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Yum! Thank you for sharing.

Depends on the airline but I think you will be fine. As a frequent flyer---few tips. Fly during "off-peak" times of the day and days of the week....this will ensure the flight is not packed like a sardine can. Of course, this tip is becoming less valid as airlines reduce the number of flights. Book a window seat...you have a little more wiggle room on the side. Of course, the exit row seats are the best. Be sure to ask for a seat extender when you first get on the plane, before you sit down....ask the first flight attendant you see. The extenders tend to go fast these days. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes....nothing that binds. The seat tray in front of you may not go down all the way....best to test before they offer an in-flight beverage. Again, depends on the type of aircraft.

Smile. Make eye contact. You are a valuable human being and have every right to be there.

What a great post! Excellent NSVs!

Great post! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on the surgery!

Great post! Congrats on the weight loss. You look awesome!

This is very normal. Your body is still healing and trying to find its way, so to speak. You have lost 19 pounds. That is an accomplishment that can be celebrated. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself time. You got this. Stay the course.

Yeah for you! I can hear the enthusiasm in your message. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your story.

A great story to demonstrate, "Stay the course." Thank you.

Try to stay busy and keep your mind off food. It's hard when your tummy is rumbling but remind yourself about the life choice you are making. It helped me to make a list of the things I wanted to accomplish when losing weight, other can focusing on the scale and numbers. I kept the list in front of me. Now, after surgery, I'm finally checking some things off that list. It feels so good.

You can do the pre op diet. You got this.

Congratulations! Great success story. Thank you for sharing. I know you have to be excited. I love my sleeve. Only six weeks out but have lost 30 pounds.

Yeah! I know you are excited. I like the Premier shakes that you can purchase from Costco. I've tried most of the protein shakes and Premier is one of the better tasting options. I tried Muscle Milk. Yuck. Yuck. Yuck.

Good luck with your surgery date!

Way to go! Congrats on your success. I can hear the positive energy in your email.

Definitely a life changing moment. I wish you the very best as you move forward in this new season of your life.

I know you are excited! Each day gets better. Best wishes as you move forward.

Try gauze with Neosporin. Use a roll of surgical tape (paper tape variety is easier on the skin) to hold the gauze. Definitely call your doctor, even on call, and tell him or her about the redness.

What an amazing post. Thank you for sharing.

Great post and a reminder that it's more than just about the scale. Like the future goals. And great job on the 5 month weight loss! Thank you for sharing.

Awesome post. Thank you. Congratulations on your weight loss! This is a significant accomplishment. As they say, this is a journey and each day brings about its own challenges and success moments. You've done very well.

That's beyond super cool! Way to go! Your smile radiates and you can see the happiness from within. Great job!

Happy dance! Happy dance! Congratulations on a great success moment!

you look awesome! great job on the weight loss. you can truly see your smile in the last picture....the one that truly radiates from inside. great job.

Congrats on the two weeks and the weight loss! I understand about the frustration with the job; however, I can only say that as you lose weight you gain confidence and that confidence will take you into the next stage or season of your life (as least it did for me). You'll ride up/down in an elevator with co-workers and you will not look at the floor but hold your head up and begin a conversation. You will have a sense of peace about who you are and that is worth more than any job. Stay the course, treat yourself with gentleness and kindness, remember this is a journey and enjoy the heck out of that journey. You got this.

did the doctor prescribe anything for the heartburn or acid reflux? if not, definitely give them a call. it's common practice to take something for the reflux/heartburn for the first six months.

definitely get itchy after taking the B12 vitamin. unfortunately, and to my great dismay (as a former potato lover), my tummy will not tolerate any type of potato in any form....the sleeve says, "no way i'm digesting this stuff.....and the sleeve instantly disposes of the problem...." .....sigh...