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My mom and I both had the surgery, she felt great 3 weeks out, I didn't start feeling normal again until 3-4 months out. I didnt feel pain from the surgery, just discomfort which was mostly gas lol. That went away after a week. My complications came from me not drinking enough, its something you really have to do, even if you dont want to. I had to go back to the hospital twice for IVs, because I was very dehydrated. The room kept spinning and it was hard to get liquids down. It really is a different expience for everyone. Staying hydrated is very very important lol! Around month 4 I finally started meeting my liquid intake goals and feeling energetic, and since then, I havnt had any complications. I started around 226lbs at the time of surgery, and Im currently 108lbs. Im 5'2" and 30yrs old. Im very happy with my sleeve, Id go through those hard few months all over again if I had to, it was worth it. My quality of life has changed dramatically for the better. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

My GERD went away after being sleeved, but I think it's different for everyone. Mine was was mild as well, I hasnt had issues with it since being sleeved. I had my surgery 12/27/16 Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats! Good luck on your journey! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you, this is all very helpful insight Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Its been a hard journey, and after losing weight, I'm scared of gaining it back. I see so many stories of people who have had the same surgery (sleeve) and gained back all the weight. Everyone keeps telling me that I've lost too much. I'm down to 102 lbs. I don't know how to find the right balance. Is this normal? I'm a little over 1 year out from surgery. I'm 5"2', 30yrs old. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Celebrating my 1-year Sleevaversary! I can happily say I'm half the person I used to be [emoji23] sw 226, cw 108.

Good luck! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

These are all great ideas! I'm not sure what tapas are, but I found a place that does a brunch, hike, and wine tasting. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

So I have a milestone birthday in a few days, and everyone is offering to go out and eat. Im almost 11 months post-op, I've reached my goal weight, and I have no interest in eating out. I feel like it is a waste, and to be honest my tastes have changed. My favorite food is an egg with peppers and onions. Eating out has become a little awkward for me. I don't enjoy eating out anymore and that seems to be all anyone wants to do to celebrate things. Other than food, what do you do to celebrate? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

How much did the pirate's earrings cost?... A buccaneer [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

You do not look sickly at all, you look absolutely beautiful! What's more important is how you are feeling. I started getting a lot of negativity from family and "friends" about losing too much weight, tbh I think they're just having trouble adjusting to my changes. The only people who's opinions really matter are you and your doctor. Keep up with what makes you feel good about your body, and dont let other people bring you down. You are gorgeous! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! Congrats! You are doing absolutely amazing! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol my hair actually just started thinning last month. I ended up cutting a lot of it off yesterday [emoji24]

Thank you sw 226, cw 115, I was sleeved Dec 27th 2016