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  1.    Myamme reacted to a post in a topic: When does the swelling go down?
  2. 10 days post surgery I had coffee. I couldnt stand it. No problems. Today is my one year sleeviversary. Down 55 lbs and 5 to go.
  3. I appreciate your response. My sis is much better this morning
  4. My sis just got out of surgery. Coughing a lot. Fluid in lungs. Anyone else have this kind of reaction to anestesia?
  5. 7 days before surgery with Dr. Kelly in TJ I ate protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then protein and a salad for dinner. Three days before surgery I had jello, broth, fruit juice (all clear liquids). Had no problems whatsoever, but my BMI was 35
  6. My hair started falling out at 3 months. I'm now 6.5 months post surgery and it's still falling out. Have heard from others that is stops around 7 months. I hope so. I feel I've lost 25-35%. Fortunately I have very thick hair and noone has noticed except me. I'm grateful it is temporary.
  7. I started dieting a month before surgery so I was already losing weight. I had the surgery on Thursday and was back at work on Tuesday morning. Only missed one day of my morning walk with my friend. I have been exercising 5+ days a week. Nobody suspects I had surgery. Only my huband, and a few close relatives know about my surgery. I'm not going to tell anyone. I will just continue to eat right and exercise as not to gain the weight back. Surgery is the best thing I ever did for myself. I won't be judged or hear jealous comments if nobody knows. I personally like it this way. I'm glad I have a choice to tell or not to tell. Good for those of you who want to tell.
  8. I've had many stalls in the past 6 months. They always pass and I suddenly lose 3 or 4 pounds. Be sure to eat a variety of foods and not the same thing day after day.
  9. I'm 50 years old and almost 6 months post surgery. Been losing more hair than normal for about 2 months which was to be expected. When does the hair loss slow down? I hope soon.
  10. 16 weeks out and 46 lost. 14lbs to go. This is the best thing I ever did for myself
  11. I walk briskly 2.7 miles M W F and go to Curves T Th (3 times around the circuit). Then walk the dogs on Sat or Sun.
  12. I only dieted for 7 days. 4 days if protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then protein & veggies for dinner. Then 3 days of clear liquids. The clear liquids were the hardest part. I ate a lot of finger jello made with SF jello mixed with half water and half grape juice.
  13. Surgery on Sept 1st, 2011. 40 pounds gone for eternity. 20 to go!
  14. Snoozy, I was sleeved Sept 1st and at 8 weeks out I had a 1/2 glass of wine. It took me three hours to finish it. It didn't feel as good as I hoped. I'll try again at Thanksgiving when I'm 12 weeks out. Lots of sleevers can have beer but they say it takes a while to finish one.
  15. My BMI was 35 and I had 60lbs to lose. No problems with approval and no problems while I was there. I love Dr. Kelly. I used "A Lighter Me".
  16. Luvin, People wouldn't be so jealous if you weren't so cute. Hold your head high and try to let it roll off your back. I think we just have to take it in stride and be grateful we are not the ones green with envy.

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