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I'm 9 weeks out and the feeling isn't the same as the old hunger but I do feel emptiness if I go 5 hrs or more. I eat 3 times @ day with protein(mostly fish) and 1 snack usually beef jerkey.

Your be done before you know it, we're scooting over for ya!

Hang in there, as a lightweight Mommydog you're going lose slower and our bodies are in shock -the weight will come off when your body adjusts and it is much healthier to lose slower. Stalls are normal and the scale doesent move but the inches still come off. Be kind to yourself and patient, yes I know it's hard, I've had a stall too and the lbs are slow coming off but they are coming off. VSG WORKS!! Dont let it get to you!

Best wishes for your surgery, hope for good luck to beat the illness and live long to raise your family.

Congratulations!! Hang in there with the clears and the day will be gone before you know it. Good Luck tomorrow and let us know you're ok after surgery when you can.

Mary, I'm so glad you're home and feeling better and I think the full liquid diet does fill you up faster, take care.sip,walk, rest and repeat.lol

1. my surgeon was Robert Marvin in Houston, Tx. He is a world famous surgeon has even been on tLC . "The Brian story" about a 400 lb teen plus he was one of 5 surgeons my insurance covered. 2. I called his office and requested a pre-op consult then attended his seminar. 3. I've had 3 surgerys and this one was a walk in the park, I did take the pain meds in the first 24 hrs but by the 3rd day I was done with pain med. 4.I was'nt tired all the time but I mixed unflavored whey protein into my broth after I warmed it and by the 4th day I was gro. shopping and at 8th day drove myself roundtrip 4 hrs to post-op appt. I rested during the day if I needed to but I also cooked for my hubby and washed clothes. 5.havent seen any extra skin yet. 6.no hair loss yet. 7.no beer for me, not my drink 8.I love to eat out with my hubby,love the company and the atmosphere.cant eat it all but bring it home. 9.never puked. drinking not a problem. 10.This web site is my secret weapon. :thumbup1:

I hope you feel better, the pain in my would twinge off and on but you defintely need to see your surgeon. Keep us posted. Carla

That's like my two smallest grandgirls.lol You deserve a pat on the back for working the sleeve, it's a great weight loss tool and you are doing AMAZING!!!!

I ahve UHC Choice plus and they paid for mine 2 months ago. When you get ur card go to the my uhc website and look under ur benefits.There was a phone number for Bariatric resource services 1-800-936-7246 and they told me of my employers covered it. I was dead in the water until I called them as I had already gone to a seminar and couldnt get anything from insurance so after 3 weeks I called them and it was easy from then on. I had to have a 6 month diet history and a psych eval. If I can help in any way pm me.Carla:biggrin0:

Welcome.. this forum is a great place for sleeve support and great friendship.You do'nt have long to wait. Carla

Way to go!!! i'm so happy for you and it only gets better from here on!

I did'nt have a drain tube but I had a thin tube with a pain medicne for 48 hrs, very thin and right under the skin but every Dr. is different. Good Luck!

Wow Stcyt, your ticker did move. I'm putting my scale up too,less sressful.

Welcome fellow Texan, you're gonna love the sleeve and Aug. will be here before you know it. Carla

I've lost all over my body, my butt and stomach have gone down alot and then face and legs and I guess you are right that is the way I gained it. Good Luck!!

I too would get in a support group and if I didn't have to have the bad choices in the house they would be stripped from the kitchen, I have the snaks for the grandgirls but I have to put them away in the cabinet and immerse myself in this web site and OH for support and walk.I'm only 7 weeks out tho and still in the honeymoon phase.You are strong and you can succeed,hugs to you! Carla

Did you get wannlise's name with Dr. Cottam? keep us posted!!

3 days and mine were well, I drove and gro shopped on 4th day and by the 8th day drove myself 4 hrs roundtrip to Dr. It really is a easy recovery. :biggrin0:

Welcome Ellisa, and the sleeve is incredible.Everyone here is great to answer questions.Good Luck! Carla

Oh Krystal yay it's so good to hear from you, I just told my cousin about the plication surgery and search it on this site there are several who have had it and may be willing to share experience with you. You said The Lord was in control and tjis may be your answer. Just so happy to see yo back!!Hugs..Carla

on my 7th day I could really sleep good on my right side and by day 11 I was on my tummy, I didnt have stitches on the outside guess he used glue..but by day3 they were itching and healed up.Hang in there it gets better.:biggrin0:

I've have always been 5'9 and 250 was my highest weight. I have dieted all my adult life and rhuematoid arthritis and hypertention didnt help. In 7 weeks I have lost 36 lbs and can walk 3 times the distance I could pre-surgery but I am 53 yrs old. If I could say one thing to you it would be to take control of your health and enjoy the years ahead of you to the fullest, it's an amazing journey and the surgey is not bad at all. Carla:thumbup:

I've had a BBq with friends and everyone moaning in delight over the many dishes and at first I was sad but I put my fork down and talked to friends then picked it up and took a bite drawing my meal out for the 20 minutes and when all was said and done my friends were miserable full and I was fine. It'll be a adjustment but you will br up for it, you'll do fine!!:001_wub: Carla

I'm wearing a sweater now..seriously in Texas in June!! Hope it gets better or I :001_wub: will freeze my smaller hiney off this winter.hehe.