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Panniculectomy of my stomach is covered by my insurance, but it will not cover a tummy tuck because it is considered cosmetic. I will never show anyone my stomach and I have no intention over ever wearing a bikini because in my mind I always look like I did before I lost over 100 pounds. My BMI is now 24. Has anyone just done the Panniculectomy without the tummy tuck? Were you happy with the results? Thanks for the insight.

I had my gall bladder removed at almost 5 months post-op. I thought this surgery was worse than the vsg surgery. My weight loss has slowed down, but I also think that is because now I am eating pretty regular again just small amounts. I am down 95 pounds since April and I am happy with my results. I never had any attacks because I showed stones on a sono so they just scheduled me to have it out. Good luck!

I definitely still want cheeseburgers, but there is no way that I can fit more than a few bites down

I posted this topic 6 months ago and I never ended up cheating - even though it was so hard not to! Yesterday, I had my 6 month post-op weigh in and I am down 80 pounds. Good luck to everyone!

My spouse is having his sleeve done tomorrow. I am hoping by January, no one will recognize either of us lol I had my gall bladder out 3 weeks ago and so far, no problems. Hope all of my April sleevers are doing well =)

After the surgery, they did put compression things on my legs to prevent the clots. I had to take them on and off when I wanted to get up and walk. The first day I needed help getting them on and off, but after that I was able to do it myself. I am sure the hospital you will be at will have them too.

She may be on to something here because I didnt cheat on my pre-op either and was walking as soon as I got out of the hospital too and had no issues. So maybe this will do the trick =)

I think your concerns are valid and common. I always get sick from anesthesia and so I kind of expected it with my sleeve surgery (and I threw up for almost an entire day after I had my sleeve). It was awful! Blood clots are scary too which is why you have to get up and out of that bed to walk around. I am so happy with the sleeve and a few months from now, you will not even be thinking about all the what ifs. Good luck to you.

I took one week off after the surgery, but the day after I was out of the hospital I felt fine and was out doing my thing (at a slower pace of course lol). I think everyone is different. I have also had 2 c-sections that I felt fine with afterward so I think maybe my body was used to surgery. Good luck to you =)

I walk a few times a week, but my doctor says I should be doing actual exercise. I probably will start kickboxing again next week. I do not get enough protein in. I do eat carbs and sugar, but everything in very small amounts. I am down 67 pounds and went from a size 22 to a size 12.

I eat whatever I want, but in small portions. I would be miserable if I only could eat yogurt and protein bars. @UTGAL99 - great reasons for choosing the sleeve!

I definitely love my sleeve and I love to eat. However, with the sleeve it is impossible for me to overeat. I simply cannot get it down.

Just had a sono last week and my doctor said I have gall stones. I will be 4 months post on the 2nd of August. I am scheduled to have my gall bladder out August 23. I definitely do NOT want to have an attack or emergency surgery. Hope you feel better!

Sleeved on april 2 and down 67 pounds. So happy with my decision. Hope everyone is doing well =)

Go for the first date available. The sooner you get through the start of this procedure, the closer you will be to happiness. The pre and immediate post-op diets suck, but as soon as you get back to regular food, you will be soooo happy you did it =) Good luck!

Thanks for the reply!

Do you think that the same plan (weight lifting as opposed to doing cardio) would work for a woman? Thanks =)

I know that QVC sells Spanx. Not sure if they deliver to Canada? Good luck =)

I had the same post-op plan and it was torture!! I am almost 2 months out now and I started to eat regular food without any issues (with the exception of some foods that I was told I cannot eat until 4 months or 6 months out). I feel your pain I tried to keep myself as busy as possible so I wouldnt think about it. The restrictive eating thing is probably more of a mental thing than a physical thing, but it still was so hard for me to wrap my mind around that. Good luck!

I always find the "cheating" topic interesting because it seems that there are so many different post-op diets. What is considered cheating on a doctor's orders, may not be considered cheating on another doctor's orders. For me, my doctor insists that we do not eat anything but broth, protein shakes, and water the first 4 weeks. Then week 5, we can try cottage cheese, mozzarella, and greek yogurt. On Week 6, we are allowed mushy food. But, when I see what other members post as to their diet, it seems that I should be able to do mushy foods by at least 3 weeks. That is just so annoying to me because I want to eat darn it! Anyways, I guess at this point there is nothing that we can responsibly do except follow what the instructions are. I would definitely not have the guts to cheat on the first week though =)

Congratulations on deciding to do what you think will make your life improve. I just got sleeved 4 weeks ago tomorrow and I am very happy so far. I also have 2 small children at home. I would say that by one week post-op, I was back to normal at home with the exception of needing help with diaper changes on my 2 year old because we are not supposed to lift until 4 - 6 weeks post-op. Good luck and best wishes to you!

My girls are 7 and 2. I told them I had to go to the hospital to have surgery on my stomach. The older daughter did not ask any questions at all. I think if you make a big deal about something, the kids will make a big deal. My baby girl just wants to kiss my boo boo =)

Thank you for all of the information! This post is a keeper =) Tons of great comments!!!

So as a mom of two girls, we tend to have pizza once a week for dinner. The girls love to snack on popcorn too. And to boot, this week was a bake sale at school where I had to make brownies. Just out of c curiosity, at what point will I be able to have a bite of any of those items? I am 3 weeks post-op and doing a liquid diet so I guess I am still daydreaming about regular food