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Houston area, 10.5 weeks post-op. If you're being sleeved in Conroe, I'm guessing your surgeon is Dr. Collier? He did mine. :)

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I'm from Beaumont being sleeved in Conroe in 3DAYS!!

You?!

I'm in Beaumont, got sleeved in Dec. over in League City. Good to find a fellow Golden Triangler. Kinda strange, but it made me feel better just knowing there were fellow sleevers in my area.

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Yes! Dr collier is doing mine!! Did you have any problems?

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Houston area' date=' 10.5 weeks post-op. If you're being sleeved in Conroe, I'm guessing your surgeon is Dr. Collier? He did mine. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Yes he is doing mine!! Did you have any issues or complications?!

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Yes he is doing mine!! Did you have any issues or complications?!

None at all. I was back to work less than a week later. I needed no pain meds once I left the hospital. The first week was rough because I couldn't stand the Isopure Clear, but once I started purees, life was much more manageable. I've not vomited once since 2 days pre-op. I can handle everything I've tried. I eat pretty much everything I used to - just crazy smaller amounts now. I did cut all carbonation when I started my pre-op and haven't touched it again since. It's actually been very easy.

As of this morning, I'm down to about 250-251, so I'm super close to the 50lb mark now. I'm not the fastest loser, but I'm consistent and I'm actually kind of happy it's coming off at a "normal" rate of about 2lbs per week. I'm hoping it makes my skin bounce back easier!

I feel great and I love my new relationship with food. It doesn't own me anymore. I eat when I'm hungry. Stop when I'm full (which doesn't take much!) I don't deprive myself. If I want something sweet, I have a bite or two - and honestly, that's enough for me. I've dealt with food demons my whole life and I'm starting to understand that this is what a "normal" relationship with food is like. I love it!

Good luck!!

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I'm having my surgery March 5th at Memorial Herman at Memorial City....

Having mine at Memorial Hermann Memorial City as well! I'll be there on the 7th! You'll have to let me know how it goes! My Doctor is Dr. Erik Wilson, is he yours as well?

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I am from NW/Spring area and will be doing mine at Houston NW Hospital with Dr. Turnquest.

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I am from NW/Spring area and will be doing mine at Houston NW Hospital with Dr. Turnquest.

Hi lauren my name is beatriz iam very familiar with dr turnquest i work for a doctor and thts who we recomend are patients to fo bariaric surgery iam 10 days post op my self but i had mines done in Mexico cause i was self paid i love to keep in touch and perhaps share diet tips or food menu

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Hi lauren my name is beatriz iam very familiar with dr turnquest i work for a doctor and thts who we recomend are patients to fo bariaric surgery iam 10 days post op my self but i had mines done in Mexico cause i was self paid i love to keep in touch and perhaps share diet tips or food menu

Hey Beatriz! I would love to keep in touch with you. :) It looks like my surgery won't be until June. Still jumping through insurance hoops. If I had the money I would have already gone to Mexico myself and had this done. LOL.

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I'm in Kingwood. I'm two months post op and FINALLY starting to feel good. I had some complications from a stomach virus at three weeks but I'm getting on track.

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I'm in Kingwood. I'm two months post op and FINALLY starting to feel good. I had some complications from a stomach virus at three weeks but I'm getting on track.

Nice so how is it going after two month are u startimg to eat allready

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