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Amazing job Grammy!!! You look great and happy!!!

Went to my primary care for some pain. We did a ct scan and found out they did the bypass on me and not the sleeve! I can't believe it!

I know with my surgeon I had to sign something saying that was a possibility.

down 58 lbs...and can tolerate pretty much anything. Haven't had bread/pasta yet though. Clothes are getting looser but haven't seen a dramatic drop in size. but that's probably cause I am so tall! LOL

Happy 2 month anniversary all!!!

I had my one month (now at 6 weeks) was told no excercise restrtictions...I'd check with your DR.

I took my measurements last week...haven't checked...Down 44 lbs (that includes pre-op so) soooo since surgery 28 lbs!

I haven't eaten bread yet...but far I have zero problems with food. I have to remind myself to eat.

Have to start excercising...just got the ok. :-)

I just had my first f/u visit (sleeved nov 5) .. I was told no stomach excercises yet...and to focus on cardio...also no lifting at least for a couple months.

Went for my check up today (sleeved Nov 5) was told I can start cardio...nothing with lifting.

My hubby tells me today... I don't know if I should mention this...BUT your clothes are starting to look really baggy...

DUH...OF COURSE I want to hear that you notice!!!! :-) I am down 39 lbs....he totally made my day/week... :-)

:-)

My Water had to be very cold....tea also worked for me...nothing in between the spectrum though.

day of surgery 305... today 282...down 23 lbs since surgery....and with the preop diet down a total of 39 lbs lost!

Hi all. My procedure has been postponed. I was scheduled for November 15th, last Thursday. I started getting hives a few days after beginning my 2 week pre-op diet of liquid Protein drinks. They just kept getting worse. I know the hives were from something I ate. I was tested for allergies to whey and cassein which were negative, but I still think it was something in the drinks. Last Tuesday, I saw the surgeon who said she could still operate even if I had the rash and hives on my belly. My big concern, besides infection for being cut on the rashes was that the post op diet was also milk based. Neither my dietician nor the surgeon could suggest a non-milk product. On the day before the surgery, not only were the hives worse, but I also had extreme diarrhea. I made the decision to not have the surgery until I had a better idea as to what is going on with my body. I see a dermatologist in a week.

Funny, I sent an email out to about 6 people close to me that I would not be having the surgery. Four people responded that it was Great that I was not "going through with it." One even said "congratulations on my decision." I thought these people were behind me all the way. I guess not.

I know I made the right decision medically. I will continue on my path to lose weight and use all of the eating tools I've learned in the past 6 months; to eat slower, eat Protein first, not to use a straw, drink Water separate from meals, exercise, take Vitamins, etc. I've lost 29 pounds since I started this bariatric program, which is more than I ever lost at Weight Watchers. I can do so much more than before. I am on a positive path to a negative weight if that makes sense.

I wish all my fellow November Sleevesters the best of all. Know that I am behind your decision and understand and applaud your decision to make yourselves better. I hope this procedure is the tool for you to lose weight and to get yourselves to a place where you fell good and proud of yourselves. The gastric sleeve is the way to go.

Sending love to you all,

Kris

GBHeron (Great Blue Heron - my favorite bird)

I feel your pain. I am a hive sufferer...I will say...since the surgery I haven't broken out since...They still don't know what caused my hives. I am hoping they are gone for good.

Good luck with your venture!

I don't have that info, but wanted to talk a little about this. I never really thought about it before but it would make sense that taller people have longer stomachs. True?

never thought about it....oooo good question!

Not scratching is difficult! Argh!

Anyone elses stomach starting to feel itchy?????? (Sleeved nov 5)

There is a mouth spray called Biotene. I bought it and used it alot during those first few weeks and every once in a while I use it now.

I will check into that...thanks!!

Good luck to you!!!!

Well, lets see if any experience sleevers have any advice. I am suppose to rotate 'food' with Water....but been drinking more Water than 'food'...

It's not unbearable...just a bit annoying...LOL :-)

I still haven't told my pcp....lol I will tomorrow when I make my follow up appointment with him..

Best of luck to you!!

Just very thirsty...I feel like I want to chug a gallon of Water, which I don't do cause I know it would hurt...but I can't quench my thirst...

Any suggestions...

You look amazing!!! great job!!!

In western suburbs, sleeved nov 5, by Dr. Rantis.

A while ago I saw a group for tall sleevers...but can't find it anymore...they had a FB page and everything....anyone know where I can find them?

Thanks!!

Thanks for replying, ladies!...I want to look at the scale everyday!!! LOL I already don't believe the number I see, and its only been about 2 weeks!

OOO good call on the measurements...I should do that too...GOOD IDEA

I hear ya! I was in the hospital for 5 days... Glad you are home and recovering!!

How often do you all jump on the scale? ? What milestones are you taking updated pictures? I took on day of surgery...and am trying to stay away from the scale until my follow-up appointment on 11/26.

Thanks!

Beth

Thanks! Going to try body pillow tonight.