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What do you mean reversal? I was low BMI and have lost very little weight to be honest. Some of it could be that I enjoy wine, but I am definitely not eating calories like I was. I feel like it was a waste of money to be honest.

1 minute ago, JennieJuniper said:

I had a few sips of Diet Pepsi today.. burped a bit but otherwise fine! Tasted great.. was kind of hoping it wouldn’t! LOL

Haha, I was hoping the same thing. I used to drink a lot of it & then completely stopped, but I’ve seriously been craving it since my op.

On 2/13/2018 at 1:17 AM, Sleeveforme2017 said:

It’s been a year and a few weeks since my surgery. Can’t seem to get this last 10-20lbs off for nothing. Considering taking phentermine. Has anyone taken this after surgery? Is it safe? Your thoughts please. Thanks

Hi Junior Guru, it's probably too late to answer this question, but there is some good, published, peer reviewed medical journals on the use of phentermine as an adjunct to weight loss after bariatric surgery. Short term it shows good results. I guess the question is are you actually hungry or it is that there are so many triggers in our world that automatically lead us to the "feel good" drug of food? I'm saying that because I just saw an advert for chocolate and automatically thought "I feel like chocolate". Phentermine stops hunger definitely, but I've seen many patients that can still binge eat or drink on it out of habit.

Thank you Frustr8, it’s very nice of you to show concern. I work in Medical so will be cautious. 😀

Frustr8 why did you post a sad emoj?

How did you go with the flight? I had surgery on 21 Dec, am getting discharged today & would love to fly home. It is only a 4 hour flight. Any thoughts? I’d love some feedback.

Thanks so much for your reply CM3540. Let me know how you go. I do feel a bit worried because it's not reversible and like any operation there are risks (which is crazy because I worked in operating theatres for many years...I just don't like being the patient. I definitely would love to hear how you go.

Thank you Skinny Life. You have done amazingly with your procedure. Were you able to get back to work relatively quickly?

Hi there, I have battled with my weight my whole life, however am now 25 kgs overweight for my height of 163. I am blaming it on the fact that I have had 4 shoulder operations in the last 3 years, but realistically it is because I have been binge eating (definitely not purging) and been very sedentary (compared to my old lifestyle). I have tried every diet known to man since I was about 13 and have on occasion been too skinny, but now I can't budge this weight and I am considering getting a vertical gastric sleeve. My weight has affected everything in my life, mentally and socially. My BMI is 31 and whilst I had a relatively high BMI of 27 when I was an athlete, I know that this BMI is purely fat. Has anyone had a vertical gastric sleeve with a similar BMI? I would really appreciate any opinions. Also, I am considering getting it done overseas (I live in Australia and won't be covered by insurance). Thanks very much.