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I had a stall in the first month actually. I lost ten pounds the first week then nothing for two weeks. I am 11 weeks post op now and I have lost 32 pounds. I have lost more weight in the second and third months because I can work out now. I try to work off all my calories 4-5 days a week in the gym. My ticker shows my total weight loss since I began this journey last summer not just post op.

How frustrating!

How are you doing? Are you able to get you liquids in?

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. I hope you can make many great memories together. I am so sorry.

Did they check your gallbladder?

Weird huh~ We are not as big as we used to be! I am so proud of you for doing this!

Whooohooo! I am so excited for you!

I drink decaf and that is allowed with my sleeve by my doctor

I used to be a 44dd and I now am wearing a 40F but fit a 38G really well my band size is ALOT smaller. I have lost 73 pounds. I guess my breast have not really gotten any smaller but they are definitely saggier than before. I have already made an appointment with a plastic surgeon for a consultation. I know I am not where I want to be with my weight yet but I want to know what they can do for me when I get there.

It is so weird how different we all are. I am only 2 1/2 months out and I can easily eat 1000 calories a day. But I can work it off in the gym too!

What kind of prescription coverage do you have?

Good luck tomorrow!~ I hope that your recovery is very good!

Sometimes when you are going through a complicated medical situation it is find to find someone with the exact same condition. I have had lots of experience with complicated medical things. I had a stroke at 28, 3 surgeries for pelvic tumors. Maybe we can offer better support if we know what the main struggle is. What is your biggest concern? Is it facing a pregnancy with the sleeve so early on? Is it the possible birth defects? Is not being prepared for another child? Is it not being able to nourish the baby?

I found it very effective and I am pain sensitive. I had mine in between doses of heavier medications. I also used dissolving tylenol tablets( for kids ) when I needed to drive and could not use the lortab. I liked the Iv Tylenol.

Bread and it breaks my little fat girl heart! But I guess it is for the best!

I wanted to add that I fighting for every damn pound this is not the easy way at all! I am working my ass off! I have lost 10 inches off my waist since 7/4/13!

I have lost 25 pounds since surgery November 19th. That includes the weight gain from the IV. I have not been 216 pounds or in size 16 pants in ten years! I am not complaining but it does cross my mind that the loss should be faster. I examine myself all the time to see what I can do better or differently. I work out 4-5 days a week for a hour or two . I am trying new things at the gym all the time. I do not feel well if I eat below 800-900 calories, so I stick with that most days.

I also have medicare I did not have any approval issues from the insurance but the weight management center had many requirements. These are tailored to the individual based on your medical history. I had to have : - Physical - Ekg -mammogram -annual exam and pap smear - cardiac echo with bubbles - ct angiogram with contrast dye - 3 neurology appts(my neurologist) - 2 cardiology appts - 3 nutritionist appts (individual) - 3 psychologist appts ( Individual) - 1 pre-op class 4 hours(group) - 1 post op class 4 hours (group) - I pre op group nutrition class

I am a bout 9 weeks post op and I am having trouble pooping regularly. I mean I am only going maybe once every 4 or 5 days. It is very uncomfortable when I do finally go and I always have to use some intervention. Like milk of magnesia, or smooth move tea or an enema. How about every body else?

Are you able to exercise at all ? It has made so much difference for me. Even just walking regularly can expend a lot of calories. Do you have pedometer? That is another thing that helped me alot. It helped me see how much I was actually walking and how many calories I was burning in a day.

Nope, I looked and looked. I also have a lot of regular medicine and I was not looking forward to adding more. I actually like the Centrum chewable vitamins the best of all the ones I tried.

Good thoughts! Do you use the stationary bike at all? I just started using it this week and I love it!

I have two broken teeth and I decided to wait until after surgery, and after I adjusted back to regular food. I am hopingto get in to the dentist very soon.

LOL @ ribs! Did you know I actually have clavicles and a neck amazing !

I think her husband loves her but he really has his blinders on.