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No, not me. My partner has taken to answering me with “good thinking, missus shrinking and a huge grin. Life is short. Bad relationships... use it up! Maybe try couples counselling so he can express his fears? And together you can find a way around it?

Hello Everyone and Happy New Years!!! So I recently had the Sleeve done and things are going well, except I cannot tolerate any dairy products. ANY AT ALL. I am struggling to get the required amount of protein in. I’ve tried shakes, yogurts, silke yogurt and protien powders. I do not tolerate sweet tastes wel either. I need your help!!! Any suggestions on protein powders that are dairy free and sleeve friendly that are really tasteless. Please share any recommendations. Today my protein intake should increase and I have not even met he previous intake. HELP. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Be as calm as you can about the surgery itself. After the surgery, focus on walking as much as you can; on controlling your pain with the meds given but not using them if you don't need them; on drinking water. Be aware that you'll need to focus on protein, but not right away--and with both the water and the protein, you'll most likely need to ramp up to meeting the goals--it won't happen immediately. Don't beat yourself up about these things--just keep trying, as it will get easier as time goes by.

Thank u all for the advice. All ready tried counseling. But I've been dealing with this problem for about 10yrs🕘 with this man. And yes 336Mike I did love him❤. I've been the one to give him the benefit of the doubt and have fought for this relationship. Especially since we have kids involved. But now like I said prior, it has gotten worse. 😢 My way of being had never changed. Always been a Happy 😁 outgoing person, and just to know I have to wake up too anger 😤 and insecurities at this point of our relationship, it just crazy 😵 to me. I just think the weight loss added more issues. Because that's all I hear now! But thank u all again for the advice 😘 truly appreciate it.

My first to go are fingers, feet, and boobs. Like, c'mon. Everything eventually has shrunk but my hips are taking their sweet sweet time! I've heard for guys the stomach is hardest to lose, women it's hips and thighs.

I'd recommend counseling as well. My marraige ended...she refused to participate in counseling. You'll know deep down what the right decision is. Don't give up too soon if you do love him. He may be insecure and not know how to express it. VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 243 GW = 220 (6'5")

I did not. But many, many people do:) Very common.

Boy has it been a long time since I visited this site! A lot has happened since my surgery date. My frequency of use prior to surgery was all thanks to a pretty meaningless desk job that I was laid off of as of December 1. In the meantime, I have dealt with the triumphs and struggles of recovering from surgery, learning my new stomach and body, and trying to find another full time job. Just in case anyone is actually interested in my progress, here it is! This week is my seventh week since surgery. HW: 310, SW: 280.1, CW: 254.9 NSVs: My back fat doesn't rub together while I walk. I can no longer fit my size 24 skinny jeans, as they have turned out to be more like size 24 baggy jeans. I have never been more hydrated in my life. I am able to walk up a flight of stairs without wheezing. I can workout for longer without needing an inhaler. I have lost countless inches all over my body. I fit into clothes from my honeymoon in July of 2015 better now than I did then. Getting exercise is, and always will be, a work in progress. Taking my medicines religiously leaves a bit to be desired. If anyone is interested in a more in depth description of my recovery, please let me know! Hope everyone is well!

my face and lower back seemed to go the quickest I am 67 pounds and finally moving down pant sizes

It's really, really nice to have the family support there to calm your nerves pre-op, and to advocate for you post-op. Studies have shown that people with family present post-op have more responsive nursing care. Sometimes your nurses will be very busy and you will really *appreciate* an advocate to help ask again for your requests! If they want to be with you, I'd go for it!