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Has ANYONE had such luck?! PLEASE lead me in the direction to get this started! I am 16mos post op, and have lost 190lbs! Started at 325 and I am now 135...I am in desperate need of insight on getting this procedure, but I need Aetna to cover it. Dang why can't they have the 100lb weight loss clause!!! HELP ME PLEASE!

I've done great! 190lbs GONE! Maintaining very well...actually have lost 5lbs this last week (stress) but I'm done losing, prob need to gain 10lbs!

I do shakes on occasion. Sometimes in the morning, sometimes late evening if I am short on Protein for the day. Dont see how it matters as long as you are staying within your dietary requirements.

I have hypothyroid, and my weight loss has been steady! Today is my 1 year anniversary...lost 177lbs!

Heaviest-325, Surgery 2/13/12-310, to date 148. 177lbs GONE!!!

You should call your doctor... Those symptoms could be pneumonia (sp?)

I had it and it felt like that and kinda tight achey as well

Definitely get a chest X-ray

It is possible. My 7y/o has walking pneumonia. It just seems more like sleeve pain.

bronchitis sux! Did the pain start along side the bronchitis? I ask because once when I had it, I actually cracked a rib from coughing so hard!

Otherwise, I dunno what it could be --- lol especially since you don't HAVE a gall bladder!

I have been coughing really hard. Actually, the pain started while eating dinner tonight. I had bbq chicken, and once I started to hurt, I stopped eating. It is a dull achy throb.

BTW, I have no gall bladder.

1- What daily diet recommendations did your NUT give you? I have noticed that all NUT's recommend different things, I am just curious what the middle ground is.

2- Have you ever had bad achy pain in your sleeve area, left side? It's going around in my back, up under my ribs. Hurts like HECK!!

(Background...51 weeks post op, 178lbs lost. No post op problems at all.I AM however, sick with bronchitis, but this is localized pain) TIA!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4158774411180&set=pb.1338620242.-2207520000.1359161701&type=3&theater

Thats my before on the left at 325, and the after on the right. I was 157 in that pic, I'm at 151 now.

I'll be watching this thread! I have Aetna as well. I am nearly 1 year post op, and am past goal. I've lost 174 lbs. I am in desperate need of the panni. I have had rashes, but havent documented anything at all. I am scared to think of the procedure, but I have come so far, I want the be near perfect!

I didn't lose cup size at all...still a DD, but my breast are loose, and slide out of my bra easily. Not firm at all. I do NOT want any type of surgery to correct this, but would like to firm them up naturally.

Anyone having/had any issues with fainting since loosing weight? I am down from 325 to 159, and have been passing out occasionally. I really need to see my surgeon after the holidays.

Treating yourself to a small snack every once in a while is nothing to worry about. Now, I am certainly not saying to eat a candy bar everyday...in fact, I'd limit it to maybe a piece of chocolate a week. Dark Chocolate is very good for your heart and blood flow, so try that to curve your cravings. Less guilt. I am 10 months out, and 4 lbs away from my final goal of 155 (down from 325). Initially, I set my goal for 175, then passed that, and went to 165, now I am 159. Right now, I just need to tone up, and the other 4lbs will fall off. But I am still losing...lost 8lbs last month. I have treated myself on occasions. Just keep your head held high, and keep focused!! The holidays will give you that mentality of wanting the goodies!!

Yep, I am in the same boat. Actually today was the first time I have really enjoyed eating a meal, probably because I was eating thanksgiving goodies. Even at small amounts, it was tasty food that I do not normally eat.

My days consist of trying to meet eating and drinking goals, usually failing on both. It is so depressing that I even lost my lunch buddy at work. She moved her lunch time and now eats with someone else because watching me suffer pretty much ruins lunch for her. I cannot fault her for that although I do miss her company.

I went through the surgical process because I had to, not because I wanted to. I have to keep remembering that when I get really down about my life now.

I can drink all day long, and it never phases me! I live off Crystal Light Iced Tea! Thats the only way I can get my daily Water content in!

I too find eating hard most of the time. I am trying to learn what my body now likes and doesn't - I can't tolerate milk anymore either. Weird huh Before the op, I loved milk so that was a nasty surprise. I do enjoy some foods though, but the amount has to be really small. Though I am 3 months from my initial op, I had a leak and had emergency surgery two days afterwards. I am now almost six weeks out since the test revealed the leak had healed and I am only now on normal food. Tonight I am going out for dinner and know it is going to be tough. But if i eat just a tiny bit it isn't too bad Good luck in finding a balance that works for you!!

