Tiny One

Your new stomach my have issues with the cold temperature now. Try it room temperature & it might be better.

I didn't have a waiting period. Just had to finish all appointments, testing & get clearances. My first consult & information sessions was in July & doc asked me when would I like to have the procedure. I told her oct or nov. so we scheduled all appointments right away. Sleeved Nov 7. It was a really fast process for me.

Same here. I drank warm decaf tea most days to help with my fluid intake until I was able to drink the water. After 3 months, I could do the water with no problem.

Sleeved on 11/7 & got approval to drink a glass of wine for 12/31. While I had no problem, I stopped at 1/2 glass as I got tipsy so fast. It doesn't take much, so watch your surroundings.

I had the same problem. It gets easier though. Drink really slow & try it room temperature. As your we stomach heals you'll be able to tolerate it better.

No regrets whatsoever! I'm loving it and feeling like a new person. So much energy!

You are doing great. Only 7 lbs away from your 7/30 goal, that's awesome. But don't worry, it will happen the way that it suppose to happen. don't get discouraged. Keep up the good work.

Nausea for me passed after day 4. Haven't been nauseous since & I'm 8 mons out.

Awesome. That's what it's all about, getting those numbers down! Good job!

Check your insurance co website. Most will have their clinical policies out there for public view. It should list the criteria you must meet to get it covered. Some will cover if BMI 40 or more w/o medical conditions. Good Luck

I get mine OTC @ CVS

Multi vit, vit D, calcium w iron & sublingual b12

. Lets think about this. I'm sure it was for reasons other than the 45 pounds. It's to get & keep you healthier, right? & to get off the other 73. There's more to this journey. So, focus on that & you'll be ok. In a few weeks or so, you'll be so glad you did this. Hang in there.

Awesome. I've been holding onto clothes that I've outgrown for years with hope. Well, I've been able to wear them post op, only to outgrow them again, but in the opposite direction. Not disappointed at all. TALK ABOUT HOPE!!!!

There are some good before & after photos that are extremely inspirational. If you don't to anything else, check out those photos & I guarantee its the encouragement you are looking for. Good luck!!!

I got clearance after 6 weeks to exercise as tolerated? Treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine & total body work out with trainer. Had no problems.

I thought the same thing, but wanted it so bad. Because I wanted to get healthier, I looked at all of the pros & cons. Glad I did, best thing ever. It has some really good perks. if you want it bad enough, you can do this. Good luck!

I agree with everyone here. I would have bought the smaller size like you did. You will be down another size or 2 by the wedding date & can get it altered 2 weeks prior to the wedding. So don't second guess yourself, although I did when I started buying new clothes. Funny thing was, i felt a little "cocky" buying smaller sizes. Found things that I really liked but they didn't have the size that I currently was wearing. So I bought 2 sizes smaller, & was so glad that I did. So, have fun with this.

Awesome transformation!!! Great job. Keep up the good work!!!!

I couldn't have said it better!

My doc told me I'd be ok to go back after 2 weeks. However, she suggested 4-5 weeks if I had the time. Said it would give me time to build up stamina, adjust to food stages & adjust my schedule to add in exercise. While I didn't think I needed 5 weeks, I took 5 weeks and was glad that I did. At 4 weeks post op I was still struggling with taking showers due to lack of energy & sleep pattern was still off. By the 5th week, I was much, much better.

I agree too!

I was Private Sleever which i really really liked, but couldn't seem to login or reset my past word.. So I had to create a new name just last week. And as things continue to go well & when I reach my goal, I will be tiny.

Awesome!!! That's what it's all about. Keep up the god work!!!

I vaguely remember clearing my throat as they were taking me to recovery because it was a little scratching. But by the time I was released from recovery, throat was fine. No other problems.