Raven21

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Wow, so many familiar stories here! Mine was a compilation of so many of them over the years, but the final straw was when I got my height measured at my doc appt. I've been 5'8" forever. Last year it was 5'7.5" (could have been a mistake, I thought), and this year it was 5'7". I'm shrinking vertically. At the same weight, I'm getting fatter and have a higher BMI every year!

Congratulations! Planned or not, this baby is here for a reason. So happy everyone thinks it will work out ok!

I can't wait! I sweat like a pig, typical cliche' sweaty fat pig person. I'm always hot. My dream is to wear one of these big bulky cable knit sweaters next fall!

Congratulations! Planned or not, this baby is here for a reason. So happy everyone thinks it will work out ok!

Congratulations! Planned or not, this baby is here for a reason. So happy everyone thinks it will work out ok!

I honestly never considered the band because it seemed like a temporary solution. I needed something permanent. I kept thinking that people like the fact it was reversible, but I still don't understand why. I could always lose weight but never keep it off. If I got the band, when would I want it removed so I could gain again? Just thoughts I had, good luck with your decision.

I have heard that the pain and recovery, as well as the mortality rate (which is VERY low!) are very much comparable to gallbladder surgery.
I'd have this again over labor pain ANYTIME!

Definitely have the VSG first. Any weight you lose will make the knee surgery recovery easier.

I have an appendix infection I will be fine after all thanks for you'll concerns. Happy New Years!

As someone who had the sleeve, I love it and would highly recommend it, and would say "hell no" to the band. That being said, no one surgery is for everyone, it's a very personal decision based on being informed and just plain personal preference. Good luck on your decision!
-Kendra

Well I am now 11 weeks pregnant and baby and I are both doing fine. I have lost a few pounds but only about 6 which is good. Eating is a struggle to get all my Protein in and try to eat veggies and fruits that baby needs. I had my first ultrasound to make sure baby is fine and thank god baby is good. We will be monitored closely but just as a precaution. Morning sickness was rough at first but is calming down. I go in next week to see both the doc and will have more to report then. thank you to everyone with your kind words and thoughts!

Amazon 13... Wow what a disgusting thing to say, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself! Good luck to you and this precious gift

You will be fine!! Shame on Amazon for their comment. God Bless you!! Just take care of yourself and everything else will follow.

I will not miss laying in bed wishing I didn't have to get up and find clothes for the day.
I will not miss sweating like a pig. All the time!
I will not miss assuming people are disgusted by me (whether they actually are or not).
I will not miss running away from people with cameras, or ducking in the back.
I will not miss wondering why my husband even loves me anymore, because I despise myself.

I will not miss laying in bed wishing I didn't have to get up and find clothes for the day.
I will not miss sweating like a pig. All the time!
I will not miss assuming people are disgusted by me (whether they actually are or not).
I will not miss running away from people with cameras, or ducking in the back.
I will not miss wondering why my husband even loves me anymore, because I despise myself.

My doctor said that the pain/soreness on he left side is normal. There is a lot of stretching that goes on with the muscles when they pull the stomach out. My left side just bothers me when I sleep. Hope you feel better soon.
Have u talked to your doctor about it just to be sure? I am 14 days post op and mine feels better and not as bad.

Very normal. After 4 weeks you'll feel fine

Congratulations! Planned or not, this baby is here for a reason. So happy everyone thinks it will work out ok!