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I lost hair from month 6 through about 12. It was mostly back within a few months. (4 years post op)

Arnold palmer zero is my go to for summer drink when I'm dying for a coke. And it's non-carbonated so I don't end up with a tummy ache.

I am 4 years out and I find that the air I swallow when using a straw appears to allow me to eat more. I go in phases where I am really into straws so weaning off is hard but I am definitely affected by it as far as stomach capacity. Never had pain per say but if you can stay clear I would. The effects of the straw on stomach capacity appear to last for many hours afterward. I don't know that it has stretched my sleeve permanently as I still have good restricting when I follow the rules( no straw, don't drink and eat, hard protein first). Best of luck!

You really have to decide for yourself as its a very personal choice. I have a sleeve and I love it! It takes zero maintenance and 4 years out I live a normal life! I have made many friends on my weight loss journey and still have yet to meet a band success story. My surgeon Dr. Alvarez (at the time of my operation) was doing the sleeve and revision from band and it was a major part of his practice. Talk talk talk is my recommendation the decision is such a scary part of the process but I can tell you it is so worth it. Sounds cliche but it really is the greatest thing I have ever done for myself and I haven't regretted a single day! Wishing you the best!

So inspiring!!!

I would prep protein shakes in ziplock bags for each day then pack them in a shaker bottle. Would also pack high quality protein bars in my suitcase. Continental breakfast is often very carb heavy but fruit, coffee and a protein is usually available. I used to spend 2-3 nights per week in a hotel so it becomes impairs rice to build a routine for yourself. Always took workout clothes because if nothing else you can run the stairs or jog locally. Darn auto correct should say it becomes imperative

Yup although I hadn't really noticed till you mentioned it. NSV!!!

No regret not ever and not even for a moment!

Same boat only my 2nd day back on the wagon.

I found about a month after delivery my sleeve was tightening again. The same pregnancy hormones responsible for your digestive tract slowing down (hence the complaint of constipation and hemmeroids) also seems the loosen the capacity of the sleeve. Once my baby started to wean I got more restriction back. She will be 2 on Monday and my capacity is just about 3-4 oz again.

I was 11 months post op

Looks like a lonely board...hello? Geeks? Where are you?

We just bought the 2/3rd expansion packs. What a hoot!

My 10-year old son ????

All whey and Ceisian based proteins did that to me I like pea, hemp, soy...I usually go with anything marked vegan because they like to sneak whey into everything.