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Thank you both! Am going to take a little trip out on Thursday to SAMs, while my mom ( aka chauffer, laundress, kid and hubby care taker and super helper ) is still here. We don't have a costco here boo!

I had my surgery on Friday 3/15 and for at least two weeks I read every this site every night. Your stories and tips were so helpful and kept me positive. When I would freak out at three am and think about backing out, your encouragement kept me going. Thank you thank you thank you! Best moment of my life (beyond my kiddos) was when I was discharged and the doctor said, " and no more blood pressure meds for home. Lets stop those". I'm teary eyed just typing it. I'm looking forward to gas relief, have some under my shoulder that makes me a bit cranky by end of day and looking forward to getting in some Protein shakes next week- hoping it helps my recovery. Getting in some consistent liquids but find much of the Powerade, broth, sugar free Popsicles taste weird now- but totally manageable. My sleeve is noisy and I get a little burp 1-2 times a day. I think I'm swallowing air when I swallow because I'm too cautious! Lol. This from the girl that would inhale a slice of pizza with barely a chew! My question is Protein shake brand recommendations or recipes? I see quite a few in line that look delicious but have more carbs or calories than I want to do. Would love to hear what you do. I start purée next week but even for later- protein recommendations are welcome.

Such a personal choice. I have biological children 5&6 and an adopted 16 years old who joined our family at 14. I have a pretty demanding career and can tell you that being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever done. The best thing too. I always say my kids are not my whole life, but they are my priority. I think anyone who is insightful enough to know themselves and that they aren't ready to take on that priority is very brave and wise, and shouldn't we ashamed at all. Don't let lack of motherly instinct be your only deciding factor, many of us have felt that way... Even when our babies were first born. I remember looking at my daughter in the hospital and expecting this rush of joy and connection, instead I was like "who the eff is this person and what have I done?!" This makes me think of how I have some family members who think that all you are is how you look, I wasn't worthy in their eyes because I was overweight. Ne'er mind that I was the first to graduate college in my family and went in to get advanced degrees and was a successful, kind person. Same thing with being a parent, not one thing defines you. You are you and magnificent- with or without children.

I knew people who had both done and 1 felt the sleevers were more successful and happy with loss. 2. I didn't like the idea of something foreign in me. 3. Some of the banders, 2/4 were having to get revisions because of slippage, erosions or little success. 4. Knew myself and knew I needed something more "drastic" and restrictive as a weight loss tool.

Whatever! When you use this amazing tool to reshape yourself and change your life they will find something else to say. People who haven't struggled with weight just don't get it. But here is the deal, you did it, you! Not the sleeve, your nut or your dr. Yes, they helped you but you did it!!'

Best of luck to you all! You are so worth it. Speedy recovery!

I farted yesterday about 3 hours after I got home. Swear I feel like a million bucks now comparatively!!!!!! Yeah for farts!!!!