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Call it what you like. My surgeon said the sleeve was too tight. He used a balloon to stretch it.

It wasn't reversed. The sleeve was too tight. I had difficulty swallowing anything with a consistency thicker than Water and thinner than fish. So things like oatmeal, shakes, mashed potatoes, etc. were out. I threw up a LOT the first 3 weeks. The surgeon went in and stretched the passage from my esophagus to the sleeve through a procedure similar to an endoscopy. Since then I am much better. It's still tight with excellent restriction, but it's not TOO tight. I am happy and love being successful with my sleeve!

I just discovered FITTER. Lurve it! Plus it interacts with my Withings scale and my Jawbone UP. woo woo!

I kept an "exercise journal" that was used to prove I exercised. If you need me to send you documentation of your exercise, let me know. Seriously, I have BCBS insurance, too. It doesn't have to be anything serious. They just copied a few pages from my book that showed what I was doing, frequency in the gym, etc. PLUS you may have a waiting period between the time they submit the paperwork and the date of your surgery -- you can keep on working out through that time.

You sound so happy! I am thrilled with your progress and wish you continued success! WOO HOO!

The first couple of weeks I regretted it - I was SO tired, couldn't eat, threw up a lot. Turns out my sleeve was too tight. Once that was fixed, I bounced back quickly! I am 6 months out and am almost 100 lbs lighter. I'm training for a 5k this August. I have confidence and am loving every inch of myself. It's not easy, but it is SO worth it! Literally, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

I had the same exact symptoms for 3 weeks. My sleeve was too tight and food wouldn't pass from my esophagus to my stomach if it were too thick. I couldn't eat farina, creamed Soups, mashed potatoes, fish. Things got stuck and I threw up frequently. My surgeon did an endoscopy and stretched the passage a bit. I still have excellent restriction, but can tolerate foods much better. Hope this helps. Wishing you continued success! Nathalie

I had the lapband in 2006 and just had it converted to the sleeve. Zazi I had shoulder pain, too! And weight gain. And constant pain in my port site. And constant HUNGER! I'm THRILLED to have that band out of me. If the sleeve had been a viable option in 2006, I would have done that instead of the lapband. It's obviously your choice, but I've been more successful my first 30 days on the sleeve than I was with the band. I'm 35 lbs down and haven't had any hunger since surgery.

Looking good, girl! How are you feeling? Your smile is getting brighter! :-) Congratulations on your success!

No idea - I was under sedation. I don't believe it involved cutting though.

I was sleeved on 11/8 and had to go back in last Monday to get an endoscopy to stretch my stomach. I still get full after 2-3 bites. I'm eating 1 meal per day and drinking Protein drinks and Water through the day. I'm not supposed to be eating much yet anyway. 6 weeks is when I can start eating. The difficulty was that semi-solids (mashed potato, cream of wheat, thick soups) were getting stuck, and most times if I ate sitting down I'd get stuck and slime/vomit. I'm still eating slowly and doing lots of Soup and other soft things. Call your surgeon, get a swallow test, maybe ask about an endoscopy. Good luck!

Girl, I feel your pain! So... did you drink it? I did the night before surgery. 2 glasses. I savored every swallow! I'm 4 weeks out and haven't had any wine since then. I miss it so terribly. Sauv Blanc is my clear liquid of choice. :-)

I don't have trouble with them, but I blend them with my stick blender (immersion blender).

What are you eating and how much exercise are you getting? Also, what is your current weight?

Congratulations! You look so happy and so very proud of yourself!