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This is a first for me....to see it put like that. "Only" a 100 pounds. as @@CowgirlJane says above, 100 pounds is alot. I should know. I was 100 pounds overweight myself. Now I'm "only" 99 pounds overweight.

Trade your comfort carbs for Protein, and get yourself back on track. You can do it! Look what you've done already!

Still waiting for the rest of the story.....of feet.

@@jm726 might be the sugar in it. It is super sweet. I bought some for when I didn't need the rx stuff, and I can't stand the taste. It is soooo sweet it's sickening!

@@HedwigPotter You can do it. Look at the BIG picture. It is only a short time that you have to endure the preop diet. Then you have your surgery, and you are on your way to a slimmer healthier future. Wishing you all the best.

@@Mary Jane T Don't let this one thread scare you off. I was a little shocked when I read it. It is as if the OP was ASKING to be set straight, because no one with any common sense or compassion would post such things. Most of us are a great group, and enjoy lifting folks up, and offering our experience when questions arise. You will get honesty from us, and sometimes it isn't all hearts and flowers. Sometimes it's a kick in the rear. But it is what it is........because most of us CARE.

@@Miss Mac Looks like it may just be about feet. But that's just a guess.

@@EllaR The pain meds constipated me terribly. I thought I was going to die!! Once I stopped all pain meds, It became normal.

Love Crystal Light Lemonade!!

From one who is only 3 weeks post op, and totally does NOT regret it.....I have faith that you will do great!

I prefer to keep it real. KICK MY ASS IF NEED BE

I really don't know how anyone could!! I'm a little over 3 weeks out, and My tiny tummy won't hold crap!

@@Smye if you can find that info I would love to read it. Thanks.

I agree with those above who said "Relief". I was so relieved to be DONE jumping through hoops, done appeasing my insurance company, and meeting all criteria. I also had no nausea, and after an hour nap, I was up walking every hour till I went home the next day at 8am.

@@no1noze perhaps you are not as large as those who lost the 40+ pounds.

@@ShellMilliner oh, just snip it off!

I snip them off too. If the scissors are really sharp, and you snip very quickly you don't feel it. They do bleed for a bit though.

@@Babbs True dat!! I'm shocked at this self destructive behavior, to say the least. I have to move to a healthier post. This one just pisses me off.

Mine have gone away...they only lasted a couple of days.

@@Miss Mac That's how I like my refried Beans too! Pretty yummy.

walking. That is my new love. Trouble is I enjoy walking outdoors, and soon it will be too hot in Kansas. I will have to learn to love the gym instead.

@ I've never heard that :"Studies suggest the sleeve is less effective for women". Where did you hear that or read that? I googled it and couldn't find evidence that it was an accurate statement.

@@Shakti keep doing the research. I researched everything for a year......read everything I could. Talked with people on this site to get a good idea of what to expect. The surgeons do a ton of sleeves now days. My surgeon said....easy peasy! I had a very good experience. (again........so happy I did it!)

@@Deanna66 they pumped you full of fluids while you were in the hospital. Don't be upset, it's the same for everyone. It will come off...along with the rest of it. Just keep sipping your Water and sticking with your doctors orders.

@@Shakti I had the sleeve due to the complications that could happen down the road with the lap band. I know many people who had the lap band, and had to have it revised to the gastric sleeve due to erosion, or other issues. (slippage, etc) I am super happy with my decision to have the sleeve. It is my new best friend, and I feel so awesome since my surgery. I am early on, but already have lost 35 pounds, and it is noticeable to me in how I feel and get around, as well as in my face, feet and ankles and how my clothes fit. I couldn't be happier with my sleeve. I am 53 in Kansas.