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So very pleased for you, well done! This is a fantastic surgery result, exactly how you wish it to be for everyone. I'm going in expecting a not-too-uncomfortable experience, but well informed and prepared to manage anything that isn't. I hope you'll post further updates here, and that you continue with good health and great results!

Oh i'm doing this do not get it twisted …..I am having my surgery .it outweighs many many things ..I just want the people who have not had the surgery yet as well as some who may have thrown up a lot when they were sleeved to be mindful...
its definitely on!!!!!!!

That is incredible. I've lost 20lbs so far. And I am in shock everytime I get on the scale. I'm glad to know things get better. You'll get that last 10lbs before you know it!

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I was just providing updated information ... I am 3 weeks post-op I understand ... I just didn't want people going off the 2007 study so they dont get freaked out of having surgery.

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Someone posted a study from 2007 on this thread and I wanted to give a better study with a longer period of research. I just wanted to be upto date just incase someone freaked out about it.

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I hear ya sister! That's my curse, no buy...it's no find. However, by my birthday in April, I will have probably changed my mind about what I really want. Hell, I may do so well the choices will be endless. Hmmm....then what? I guess I visit my 2 best friends, Ms. Visa & Mr. Mastercard.

Congratulations!!!!!! That's awesome!![emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

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Congratulations that's amazing ?

I’m 20 minutes away from my surgery I’m so excited and nervous ?

So, 2 week 4 days post op. I have a head cold. It sucks!! But I'm going to look at the positive:
BW 238 LBS
SW 194 LBS
CW 178 LBS

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I was sleeved on September 9th, so two weeks today exactly! The first 1.5 weeks were literal hell on Earth, I had quite a few issues with medication and problems with my doctor, but it's been 100% worth it. I am cleared to eat eggs and meats finally, I can go swimming, and I walked 1.5 miles today and only slightly felt like I was going do die from exhaustion and fatigue!
Oh, and I'm down 24 lbs in 2 weeks. That's pretty great.

It will pass!!!! Walk and sip!![emoji106]

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Had my surgery on 9/4. So far all is good! Today is day 10 post op, which mean the official start of puree food (yuck lol). Last night, I did try some Greek yogurt and had no trouble with eating it. Only had maybe 1.5 oz since it was half a day early and didn't want to risk feeling sick with it. I can get in about 64+ oz of fluid, but I am counting my protein shakes and broth in that, without including them I am getting at least 48oz of fluid in. I can take about 6-8 sips/gulps of water at a time. Drinking 2 protein shakes a day for 60 grams of protein. For the most part my abdomen feels fine post-op... but I do have that one spot that can feel like I have been stabbed if I move the wrong way still. But even that seems to be starting to subside now. What I haven't been doing a lot of is getting out and walking as much as I should. When I do go for my walks, I am wiped out after 15-20 minutes. Still, I am gradually improving. I actually think I am starting to feel better all around today, so maybe today is the day? I am also not having any trouble swallowing any of my smaller pills. The only liquid prescribed to me was pain medicine which surprised me, everything else I have been taken in it's normal tablet form since the day of surgery. I am down about 7 pounds since surgery, even with the initial 5 pound gain. That came off within 48 hours at most. All in all, everything is good!

I got miralax yesterday.

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I never thought I would appreciate being on the loser bench. Lost 5 lbs since surgery. 2 days out and still doing well. I meet my protein goal, my liquids, my walking, and used the incentive spirometer. I'm managing my pain with ice packs.

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Hello September Sleevers!! Had my surgery yesterday. Though I am far from an expert I want to stress a few points. When your reading comments from veteran sleevers and you find a pattern of the same responses do them. I have read walk walk walk to help with the gas pain. It helped A LOT. Also, sip sip sip ... incredible useful sipping away on clear fluids. Walking even helped my pain where the small incision was. If your in pain don't try to be tough and bare through it. Stay ahead of the pain. Ice packs ... feels so good. It's almost 24 hours since I was rolled off to surgery. And all those repeated advice points helped alot. I know it differs from person to person. I hope this helps to ease some anxiety for those who are waiting.

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1.To wear regular underwear with my dresses.

2. Learn how to wear High Heels and not worry if my legs are gonna give out on me

3. Stop being considered the “fat friend”

4. Shave my legs without loosing breath

5. See my down there

6. Wear regular bathing suits

7.Learn how to ride a bike

I go to Braums and get the small yogurt twist in a cup. Its 140 calories. I tried halo top last week and its just not for me. You must be careful at 3 months out. I waited until I got to goal or holidays before I ate anything off plan and right back on it the next day. Not everyone can do that and not have issues with relapsing back to old ways.

I'm glad your well

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I haven't had my vgs surgery yet but I have had many other surgeries. I have tried to get back to normal to quick and have felt nauseous when I had over done it. We all heal differently and at different rates. Listen to your body ( which you did) and take it slowly. If it gets worse than call the practice you had your surgery and see if you need to be seen. Better to be safe then sorry.

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Hope your feeling good after your surgery.

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The same for me. 47 years old I don't want to continue having health issues that are common for eldery people. I'm getting my surgery in September ... if you don't mind let me know how it goes. I find out my date on Friday.

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I have a BMI of 36. I have not had surgery yet but I am getting the sleeve done in September. I lost 48 pounds on my own. I had many doubts but I had to take in account want I wanted for my future. I have 3 kids that I want to be around for them and possible future grandchildren. The longer you are over weight the more stress your body is in. I don't want life long troubles with diabetes or heart disease. Someone told me to think of the surgery as one tool added to your other methods of lossing weight. Even if you have the surgery your still putting in all the work needed to loose the weight. You still choose what you eat and you still have to exercise. I have not had a life long struggle with weight. I had some health issues that brought on some weight. In 2016 I had a complete hysterectomy. I went to 135lbs. Then I went to 165lbs when my daughter was admitted to the hospital for 3 months. I got down to 150 lbs until April 2018 when I broke my ankle. I went up to 238 lbs. I am now down to 193 lbs. I have injures, I am not as young so my metabolism is not what it use to be. I need an assist. I choose surgery. My primary doctor did not know much about weight loss surgery when I asked for a referral. I saw him today for my 3 month A1C. He said he started looking into the surgeries and agreed with me that the sleeve was a good option due to my diabetes, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. My bariatric doctor told me people with a BMI as low as 30, in other countries are getting weight loss surgery ( mostly gastric bypass) to treat diabetes. My bariatric doctor asked me if I had cancer would I get chemotherapy or radiation? I said yes. I have decided on getting the VGS. This surgery reduces the size of my stomach, removes the part of the stomach that controls hunger hormones and cravings among other things.
On the emotional relationship for food, I believe we all have an emotional relationship with food on some degree. If you want to be well educated and get the best result out of surgery I would suggest seeing a therapist. Even if you don't have surgery see a therapist. You need to know what triggers you to eat and learn alternate and positive coping techniques. You can read any story anyone shares on this sight and the biggest reason they choose surgery is to be at a healthier weight regardless of what their BMI number started at. I hope this helps you. I find out my surgery date this Friday. So my date will be some time this September.

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Hope your feeling good after your surgery.

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Hope your feeling good after your surgery.

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