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Hey ladies, I am about an hour west of Chicago. Just wanted to pop in and say Good Luck! I cant imagine my life any other way now. This was the best decision i ever made!

I have BCBS Illinois and was approved in 24 hours.

Happy Dance! I hit 199 this morning! Now onto my next goal....179 no longer obese! HW 247 SW 240 Currently 199 I will take the 40 lb weight loss in 8.5 weeks!

The last 2 months haven't been easy but I'm still happy with my decision. 39 lbs down and 1.6 lbs to onderland! I was sleeved 3/20.

I wasn't cleared for crackers until I was 4 weeks out. I would call your dr or nut and ask,

I had no preop diet and only did clear liquids for 24 hours prior. My surgery went well, no complications or issues. good luck to you!

I have a 17 month old. I had surgery on a Wednesday and was out of the hospital Friday. I had help the entire week after and then was fine!

I'm going to be honest but don't want to scare you. I didn't have pain the way I thought I would. My actual incisions were what hurt. Not awful but pretty uncomfortable. Plus being in the hospital made me so tired. I was sleeved on a Wednesday, out of the hospital on Friday and was pretty run down on Saturday. By Sunday I was much better and everyday from there was better. I also didn't take any pain med other then Tylenol. I know what your feeling as I have a 17 month old and was worried about recovery time. I am now 5.5 weeks out and feel pretty much like I did preop except quite a bit less weight! Good luck with your surgery!

I'm 5 weeks out and just started back to crossfit 1 week ago. I did it prior to surgery. I haven't had any issues yet.

My weightloss attempts were not documented. I had to write approximate dates and weightloss totals. I have bcbs illinois.

I was on topomax, relpax, and fioricet for migraines before surgery and still getting debilitating migraines 3 of 4 weeks. I am 5 weeks out and happy to say that I haven't had any migraines since surgery!

I knew about my surgery the beginning of January but was scheduled for the end of March. I spent 3 months basically mourning food. I gained 7 lbs doing so! i am now 4.5 weeks out and embracing my sleeve and all i has done for me! I now each much healthier, I no longer drink gallons upon gallons of Dr Pepper, and as a result I have more energy, no migraines, and have lost 29 lbs! Each person approaches the surgery differently but just know that you will be able to eat small amounts of all your favorite foods again!

I too experienced the dreaded 3 week stall! Mine lasted 2 weeks! I was so upset but last week I lost 4 lbs! Just stay on track and it will come off! oh yeah and I know its easier said then done but try to stay off your scale!

I brought a pair of pj pants to walk the halls, phone charger, gas x, clean underwear, baby wipes since they wouldnt let me take a shower, chapstick, and a pillow for the ride home.

Wishing you both luck on your upcoming surgeries! I am from Huntley and had my surgery at Good Shepherd in Barrington on March 20, 2013. I'll be honest I almost rescheduled my surgery due to fear and anxiety. I am now 4.5 weeks out and and down 28 lbs since surgery. The first couple days out for me were rough but has gotten better everyday. I can eat almost anything.

My first 4 days were awful. Day 5 was better but not normal. I am now 3.5 weeks out and feel normal. Those 4 days for me were rough. Just remember each day slowly gets better. Soon it will just be a memory.

It definitely depends on your dr and insurance requirements. I had my first appt Jan 4th was approved Jan 6th and could have been sleeved the week of Valentine's day. I pushed my surgery out until March 20th by my own choice.

I was sleeved on March 25th. My first 4 days were rough like that. It does get better! I hardly have any pain and I have been meeting my goals.

I had surgery this last Wednesday. I will tell you I called Tuesday night and was debating cancelling my surgery. I didn't. Day 1 I slept most of the day but walked anytime I was up. Day 2 I slept on and off and walked. Day 3 I was holding down fluids and still walking. When people say each day gets better they aren't lying its the truth. You will be happy you have commited to changing your life! I had a lot of apprehension prior to surgery but don't regret it now. Each day is getting easier! Good luck to those of you having surgery soon!