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I have a new bellybutton for my new flat belly.

I drink 3 cups a day & it is my only vice. My physician has no problem with me drinking it and it doesn't irritate my stomach.

That can be really tricky, though, due to different cuts. I bought a few dresses 3 weeks ago for an upcoming cruise. I need to take them back this weekend because they are too big for me now (woohoo!), so try to keep that in mind. Some folks have pretty rapid weight loss with the band while others are slow & steady. I also agree with Sojourner that I, too, find sales all the time.

I lost 130 lbs with diet and exercise but I gained almost every pound back. For me, the band is preventing me from overeating or emotional eating. Just let those comments go and keep doing what you're doing. Great job, btw!

I'm always hot and was when I was a normal weight, too. I can't stand it!

My doctor doesn't want me to weigh myself unless I'm in his office & I've stuck to that. Daily fluctuations drive me nuts, so I understand his point. I can't wait for my visit next week so I can update my ticker. I know I've lost more than 14 lbs. because my pants are almost too big for me now.

For those with an abundance of abdominal flesh, they can have a panniculectomy, which just removes skin & tissue. The abdominal muscles remain intact. When I lost 130 lbs the first time, I had that done. I was super fit & didn't need the muscle work since I had a minor separation. It is one of the best things I ever did for myself. I didn't want the additional risks & pain that came with the abdominoplasty, so I just opted for the circumferential lipectomy.

Don't mean to hijack your thread but I'm really surprised at the number of people that had a one night stay for their surgery. I was in at 0700 & home my 1330. May I ask why so many of you had overnight stays?

Days 1, 2, & 4 were the worst for me. Day 3 and the others weren't so bad. Before you know it you'll be on the other side. Hang in there!

Welcome & good luck on your journey. I've gained & lost 130 lbs on my own, only to put it all back on again. I'm really glad I finally decided to do this.

First, best of luck to you tomorrow. Ok, leave the pillow and blanket in the car, along with the Water bottle. They'll give you water post op when you're able to drink it. If the hospital needs your ID & insurance cards, bring those. Remove all jewelry and don't bring any valuables. Flip flops are nice because you can easily slip them on & walk around for a bit post op, if you're able to, as well as wearing easy-to-put-on clothing.

Woohoo!!! Congratulations!

I'm 4 1/2 weeks post op and have gotten stuck a couple times. It is extremely painful, so you will know when it happens. I've never thrown up from it, though, probably because I've only got 3.7 ml in my band, so I still have room for it to pass. I haven't encountered the frothiness or slime that others have described yet either but I'm sure I will at some point. I'm also discovering that certain foods are just no longer possible unless I want pain, so I'm learning what to avoid.

Congrats! My first one will be fitting back into my wedding ring.

Woohoo! Congrats to you, especially for getting off your insulin! That is fantastic! I can't wait for my next weigh in in two weeks. I only weigh in at his office so I have no idea how much more I've lost since the 14 lbs. in my signature.