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Hang in there, I know 40 lbs does make a difference, are you in a postion of authority ( a speaker at the luncheon)maybe if so they were intimidated and didnt mention it. Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work, the next luncheon you'll blow them away.

I haven't gotten a bill from my Dr. but my hospital bill was 26,000.Hope that helps.

Aww Mary thats so great, There's not alot that can top "no pain" I wore my daughters blouse, gone from 2x to xl in shirts and having Rhuematoid I have walked at my own pace but am up to 1 mile a day.

It does get better about 2 weeks out, hang in there and as Tiffy said never trust a fart early out.lol

Something about the ocean is so calming, you deserve a vacation and we'll miss you too!

Globetrotter, even if the scale moves slow, the inches fall, you will lose inches. The craving for sweets was gone for me and cokes too. Take care.

Hi, Nurse_ally. It is easier with the liquids, I drank 2 oz every 15 minutes and by the 5th day could hold more but when you add the mushies you'll see the denser the food the fuller you feel. I'm so glad you are doing well, it's an amazing tool.

Whether you Dr. was right or wrong about the eating is something you'll have to think about because it is just a tool we have BUT he had NO right to make you feel bad about yourself, and he gets paid for that office visit today, I mean seriously.... Get mad and show the man what you're capable of with the sleeve.You can do it- the sleeve works or ...Fire his hiny.

every Doc is so different, mine was clear liquids for 7 days,then mushies (eggs,Jello pudding,refried beans) for 21 days then post op 30 days full food. I found a link on the forum to Cornwell dietary guidelines, you can do a search for it, that might help.

I was on clears first week but added unflavored whey protein, it really helps with the fatigue and healing. Welcome on board!

I hope the pain has gone away but if not or it gets worse call your surgeon, maybe someone else will have better advice.

Today is my 2 month surgiversary...I have been feeling so much better,lost 37 lbs and alot of inches so I go to see my grandgirl at cheer camp and two people stop me to tell me 1. I look amazing and 2. they would not have know me if I had'nt been with my daughter. Makes you feel so empowered.

Hey Goodlife, yeah I have really noticed more restriction just in last 2 weeks it seems. Have a good 4th of July!

Chancie, you do look amazing!

Hey Educationrulz, I can't wait to be in onederland! I did tell my Aunt who lives next door and is a verison of Mrs.Kravitz on Bewitched (lol) and she took care of it by putting on a prayer board at church. Our town is small with 3 redlights so it's mostly common knowledge.I'm ok with that and have a friend and a brother looking into this surgery aready but no one else has commented other than to compliment me. I hope you are doing well and have a good 4th of July!!

I have UHC Choice Plus and was approved within a week,Hope time flies and you hear soon!

Welcome, this is a great place to get support while you wait!

My daughter suffered with this in rny surgery, she used the loratab and it got better in the 6 week period. I twas all that seemed to help her. good luck!

Kids are so precious and truthful!! Congrats on the skinny legs! hey a victory's a victory.I asked mine grandgirl if my stomach looked smaller, she said "NO not really". Gotta start a journal too, great idea.

Welcome and Good luck with your journey, it sounds like your going to do fine.The 4 weeks will go by fast while you prepare for surgery.

I'm 53 yrs old and was told I might heal slower but by the 2nd day I was in Walmart, 4th day gro shopping and 8 th day drove roundtrip 5 hrs for post op. I washed,cooked but I also made sure I drank 2 oz every 15 minutes for the first week, adding unflavored protein to anything I could. I've had 3 previous surgeries and expected something similiar to the pain of those but there wasnt any. I requested my pain meds to be given the first 24 hrs. I came home the next day, walked,sipped,rested. There was only soreness of feeling like you did 1000 situps. Good luck. I say go for it!

I didn't choose a band for health reasons, I have rheumatoid and my body could reject the band plus a 2 hr drive for fills and unfills well it would be insane. I have friends who have the band and have done well and one who nearly died with a band, it's a personal decision for each one of us. I can say I thought the band surgery would be easier but the sleeve surgery was smooth, no problems,no fills,port problems.Why would you want a big ole stomach anyway? lol. It is a amazing tool.Good Luck with whatever you choose.

Welcome-I loved reading your post, we inspire each other here so I look forward to following you journey.

It's normal to be scared, I had every faith in surgeon ut still it is an elective surgery and all the baggage we carry aroun as in I should just try one more time maybe this time I'll succeed. Do it for your health,do it so you can be a grandma one day and even tho i didnt use your surgeon there isnt any thing but positive things said about him.Keep us posted you'll be out before you know it. It's an amzing tool .

If the chicken broth is too bad get some egg drop soup from the Chinese food resturant or any soup they have and strain it, I lived on the onion for a week,even added unflavored protein also chicken wigs,carrots and celery cooked slow makes a good broth and the warm liquid is soothing.Good luck! Welcome to the losers side