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42 lbs is including Pre surgery as well. I have worked out every day for 30 minutes on a Elliptical machine. However, I believe I am burning more than I can get so today I have stopped the work out and focus on the Protein and Vitamins. I actually felt much better today. It has only been 3 days that I felt weak. So hopefully I have caught it, I actually did not want to loose this fast but heck I will take it. I also have had no pain from the surgery my doctor Thomas Umbach in Vegas installed a Pain drip system that would last for 3 days – honestly I would not have believed it. I figured this problem was my creation from the working out. I am focused on doing this right, I am in the next size pants and the belt is on the last hole so new clothes are needed soon – not bad for 2 weeks. The only issue I have had is the ability to get the amount of Protein down, trying but it is a slow go.

Thanks I will try the warm fluids first, I did notice hot soups went down well.... but not really any protien in that.

What if will stop you from success - What if you don't do it..... I just had the sleeve done about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I followed every rule I was told, no cheating. I had the same thoughts about it (not cancer) but not reversable. My weight and life was screaming for change and it out weighed my concern - remember this surgery was originally for the super obese folks to help them get to the point of having the by pass but they were too large for the whole thing at once. However, they were finding that most did not come back for the 2nd surgery because they were doing so good on the sleeve. Again I followed every rule and I actually never had any pain which was surprising to me. My doctor installed a pain pump or drip system that would last approx 3 days. If you go to my blog you can read that story. Called I did it!!!!! Every decision is important but if you are this far along you have made the commitment to loose weight and think of this as a tool you will be successful. I hope you make the right decision for you.

God bless you and I will pray for you.

DeeDee and Tiffykins you guys have been great with everyone.... thanks for the support and cheer you always give.

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Welcome..... I was set and ready for the Band myself and my doctor recommended the Sleeve so I held back and decided to do lots more research. I have decided it is the way to go for me. This site is also great and I come to read everyday. I hope you make the right decision for yourself. I like the fact that the hormone that generates hunger is greatly deminished which sold me over the band which I read post about others being hungry all the time. Well good luck with your decision.

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This is fantastic thanks for the motivation, I will be charting my progress like this as well....... Excellent job

I hope my success follows your -- 2 weeks away....

I have come to the same conclusion after a year of study and touring around all kinds of sites. I will be having mine in 2 weeks so you can check back on my progress as I will let you all know. I am glad you have made the decision.

Thanks for taking the time to tell us your story - I am all in and plan to get the exercise process in place - my wife is a big exercise buff and I have felt bad not going with her. Soon to be over. Again, thanks for you story it helps more than you know.

Barbara - I am going on the 24th good to hear you did well..... keeps me excited. Good luck and God Bless

This is my point I have not had it yet but when you know you can't go back it changes your mind and gets things right. On Friday I have to start the count down 2 weeks before surgery and I am excited. We will see how it goes.

What do you dislike about the band - I have picked the sleeve but my friend is on the fence can you give me some examples

Thanks Tiffykins and DeeDee I will give this info to my friend he is still trying to decide

Thanks Shawna for the update.... I keep reading about getting protein - I assume that means after the surgery not before? I know I should just wait for the Doc to tell me exactly but as with everything I am all in.