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I haven't found any yet, perhaps the expense of having clothing tailored or purchasing new clothing. It's all good.

Hilarious!!! Glad the outcome was a good one!

"i don't feel pessimistic, anxious or scared... " I love it!!! Keep that positive attitude girl, it goes a long way post surgery.

The surgical group that performed my surgery does not use drains. They have in the past but they no longer feel that it is medically necessary. Some surgeons like mine perform the leak test during the surgery and feel that is enough. I did not have a drain and I was fine after surgery. Every surgeon is different and will have varying schools of thought on this process.

I've been told in most cases Gastric Sleeve surgery is considered non-cosmetic elective surgery, but I would stress the medical necessity. I would check with HR regarding your company policies.

I know, that surprised me in the early soup/puree stages that I got full so easily. I think of my sleeve as an automatic cut-off feels like my belt is tightening up. LOL When I become full, the rest goes in the garbage, unless I'm dining out. Post sleeve I've only puked twice and that was a horrible experience and not interested in feeling like that again. It truly is a beautiful thing to STOP instead of stuffing oneself.

I was advised by the Nutritionist and Surgeon to stop drinking fluids 30 mins before a meal and resume drinking 1 hour after eating (I do 30 minutes). Drinking fluids immediately before will fill your sleeve with liquid and you have no room for the nutritious food you need. Drinking immediately after will wash the food out of your sleeve too quickly and you won't maintain feeling full and will want to eat again too soon.

I just had an Atkins chicken and Broccoli Alfredo frozen meal . 26 g of Protein 9 g of carbohydrate 330 Calories I was able to eat 2/3rds of it, then trashed the rest. I like the meal, but I must say that the sodium count is very high.

Relax, relate and release....this too will pass. Change is gonna come.

Hi Emilee, Here is some info I received from my dermatologist yesterday: OK, so today I met with my dermatologist. My dermatologist explained that the type of hair loss we are experiencing is called telogen effluvium and is more due to recent shock to your system, ie., weight loss, pain, recent surgery, over or under active thyroid, childbirth, medications and other underlying conditions not just lack of Protein. The dermatologist mentioned that one could lose over 50% of your hair, but that it will grow back in 5-8 months. She suggested using minoxidil, which will stimulate the growth of new hair faster. The less expensive brands are: (both 2%) * Equate which can be purchased at Walmart http://www.walmart.c...e&cat_id=976760 * Kirkland Minoxidil which can be purchased at costco. Important instructions on use: It is important that if you do use the minoxidil, it is to be placed on your scalp, do not rub it into your hair, it will just make your hair more brittle and susceptible to breakage. Do not let it drip onto your forehead as it will cause headaches. The best application is laying back preferably into a shampoo sink. http://www.webmd.com...loss/effluviums http://www.aocd.org/..._effluvium.html I hope this helps.

Yes, the derm did say that it would grow back. I'm definitely going to have my stylist start with the minoxidil.

Walking is a very good starter tool. I try to walk 2 miles every day. Next week I start back with my personal trainer. yay!

I was only in bed when I came home the next day because I was tired. You don't rest while you are in the hospital, because every hour (I'm probably exaggerating) the nurses are taking your vitals. I think you will be up and around fairly quickly. I was out and about by Friday.

My colleague bought me the Hungry Girl cookbook. I like the egg mug recipes.

Does everyone go through mood swings/mental changes after surgery? No, I didn't and hopefully I won't. For those who have NOT experienced mood swings/depression, why not you? I don't know why, just glad I haven't experienced mood thus far. Maybe it's my outlook....or maybe because I'm in such a happy peaceful place in my life.

I have plans to go to dinner and a movie, probably going to see the new Die Hard movie. No chocolates this year, but I would love a piece of jewelry. I'm not getting dressed, just some jeans and a sweatshirt. The only change is less weight but the same me.

I don't think so. I have mitral valve prolapse and at one point was required to be pre-medicated prior to any dental treatment to prevent infection, the cardiac community has since changed this requirement. All of that is to say I get my teeth cleaned regularly and had them cleaned 3 weeks after surgery, no problem. My dentist was well aware of my surgery.

Never made them, Seapoint Farms is the brand name I buy.

I haven't had any negative feedback, however, I would respond short and sweet, it's my life and my decision end of discussion.

I love roasted edemame with wasabi sauce, very tasty. I put wasabi sauce on my eggs. Strange but tasty.

LOL, I love it!!!!

Tee-hee back atcha. Glad I made you laugh!

Actually it is a reality for me, I really don't care what others say or think of me, takes too much energy, perhaps that is what bothers you about me. Sorry I touched a nerve.

You humor and amaze me. Unlike you I don't let anyone or anything "rub me the wrong way" that takes too much energy. Seems to me you just seek me out to contradict my opinion. If you think my posts have the ring of superiority, that's your opinion, don't read them. Personally, if I don't like someone I ignore them, you are welcome to do that. I know who I am and what I am and I don't worry about what you or anyone else thinks of me, I'm entitled to my opinions and thoughts and I'm going to keep voicing them. My journey is my story, I can't speak for anyone but myself.