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Matt, I am definitely using the following quotes: "Don't focus on the now, focus on the goal" and "Embrace the struggle and revel in conquering it." Thank youuu!!

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I think if you are an atheist why would it even matter?

They gave me something to put under my tongue it helps it to go away. Just wish something would prevent them. Maybe it will get better. 🤞

Sleeved on 5/22.
CW283
GW 180

The dry mouth I had the same problem with. It finally went away a couple days.

The dry mouth I had the same problem with. It finally went away a couple days.

The dry mouth I had the same problem with. It finally went away a couple days.

Surgery tomorrow and I’m overwhelmed with emotions. Praying everything goes as planned, my doctor told me that I was one of his healthiest patients besides the obesity so I’m taking that as a good sign. Here’s to the journey ahead😁

Four and a half months out from surgery... This morning, I noticed something weird above my thigh getting out of the shower. Kind of a lump, it looked like.
I was worried for a minute then I noticed it was on the other side, too. It was my hip bone. It has never been visible before in my entire adult life.

I had my 3 month post op today. Down 45.7 or something like that. NP said I was ahead of schedule. Yay! I am really shooting for 100 pounds. I think the sleeve is a great fit for me. I hope you all do really well. I have to say the first 8 weeks were kind of hard. No energy , no pooping , no fun! But I noticed or didn't notice that I wasn't any of that anymore I just feel normal except for two or three good bites and I am done. I am starting a photo diary of what I eat so I can look back. I am terrible about capturing it all on an app or in a book.
I have two accounts and I hadn't been checking here but Im so glad to see all the band to sleeve conversions.
I will keep checking back.

Dawn Marie

I had my gastric sleeve done on Wednesday and I feel fantastic. I had no idea how I would feel afterwards, but I was pleasantly surprised. I have had no problem with my liquids. Now I just need to find some good recipes to experiment with different liquids for these first 2 weeks.

Best wishes!!!!

I honestly don't have any experience with children but if the diet is involving your family, maybe involve healthy foods that you know the children will eat. Maybe make big casseroles in advance involving said healthy foods and portion them out. Instead of white bread, use whole wheat/whole grain. Instead of frying food, bake it. Get lean Proteins.< br>
I'm pretty sure the surgeon or the nutritionist you may see there will give you tons of information and what to eat and what not to eat. Just take everything one step at a time. I personally dove in head first and just did everything the entire 5 months I went through the process.

I did goof off a few times though, I will be honest.

Despite having children, you got this. There are many people on here who had kids during the process and got the hang of everything along the way and you will too. 🙂

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-124
GW-130
Size- 2, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 34C

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

On the other side of this. Had lap band in 2005. Did well in the weight loss department, but quality of life was miserable. Started out with gall bladder issues only 3 months in that my doctor did not properly diagnose and I was miserable for months. Then for the next 5 years I suffered with all kinds of weird symptoms the doctor always chalked up to reflux. I couldn't tolerate fills and slept sitting up for the better part of 5 years. Eventually I had it out and only recently learned (during my sleeve insurance approval process) that my band was actually slipped.
Since having the band out, I gained all of my 90 lbs back, thankfully they didn't bring many friends. I started considering and seeking out help. It took me 2 years to settle on the sleeve. I had a lot of questions and reservations because of the risk for increased reflux issues that seem to be associated. I discovered that my reflux was largely situational (undiagnosed slipped band, eating certain trigger foods, or eating a larger meal too soon before bed). So, I jumped.
Had sleeve surgery 4/10/18. My surgeon said that the band left a mess of scar tissue for him and it took him a long time to clear it out to do the sleeve. I think it also delayed my recovery because I was really in no shape to walk or sip for the first day or so.
General warning: those of us who have gone through previous WLS do tend to lose weight a little slower than those who are on their first time around. Not 100% sure why, but I see it a lot on here and in speaking with my friends who have been down the same road. Personally, I see it coming off. Not sure I care that it's slow. I feel good, I look better, and I will get there.
Good luck on your renewed journey.

Hi Annie, I am on the other side of this. I had the lap band in 2011 and honestly never did well. Slipped it at 3 months, than again a month later after unfill and than refill. Kind of gave up got used to vomiting all the time. I was a vomit pro. When I slipped the band last summer and went to the er the NP that was there was from a different practice than I started at and she really convinced me to revise. I think the band was a epic failure for a lot of us. I was humiliated and constantly felt like a failure. I am 3 months out of the Gastric Sleeve revision and I am so happy I persevered. the Sleeve works like we all were told the band would. I am loosing at a wonderful pace with little to no complications at all. I wish you well and any questions please feel free to ask.
Sincere and warmest wishes
Dawn Marie

You'll get there! Good luck!