So glad you are healing up well. That had to have been scary. I used to even love eating out, now I feel defeated, because I know everything on the menu is terrible, and its just a waste to spend the money, when I won't put a dent on even a kids meal. So, I have resorted to just grazing off everyone's plates. The family doesn't mind. LOL!! Enjoy your evening out!

Thanks everyone. I used to LOVE to eat, and now it isn't pleasant. I worry I may gain an ounce, whether I am making the right choices in my meals, what I should be doing different. I have basically moved on from the shakes, because of the intolerance of milk, but I'll probably have to start on them again soon since I am worried I am not getting the right amount of nutrition. I am still losing, which is great, but I don't want to become sick. It seems as though the smoother the food, the easier it is to handle. Yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes. Or if its crisp, crunchy, like popcorn, crackers, etc. I eat like a bird. I'm not complaining that I want to eat more, or less...I just know I need my nutrition, and it concerns me that I may never enjoy food again, and how that will affect my diet. I did enjoy Thanksgiving. We cooked on Sunday, and I had turkey, cranberry sauce, dressing and deviled eggs, all at very small amounts, and taking my time. But that is one meal I absolutely always have loved. Just glad to know I am not the only one who feels this way.

I started around that same weight range, how long did it take you to loss weight? How often did you exercised?

I am 9months post op. I lost 15lbs prior to surgery, and the rest within the last 9months. I exercise when I can, it comes in spurts, depending on my crazy schedule. Sometimes is 5 times a week, sometimes I'm lucky to get in 1x a week!.

My realistic goal was 175. I hit it and passed it up, so lets keep truckin'! I am at 168 now. My next goal was 165, so when I get there, if I don't lose another lb, I'll be fine with maintaining the weight and exercising. My LOVE LOVE LOVE Goal was to be at 150. My NUT and DH both seem to think I can and will get there, but I am just trying to keep an open mind, so if I don't get there, I won't be disappointed. Right now, I am a 12/14. Very happy with my progress, just need to work on toning up.

No worries! You do have that great 6month window where you will lose more, but even after, you still lose until your body is comfortable and where it wants to be. I am 9months out, and still losing. Last month I lost 15lbs. Keep your head up, and stay focused!

Yes what a dream it would be to hate eating.I have spent my whole adult life doing just the opposite. Please don't complain, what a way to be!!

Well obviously I was sleeved for a reason. I LOVED to eat, hence me getting up to 325 lbs after having 3 kids. But now, since being sleeved, it feels like a task to eat. I have to have the nutrition, But also, a part of me fears getting heavy again. I am down to 168, and I watch every bite that goes into my mouth.

OK, I am 9months post op, never an issue at all since being sleeved, I just HATE eating. It isn't enjoyable at all. In fact, it actually feels more like work now than anything. I eat slow, take small bites, watch what I eat. It just feels gross when I eat, and I can still feel my sleeve moving when digesting (tmi, sorry). Milk tears my stomach up now, but I can still have cheese and yogurt.

Ya see, the issue is, I know I HAVE to eat, for health and nutrition, but I simply don't want to. My husband even mentioned that eating with me is depressing. He said I just look sad! Anyone else feel like this?

BLESS YOUR HEART!!!! Been there, a couple times this year. My experience was similar, minus the vomiting. But, I was miserable with pain. The ER doc gave me a shot of demerol every 30 minutes, and phentermine too. I came home on Percocets, ad slept for 3 days. A couple months later, while we were on vacation, I got sick with the stones again, on top of that, I was impacted! TERRIBLE day! We had to leave Animal Kingdom early, so I could go home and go to bed. Make sure you get your daily intake of water...it is so important! Try your best to pass those stones,and take it easy! Sending prayers!!

I am 9mos post op. I eat when I am hungry, which isn't a good thing, considering, I am never hungry. Over the last month, I have become lactose intolerant. I can eat 1 scrambled egg with american cheese and a couple slices of bacon. That takes me a good 45 mins to eat. For lunch, I usually have a half of a turkey sandwich, snack a yogurt or granola bar, and dinner is just whatever I have fixed that night, and only a couple bites of it. At this point, I should be able to eat 8oz at a time according to my NUT, but I'm not even close to that.