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I posted this somewhere else but think it might help you...

I thought as my fellow "April Sleever Buddies" and I are on the cusp of major changes, I would show you a documentary that was shown here in Scotland a couple of weeks ago that I found interesting and encouraging. It is about a surgeon who investigates what makes some people fat and she starts from her personal view that we should eat-less-and-move-more and by the end her views have changed about what makes some people overweight and how they can be helped. It deals with Gastric By-Pass but the principles hold true for us "Sleevers" too I think. Interesting, particularly the sections on hunger hormones and stress. I found it encouraging, I hope you do too... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dzfgb (If you can't get this link it might be on Youtube. It's a called Horizon: The Truth about Fat)

Thank you! I will check it out. I've tried losing on my own and have been successful, only to regain the weight over and over. I've always been deeply offended by the notion that those of us who struggle with obesity are just not trying hard enough. Most naturally thin people (like some members of my family) have horrilble eating habits, but don't gain weight so they just don't understand my battle.

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I have been flying through the process. I consulted with the surgeon on the 30th of March, Support Group on the 2nd, insurance approval on April 13th, surgery scheduled on the 24th.

Struggling with what I need to buy for after surgery. I have the list posted on other forums, do any of you who have recently gone through have any suggestions?

I am excited about the future!

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Hey can anyone tell me how to get ones of those cool sliding scales I see at the bottom of a lot of profiles/signatures?

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Was anyone still in pain one week out. My incinsion on my left side is the still very painful!

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Was anyone still in pain one week out. My incinsion on my left side is the still very painful!

I am a week out as well and I have some off and on pain in the middle low incision. Ironically it's the only one that is bruised. No other pain though... I believe it's typical to have pain somewhere after your body goes through that.

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Heading back home today after surgery on the 16th. I was amazed how good I feel today in comparison to how terrible I felt yesterday before my drain was removed! I do still have soreness at the Left drain site, but once that drain was removed - hallelujuah!

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Hey can anyone tell me how to get ones of those cool sliding scales I see at the bottom of a lot of profiles/signatures?

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There are instructions posted in the Suggestions Forum (same as this topic) - the topic is:

Ticker Tutorial for VST & LBT - with pictures

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I am a week out as well and I have some off and on pain in the middle low incision. Ironically it's the only one that is bruised. No other pain though... I believe it's typical to have pain somewhere after your body goes through that.

Thank u! I was ready to call the Dr. Houston we have a problem. I also went back to work 5 days later (job is the worst lol)

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Was anyone still in pain one week out. My incinsion on my left side is the still very painful!

I am 8 days postop and I still have pain with my left incision. The doctor told me that the incision on my left side is the one used to exit my removed stomach. So, I think it will take longer to heal than the others.

I'm going back to work tomorrow. Still get fatigued quickly, so, my sister is driving me to work. Thank God I have a desk job and don't need to move around too much. I have been taking small walks each day but I surprised how quickly I get tired. Before the surgery, I was walking 3-4 miles a day. I know I will slowly work myself back to that routine.

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Heading back home today after surgery on the 16th. I was amazed how good I feel today in comparison to how terrible I felt yesterday before my drain was removed! I do still have soreness at the Left drain site' date=' but once that drain was removed - hallelujuah![/quote']

Ya that drain pain is something else. Glad it all went well for you. That first day after surgery was rough but I felt amazing the day I flew home. Dr A and his staff are great. Whatever his method is, it works!

Prayers your way for a safe return home...

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I am 8 days postop and I still have pain with my left incision. The doctor told me that the incision on my left side is the one used to exit my removed stomach. So' date=' I think it will take longer to heal than the others.

I'm going back to work tomorrow. Still get fatigued quickly, so, my sister is driving me to work. Thank God I have a desk job and don't need to move around too much. I have been taking small walks each day but I surprised how quickly I get tired. Before the surgery, I was walking 3-4 miles a day. I know I will slowly work myself back to that routine.[/quote']

Hey Ursiboo72.... Congrats! Yes its only that one that brings me to the ooohhhhs lol. I have not weighed myself yet. Is, it still hard to get your liquids in

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Hey Ursiboo72.... Congrats! Yes its only that one that brings me to the ooohhhhs lol. I have not weighed myself yet. Is, it still hard to get your liquids in

Hey THYCK747 ... I'm able to drink more liquids. It improves every day. Forcing myself to drink more. I decided not to weigh again until my appt with my nutritionist next wednesday. Hopefully I will see a loss.

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Hey THYCK747 ... I'm able to drink more liquids. It improves every day. Forcing myself to drink more. I decided not to weigh again until my appt with my nutritionist next wednesday. Hopefully I will see a loss.

I go Monday to get these dang staples out. They itch lol. Im soooo excited abt this journey. No backsteps wanted lol

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I got my staples out Tuesday...it was a huge relief. They were causing a little bit of a reaction too. My skin was red and puffy, but no infection or anything, you could tell it was some sort of contact dermatitis.

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I got my staples out Tuesday...it was a huge relief. They were causing a little bit of a reaction too. My skin was red and puffy' date=' but no infection or anything, you could tell it was some sort of contact dermatitis.[/quote']

Mannnn they are not sleever friendly lol

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