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It has been 15 months since I had my sleeve surgery. I am doing very well, however I am at a stand still. I have lost 105 Lbs. to date. I am not loosing anymore weight right now and I am getting worried. I am not on any blood pressure meds or thyroid meds my sugar levels is normal and I don't have to use my sleep apnea machine anymore. I'm afraid I am going to relasp. Help!

I have a nickel allergy. The only problem I have had with this is with earrings. I can't wear most hypoallergenic earrings. I met with my surgeon on Monday for my preop. He asked me if I had any allergies, and I said no..then I immediately asked him about the staples used in the surgery, and I told him about my nickel allergy with earrings. He said the staples are made of titanium and that it wouldn't be a problem. I recently read a similar question on obesity help and learned from there, as well as other sources, that titanium staples are never made solely of titanium and there is usually nickel contained in the staples.

Does anyone here have a similar situation as mine (cheap earrings)? If so have you had problems since being sleeved?

Thanks,

Deborah

I recently had the surgery on June 20. The only trouble I had was with the tape, I have allergies to the tape. You should have any trouble my surgery went very well the first night was rough then smooth sailing after that. I wish you luck with your surgery.

I had my vertical sleeve surgery on June 20, 2011. So far everything is good. I am up to Phase 3 diet. Hard to get all of my Protein in. I have lose 17lbs to date. I feel like this was the best thing I ever did. Wish the best to all of those getting ready to have the surgery. The first night was rough smooth sailing after.

My surgery is scheduled for June 20, 2011. I am getting nervous but anxious. Does anyone know how long you have to be off of work to heal up?