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Alex brecher has a great book on the sleeve. I bought it on my nook..it is a great book. From pre to post op.

..I enjoyed your post mistysj...that is such great news about your diabetes. You have given yourself many more year of life and avoided the painstakingly curse of this terrible disease. I did not have diabetes pre op.. However I was so scared that if I don't drop the weighting was carrying, I would get it. I had a family member who had diabetes and to see what it did to his body was saddening. Anyhow.. Thanks for posting and sharing your new found joy in life.

Talk to your dr about this gas pain. He can suggest how to minimize or do away with the pains I know what u mean about gas in the the ribs and back, I also want you congrats on your weight loss success. Kudos to you. I am 6 weeks post op and I don't take my 20 minutes to eat slowly. oh I chew fast and chew it well enough to swallow almost nothing.. But I was raised eating days and for how many years I have been doing this ..it is def a bad habit hard to break. I did buy a timer recently that I will try out. Set it for 20 .. Then watch the timer on my progression. And slow down to make the 30 minutes.. Sounds unusual for me to do that, however, I don't know how 2 break my habit. Maybe eating too fast does cause some of the gas.

Living for god , take care of yourself.. The surgery has bought down your immune system.. So take it easy while u go through your illness. Take naps when u can, drink plenty of water, and just plain sit on a couch and get some , I am sure, deserved rest . Hope that u get rid of your cold ASAP.

Of course I would have plastics on my face if I dislike a sagging neck, chin, jowls etc. with today's technology there is a whole lot going on...search all treatment avenues available. I always told my husband that I would get one when I feel I need it. I have funds marked as my facelift money fund. Haha. I am kind of lucky cause I have really good body tone so my face or neck is not there yet for a lift. However, I have had juvederm injected by my mouth for some creases. It lasts for two years. If u do consider having one soon.. Do your homework and find a reputable plastic surgeon. Ps my sister had a facelift years ago and still looks 10 years younger with her neck and face lift.

This may also be effecting your weight loss. ..poop that is impacted. I lost 2 pounds after I pooped at my 4th week. Tmi , I know..but don't despair I had a 2.5 week stall and once it broke I lost 5 pounds. Another way to help poo...is go for a long walk.. I am Bout to do this since a had not haha bm in 5 days. And am 6 weeks out.

Wow wow wow.. Congrats...congrats...you look amazing. Glad to see that your weight loss has effected your life so much..more energy, confidence...etc etc..

Congrats and what a transformation thus far... Keep up the good work.

I had h pylori prior to my sleeve. My dr said it would not effect my surgery date.. And it did not. I had to take 40 antibiotic meds n 10 days. Then took a stool test after. My h pylori was all cleared up.

Looking and I am sure feeling good.. Congrats to you..,what a success.

Shadi..dado.. Keep yourself busy this weekend. Go to the movies. Visit friends ..read a good book. Etc to keep your mind off of your surgery. I , too, was scared. Thinking the worse.. That is normal.. However, if u keep busy the fear will not escalate ..my surgery went fine with no complications.. If unfollow the pre and post surgery protocol..I am sure u will do fine. Let us know how u r doing and if u have to chat again before your surgery.. Send us a message and we can help u again. We r here for u pre and post op

Good for you. 30 pounds in one month. Let the process work.even stalls are natural yo happen..so don't fret when this happens. Congrats.

Yes..the first two weeks I did have food dreams..I woke up in the morning thinking I had actual eaten the food. I don't have these foods dreams now., it was like for a couple of nights at the beginning. As far as popcorn at the movies. That I used to love.. Bring a snack.. Like sugar free Jello pudding with a plastic spoon. That is how I handled that. At least u have something forward to eat. Hopefully this helps...

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It would seem that if u exercise and eat bariatric approved foods..there is no reason u should not reach your goal weight. It may take more time ...but persevere..I u will prevail.

Congrats ...and thanks for posting. .u look fantastic ....

Ha ha ha.. I said the same thing right after my surgery. How unladylike I was with making noses......

Can u reach out for help with your house cleaning. I am a person that if my house is in disarray..it affects my emotional stability .. Just hang In there. Get rest ..u will get a burst of energy by rather 3rd or 4 th week which I did.

Congrats...you wil stat seeing immediately.

Congrats.. Nice curves.

Congrats..........keep us posted on your progress through your weight loss journey.

The strong garlic may have spurred your vomiting etc. I have to be careful with highly seasoned foods.. Garlic does not settle wel with me.

Dr patrick reardon with methodist hospital ..downtown.. He is an excellent dr who was tutored under dr debakey. Also the downtown methodist is a center of excellence. Bye did my sleeve. And his specialty is laposcopy. He teaches others.

Lifestyle.. Not lie. Oh how my iPad can interpret wrong word|

My birthday was last week.. I told my family no cake or sweets for me, please ..and they. abided..we had a wonderful celebration without a dessert. I was a sugarholic prior to my surgery and I vow not to go there post op. I totally understand sweet cravings. If I want something sweet.. I try to stick to jello Sugar free choc pudding , jello, or Popsicle. Something refreshing. That is so good u maintained your weight with al the sweets around u. Seems as though u r getting back in track to continue your healthly lie. Good for u.