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Well it's techinally tommorrow but I had my checkup today.I weighed this morning and made it to onederland, the scale said 198 so I'm claiming it! All my vitamin levels were perfect and I've lost 16 inches total with 52 lbs gone. From 2 xl tops to xl and bottoms went from 18w to 14. I feel great and haven't been under 200 lbs in 12 years. I started slow on the exercise because of the Rhuematoid but I am up to 2 miles a day. I hope this post inspires someone sitting on the fence not sure what to do, I say go for it,get your life back.It is the best thing I've done for me in a long time.This forum has been a lifeline.. and learning tool so I could work my sleeve!!:thumbdown:

I don't know about the surgeon but welcome aboard and we're here for you.

Hope you're feeling ok, take care of yourself. Be well soon!!

That's so amazing, what a great NSV. Keep up the good work!!!! You really are a mini, a skinny mini.

I'm 3 months post-op and still come here every day, it helps to bond with other VSG'ers. Good Luck to ya'll and the exercise is more fun, because you see it working!!

I'm so glad all went well, walk, rest and sip!! We moved down the bench for you.

Are you able to get in any protein, I did have a few hot flashes but attributed them to hormones, which are zinging around because our bodies are saying "What the heck happened here?" Focus on the liquids and protein and see if that helps.

I am 3 months out and the drinking thing was better by 3 weeks for me, i can at 3 months take large swallows of water without any problem. I know there are several members who have been so happy to be rid of the band and finally nausea free/pain free.

I'm do happy for you, I made lists of the dietary guidlines my surgeon wanted me to follow and made a gro list according to that. you need clear liquids (propel,fruit2o,Special K protein water,broth or soups strained) I went ahead and bought Crystal Light SF popsicles and SF jello, pudding and Gasx strips. I could drive 4 days post op so just stuff for the first week. Good Luck!!

Have you tried the gas-x strips? Otc at walmart/walgreens or any drugstore. Take your pain meds, rest,sip,walk, hang in there it does get better.

Don't let this get to you, youre not the same person you were presurgery, You Have and ARE successful with the sleeve, don't let the old fears drsg you down, just keep on ROCKIN THAT SLEEVE GIRLFRIEND!!

Thinking about you and saying a prayer all goes well.Hugs!

I'm Pretty sure the insurance wants to see you had weight issues in 2005, it doesen't matter what your BMI was then, what matters is now,plus you had a hysterectomy and the weight can come afterward. I have UHC too and they are a good insurance, mine was 80/20 and I only had to pay 1500.00 when all was said and done. Good Luck!!

Congrats Pnw218, You are doing wonderful and inspiring us all. Have a great time on your cruise, wish I could stowaway.lol Keep rocking that sleeve sister!!

Congrats on the approval!!

Each surgeon seems to different guidelines. You could check with your surgeon to see what those are, as for myself I was on clears for 7 days and day 8-30 l mushies,soft food,anything that could be smushed up. Cornwell has a die guideline if you do a serach on the forum you'll find it. You should be fine for the conference but that is just my opinion.Good Luck!

What are the requirements for your UHC? The sleep apnea and HBP will sway the odds in your favor, so try don't give up!

I only took Bp med for 2 days after surgery, the weight fell offand I didn't need the med. I was given liquid loratab and used it for a week because I have rhuematoid arthritis, on day 8 I was given go ahead for Celebrex, and occasional Aleve as needed, we still have a functioning stomach so as far as I know NSAID are not banned. Good luck.

Atta Girl Stacy, you are doing great, look how you've kicked butt with the hiking, you are going to lose,be healthy- this surgey is going to make you sucessful and the 6lbs a month is a great goal. Just keep on with your regime and the lbs will come off. :biggrin0:

Like the above poster there are no words, hope you're doing ok!

Yay,I'm so glad your done,jsut listen to your body,walk,sip,rest and healing thoughts sent your way!Hooray for Sisters!

thanks Tiffy, I found them on the OH forum but I have found so far the children'm menu isn'r what I want to order from and have been doing the appetizer thing too, guess I was just curious if alot of VSG'ers used them or not. I like the appetizer menu it's more creative. :confused1:

Yeah that's what I mean, where did you get your card?

Does anyone use the Restruant cards they give you for discounts? Just wondering?

Way to go, be proud of yourself, that is amazing!!