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Wow, these are all such wonderful heartfelt replies. To add my two cents; I fill up easily and when I am full and everyone else is still eating I never want more. I was never full and satiated before the sleeve, I have zero regrets. I also absolutely agree with Anna's last three sentences, as much as I wanted to lose weight I knew even as I planned it that it was not going to happen. Such a sad, sad way to live!

Absolutely no regrets whatsoever!

Pork rinds were one of the FEW foods I did not eat pre-op but I love them now! I love to heat them up in the microwave. Do not heat them in plastic or on a paper plate though, I about ran everyone out of the conference room at work two days last week while I was having my daily pork rind fest!

Too funny, my husband now calls me a cheap date too!

You look great Christie!

I came out of surgery starving and it continued for probably 4 months (maybe acid, never did take anything for it). It is better now (5 1/2 months out) but I do experience real hunger, I have learned to ignore it (if it is not time to eat) and it goes away. I also had a period of time where I had VERY loud stomach sounds which was amusing. Not sure what it is about my sleeve that allows me to ignore hunger because I was NEVER able to do that before. This surgery has been an incredible blessing to me.

Thinking about you today!

Welcome Kris! Sounds like you are doing great, I am sure you will love your sleeve.

It is such a personal decision but I told/tell everyone. I am an elementary school secretary in a close knit school district, everyone in every building and admin know about my surgery. When school started this year I had parents say "Wow, you look great" and I tell them "Thank you, I had weight loss surgery and had 85% of my stomach removed, no bypass" I realize that is a lot of info to just put out there but I have had a few employees and parents express interest. I have also had two people ask if they could have a friend (considering lapband) contact me. I am 50 and finally at the point in my life where I seriously do not care what their opinion is, I have had all positive reactions. On a more personal note I would absolutely hate for any overweight person to think that I am doing this on my own. I tried my whole life and it was NEVER going to happen for me without this surgery. I don't want others to feel that they are just not trying hard enough or wondering what they are doing wrong, I hated that feeling :confused1: I feel great and look much better and sharing the information has worked for me. Good luck with your decision!

Don't beat yourself up it happens to just about everyone, just start fresh tomorrow!

Congratulations on your deals, I need to try the thrift stores, this is getting expensive!

Hey Everybody! I am down 60 lbs, I hit onederland and have gone from a 30/32 to an 18/20. Scale was not moving for quite a while but my clothes were still getting loose so I tried not to freak out. I have been working out quite a bit and figure that I was building some muscle back up that I had lost over the last few years. It is moving again so YIPPEE! Gosh I love being sleeved! So glad everyone is doing so amazingly well!

Too funny Tiffy!

I feel like I am living a dream, I no longer wake up EVERY single day devising a plan to lose weight. I LOVE my sleeve!

Talk about FUN! Congratulations!

It is a sad commentary on our society that a woman is flying to Mexico to have 85% of her stomach removed and her biggest concern is the flight. We have all been there in one way or another my friend. Best of luck to you, hope you love your sleeve as much as I love mine!

Awww Jeannie, I am so sorry that your friend has not been supportive. I know it must feel odd to not tell your boys but you have valid reasons so I hope you aren't beating yourself up over it! Hope your appointments went well today!

I concur Pete, no pain just weird and a relief! Love your picture, too cute.

You will be amazed at how quickly you heal and how easily you can get your protein in once that swelling in your stomach goes down. I am 15 weeks out and have been able to chug my water for weeks now. Best wishes!

I love this thread, we are all so blessed to have been given this opportunity to lose weight. My favorite NSV is that I am virtually sweat free! I was ALWAYS a head sweater (the worst kind to be) running around with nasty wet hair, sooo embarrassing! We were at the zoo recently on a humid 90 degree day and my husband kept inspecting my face and head for any signs of sweat, I was totally sweat free, that alone is worth $16000.00!

I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I felt like I was starving to death beginning on day 2 and I just realized yesterday (I will be 15 wks out tomorrow) that I don't get hungry anymore. It must have been acid but it seems to be over now. Things will look brighter soon, that first month can be so surreal.

Yikes! That was the kind of thing I kept thinking would happen right up to the last minute(such an emotional time anyway), so sorry that it actually happened to you! Your great outlook will get you through all of this, I will be praying for you.

Anna, you are doing sooo well! I really related to your diet failure story! What a frustrating way that was to live. This sleeve is like a dream, it really does make you feel powerful! Great post.