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Great post! My surgeon said pain at site in which they removed tummy will hurt from 2-4 weeks. I was sleeved on 11/27, was doing fantastic up until yesterday. Now have pain every time I move or sneeze.(yeow!) I hate to hear that we're all in the same boat but I feel better knowing that I'm not alone in this.

Take care of yourself. I'm sorry that you're going through this. Praying for you

Eww...sorry. Hope your back to normal soon!

Wow! You look younger too! Great job!

I was sleeved Nov. 27th 2012- 3 days before my birthday. So exciting! Parker Adventist Dr. Metz

Congrats to all of the approved sleevers! I remember hearing about my approval, It took awhile for me to realize that the fight was over! It was as if that was my soul mission for 3+months ...jumping through all of the hoops. It all happens in due time. Then it's like it was all just a dream (nightmare, lol)! Just remember you're worth all the effort that you have put in to wrap this sleeve up! I am now 10days post op!!! Woot, Woot!

You're looking great! Good job!

YaY!! Great job! 28% is fantastic!

Highest weight 248lbs 11/27/12 -Surgery 237lbs 12/6/12- 231lbs Dr. Metz, Parker Adventist I have no complaints! Keeping my eyes on the prize! 2013 is gonna be a wonderful year for all of us! Sip,sip,sip,walk,walk,walk ;0)

I am praying for you

Wow!!!! Incredible! I highly doubt that in the past you were able to lose 22lbs in just 1 week! You need to appreciate the new you and how hard your body is working for you! Say a Final goodbye to those pounds because they are gone forever!!! This is the real deal, get excited! I too, am 1 week out, I am excited to be losing 1 pound per day!! ;0)

Wow! Fantastic!

Hey! Me Too! I am thrilled with it! I got it about a week before surgery. I threw some superfoods (spinach, kiwi, kale, carrot, fig and cancer Hateing cabbage) in it this morning. I truly want to take full advantage of this gift of health that has been given to me.

I am 5 days out and would love to use a straw! I have a really great blender/juicer that can make just about anything into a liquid. I am also looking forward to soft foods. Each day is definitely better than the day before! I actually celebrated my first bowel movement today. Hallelujah!!

That's wonderful news!

Thanks, do I find that online?

I am 4days post op also. I work all day to get in water. I know I am still not getting enough water in yet. I haven't had a bowel movement and can only take a couple sips at a time. My surgeon said that I will hate him now but love him later because he makes a tighter sleeve than most. He said my stomach is only the size of my pointer finger. I am more worried about getting my water in for now so I don't get dehydrated. I will worry about more protein later. Too bad no one has come out with a Chettos flavored protein shake. I am already tired of the variety of sweet shakes out there.

Hey good luck to everyone! I am day 3 post op and learning to take slooww sips of liquid. My husband was terrific while I was in hospital for 2 nights. He took better care of me than the nurses did. Now that we are home I hope his help continues. My biggest complaint would be the pain where the port was. Every time I have to use my core muscles it really hurts. This too shall pass. I still can't believe it finally happened ! YaY Sleevers!

Do you mind if I ask why you are removing band? I have read about others switching from the band to the sleeve also. I am just curious. Good luck to you

Hey future sleevers! I am so excited! I get mine tomorrow the 27th. I still can't believe it! After jumping through all the insurance hoops, I got approved and I get to use the surgeon that I originally visited. The hospital had replaced him after he let them know he was going to start his own practice. So I followed him instead of having the fresh out of residency surgeon. I am excited to hear how all of us do in our personal journey. I especially liked reading the posts about how people have answered questions from people inquiring about weight loss. I think major changes in eating habits is what I am going to stick with. Good luck everyone!