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I was a relatively low bmi case. But I drink with meals. I know I'm not supposed to but it helps me get in more lean proteins .

Time and good medicine will be your friend. Make sure your communicating with your doc.

Good luck on your journey. It sounds like you are doing great. Keep it up!

I didn't tell any one other than my fiancé. I mentioned it to them that I was thinking about it but didn't tell. Its a personal choice. I have had to semi lie. I did have a hernia in my upper left abdominal wall and did need repair , but a barratric / surgeon at Vanderbilt did it while he removed 80% of my stomach. The classic 2 for 1.

I'm 29 yr old male. 6'1 290 per op. Was a college athlete and had high bp high cholesterol and sleep apnea. 1yr later I'm 180 lbs no knee, ankle, joint pain. No more bp meds in my 20' s . I'm healthy and this was the best decision I've ever made. I could not loose weight before because of my knees and ankles taking a beating from 13 years of being over weight and football. This has truly been the best thing I've ever done. You can pm me with any questions. Good luck and make your own decision. I was not supported myself but I stand by this 100%

Not a insurance specialist here but I would say so. Depending on your year end per insurance.

Best decision I've ever made. 1Yr post op down 100 lbs.

Yes this cite has helped me a ton. I'm 1 year out and it goes by fast. Down 100 lbs. Best decision I've ever made.

Sorry to hear this. Keep us posted

Nice job

You should be okay after 1-2 weeks. I could sleep on my stomach after a few days. Hang I there you are healing every day

I enjoy eating a salad evey one in a while. I'm glad its a slider.

I missed chewing as well. Try ice and gum

Gas strips help. They did wonders for me. It will pass soon and will only be a memory

It will or should pass as the newness wears off.

You will be fine. Everyday you will notice it gets better and better. Before you know it will be a new way of life.

Nice job! I'm down 100 at 11 months

Nice job keep it up !

I would say at least 6 weeks for a surgery to be safe but I'm not a MD.

Great job!

No problems with a straw for myself.

Keep up the good work

Try different temps it worked for me. I also chewed on ice. It kinda slides down and soothes the troat. I was about 1 week post op when I felt like I had a handle on drinking and at 6 months you will get your fluids in no prob. It gets better by the day.

Great job

One of my healthy habits I had pre sieve . I loved grilled chicken. I am 11 mos post op and can only eat about 3 oz of it grilled. Its just hard to get it not dry.