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If they don't pay for it be a self pay in Mexico. I love my sleeve and only paid 4,500. People are just rude and think that heavy people can just diet. Well mister dip **** why didn't we all think about that:-) Hang in there do everything insurance says and hit Mexico if necessary. This surgery is awesome!!

You may not be able to exercise by using your ankle, but you can do stuff that does not require an ankle. Bicep curls, crunches, tricep extensions. Just get body parts moving. The weight will come off, trust all of us on this site. Just make sure your mushies serve a purpose. Take protein first even though they are strange to mush:-)

Awesome work! Go get fitted for a bra if you have not, that is crazy different too.

Mine was close to a week after surgery. Remember we are not taking in as much food so the out put will not be much either. I am 3 months post op and only go 1 - 2 times a week:-)

Has anyone tried a tightening cream that works or can recommend anything to tighten my neck skin?

I use Prilosec each day and it really helps.

I had mine in TJ by Dr. Verboonen. My experience was wonderul. In fact I will be paying for my daughter to go this Christmas:-)

I did my surgery in Mexico 3 months ago and did not have any problems. I was scared but way more excited to get on with my life. You can do it and all will go well.

Great job! I agree slow is better than not at all:-)

Whoot whoot, who needs a zipper! Way to go!

You will notice lots of people were afraid of failing, but the sleeve works! Soon you will not think of food for emotional support or something to do while you watch TV, you will put food in your system to make you feel good, energetic, and healthy. Trust us

You are losing hair because your body is using the nutrients you get to run your heart, liver and other major organs. The hair folicals get the "shaft" hee hee. All kidding aside, there are some things you can do. Nioxon is a shampoo and conditioner that stimulates the folicals to promote new growth. There is also a vitamin called Bioten and you can take 5000mg, they are soft gel tabs easy to swallow.

Just be careful not to eat then go to bed right away because you could get reflux, other than that I eat when I am hungry:-)

just be careful with the amount of calories and sugars in some of the shakes that taste great. The Rockin Refuel taste awesome but are over 300 calories. I really like the Unjury and they are made for weight loss people like us. I do the chocolate and strawberry. I have heard there is a protein pill but you have to take so many.

I had a friend who was having the same issues. Her doctor told her to try and eat something before bed, even if it is water. What is happening is your stomach is actually too empty and it is having contractions when you do attempt to put something in it. Do the shakes, wait about 1/2 hour then try some cottage cheese. It does get better and I am sorry your doctor is being an ass. You just need to get firm and say listen I am paying you (or your insurance either way your money) and you need to listen to me. The depression is normal also, however since you were already having a struggle with it, I suggest going to see a counselor.

The stall is totally normal even though very annoying. Your body is trying to compensate for the shock it just went through. Remember stuff is really happening on the inside even if you don't see it on the scale. Inches are being lost and you will be amazed to see your arms and legs get slimmer. Hang in there and don't let the scale rule you...changes are happening

Whoot whoot! this is great news. Losing weight and becoming a celebrity

I take food with me all the time and so far restaurants have not complained. I have a large family and I am sure the businesses would rather have the money we are spending. Go out enjoy your family and bring your lunch box in with pride:-)

I did not use any pain medication, just toughed it out.

Liza L you are going to find so many things you can do as the weight come off! Your only regret will be not having the surgery sooner

Of course always call you doctor, but yes it is normal. You will start to feel like your old self about 4 weeks out. That's about when the tiredness goes away, and you realize your side did not hurt, your knees feel better. It is a wonderful thing.

I have had a few drinks since my surgery 3 months ago, but really just take a few sips out of it. The desire to put bad things in my body has gone away knowing I have put my life on the line for this surgery. I replace eating crap with eating well and working out. And trust me, I was NEVER a person who was able to obtain the "gym high" and I am proud to say if I miss a day during the week I can feel it. Long story short, try the drink just in moderation.

You WILL lose with the sleeve! I was fearful of the same thing and my doctor said everyone loses because you simply cannot eat like before. He was correct! Now remember it is just a tool and you can gain it back slowly but not to what you started. You can do it and you will love it.