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I agree with some of the other comments - you should talk to your doctor about PCOS. What you are describing is acanthosis nigricans and it is usually seen in people with insulin resistance (a major part of PCOS) and obesity...trust me, I have it too and I am very fair. Once managed, the dark patches will fade over time becoming less and less noticeable.

You look amazing!! Keep up the good work!

You look amazing! Good job! Very encouraging to see

I was having the same problems with fatigue after coming home from hospital. Are you getting plenty of fluids and all your Protein in? Also, starting a Multivitamin can help with the fatigue, as well. I threw the idea around of joining a gym, but walking gently around the block will give us great results, too. Let us know how you are going with your fatigue - I hope that it gets straightened out soon for you.

I am also interested to hear what other are using. I know that Vitamin E oil works WONDERS on scars but I am not sure what to use to keep skin from sagging.

Thanks guys, for all of your posts. I am glad to hear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Today, the nausea has been a bit better - I'm trying to always keep some sort of drink at my side so hopefully the feelings of nausea came from that "hollow-gut" feeling when you're hungry. *shrugs*

I was sleeved on April 22 nd, and am currently day 5 post op. I have had severe nausea lasting up to now and it is quite debilitating. Has anyone else had this problem? I am not sure what to do - Any suggestions? Thanks

hahahaha!! Hilarous!

Khloe, could you add me on FB? jrusk333@facebook.com I'd love to join with you all!

I would also love to join, but an error message keeps coming up!

Welcome!! Congratulations on joining us on the journey to reclaim our lives and our happiness! I can't wait to hear how things are going with you. Keep us posted! Good luck!

I asked my surgeon this very thing because I LOVE beer and a Rum and Coke. He told me to give up the carbonated drinks, he said it can make the new stomach feel really uncomfortable, and to be ware that alcohol will greatly slow down the body's burning of fat. He recommended that I wait until I am at, or very near, my goal weight before I reintroduce alcohol. Good luck to you!

Hello, Pattylo! Welcome aboard! This seems to be an amazing site with so much knowledge and really good people; I am so glad that we have it for support! Good luck and keep us posted how things are coming along for you! *hugs*

Oh, yes, sister! We're going to hit that ground running...and even perhaps quite literally! lol To a new life! CHEERS!

I'm not Australian, but I'm living in Adelaide and am set to be sleeved on April 22nd!

Hi, I'm Jessica. I am from Alabama and have been an RN for almost 8 years - 1 year in telemetry, 4 in L&D. Currently I am nursing in Australia and have been here for almost 3 years. I am set to be sleeved on April 22, 2013. It's so good to be able to chat with so many other people about the op and what to expect, etc. I'm looking forward to talking to you all more

Welcome, Hollisterfan27! And congrats on being approved! Do you have a surgery date set yet? I am new here as well so keep in touch! This site seems pretty amazing with tons of people and lots of knowledge and experiences. Good luck!

Hi, Pixie Dust! Thank you so much for the kind words and support. I will DEF be here when you have your surgery done as well! I think you're right about the sexual abuse thing...maybe losing weight will help me shed those negative feelings about myself that started after the abuse. I CANNOT WAIT to be healthier and HAPPY! We all deserve that! I wish you the very best with your upcoming surgery. Let us know when you're set!

Lukkymeee, yep, I am living in Australia at the moment but from Alabama, USA I do have facebook! We should catch up on there!

Proudgrammy, thank you so much for your reply! It's good to be in an environment with others going through the same things as myself. Congratulations on your weight loss! You look amazing and that is so encouraging.

I TOTALLY know what you mean. I was wanting to keep it hush, hush too. I finally told my family in the states and they were/ are SOO supportive about it - not the reaction I was anticipating. My husband and his family know about it but I haven't told co-workers. And like you said, it really isn't their concern. Anyone outside of my support network is in a grey area, for now. When they see me looking hawt later and they ask me how I lost the weight, then I'll tell them lol

Hi, dlashanne! Good to meet you! You can do this!!

Certainly! My starting weight was 316, I am now down to 304. My goal weight is around 160-165. I'm 5' 5" and I am totally jelly that you have a 3 day pre-op diet! haha

Way to go, Craig!