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At my WLS they say use cups - not weight.

@BayougirlMrsS, why don't we leave politics out of the discussion and focus on health and support.

It is hard to understand the expectations of instant surgery to goal weights. How fast did you put the weight on? Does your surgeons office say it will be instant? Follow the plan you were given and enjoy the results. SMH

Do what is best for your peace of mind. Don’t share with negative people - the struggle is real after the surgery IMO and you need to be able to focus on recovery and success not defending yourself. I told my BF, daughter, and older sister only. I skipped my mom, sister , and brother plus all others. I failed with the band and told very few about it and want my sleeve to work. I will be at 4 weeks tomorrow and 1 month by the end of the week. I have lost 16 pounds since surgery and 50 for the year - I’ll take it because it is progress for me. Good luck to you!

My surgery is scheduled on November 13th. The nurse practitioner I saw at the surgeon's office said I could be off up to 6 weeks - so I am going to take the 6 weeks and let my body and mind heal. I have enough PTO and don't feel the need to rush back to the office.

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Just note the difference between the 2 scales and add 4 pounds to what you weigh at home. Mine is the opposite- home scale is 2 pounds heavier than doctor.

You look great - congrats

Great results - congrats

You look great - congrats

You look great - congrats

Good luck on your surgery. I had my lap band removed and got the sleeve on 11/13. Doing good so far - enjoying my time off work as I took the full 6 weeks. I am down 15 pounds since surgery - not getting much exercise in yet.

You will be fine - drink drink drink that is what I did. Try to keep busy doing something so you don’t think about food.

You will be fine - drink drink drink that is what I did. Try to keep busy doing something so you don’t think about food.

I stretched during the night and had shooting pains for a day. It resolved and I don’t feel it anymore but I was worried for sure. Made a mental error unrelated to that instance where I picked up my three year old instinctively so he could see a passing jet. He’s about 40 lbs. I instantly put him back down and was worried but I didn’t feel anything thank goodness!

The same thing happened to me. Wasn't thinking and lifted a gallon of Water. It resolved for me after a day. Stitches were intact and no bleeding. But, pick up the phone and call your doctor if you feel iffy.

My BF is not fully supportive either. He says I will lose weight and dump him ... that is in his head.

Those are some big numbers - congrats to you!

Take the most time you possibly can - once you commit to going back you are stuck. I am taking 6 weeks because I have 13 weeks in my sick bank and will retire in 18 months which I must use or lose. I am at one week today and left my house for the first time today because I wasn’t supposed to drive for a week. I feel
like I could go back tomorrow if I had to and I am 60 years old.

I was sleeved on 11/13 - today is my first full day at home.

I had the band to sleeve revision this week. Once my stomach healed I never felt full / satisfied from the band. The full-o-meter never worked like it was supposed to. I am hoping for better from the sleeve - I can’t keep gaining because I am taking years off my life.

Congrats - hope you are enjoying the new you.

Congrats - hope you are enjoying the new you.

Last day of pre-op for me ... nothing but Clear Liquids. I had Water water water, 2 - 8 oz. glasses of crystal light, and a cup of sugar free Jello. Surgery tomorrow- can’t sleep sinus congestion 😟.

Last day of pre-op for me ... nothing but Clear Liquids. I had Water water water, 2 - 8 oz. glasses of crystal light, and a cup of sugar free Jello. Surgery tomorrow- can’t sleep sinus congestion 😟.