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Yes!! I noticed this last night actually. I'm almost 5 weeks post op, and have been just wearing flip flops lately in this hot weather. Got dressed up in my heels, and my foot kept sliding out of my shoe. I had tried on 4 pairs, and all the same...loose. Although it was a bummer not to have shoes to match my outfit, I laughed so hard out of joy, I'm starting to see the changes in my body and despite the pain and struggle in the beginning, the sleeve is totally worth it. =)

I have a VERY hard time being around my husbands family because the women(sisters and mom) talk frequently about their weight and their fat rolls and how big their butt is, and the fact is they are all very slim. One sister inlaw is actually extremely thin, like a size 0. when we get together for family bbq's or party's, the women of this family always wind up standing around talking about their muffin tops, pointing at their butts saying "baby got back" etc. You get the picture? I am an extremely big girl, I am 5'4" and i weigh 255lbs, so you can imagine how I feel standing around listening to a bunch of skinny girls talk about how fat they are. I want to go crawl into a corner and cry. If they really think they are fat, what in the heck do they think about me? My sister said that most likely they are not even thinking about me or how their behavior makes me feel. Most likely they are just too self absorbed to even realize that their comments are hurtful and offensive. So,not because of them or anyone else, but only for myself, I will have the surgery done and I promise that when I loose the weight and am feeling like their is some part of my body, some imperfection that is just not the way I want it to be, that I will NEVER, REPEAT NEVER stand around and talk about it in front of someone who would obviously give anything to be my size.

I think I'm one of few. Many people from what I read have done great post op. Not me. From the moment I woke up from surgery, I had intense pain. I could barely open my eyes but kept mumbling "So much pain" and the anesthesiologist said, "I can't give you more , you've already gotten 20mg of Dilaudid". That's an incredible amount. I rarely take pain medicine, occasional excedrine pre-op for Migraines but that's it. I did horrible with Morphine at the hospital, made me super nauseous, and if I vomited, the pain would be excruciating. I was crying. Torradol helped a little, Tylenol was a joke. Vicodin once i was home helped me relax, and I only took 1 tablet instead of the recommended 2 as needed beacuse again, i didnt want to feel nausea. Today marks 4 weeks post op and I'm finally feeling better. I can bend down to change my dogs water/food dish which I couldn't dare do just last week and I been walking a lot more. I didn't think I would heal so slowly, reading everyone's experience on this site before surgery had me thinking I'd be out and enjoying life quickly. Despite all my pain, it is all worth it!!! overall, I've lost a total of 34 pounds (25 pounds since surgery- June 12). Best of luck!!!

I had the sleeve done on June 12. Weight this morning was 219 & this evening 211!!!! what?!?! 8 pounds in 1 day??? I've lost 20 pounds in 1 week!!?!? I absolutely cannot believe it...and I honestly can't see a difference...belly is still swollen, looks all deformed and bruised. I'm still struggling to get my 2 Protein Shakes, I only finish 1, but definitely get broth and Crystal Light....can't stand plain Water. what worries me is losing weight too fast, so weird to say because I want to lose, but geez, I wasn't expecting this quick . makes me worry about sagging skin. oh well....I'll deal with it later.

I had the sleeve done on June 12. Weight this morning was 219 & this evening 211!!!! what?!?! 8 pounds in 1 day??? I've lost 20 pounds in 1 week!!?!? I absolutely cannot believe it...and I honestly can't see a difference...belly is still swollen, looks all deformed and bruised. I'm still struggling to get my 2 Protein Shakes, I only finish 1, but definitely get broth and Crystal Light....can't stand plain Water. what worries me is losing weight too fast, so weird to say because I want to lose, but geez, I wasn't expecting this quick . makes me worry about sagging skin. oh well....I'll deal with it later.

I just keep making myself walk around the house, I can't count how many laps I've done around the dining room table....even at 4 am! lol, it absolutely gets better with each day...no doubt. =) good luck!!!

I just keep making myself walk around the house, I can't count how many laps I've done around the dining room table....even at 4 am! lol, it absolutely gets better with each day...no doubt. =) good luck!!!

Just found that the pain meds they give us for hole causes Constipation which causes gas. If poss, take pain meds for sleep and have milk of mag on hand. My day has become brighter :0)

I got sleeved June 12, I'm praying these two weeks of liquids goes by fast. I'm amazed at the pounds I'm dropping. Starting weight 241, day of surgery 233, today @ 224. Gas pains are still uncomfortable but better. Each day does get better. I'm having so much trouble getting Water in, I don't want to get dehydrated. But seems like each time I swallow anything, I can feel more gas build up and a lot of pressure over the main incision on my right side. May everyone have a speedy recovery!!!

My surgery date is June 12, so happy!!! Today will be day 7 of the 2 week pre op diet.....so far lost 7 pounds!! Good luck to everybody!! I love this site, I don't feel alone in this major life changing event.

I have actually deactivated my Facebook. Going to disappear from many for while. I haven't told many people about my plans for the sleeve. I already have people telling me that maybe if I keep up this routine of my 2 week preop diet, I could actually lose weight without surgery. People who don't even really know the struggles in my life who feel the need to comment on my decision. Don't need negative energy....just keeping positivity in my life. I feel I have a chance at a new beginning.

I have actually deactivated my Facebook. Going to disappear from many for while. I haven't told many people about my plans for the sleeve. I already have people telling me that maybe if I keep up this routine of my 2 week preop diet, I could actually lose weight without surgery. People who don't even really know the struggles in my life who feel the need to comment on my decision. Don't need negative energy....just keeping positivity in my life. I feel I have a chance at a new beginning.

Yahoo! We have a June 12th support group on the East coast.
Jess, like you I've been trying new recipes and new foods. Even food I never liked before I now like.
I will hopefully start my blog this week and keep you all posted on how everything is going. Keep me posted on your journey, too.
Have a wonderful Day!!!....

Hi Jess & Lavender, I am also set for June 12th!!! Jess, if you cheat, don't eat carbs, eat a piece of Protein instead. The point of the diet is to shrink the liver a bit, to help with the "fatty liver" issue that we have. Sugar and Starches cause Fatty liver (among other things). I added you both to friends.. so we can stick together. I am also an East Coaster!!!

I've been looking forward to this day for so long. I'm on day 6 of the 2 week pre-op diet, and it has been difficult. I really hope it gets better because I've been so tempted to have some carbs. My highest weight was 241, weighed myself today and I'm at 235. My goal is anything under 180, preferably 140 but I'm ok if I don't reach that goal. My biggest fear is failing. Has anyone lost a lot of weight to only gaining back? Will I ever be able to eat out at a restaurant again? June 12 is right around the corner, I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am ready for a new me.

Hi Jess!
Good luck with everything. You and I have the same surgery date and on the same day of the liquid diet. I'm so excited and so ready for this new change. We are both on the Eastern coast, too.
I've been told we will be able to eat out again but will be making healthier choices and eating much smaller portions.
We will have to share our stories after the surgery. Good luck and enjoy the new you.