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I just had my revision in November, my insurance is also 80/20 and a out of pocket max of $5000. So I had to pay the $5000 for my revision. I took out a medical loan and it was well worth the money, I cant see myself back at 309 lbs again if I can help it. :wub:

I dont regret having the gastric sleeve surgery & would do it again if I had to again. I think its just ur nerves, but if you really feel that way about the surgery then why dont you look into the lapband. Remember this is permanent.

Singe sleever here from Texas, 2 1/2 mths out and loving it. Now it's time for me to start dating and looking for my Mr. Right :wub:

Its quite normal to be nervous, I was and it was my 2nd WLS (didnt sleep the nite b4). Just take it easy, get plenty of rest, proteins and water. Please follow the directions of your doctor and if you have any question, dont be afraid to ask (remember no question is a stupid question).

I get it all the time from my family: you need to eat, ur getting to small, u dont need to lose any more weight, ur legs are too small, I can see the bones in ur neck, ur head is not to big for ur body and here's the best one "if you lose any more weight your going to look like a crack head" lol. I normally just roll my eyes and I have to remember that there not use to me being smaller than them and it just might be envy.

OMG gross I know about the slimming, I havent had that since my lapband was removed.

I know that feeling, I'm 2mths out and every time I eat meat I can really feel the restriction. Sometimes I want to avoid meat, but I know I need to proteins. Ive found that if I walk around between bite or eat standing up its better.

I do have alot of excess skin, it doesnt really bother me because I love the way I look in my clothes. I do plan to has plastic surgery one day, but Im not in any hurry. Ive recently started dating again and I will discuss with future mate early in the relationship.

I'm so sorry to hear of your pain. Ive always had back problems off and on, I noticed after surgery I was having pain again. But I think mine was from all of the dry heaving and jerking motion from that, once this was under control my back got back to normal, it took about 2 weeks.

Mine were the first 2 days. Day one I woke up with stomach cramps, neasous and dry heaving. Day two all of the above plus being forced to walk and being unable to pee.

I use pea protein, because I have a bad reaction to whey. I really dont like the flavor, but I need my proteins. I have to mix other things like fruit and peanut butter in order to hide to taste good luck.

I went 2 my WL doct for apt and I had went from 180 to 178 from last apt. Currently Im a size 10/12 which Im very very very happy about, I look healthy and feel good. I keep trying to telling him Im happy with my size and all he keeps telling me is that he want me to lose another 20 lbs in the next few mths. Hlep: can anybody give me any suggestions on how I can get him do understand what I'm saying without pissing him off!!! The only reasons why I had the surgery was due to lapband issues (had to have removed) and I didnt want to gain the weight back.

Congrats on making the decision to have WLS. I know its a big and scary decision, but its well worth it in the end. Like you I have always been overweight, even as a child. I made the choice to have my 1st WLS back in 2007 (lapband) and I was 309 lbs, I lost 100 lbs in the 1st yr and was able to keep it off. I gained 60 lbs 2 yrs ago during my pregenancy and lost it back in about a yr. I had my 2nd WLS back on 11/01/12 due to lapband issues, I had a revision to the sleeve and Im currently 178 lbs. I have no regret to having WLS I believe it saved my live and gave me my baby that I've always have dreamed of. Just think about your health and being there for your son, please keep us posted on your journey.

Sex for me was good when I was 300lbs and well as it is now at 178lbs. The only difference is the skin and now Im not so out of beath (sometimes). I have nothing against a person waiting for marriage, but I would hate to get married and the sex turns out to be bad. But I guess you can teach me what u like, when that time comes.

Well Im 3yrs out of a 10yr relationship, I hope 2 find love again with a side order of LUST. I know I LOVE myself, Ive loved myself even when I was over 300 lbs. Ive been dating and I turn alot of heads with this new body and haircut. The only problem Im finding is that Im 44 with a 2yr old toddler Lol. But Im not given up on finding Love and my soul mate.