertical Sleeve?

    By mswisdom,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,914 views

  28. Finally got a date! June 23rd!

    By Amour.de.lionne,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,785 views

  29. Surgery at 9am tomorrow 16th

    By Misty_eyes,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,593 views

  30. Can I be completely honest?

    By brandynd,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,874 views

  31. Hard to believe

    By charley27,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,882 views

  32. Tomorrow is it . .. . . :(

    By Tamz,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,664 views

  33. Let the journey begin...

    By vachick64,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,581 views

  34. lapband Hell

    By Berry,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,738 views

  35. Are there any others who are getting sleeved on December 4th?

    By B'ham Jessie,   
    • 27 replies
    • 1,898 views

  36. Today Is The Day!

    By landensmommy10,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,592 views

  37. anyone cheat on pre op diet?

    By Ginaki,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,331 views

  38. Hi, brand new from Ireland and worried how much time is spent prepping meals after the op

    By Maroux,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,719 views

  39. Scared husband

    By heav85,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,892 views

  40. March Sleevers

    By Rubies87,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,497 views

  41. I'm Surprised at some people's weight and still get surgery

    By mentalistfan,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,944 views

  42. Getting ready.. TODAY IS MY DAY!

    By babygirl_sandy,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,293 views

  43. Suggestions for Protein-rich breakfast

    By Amanda61082,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,293 views

  44. Ugh....6 months?!?!

    By Detroit_25,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,231 views

  45. When to tell Boss?

    By finding_onederland,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,298 views

  46. Where is your port?

    By georgia girl,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,931 views

  47. Top Secret: Who did you tell?

    By w8loser,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,969 views

  48. Oct 1 2013! Im so excited and nervous all at once

    By symoned29,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,704 views

  49. Really Having A Hard Time......

    By jaxlaceylace,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,992 views

  50. I cheated!!!!!

    By rkilbury,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,795 views

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    • rlcpd

      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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