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https://www.kettleandfire.com It is a little pricey, but if you compare the ingredients of this product to "bone broth" purchased at the grocery store, it becomes obvious that this is a higher quality product. The packages are also smaller than the store bought ones, but I really like this stuff. I just warm it up and sip it. I found it by reading this article: https://wellnessmama.com/5888/how-to-make-bone-broth/ There is a detailed explanation of how to prepare it from scratch. So if you have the time to make your own that would probably be even better. I work 12 hour night shifts so I chose to buy it. I have it auto shipped once a month and it costs me around $71 for eight 16.9oz packages.

I'm still going through the approval process, but I think compression garments would be unnecessary and possibly harmful. It's already going to be difficult to get liquids and, later, foods down. Compression garments seem like they would only aggravate that. If someone has experience, please share. My reply is only conjecture.

Good luck!

Wow! Great job! You look amazing!

I'm in the process of getting cleared for the sleeve. At first I was also worried about what people would think, but I'm done with that. Getting this surgery is not "the easy way out". No one has walked in your shoes or seen your struggles. People will judge. And I just don't care. I talk about this frequently at work now and the most common response is that people want more info. For themselves, for their family or friends. There is another woman at work now who is prepping to get bypass surgery. We have sort of become our own little support group and it feels great to have someone to share the experience and compare notes with. There is no shame in getting a surgery that you and your doctor have agreed is the right tool for you. If someone is critical of you, it is either because they don't understand your situation or because they don't want you to succeed. But they will be far outnumbered by the people who encourage and support you. A support system after this life changing surgery is vital to your long term success. Just my 2 cents... I think you should shout it from the rooftops. In the process you could learn a lot about who really cares about you, bond with someone you otherwise wouldn't have, or maybe give someone else the courage to take this step themselves. Best of luck to you.

I'm in the process of getting cleared for the sleeve. At first I was also worried about what people would think, but I'm done with that. Getting this surgery is not "the easy way out". No one has walked in your shoes or seen your struggles. People will judge. And I just don't care. I talk about this frequently at work now and the most common response is that people want more info. For themselves, for their family or friends. There is another woman at work now who is prepping to get bypass surgery. We have sort of become our own little support group and it feels great to have someone to share the experience and compare notes with. There is no shame in getting a surgery that you and your doctor have agreed is the right tool for you. If someone is critical of you, it is either because they don't understand your situation or because they don't want you to succeed. But they will be far outnumbered by the people who encourage and support you. A support system after this life changing surgery is vital to your long term success. Just my 2 cents... I think you should shout it from the rooftops. In the process you could learn a lot about who really cares about you, bond with someone you otherwise wouldn't have, or maybe give someone else the courage to take this step themselves. Best of luck to you.