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When I first had my surgery, my doctor told me that I should expect to feel as if all I was doing was drinking water. Because it would be that hard to meet my daily dosis. That is exactly how it felt. Like all I was doing 24/7 was drinking water. It does get better with time. I promise! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Dr. Miguel Burch at Cedars. He did my Sleeve and then my conversion to RNY. I needed to convert because of severe GERD that developed after my VSG. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have! I'm in Sherman Oaks alsoMy surgeon was Dr. Feiz. His team and all the staff was just amazing. He is in BH but performs surgery in Valencia and Santa Monica. I have no clue about the costs, since he dealt directly with the insurance company. I had a $1k copay Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Sure! Here is the info: New Directions Eating Disorders Center 4419 Van Nuys Blvd #410 Sherman Oaks, California 91403 Call Dr. Brooke Hailey (818) 293-0671 Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I was 215 pre-op and about 2 weeks ago I weighed 184. So I have lost about 31 pounds. I am out of town for the holidays and I am not setting foot on a scale until I get back home in 2 more weeks. But I am exercising a lot and eating pretty healthy so I can only assume that I have lost a bit more weight. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I wrote a long comment and then lost it lol. I was suggesting my surgeon, Dr. Feiz he is BH but he does surgery in Valencia and at UCLA in Santa Monica or Westwood. I also have Blue Shield/ Blue Cross PPO and he worked with my insurance and it was a very smooth process. You can call him and discuss with him or his team. I am 3 months after surgery and I doing well. Did not have any complications and to the contrary it was a very safe and speedy recovery. Now I am just working on keeping a healthy diet and choosing wisely. Good luck again and keep us posted. Oh one more thing, I joined a program for people with eating disorders and it has been helping me a great deal. Learning to address your emotional needs and not just eat. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I am in Sherman Oaks too. Who was your surgeon? I am out of town for the holidays, but we should totally hang out once I get back. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow are you kidding? Of course you can tell! Congratulations!!! You do look amazing. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi All, so my doctor said it could have been constipation and to take an over the counter laxative. I did, and literally it was life changing. I have never needed laxatives so I was a bit hesitant. I felt so much better after and sure enough 2 days later I was 5 pounds lighter. I guess there is so much to learn through this process. Thank you all for the support. I was devastated, now I feel much better. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I am writing this post as I am waiting to see my doctor for my 1 month follow up. When I got my sleeve (9/21/2016) I was 215 pounds, when I came to my 1 week post op appointment I weighed 201.6 and I thought wow this is just incredible. I am here for my 1 month post op appointment and I weight 202. How is that possible? The other day I weighed myself at home and was 196 and got pretty excited, sure enough 2 days after I was 199. So I decided to not weigh myself and wait until my appointment. So here I am... waiting for my doctor to figure out what is going on. Have any of you gone through this within a month of your surgery? I am a bit disappointed and actually really sad right now. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! You look great and that is an amazing accomplishment. You go girl! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

So it's been a week since I was sleeved. I have been very lucky and have not taken any pain medication ainxe the surgery. The nurse and the doctors were very happy I was able to walk and go to the bathroom after surgery. I mean it hurt, but it was manageable. My biggest concern was that I was always hungry. I was able to drink the 60+ oz. Of Water on day 2 and started having some broth. But I was miserable since I was just hungry all the time. It made me question the surgery, specially when I read all the comments from you guys saying you dis not feel hunger at all. Yesterday I had my 1 week post op consultation and I have already dropped 13 pounds (I was 214 before surgery and now I am 201). The doctor is allowing me to have some light/clear soups, Jello and Protein shakes. Yesterday I had soem squash soup, half bowl and some jello. But damn I was so hungry I wanted to cry. Today instead, I had also half bowl of soup (very watery) and I finally felt full. I felt satisfied once I ate it. I grabbed some sugar free jello, but did not touch it, because I am satisfied. FINALLY!!!! I am just drinking water for now and maybe I will have that jello later. But I cannot tell you the relief I feel by not being so crazy hungry all the time. I had the craziest thoughts! I am only hoping I can really do this. I posted yesterday telling you all how I feel I will fail... but after today I think I might be able to make it. Do you guys know of support meetings in LA? Also, how about therapists that specialize in food disorders? I think I need to get myself a very strong support system if I wish to succeed. Thank you all for the support! Your messages and posts are very encouraging. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@Lori Orr. I am staying positive! I think I can do this... it is not easy, but I know I can.One of my mom's best friends is a therapist that specializes in therapy for people that go through loss weight surgeries. I talked to her today and she was sooooo helpful. I think it helped me with a lot of my fears. I need to find a therapist ASAP, I think that would make a world of difference. Thank you again and good luck to you too! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hi Christina, I am also diabetic. That is the main reason why I had this surgery to help me with my sugar. Since surgery, about a week ago, my sugar reads are between 100 - 130, although today after some soup I had a 170 read.I am really hoping the surgery will help with this. When did you start seeing progress? Or a real "permanent" change in your sugar? Thank you very much for your input! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App I was on Metformin before surgery which kept my blood sugars just barely acceptable. 120-130 fasting. and after surgery with Metformin out of the picture they stayed about the same to slightly lower as they had been prior to surgery with the medication. within a few months they were excellent with no medications. I haven't checked a fasting level in a couple of months but the last time I checked it was right around 100/ at 3 months my A1c was down to 6.1 and at six months it was at 5.4..... being able to eat fruit and maintain normal blood sugars is amazing to me! My medical record no longer lists me as being diabetic. I hope you enjoy the same success.That is amazing! Hopefully I could get mine under control. Thanks again and Good luck! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hi Christina, I am also diabetic. That is the main reason why I had this surgery to help me with my sugar. Since surgery, about a week ago, my sugar reads are between 100 - 130, although today after some Soup I had a 170 read. I am really hoping the surgery will help with this. When did you start seeing progress? Or a real "permanent" change in your sugar? Thank you very much for your input! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Ans good luck to you too. Looking forward to the puree phase! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Thank you! And good luck to you too. Looking forward to the puree phase! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Girl I think we all have the same fears. I had a low BMI sand did the sleeve to prevent the yoyoing. I have the same fear that it won't work on me either. I actually almost convinced myself I would be the one this wouldn't work for. LOL it's working and you will see that you won't be hungry all the time. Hang In there- Girl my family took me to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch the day after I got sleeved. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you blu2020! I will see how it goes and will definitely report back. Reading all your stories is a real motivation. Thanks for that! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I had my surgery last Wednesday, on the 21st. Today I had my week post op appointment. I've lost 13 pounds already. I had surgery weighting 214 and I today I was at 201. I am 5.5 and the heaviest I've been was 250 pounds about 10 years ago. I lost 50 pounds then just dieting, but then I gained some of the weight. I tell you all this because I am freaking out. I am so worried I won't be able to do this. I am afraid of failing. I am afraid that I will lose weight and then gain it back. I see so many successful stories, but also many stories that went south. Probably it is not the best approach. But I am just worried. I am worried cause I am.hungry all the time. I am sticking with the liquid diet because I just had surgery and I would not jeopardize my recovery. But it is so hard not to eat something. Do any of you do therapy? I got separated over a year ago and now filing for divorce, so I do therapy every week but I never really address my weight and how uncomfortable and ugly I feel. I am thinking I might need to find a specialist in food disorders' therapist. I feel my weight prevents me from being loved and I even use it so is harder to find love and even makes me test people. I never talk about this. I do not think I have ever told people how much I weight. I am actually extremely helpful that you all know how I feel and could relate to my story. How do you guys manage the hunger right after the surgery? Much love! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App