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So glad you're doing well! It's the decision we could have made!!!! Concentrate on getting as much of the weight off your first year. I wish you the very best!

Hi guys! I'm a patient of Dr. Hoffman. July will be 3 yrs post sleeve for me. I'm doing well!!! The struggle is real trying not to let old eating habits slip back. Those old habits can creep their little ugly heads back in if you don't stay alert. I turned 62 two weeks ago and I know, without a shadow of doubt, if I hadn't been sleeved I might not be here now. I never made it to my goal weight, but, I feel great!!!

I'm almost 3 years out and I'm 10lbs from my goal. At first, I was a little discouraged, but, I've lost 176lbs from SW!!!! I'm not worrying about those last ten pounds. I feel great, I've got my life back, and i look pretty darn good, lol!!!! I've got so many NSV's, they're too numerous to count!!! I'm concentrating on maintenance. You celebrate what you've achieved! I say, you've done an awesome job and you are AWESOME!!!! Celebrate

Oops!!!! When that gas hits your shoulders, that's the worst!!! Ugh!!!!

Wishing you the best:)

Hi and welcome!!!! I was sleeved July 2012 @ Buffalo General Hospital by Dr. Hoffman. He's wonderful and my entire experience was positive!

@shellyd88. Although, companies vary in their policies for time off requests, there are some rights that are generally accepted. I'm a supervisor for a NY state agency. You are obliged nor obligated to give the details regarding your request for time off for a medical appointment. Is there a Human Resource department where you work??? If there is, and you need to show proof, you can turn in proof that you were seen written on a script/letterhead from your provider to human resources directly. Also, if someone from your cardiologist office shared your personal information with your supervisor without your permission, that's a violation of HIPPA laws and you need to formally file a complaint!!!

Wishing you the very best!!!!

Ok, I did not mean to do that three times, lol!!!! I'm learning slowly but surely! I should have let my daughter do it!

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You'll be fine! Wishing you the very best:)

Sending out best wishes to those with upcoming surgeries!!! On another note, I'm still trying to figure out the last time I was at my current weight and in a size 14. This is just amazing. However, I think I'll stop trying to remember and rock with it because, I'm giving myself a headache, lol!!! That's waaaayyyyy too many years to recall, lol!!!

Praying that you will have a smooth ride!!!! You've got a whole community here to support you! HUGS!!!!!!

I'm getting close to the finish line!!! Just 10lbs left to reach my goal weight! Never imagined I'd be capable of this achievement! Patting myself on the back:)

I like the GNC Gold Standard Vanilla Ice Cream flavored. It's not too sweet, mixes well, and they have other flavors. The Lean shakes are good also. They come in powder form or four Pk bottles. That brand is a little pricey. Also, try to invest in some sugar free syrups, I.e., Torani, Davinci, etc.. Those are good to flavor your shakes or greek yogurts with. Have a lot of liquids around. Good Luck!

I'm agree with Seelessofme. Definitely have Synergy check out your gallbladder!

Have them check your gallbladder. I was 7 months out. Started having similar symptoms. Things went south fast! Ended up with having emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed.

As 2013 comes to a close, what a year it has been! Although I have not met any of you face to face, I share a special bond with each and every one of you. WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!! WE MADE IT TO THE LOSER'S BENCH!!!! Through the up and downs, the good and not so good, it's been one heck of a ride! My pray for all as we enter the New Year, is that we continue to pursue and achieve our goals snd dreams that we, maybe thought were impossible, we enjoy more NSV's, better health, and we continue to rock those new outfits in smaller sizes (lol!). I thank all of you for the support, encouragement, and concern shown to me and one another!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! YOU GUYS ROCK♥

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to my Buffalo and WNY fellow sleevers♥♥♥

Please use the proper term "sleeve"!!! I said pouch and was quickly corrected. I don't care what it's called. It saved my life and I'm glad about it!!! To you and your family have a very "Merry Christmas"!!!

Thanks girl for your advise i appreciate it alot.

Thank you for the clarification:)

Do the best you can. Everyone's pouch has it's own unique preferences, lol! Our pouches are or can be quite temperamental. This is a one day at a time journey. The denser the protein the fuller you'll feel and quicker. If a particular food doesn't agree with you right now, leave it alone for a couple of weeks. Even with me, 17 months out, there are days my pouch is stubborn and I have to really push myself to try to get close to my calorie intake. Other days, no problem whatsoever. It's still early for you. So, don't worry. You've got a whole community here to support you. As always, if your concerns increase, call you surgeon's office.