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I too was worried at first. Our thing is getting together for dinner or big family gatherings. I go on cruises and vacations and eating is a very big part of my life. You talk about enjoying a soda at the park...have an ice tea. You can still eat at gatherings, just a small spoon of this and that instead of a meat platter full....You and only you can make the decision. Like the gals above said, if you are unsure, put it off and maybe talk to some people who have gone through it and had the same feelings. I hope you make the right decision.

I had Dr Kelly. He spoke great English and uses dermabond. Very happy with everything.

Good for you. We come to a point where we just can't struggle anymore. I was kind of giving up but didn't want to end up riding a hover round so I too had to do this. I'm so glad we have this tool to help manage and save our lives. In 3 weeks I am off my sugar meds and hope at the end of the month to be off cholestrol meds.

Keep up the good work!!

Good luck. Sounds a lot like me...at 55. You sound like you have a strong will and mind. You will do fine.

Wow!!!!

You really need to discuss that with your doctor. Hope you get feeling better.

I felt so hungry also and my stomach was growling. the Dr said it was mental hunger...uh..I don't believe that. The 2 weeks of liquid was really a stuggle for me...jello, popsicles, gatorade. I had quit the nutra sweet and everything tastes so sickening sweet n gross to me. Finally on the soft stuff....and I really feel better. Just timing food and drink. But it makes you think of what you are putting in your body. Things will get better....it will

So happy for you!!

I was stalled at my 3rd week, all of a sudden down about 4 pounds...but my inches are falling off

I've had the gurgling and burping also. I'm 2 weeks out and eating soft foods. Every once in a while I feel a twinge in my stomach at eating. It's telling me to slow down....I also use Unjury and Syntrax nector. A choc shake with almond milk and throw in a couple of nice fresh picked strawberries...yummy. Good luck!

Wow, I haven't come across any of those posts. I too have had sneers etc, mostly at the gym I stopped going to but will resume in another 25 pounds. Maybe it was just me...I don't know. I do know that people in the gyms are there for their health and not to socialize. Even though I will lose weight, I still have many friends who are over weight. Hopefully the change I am making will help some of my friends.

I bought a gatorade at the airport. Then on the plane I had the attendant pour me half glass of apple juice and half water. Was wishing they had jello, but all I could find was yogurt which I wasn't aloud to have yet.

My doc gave me pain and antibiotics to bring home. My driver had a medical pass for the border, no problems or at the airport.

There should be by now. When I was there on may 30th, there were many in Tijuana that didn't get their cable boxes from a change from analog to digital like we had in the states a few years ago. If you have an ipad or something, make sure it's operating system is at least 5.0 and you can stream videos from their wifi.

Got to start soft foods today. My first was 2 little baby meat sticks and 2 spoons of cottage cheese. Man was that good ...for dinner i had to spoons of whipped sweet potatoes. What soft foods did you like to eat???

We were at Florence hospital. My hubby ventured out to the 7/11 type store. Going to Lucerna Hotel thru Tijuana is a trip. The traffic is utterly crazy. At Lucerna there was a big VW car show going on across the street. We walked all down thru there and didn't feel a bit unsafe...probably the only Americans with a thousand locals. We also walked around down other streets. Just don't go down any dark alleys and use common sense.

I didn't get a fruit basket either...but wouldn't have been able to eat it anyway. You are probably a little more sore with the hernia repair. I had Dr Kelly do mine on May 30th at florence, leak test at Angeles and stayed at Lucerna also. Good luck, you will feel better soon.

I was sleeved by Dr Kelly on May 30th. The best decision I ever made. I didn't even take the pain meds in my iv the next morning....All is going extremely well. Good luck...I think you all made a great decision.

I'm a travel agent. Get your passport.

Before my surgery I discussed it with my doctor. He gave me his blessing and hee will do my follow ups. U haven't had any complications so that is good. I've been seeing this doctor for over 20 years, so he really knows my history.

Just like quitting smoking...it will pass. Keep your mind on your health.....

Step away from the cookies....yes..if you are going to indulge...make it something great!!! not something that is full of chemicals....

Sex was always better at a lower weight, almost non existant now as I am just to embarrassed for my hubby to see or feel my body. I can't wait until I hit 200...he already said I get to be on top...ok...you said let's don't be shy

I refused them the next morning after surgery. They made me so tired that I didn't want to walk and I really had no pain. I have not taken any since and my surgery was 5/30. Every one is different. I usually have a very low pain threshold. I was amazed at how good I felt.