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You look awesome!! Kudos for your success!

Sarahbeth, wanted to know if you have any tips or special things you did. I feel as though I'm at a plateau already, just had sleeve on 4/23, on surgery date was 265, today at 252.8, I'm walking 2.5 miles at least 4x a week.. Not eating over 500-600 calories a day. Do you have any advice

We both had plenty leave from our jobs, but we chose not to let them in on our surgeries, returned to work right away and planning to take a 2 week vacation when we hit our 50 lb loss!

Yes walking and moving after surgery makes a difference. I really had no pain-- my husband had some pain (but all controlled by meds) due to extra scar tissue in his abdomen. (He was a military police) . I had so many fears with reading the message board but I had a great experience. For me it was similar to the EGD went to sleep- woke up, we only recvd 3 small incisions (the biggest inside our bellie buttons- the other two are like tiny!

My husband and I survived! Me very minimal pain just nauseated! My husbands was a bit more painful as it was discovered during surgery he had quite a bit of scar tissue in his abdomen. Today, we are feeling better, we were thankful our surgeon gave us only 3 holes. The largest in our bellie button! The other 2 are very small.

Magsqoti, thanks for your advice, I will definitely take heed! 10 days, I'll come back to share our experiences. So glad this forum exist!

So sorry Stacy to hear about that, perhaps your mom in an unusual way is just afraid, she'll come around. I agree with you in deciding who you want to share this information with. It was definitely not your mothers decision. Although she has let the information out, keep your head up, you are on your way to a new happy, healthy you! Praying that your mom gives support! Best wishes with your mom and more importantly your surgery!

I wondered about time off too, I'm due to be sleeved on 4/23, I'm off that Thursday and Friday-- due to return to work on Monday.. I have a desk job-- admin

So sorry Stacy to hear about that, perhaps your mom in an unusual way is just afraid, she'll come around. I agree with you in deciding who you want to share this information with. It was definitely not your mothers decision. Although she has let the information out, keep your head up, you are on your way to a new happy, healthy you! Praying that your mom gives support! Best wishes with your mom and more importantly your surgery!

So sorry Stacy to hear about that, perhaps your mom in an unusual way is just afraid, she'll come around. I agree with you in deciding who you want to share this information with. It was definitely not your mothers decision. Although she has let the information out, keep your head up, you are on your way to a new happy, healthy you! Praying that your mom gives support! Best wishes with your mom and more importantly your surgery!

My husband and me are April 23ers! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. First surgery!

My husband and me are April 23ers! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. First surgery!

Good for you Pepper! Keep feeling good, I'm sure you're looking great!

I'm glad to hear of all of your recoveries going so well, makes me feel better for my upcoming surgery on 4/23. Both myself and husband are doing it together. My husband was diagnosed as diabetic and has already dropped about 15 lbs since recently being Dx. I know we all have different experiences- but hearing your good reports makes me feel better as this will be my first ever surgery. Also, I have only scheduled off work for 4 days-- I have not informed anyone from work of what we're doing. My job is rather sedentary (administrative). I thought I could return on a Monday. Do you all think that's practical?

My husband and me are April 23ers! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. First surgery!