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I don't know if my surgeon had a bmi requirement I believe he gives it to all patients. But while in the hospital I was given 2 lovenox shots a day (was there for 4 days). Then came home with a 10 day prescription of lovenox to do at home. So a total of 14 days on it. Hope that helps.

I do fear regain partial I think bc I've never been thin or at a healthy weight. I think it's natural to worry about that. But I do feel that with any of these surgeries it still is only a tool and we have to make good choices.

I was sleeved in december so I'm 4 months post op tomorrow. I too went back and forth and for me the deciding factor was my age and the fact that my guts wouldn't be rearranged. I just turned 33 and to say that I will never eat a carb or sugar again I think is just not realistic. So i picked the one that made most sense to me. I can still eat what I want, I make good choices 99.9 percent of the time and when I want I can still treat myself. So far it's working great and I'm down 82lbs.

Holy cow congrats! I'm sure thay wasn't the plan right now but a baby is always a blessing! Not sure what insurance you have but bcbs told me once your approved your approved. As long as the policy doesn't change your approval is good until you have the surgery.

I keep telling my hubs and mom that I feel deflated. So i know how you feel. Before I fir in my ski. Now not so much.

Good job all! Sleeved 12/10/12 down 50 since surgery, 80 overall since I started this in September. Couldn't be happier. . Love that I can get around better and play with my daughter. Keep up the good work.

You look fantastic! Way to go Grammy.

Thanks! I know I've been Mia for a while. Have a lot going on. How have you been?

So exciting!

I was petrified to have the surgery, mainly being put under and not waking up. Then once I made It through that I was afraid leaks. But now being 3 months out and down a total of 80lbs (48 postop). I wouldn't trade it for anything and wish I had done it years ago. Making healthy choices are so much easier now bc i get full and font have that empty feeling that I always had preop. As far as catheters my Dr doesn't use them but I did have one with my c section. I don't remember it bothering me at all. Did you ask your surgeon if they use them? My Dr said the surgery is really so quick that there is no reason for it. Good luck to you with everything.

I had to use Bariatric advantage shakes for my preop. There are recipes on their website to use. I was allowed to make a couple with diet colas as long as you ran it through the blender. You can use fruits and seeds too but again it needs to be run through the blender. That was per my drs instructions. Definitely go to the Bariatric advantage website and do a quick search on recipes. One of my favorites was one someone else gave me. 8oz milk, whatever you serving size of for your shakes. Mine was 2 scoops. Use vanilla. 1/4c pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice to taste. 3 ice cubes and blend away. It was tasty and hid the shake flavor fairly well.

Nope... Can't stop smiling . Too lucky and happy

Thanks all! I feel so much better physically, mentally, everywhere. This is the best decision I ever made for myself. The fat girl inside of me still wishes I could pig out! But when I got to go sledding with my daughter this year... That was worth everything I've been through.

Hi all. Sleeved 12/10/12, lost 32 preop and 48 post. Here a little before and during update Thank you too all who have helped me make it this far with you advice and words of wisdom! Can believe how far I've come in such a short time. [ATTACH]10894[/ATTACH]

Between what I did on my own and my 2 week liquid diet I lost 32 total prior to surgery. 15 of that was while on the 2 week liquid.

I watched videos all the time on surgery. I wanted to be really knowledgeable on what was going to take place. I thought it was very interesting! Good luck to you guys!

Not sure what type of instruments they used but I had single site sleeve and virtually no pain afterwards. Definitely chalking it uo too the single incision.

The PA at my 2 week check up removed mine.

Hi all! Everyone is doing great! I just had my 3 month Anniversary on March 10. Down a total of 75.8, 43.8 of that since surgery. Overall feeling very well. I was able to get sledding with my 2 year old this year. I have a collar bone and hop bones (who knew? ). My appetite is definitely back. Wish I was a sleevers who didn't get hungry or who's some foods didn't agree with anymore. I haven't had a thing yet thay "chewie" doesn't like. Which I guess isn't bad but mentally it makes it hard for me bc i know I can still have it. I have my 3 month f/u this Friday. I knoe they are going to say I'm losing slow but I honestly don't care. I'm done almost 44lbs in 3 months. Not too shabby .

I don't know that it's directly related to weight loss/gain. But a low vitamin d level is linked to many illnesses including ms and many cancers.

You will get used to it. And if you try it and get chest or discomfort that will be a quick reminder not to do it again. Like others have said I just don't bring a drink to the table and that has helped a lot. On a side note. Double check that Vitamin E is ok to take prior to surgery. Someone once told me that it thins your blood. Good luck!

Hmm I wonder why? I could have clear broths. Maybe the sodium? I used kitchen basics brand bc it was the lowest sodium I could find. Good luck!

This is my take on the whole thing. The bougie size is strictly a tool to help guide the doctors in stapling your stomach. In the end the size difference bt a 32f and a 40f is very minimal. What also needs to be taken into consideration (imo) is a Dr can use a 40f and staple right snug up against the bougie or he can use a 32f and staple a few millimeters away. In essence still creating a larger than 32f stomach. Meaning that depending on the Dr techniques the bougie size really do want matter when your talking 32-40. I haven't read any drs using larger than a 40f. Then there is also the length of a stomach. From the research I've done everyone's stomachs are different lengths. So someone with a shorter stomach and using a 32f will hold less volume than a longer 32f stomach. Something to keep in mind. Here's a few links I found along the way. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/40624-bougie-size-and-amount-of-weight-to-lose-is-there-a-relationship/ http://m.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/2011/03/31/-2/ Not sure if this helps but that's my take on the subject. I was sleeved on 12/10 with a 40f and so far all is great! Good luck to you. Also I'm learning why slider foods are called sliders. If you don't follow the diet and do not eat Protein first you will be able to eat a lot more than you think.