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Same here..I've learned to eat smaller bites, chew more & take more time in between bites. No pain since making that adjustment. Was sleeved 1/20/14.

Welcome ladycynjj...sending up prayers that you receive a fast approval so you can get your procedure and start your new life. Please keep us updated!!

You all who are married are very blessed to have that ongoing support.

Been a while since I showed my BP pals some love...I'm 10 days out doing really good with my sleeve. Taking it day by day. I pray all is well with you all. (All who have been sleeved this month and all that are still waiting in line). So excited to be on this journey with each of you! Cheers to us for taking this big leap and re-claiming our lives!

Been a while since I showed my AA-BP pals some love...I'm 10 days out doing really good with my sleeve. Taking it day by day. I pray all is well with you all. (Big shout out to all who have been sleeved this month and all that are still waiting in line). So excited to be on this journey with each of you! Cheers to us for taking this big leap (what many in our culture view as taboo & UN-natural) and re-claiming our lives!

Been a while since I showed my BP pals some love...I'm 10 days out doing really good with my sleeve. Taking it day by day. I pray all is well with you all. (All who have been sleeved this month and all that are still waiting in line). So excited to be on this journey with each of you! Cheers to us for taking this big leap and re-claiming our lives!

You will do fine...best wishes!

Sending prayers for a successful surgery & speedy recovery

It's not that bad...I was sleeved Monday and I'm doing really good. No nausea/vomiting, ect...I think you're gonna do fine, especially as you have already had some experience with WLS. Best wishes!

My out of pocket was $2000.00 but it includes a out of pocket max so I won't have any other copays for the remainder of the year. It was a little steep on my pockets, but worth it.

Sending up prayers for your successful surgery also...they key in my opinion is to go slowly with your sips and to start walking the minute your doctor lets u out of bed. Best wishes

I was sleeved on Monday, surgery went well. Arrived at hospital at 8am was on surgery by 11:30, was in room by 2:30pm.woke up with a NG tube down my nose (my MD does as a protocol to prevent vomiting) also had a drain.Was NPO until 24 hours. On Tuesday morning was given leak test with horrible tasting blue dye. (abt 5 oz) it took my 2 hours to drink, but no leaks. Then they gave me a 20oz water bottle with crystal lite. That took me 6 hours to drink. MD d/c me around 6pm and I was able to sleep in own bed last night. So far no nausea or vomiting...incisions & tummy muscles very sore. (Hard to get in/out of bed). But all in all things are going well. My new schedule includes walking and sipping.

I was sleeved on Monday, surgery went well. Arrived at hospital at 8am was on surgery by 11:30, was in room by 2:30pm.woke up with a NG tube down my nose (my MD does as a protocol to prevent vomiting) also had a drain.Was NPO until 24 hours. On Tuesday morning was given leak test with horrible tasting bleu dye. (abt 5 oz) it took my 2 hours to drink, but no leaks. Then they gave me a 20oz water bottle with crystal lite. That took me 6 hours to drink. MD d/c me around 6pm and I was able to sleep only own bed last night. So far no nausea or vomiting...incisions & tummy muscles very sore. (Hard to get in/out of bed). But all in all things are going well. My new schedule includes walking and sipping.

You look great! Congratulations! My question would be have you experienced any negative responses to your weight loss, such as "your getting too skinny" or "don't lose anymore, your looking too frail". I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 1/20/14 and I wonder if people who got used to you heavy are concerned that your too small now? ( I think it's weird when we're overweight no one voice thier concerns, but when you have massive weight loss, everyone has a voice of concern). Also how long did it take you to know when your full (before regurgitating) and know when to stop eating? Thanks in advance! Best-wishes for your continued success

I'm getting sleeved on 1/20/14. I'm 213 and 5'3".,my bmi is around 38, not that low but I'm considered a light weight bc I have less than 80lbs to losei have type 2 diabetes (insulin dependant) ,HBP and asthma

Congratulations! On your successful surgery, I'm glad your doing good!

So glad your feeling better...at least your medical team was able to get it under control quickly so you didn't have to suffer too long. After first try and no success with IV they should have called in the PICC team, but as long as they got you hydrated and medicated thats all that matters! Best Wishes for a speedy recovery!

You got that girl...#EasyPeasy!

stephg- I know exactly how you feel about the relationship issues..I am going through a rough time to but I have looked at it as the most positive thing that has happened to me. If I can rid myself of any toxic thing or person before my surgery it will only help me focus on myself. I have used this pain & struggle to see how I have accepted less than I deserve from relationships because I in all honesty have not loved myself for a long time due partially to my size. It's finally my time to focus on ME to get back to loving myself so I can open up my life space for the love I deserve! My hope is that you turn this negative into a great positive for YOU and your future! God Bless & best wishes

Kittychick I read your entire post, twice and not for nothing, but it sounds to me like your still explaining away your decision...and to be honest you are making this decision for YOU & YOU alone. You dont have to explain anything to anyone as long as your comfortable with your decision. I haven't told many people about my surgery because for the first time in a very long time I am making a decision for myself! And I feel like I am the only person that has to be ok with "my" decision. So I say all that to say this...do you! In the south we have a saying "if you like it, I love it!" Best wishes to you on your upcoming surgery!

The topic can be found here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?showtopic=289991&view=getnewpost

Come on over to the new thread January 2014 Sleevers Come In! There is a lot of support

Congrats on your surgery...praying it gets easier for you. I'm still preop so I have no reference for your symptoms, but my surgeon says vomiting is NOT normal, but if your in hospital still hopefullly it will get better soon

Liked the video...

You are blessed to have that much time! Glad to hear all is going well for you! It's wonderful to not feel rushed & to have time to learn your new body