Losingitforgood!

I just finished He Loves Lucy. Loved it. I just downloaded The Cinderella Pact... I've heard that one is good! Any other good recommendations out there?

With gallbladder removal it was about 1.5 hours. No complications- I believe my VSG only took about 45 minutes. It was the gallbladder that took the extra time.

I'm 8 weeks out today and couldn't live without my protonix. Somedays I need 2 but not all the time.

I'm 33 years old- mom of 4 kids. ( 11,9,4,2). Honestly I felt great at about 8-10 days. I came home from the hospital and started walking every day, and I think that helped. The lifting was kind of a big deal since I have a 2 year old. I really was strict with myself and followed my guidelines post op.

i was instructed to eat my pre op diet for 2 weeks. 2 shakes a day and 1 sensible meal. The day before surgery i was able to eat lunch (whatever I wanted) just nothing past 3pm.

I lost 50 lbs in the 8 months before my surgery and it was the best thing I could have done! I had a huge head start and at 6 weeks out I'm down 91 lbs. I have 85 lbs more to go- but I'm so glad I made changes to make myself as healthy as I could before surgery.

Divorce rate is staggeringly high for weight loss patience. My therapist told me somewhere in the 80% range. However your chances of a successful marriage are higher if the person that had the surgery was thin when marrying their significant other. Makes sense. Seek counseling right from the get go- is my best advice! Good luck.

I was really surprised after surgery because I thought my tastes would change drastically- but in my experience I have not had issues with this. I'm 6 weeks out and enjoy the same foods I did pre sleeve.

Guess what... I think I have the biggest Bougie size ever! You ready for this.... It's 46 French! I'm 6 weeks out and have amazing restriction- I feel very little hunger and can eat 2-3 oz comfortably at my meals. I was freaked out, but my dr. Convinced me it was all how snug the surgeon gets to the Bougie. I'm very happy with my size- and trusted his judgements. I hope it stays like this forever- but I know I'm not that lucky!

I had sliming in the hospital like CRAZY. For me it was tasteless slimy like foam. It's truly disgusting! I still get it now and again after a meal but not nearly like in the hospital.

I got a baby bullet. Love it's compact size and it comes with cute containers for 2 oz servings.

My eating plan excludes fruit for 1 year. It is VERY hard!

All you need to do is call the # on your card and ask. Some companies cover the procedure but certain employers exclude all forms of bariatric surgery. You will want to call them and ask if they do cover bariatric surgery, and what you need to do to qualify. Make notes of who you talk too and what they say. Insurance can be tricky- but once you find out the info you need approval should be easy as long as you have your ducks in a row. Good luck!

I've had PCOS for years. After 3. Years of not having a period 6 days PO- I had a period. Weight loss helps so much!!!

I took 2 weeks and could have gone back after a week. I physically feel fine. I used short term disability and FMLA for my leave.

I also have a huge desire to chug! It's been so hard for me. I have a very hard time with clear liquids- but I can drink milk lots faster and I get no pain at all. If I take in too much waters it's about the only thing that still hurts my stomach. It's crazy!!!!

I take 2 pills a day and have since my surgery.

I was sleeved 8/17. It really was easier than I thought it could ever be. Keep up on your pain meds, follow dr's orders, and you will have an awesome chances of having a super easy surgery! Be calm and know you're making the best choice for YOU!

Day 8 PO for me.

I also did very well. I do remember waking up in recovery saying "my tummy hurts, my tummy hurts!" they gave me some good drugs and that was that. I was also given a pain medicine button that I (or my husband) dilligently pushed every 15 minutes. This was KEY for me. I kept up on pain meds and it helped so much! I did get the hiccups ALOT afterwards. I think it irritated my sleeve and caused some excess swelling - but all in all I healed quickly and am feeling so much better now @ 10 days post op!

My goal weight is 160. I'm 5' 2" and 33 years old. I'd like to be a size 10-12. I know it's on the high side- but that was the lowest weight I remember being in HS. Currently I'm 6 days pre op- weighing in at 270. My HW was 330 last August. I'm trying to lose another 10 lbs pre op- so I will have 100 lbs to go after surgery.

I did the same thing. No one has asked be about what kind of surgery except for the company that pays out short term disability.

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