SmilinNC

Hello everyone! Just wanted to throw in my updated info. Took me forever to get back on this site. I'm not a fan of the new layout etc. Anyways, I'm glad I made it back! Surgery was 8/14/13 HW 261 CW 173 TL 88 No more migraines, back aches, restless legs or depression. I have already done (2) 5Ks since Dec. mostly jogging/fast walking. I'm preparing for a 10k in April at The Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, SC. Life is good!!!!! LOVE MY SLEEVE

You look gorgeous in that red dress! ROCK IT GIRL ????

Today's is 2 months post-op. Feeling awesome! Down 38 pounds YAY!!

Welcome Bobby! Best of luck with upcoming surgery. The best thing I ever did besides falling in love with my wife & having a son

Well,apparently they cause Migraines in people who suffer with migraines. I took these pre & now taking them post. I have a long history of severe migraines (31 yrs now). Biotin has not caused any migraines for me. Never heard that about Biotin before now.

Im 6 wks out & never can come close to my calorie or protein goals. 500 is about my avg calorie & 50 is about my protein avg. :-/

I am having this same problem but not my belly button one. It is the incision on my right side (over my Liver area). I am 6 wks post-op & just now starting to close. I cleanse the area each morning in my shower. Pat dry, blow dry the area on cool setting, do my morning routine etc & then put small gauze/tape over it. No Neosporin. ( Neosporin keeps the hole moist & delays healing). Once home & settled I take off the gauze to air the wound. Just prior to bed I put new gauze/tape on to catch any drainage during the night. This is common to happen to some folks. Slow to heal. Healing from inside outward. Your pic looks great (I'm a nurse) & will eventually close. Just keep it clean & dry as much as possible.

I am a stomach sleeper. Couldn't sleep on my stomach until 4 wks post-op. It felt sooooooo good to get back on my stomach. Finally able to sleep all through the night now

Hi "family" :-) I am 5 weeks post-op today. Weight is slowly but steady coming off. Getting used to the "new way of life." I do NOT regret having the sleeve! My partner is my biggest supporter & my biggest fan. She rocks!!!

I'm 3 was out & still have it

I can't wait either. It has really been stinging/pain this past week! Hoping it will pop SOON!!!

Just checking in. How was the wedding & those floors?

Sounds like surgery induced. Hormones & anesthesia. It will end soon.

Not sure what you are asking but I'm going to take a guess Do I take a psi or do I have reflux at 2 weeks out? No psi & no reflux.

2 weeks out & can only do my sides. I have managed to roll to tummy once but didn't last long.

My partner & I had the same experiences with the nurses. They practically stayed in our room just to chat, check on us, or even just admire the love between the 2 of us. As for my first bath...yep the thought past in our heads, but ya know...gotta respect the MD orders

Too cute

Can't wait to hear about the wedding! Ya gotta post a pic of you in the dress Good luck on that flooring job UGH

Do you have a favorite brand and flavor?

You have such a beautiful spirit about yourself as I'm reading your comments. Just makes me want to throw out to you a cyber hug!! (((((Squeeze)))))

It was good to read this. I'm just 2 wks post-op & have been thinking the long term outcome. My partner of 6 yrs has been my rock. She is my biggest supporter & biggest fan thru this whole journey. Keep focus & hopefully your partner will begin to understand your changing body.

my partner of 16 yrs is very happy for me he is my greatest supporter. I agree. I could not have even made this journey without my partner of 6 yrs. She rocks!!! My biggest supporter & my biggest fan!

Her name is Diva! I'm on her time & her mood swings!! Such a Diva