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I have no experience with the sleeve but I know that a lot of people are successful. Frankly, either surgery requires discipline and hard work -- they are both tools to help your success. As far as dumping and malnutrition after bypass -- neither of these will be a problem if you follow the rules. I have, on very rare occasions, gotten sick after eating -- usually from eating too fast. I simply don't eat the things that I'm not supposed to! And my blood work has always been good. If you take your Vitamins, you will not suffer from malnutrition.
I wish you lots of luck on your journey. It is definitely a life changing decision but, in my opinion, completely worth it!

I got the lapband in 2013 and had some mild success but due to other complications I ended up with all my Fluid removed about a year ago. In that year, I've put on some serious weight and am now sitting at 330. I am 28 and recently married so as my husband and I talk about our future and kids, I can't help but panic. Between my PCOS, current weight and only one ovary, I believe that I will have an extremely hard time getting pregnant, let alone being healthy enough to carry the child to the full 40 weeks without complications.
I have an appointment with a bariatric surgeon on Monday and they offer both the sleeve and bypass.
I am still very undecided about which surgery would be the best option for me. I am terrified that the sleeve won't produce the results that I need to shock me into a healthy lifestyle permanently. I'm also terrified of the dumping syndrome or malnutrition if I do the bypass. But also, from what I've read the dumping syndrome is a good thing? Which just kind of confuses me.
Moving forward, I know I don't have the option to fail or 'cheat' post-op with either of these surgeries because it's my future potential family on the line, my world is more than just me now so I can't be selfish or self-destructive with my eating.
So what I'd love is all the advice that everyone has to offer. Informative articles, experiences, thoughts and opinions are all welcomed here! Thank you in advance!

Hi Misty, I had my surgery, Monday the 23rd. Glad to help in any way I can.

Hi, my surgery was on Jan 19th. I would love to chat!
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Anyone who is in their first few days, hang tough. All the things you'll miss by day 4 post op:
1- nausea
2- bloating/fluid retention
3- headaches
4- smell sensitivity
5- headaches
6- sleepless nights
7- tender tummy
8- headaches (I said that already, right?)
I feel so much better today. The future is truly bright.
Good wishes to all us January sleevers!!

How are you feeling? I hope you're doing well! I'm still in pain. Not as much as the first couple days though
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Hey I just got my sleeve done on January 26!
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I think the bubbles are kinda funny. I am now a week post op and I feel really good. I was hoping for the weird taste/smell issue, but so far I am doing well. Makes me wonder if I will lose much weight.
I have started tracking on My Fitness Pal, just to get into the habit of doing it. Has anybody paid for premium MFP? I'm not sure it's worth an extra $12 monthly. My biggest issue now is my head hunger. I am looking to get into some kind of therapy that wont break the bank, because I can tell now, I have a real problem that needs to be sorted out during this honey moon phase.

I had surgery the 25th. Feel lucky that I haven't had too many side effects. The gas the first 2 days were the worst. Now the little bubbles that come up every time I drink. Feeling good and excited to be on this journey.
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Hi! I was sleeved on the 24th. Swelling was my biggest issue too but walking does help. All my fingers were numb after the surgery, but now mine are better. Only my pinkie and ring fingers still the tingling sensations.
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I had mine on the 24th
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Jan 26
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I had mine 1/11 I am on soft food now. chicken with gravy fish etc. same thing happens to Me. I tried to ear chicken with sweet potato but didn't follow the rules and my stomach killed. Protein first then move to veggie or starch. It's a new lifestyle and I have to get used to it. I admit I still get head hungry and I get sad when I can't eat pizza with the rest of my family. But I remember that that food my body doesn't need. I'm losing weight I'm getting as much liquids and Protein in that I can but I know that my body is still healing and that I am told over time it will get a lot easier. Be patient
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I just had my surgery on the 10 of January. I would love to do this with you.
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I think everyone is different. I was never on just puree'd food. About 3 days after I got home it was roasted chicken, or pot roast, in broth. I started around 3oz and now I'm up to four. No REAL solid food, but soft seems to work for now. Down 20 lbs since surgery on 1-23-17.
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I had my sleeve surgery Jan 17. I'm eating puréed food now, but i can eat way more that it seems other people on the forums are eating. Kinda concerns me. I have 1/2 cup (4 oz) containers and i can easily eat that much without feeling much restriction. Seems like everyone else eats 2 bites and is full. What's up with that?

Hi Misty, i had my revision from the band to the sleeve on the 23rd. Please feel free to PM me anytime. I just started my pureed foods yesterday and hoping to get back to the gym next week to at least walk & back to routine by the end of February.

I had my surgery done on the 25th.
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Jan 26
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I've moved up to the puréed stage today 10 days out ... currently looking for all types of recipes ... had an egg salad today which consists of one hard boiled egg and lite mayo (seasoned to my liking) and I thought I loved egg salad... well after surgery eggs are horrible i couldn't even get 3 bites in before I was full
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There is a great private Facebook page for people sleeved in January 2017. There are currently 110 members and it is a super supportive group of people who can and do ask anything. If you would like to join, send me the email you use on Facebook and I can add you.
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Hi Misty!! I had my sleeve January 9th
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I had my surgery on the 24th of January !
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I made a cauliflower crust pizza about 3 months ago and it was quite tasty. It held together well enough to bring to work the next day for lunch too.

and Im freaking out! On the verge of calling and cancelling( I wont do it but a part of me is shrieking right now) and the anxiety is making me sick.
I am looking forward to it but it's just right now I'm feeling so horribly anxious.Like, I'm almost 99% positive I'll be the unfortunate percentage that is opened and is found to be unfit for surgery.
sigh....