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My drain incision was a gaping hole and it looked like it needed t least a butterfly strip, but I just let it heal and it's great.

Mine did the same thing. The scar is a line with a dime sized circle in the middle I didn't go to a doctor for it though, just kept is clean and it took about a month to heal. There were no signs of infection.

Hate that I bounce 2-3 lbs I lose gain lose gain the I go farther down then I'll bounce there! Miss the just lose days! Grrrr

Good morning everyone...I was sleeved 12/17/12....surgery weight was about 231/232...today I'm at 196.8...I'm losing slow but I finally reached onderland....hoping to be about 180 or less by my 4 month surgeriversary...

Sleeved 12/20 and down 60 pounds!

Sleeved three months ago today. Down 30 lbs.

Hello we are sleeve twinkies I was also sleeved on December 26, 2013 I am down 46 pounds since surgery .
I started my pre-diet weighing 296 pounds
At surgery I weighed 264 pounds
Today I weighed 218 pounds
Altogether 78 pounds
I feel great, Even though I've hit a lot of plateaus...slow
I have my 90 day follow-up on next Wednesday I'm hoping to have lost two more pounds at least .... I am hoping by the end of May I will be down 100 pounds altogether with ...

Sadlers,I have to agree! I feel like as long as we do all the things we are supposed to, we really don't have a lot of control over how fast we lose. I do think we could do things to slow weight loss down by grazing, overeating, not exercising, etc, but once you do everything right, it's out of our hands. Some people will just lose slower than others, and some people will go through periods of stall or slow loss then go through periods of faster loss - for no apparent reason. Once I realized I can only do so much, I stopped feeling so pressured. I am grateful for every pound lost, and grateful for every day I am able to stay in control of my diet and exercise! And of course, I also dare to dream - can't blame a girl for that!

I workout, but you're right if I went back to a liquid diet (like right after surgery) I could lose 20 pounds a month (with veggies). I have the label reading down to a science, it is amazing how many label readers are out there - when I want to see a label someone before me has already turned the package in the store. Thanks for getting back to me. Continue with your Great Success!

NSV: INCHES LOST. Well, it's been 8 weeks and the scale has not moved downward. It is very frustrating. I am meeting with my NUT next week. Am I destined to be a 'slow looser'?
Anyway, my friend measured me and I lost 4.25 inches in those weeks, but honestly, I feel I look the same. I have only gone down 1 size, from a 24 to a loose 22.
Tomorrow, I'm going back to liquids for a week, if I can do it.........and try to bump my Water way up.
Any other suggestions from you rapid loosers??????

Sleeved 12/26. Down 52 pounds and a whole bunch of inches

Oh... BTW... Wish me luck... I'm starting Couch 2 5k tonight....

Boom you look AMAZING I'm at 3 mos and a 10 days I've lost 50 and pants 9/10 slow is good irritating but good more than what I would have done with out the surg keep it up

My three month anniversary was yesterday, down 62 pounds! Can't believe it! I had a really slow loss for about 6 weeks, but it seems to be a little more steady now. I'm holding my breath every day, for fear the sleeve will "quit working" even though I know it's me doing the work. But seriously, I am sort of shocked every time I get on the scale and see a loss! So happy I did this!

Sleeved 12/26, down 47 lbs, 0.6 more lbs to be in onederland. I've had ups and downs the past 4 weeks...very frustrating but this past week I've been on the down. Hoping it continues. Doctors appointment tomorrow morning, I would love to only have to move the bottom weight to 150 (on a non digital scale) instead of starting on the 200 weight. Fingers crossed and water bottle in hand I'm hoping to be a permanent resident of onederland starting tomorrow. Then on to the next goal...175 by June 1st. Wishing y'all loss and happiness.

My three month is the 22nd and I have reached my first goal. Under 300. Loving my sleeve. 60lbs down and 20 Inches lost.

*Sharing* I remember The first 4 weeks was so hard I was depressed (going through food withdraws lol) and angry I got the surgery! I was mad at myself for placing myself in a position for needing this surgery! I was just feeling all kinds of regret. Now, after excepting my new life and the changes that followed it i can honestly say I would do it all again if I had to. If you asked me that within the first 4 weeks I would of probably cursed you out and say no I would not do this again but after getting past the liquid and puree stage I was normal again and excepting of the changes I did not know until after the surgery that I had such an addiction to FOOD! I love my sleeve and I love the new chance at a healthier life i now have and plan on continuing this life even after I reach goal I will NEVER place myself here again! And I mean NEVER! Happy to be sleeved!

Finally hit 50 pounds today. So happy and living my sleeve.

I wore jeans today that are size 16. Before surgery was at size 22. My shirt size is M from a XXL. Sleeves 12/4. 3 months and two wks post off. Haven't weighed in the last week or so but I know I am down 50 lbs....right under 200lbs! Haven't worn a 16 since high school! Felt like a was a slow loser but moving along

I was like that & mine was low potassium, low B12 & low Iron. The put me on liquid potassium, b12 shots & iron supplement. It has since went away & levels are now normal.

Here is a general description I copied;
Definition
Vertigo is a feeling of spinning or whirling when you are not moving. It can also be an exaggerated feeling of motion when your body is still. Vertigo is different from passing dizziness or light-headedness.
Causes
Inner ear nerves and structures sense the position of your head and body in space. Vertigo is often caused by problems with these nerves and structures.
Vertigo can be due to the following conditions:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
There are tiny particles that naturally exist in the inner ear. Sometimes these particles can be displaced when the head is tilted. The particles then push against hair-like sensors in the ear. This can cause vertigo. BPPV may result from:
Head injury
Infections
Disorders of the inner ear
Age-related breakdown of the vestibular system
Idiopathic (no obvious cause)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is swelling and irritation of the inner ear. This often follows an upper respiratory infection, like a cold.
Meniere's Disease
Meniere's disease is caused by a Fluid buildup in a part of the inner ear. This vertigo usually occurs along with hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

oh dear, I am sorry you are struggling. The first month is sooo hard. I can relate to what you are saying on many levels. Let me reassure you-- you will feel better. YOU WILL!
I was the same way-- could NOT tolerate Protein drinks. So I didn't drink them. I realize I didn't get 65 grams a Protein a day for more than a month, and I lived. Made goal, didn't lose all my hair, and I am so happy now. But I felt your worry and despair..... it gets better!
What i did was-- focused on liquids 1st, and I did Greek yogurt, Soups blended, cottage cheese mashed up really well, really mashed up egg salad, re fried Beans.... in tiny amounts. 2 tsp max-- broken up in to like 12 bites every 2-3 hours of one of these. And one day will you notice you eat your two bites and then you will feel like 2 1/2 bites! And you will get stronger, and you will see the weight loss-- and hopefully you will feel like it has all been worth it. That's how I made it. Now I am 19 months out- almost 20 months and I am maintaining my goal for ONCE IN MY LIFE-- and can enjoy life as a normal sized person (size 10!)-- and enjoy (for example one medium-large slice of pizza and a beer on a Friday night with my fiance) I think once you are healed and start to see the new you it will be so happy! Hang in there it is hard for a least a month. Hugs to you!

If your on full liquids? Yes but you must strain it. Not blend