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The subject pretty much says it. I am on day 11 post op, and I've lost 17 lbs. I am ecstatic and love putting my looser fitting garments on. I can't lie, I love the attention I'm getting, but I'm not getting it from the people who it would mean the most coming from. My husband has been athletic, fit, and relatively healthy all 26 years of his life. I, on the other hand, have gone through the ups and downs we are all familiar with here on the boards. I think after I healed for the most part from the surgery, he has not had any way to empathize with what I'm experiencing coming down. I can't blame him, but I just feel alone. I've tried staying busy all week and getting out at least once a day to take the edge off this seemingly depressed state I'm in. Nothing seems to help. Everywhere I go, there is food being thrown in my face. I visually indulge, along with my tactile and savoring senses, but there is a huge dread coming with actually sitting down to eat. It isn't a pleasant experience for me anymore, which is probably the best thing that could ever happen to me. To be honest, I think I'm grieving. I have not been on any pain meds since day 4, so I don't feel like I am in a prescription fog. I feel like I am fighting a real issue here, and i am allowin myself to become ill at everyone in my path. I'm on the edge, and I don't want to start on anti depressants. Been there, felt numb to any emotion, even the exuberant happy ones... So, any advice?

Kzcar, that is something I had thought about. I actually went to an endocrinologist pre surgery for a complete work up, and he said all of my levels were great and normal. He did want me to come back three-four months after surgery to see if they've changed.

You look HOTT, Miss Brown!! I cannot wait until my two mark month so I can really see it coming off. Keep it up, pretty lady!

Hi! I am Taylor, and I have not uploaded my story yet, but I just wanted let any and everyone know that this is the first day, post op, (surgery was on Thursday, 5-24-12) that I've not felt that I've been hit by a Mack truck or had a knife stuck in my back! My sutures and stomach have been sore but have not caused any real pain at all. The big issue has been constant back pain, especially on the lower left side. I am so thankful I'm more able to actually get comfortable in more than one position today. I've also lost 11 lbs in five days! That's never happeneded.

Same to you, jewels!

Hi there! I am 22, and I originally planned on having the band. I switched surgeons and was introduced to the sleeve. My surgery is this Thursday. I have knots in my stomach because I have so much pinned up energy from the wait! I'm not nervous at all. I'm so happy that we've all been blessed enough to take this next step in our lives to becoming even more beautiful, happier, and healthier than we would have been otherwise. Good luck!

Hi! I am in Alabama. Because of my reflux history, my surgeon decided to do a EGD. I have a hiatal hernia, which will knock down my original price from 13,000 to 7500! Insurance is picking up the rest.