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I didn't have to do the pre-op liquid diet either, nor did I have to lose before surgery...hell, I even gained a few lbs! I honestly don't think I could've done it either!:-/

I was the same way...almost called my surgeon to ask if he Really sleeved me! I can eat anything...just smaller portions. I was also cleared for reg food at 2 wks. I lose a little slower than some..but I'm ok with that...as long as I lose!

Love It! & congrats...u look amazing!

They put gas in to help raise your skin & move things around, most escapes when they remove the instruments...but some residual is left. It eventually has to escape, that's why u need to be up walking ASAP. After surgery...moving will help you release the gas. I had very little surgical pain from the surgery itself & was fortunate to have minimal gas pain as well. But I will say Gas-Ex strips are my friend! Good luck!

I was also allowed food week 2 & Told I should eat my protein, not drink it!

I'm slow...but steady! & I will take it! I am actually losing at the same rate as my Sis-n-law who was my same BMI & weight & had the Bypass a yr ago! She WISHES now that she'd had the sleeve! She has bad dumping syndrome & malabsorption issues!

You are so right! I see people eat food now & I think "wow, I could never eat all that" then I smile...cause I LOVE it!!

Wow, you have stepped on a land mine with this one! There are some VERY opinionated people on this topic! I also decided to not tell my employer, nor anyone else (except family) about my procedure! I have a coworker who had the band, & I hear people watching & scrutinizing her weight loss/or lack of...all the time! So I decided to not give them anything else to talk about! It's my business, & mine alone! Now, when people comment on my weight loss I tell them I'm eating high protein, small frequent meals, & water...which is all true! As far as work needing anything, they may need a medical release since you already said your having surgery...but just explain to your dr & he will just put abdominal surgery! Good luck on your journey!

I use my fitness pal too!

I have Aetna & had no comorbitites! I did have to appeal & wrote a letter like your talking about! I also listed my family history which is Very high in diabetes, hypertension, & heart disease! I also pointed out the fact that high triglycerides & cholesterol are indeed considered cardiac disorders! I was approved within a week!

I'm right there with you! Sleeved 12/17 & I am tired too! I do get my protein & water, not so great with the exercise, but try to do 30 min 5x week. I think it's just our bodies adjusting to the low calories.

What Dean said!

Not every doctor requires it, mine didn't. But you will have to check with yours to see.

Woohooo....congratulations! I can't wait to get to onderland with you!!

Both my girls are beautiful, professional women & great mothers...& they both have tattoos! They are hidden most of the time...but are there & can be seen when they wish. They also both know how I feel about tattoos, HATE them! But, with that said...they are grown women & can do as they see fit! This, nor ANYTHING else they could ever do, will change my love for them!! You mom is you mom...& hopefully she will come around soon.

I am looking forward to this stage! I have been able to resist more easily...maybe just one bite & want no more. But fries still smell yummy to me! :-(

I did not workout (still need to get control of that) but I lost 2 1/2 lbs, not 4 like Stomlin75

Prayers for your entire family!

Houston17, that might be an option! If you do have a hernia...insurance will pay to have that repaired...then you may be able to just pay the extra for the sleeve! The hospital, anesthesia & actual main surgery should be covered

Many overweight people have hernias, I did too! They dr just repairs it during surgery...no problem. You will have another incision, but think of it as 2 surgeries for 1!

I too have tried every diet known to man, lost....then gained the weight + more! What's different with the sleeve...it's a tool! I makes portion control a "no brainer" I couldn't pig out if I wanted too! It also helps with the hunger issue...I do get hungry & eat every 3-4 hrs, but very small potions...which I had difficulty with pre-sleeve. I'm still fairly new, sleeved middle of Dec. & still learning about my new best friend. But this has been the best decision of my life!

Weigh in, I'm down 2 1/2 lbs! Not huge....but I will take it!! :-)

Already cooked turkey breast...just slice & eat cold...or heat up. Turkey patties, roasted chicken, tuna.

My hubby ordered them too....when I got home today they were on my doorstep! AUGH!! I'm on the final day of bootcamp so that was enough to keep my from digging in, & I told him he better take them to work with him in the a.m.!!

Congratulations! You look amazing!