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I'm not going to be much help as I am not at goal weight yet. But I have similar stats to yours. I am 7 months post sleeve. I am 45, 5'7" tall, was a 34 BMI, and was an apple shape. I have lost 50 lbs. Been stuck at a plateau for 6 weeks. I do not have loose hanging skin at this point. My arms and belly are soft and kind of crepey but no obvious skin folds, flaps. I think because I am losing it so slowly the skin is shrinking along with my fat.

My father just passed away from liver and kidney failure (non-alcoholic). Congratulations on making life changes. He felt he was too old and set in his ways to make significant changes. His passing away was my a-ha since we share the same rare blood type.

My father just passed away from liver and kidney failure (non-alcoholic). Congratulations on making life changes. He felt he was too old and set in his ways to make significant changes. His passing away was my a-ha since we share the same rare blood type.

Being diagnosed with Liver stage 3 fibrosis (non-alcoholic). While my hepatologist says that doesn't wake enough people up that things are getting serious with advancing liver disease, it sure woke me up. My initial diagnosis based on Fibroscan was cirrhosis, where a very cold feeling came over me when I heard it, but with a very distended midsection it was quite a bit inaccurate so they did a biopsy (with the biggest effing needle I ever saw, like the size of my forearm) only to reveal that I was stage 3 fibrosis with no cirrhosis. Last reasonable stage of irreversibility of liver damage with immediate changes. While my liver looked fantastic (had compliments about it from nurses, the surgeon, and anesthesiologists) when they took a photo of it on surgery day (thanks to 3 months pre-op and a ton of weight lost, plus obvious dramatic liver shrinking) I'm waiting for an official diagnosis that my liver is in fact better. Won't assume anything until I see my hepatologist soon. I see my case manager+dietitian and my surgeon for a follow up as well next week so might get some feedback about it then too.

I had surgery in February and I only told my husband and 1 friend (who was supposed to go with me). Other than that, no one. I've lost almost 30 lbs and people are noticing I'm losing weight and I just say thank you.

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I had surgery in February and I only told my husband and 1 friend (who was supposed to go with me). Other than that, no one. I've lost almost 30 lbs and people are noticing I'm losing weight and I just say thank you.

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Congratulations! I just made it there too. What a great feeling

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I had surgery with Dr Illan on 2/8 and so far everything is going well. I traveled to MX alone and felt comfortable and well taken care of. They checked on me every hour or two, seeing how I was, checking vitals, etc.

The only negative was I asked the staff to call my husband when I was out of surgery. No one called him. I had talked to my husband right before I went in and he knew he should be getting a call in about 60-90 minutes. 4 hours later when I checked my phone I had missed calls from my husband and some frantic texts.

I have 4 incisions, normal pain and discomfort, and looking forward to the rest of my life and shedding a few comorbidities along with my weight.

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Congratulations! I just made it there too. What a great feeling

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I had surgery with Dr Illan on 2/8 and so far everything is going well. I traveled to MX alone and felt comfortable and well taken care of. They checked on me every hour or two, seeing how I was, checking vitals, etc.

The only negative was I asked the staff to call my husband when I was out of surgery. No one called him. I had talked to my husband right before I went in and he knew he should be getting a call in about 60-90 minutes. 4 hours later when I checked my phone I had missed calls from my husband and some frantic texts.

I have 4 incisions, normal pain and discomfort, and looking forward to the rest of my life and shedding a few comorbidities along with my weight.

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I wish you had a section in your store for vegan Protein. I am highly allergic to why and I literally have spent hours reading every one of your labels and so far I haven't found any Protein product I can use/eat/ingest. I asked the live chat gal, Monica, for links to products without whey and she couldn't help me.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My hubby and I are also scheduled Feb 8th with Dr Illan. I start pre op diet Wednesday- a little nervous, but Bill, Henry and Stacy have been amazingly helpful so far. We are so looking forward to meeting Dr. Illan and team.

Does anyone know who created the FB page? I see it's a closed group. But I can still see who is a member so it's not private. I'd just like clarification since I am keeping my surgery a secret.
Thank you.

Thanks everyone. I just added it to the shake. What a difference!!! It's so tasty!
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I can't find if someone answered if the FB group is private? As in no one except members can see posts and members?
Can someone let me know? Thank you!

I can't find if someone answered if the FB group is private? As in no one except members can see posts and members?
Can someone let me know? Thank you!

I'm the 8 the too. ???? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

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If you are stocking on food most people won't think of grabbing Protein powder so just get that when others leave it behind and you will be good
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I believe the thread is called January and February sleevers. I am getting my sleeve done on Feb. 9th. I start my pre-op diet on the 26th. I'm excited one minute and nervous the next. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using the BariatricPal App

I'm the 8 the too. ???? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

I have a surgery date of Feb 8th and I'd like to connect with others with similar dates. Can someone please direct me to the right place? I can't seem to find any chatter about getting sleeved in February.
Thank you so much, in advance!

Feb 8th. When's yours? Sent from my QTAIR7 using the BariatricPal App

@@good4younancy
I'm being sleeved on February 8

Feb 9th! Are you excited?
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