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I'm sorry if this topic is already posted somewhere, but I was thinking about how I'm going to reward myself for reaching mini goals. I'm a behaviorist and believe that rewarding myself is important! And I won't be able to do it with food once I'm sleeved! Anyhow, I have ideas like massages, mani/pedi, and of course new clothes and shoes, but I thought it would be fun to share new ideas!

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Great suggestions…but those are things i do now…oy vey…lols how about trips to places u have never been before…tatts ouch!!!!…its the one thing I've always wanted but too whimpy to do….lol

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Interesting topic. .had surgery Tue 4/15. Was 242 lbs day of surgery. .I plan on treating myself with get a pedicure and French tips on my finger nails. Once I drop down to 230 lbs..setting mini goals for myself.

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Interesting topic. .had surgery Tue 4/15. Was 242 lbs day of surgery. .I plan on treating myself with get a pedicure and French tips on my finger nails. Once I drop down to 230 lbs..setting mini goals for myself.

How are you doing? I'm nervous about the 2 weeks after surgery they say they are the worst. If love to hear your experience! I get sleeved April 28, 2014

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How are you doing? I'm nervous about the 2 weeks after surgery they say they are the worst. If love to hear your experience! I get sleeved April 28, 2014

I'm doing pretty good. .was a nervous wreck few days before surgery. I checked in the hospital on tues @7am..was discharged 1:45pm..I was able to eat ice chip and popsicle at the hospital and was about to use restroom. Haven't been nauseous at ALL..still in stock..I have been medicine, use it a little bit only. And nausea medicine. .didn't even open that bottle yet since I got home on Tuesday. .not hungry at all..more mental hungry can I'm not chewing only liquid til next Wednesday. Sipping on my water bottle , broth and Protein Drinks. .small sips. Only thing that hurt is the gas pain. .OMG!! Feel bloated and pressure in left shoulder and next..taking gas X. Helps a little. .you will do great. .I was freaking out prior to surgery for no reason. .trust me..The gas pain is the worst. I have 5 small incisions. .very tiny. .Please keep me posted after your procedure.

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How are you doing? I'm nervous about the 2 weeks after surgery they say they are the worst. If love to hear your experience! I get sleeved April 28, 2014

I'm doing pretty good. .was a nervous wreck few days before surgery. I checked in the hospital on tues @7am..was discharged 1:45pm..I was able to eat ice chip and popsicle at the hospital and was about to use restroom. Haven't been nauseous at ALL..still in stock..I have been medicine, use it a little bit only. And nausea medicine. .didn't even open that bottle yet since I got home on Tuesday. .not hungry at all..more mental hungry can I'm not chewing only liquid til next Wednesday. Sipping on my Water bottle , broth and Protein drinks. .small sips. Only thing that hurt is the gas pain. .OMG!! Feel bloated and pressure in left shoulder and next..taking gas X. Helps a little. .you will do great. .I was freaking out prior to surgery for no reason. .trust me..The gas pain is the worst. I have 5 small incisions. .very tiny. .Please keep me posted after your procedure.

I'm glad to hear it went so well for you!! Puts me at ease a bit! Thank you for sharing keep me posted on how your feeling!

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I'm glad to hear it went so well for you!! Puts me at ease a bit! Thank you for sharing keep me posted on how your feeling!

Doing ok..no nausea at all..trying to keep up with shakes and Water. .taking Vitamin so daily. .The only big issue for me is the gas pain..OMG! !..it's a killer..walking, Gas X, warm tea, broth. .absolutely nothing helps with it gas pain..bloated and very uncomfortable. .finally was able to have BM yesterday. .thought that would relief some of the bloated gas paim..NOPE..still very tired. .can't do to much at all..feel drained very fast..hope next week I feel better. .cause I hate feeling tired and extremely bloated with gas..gas pain in abdomen, back and left shoulder. When is your surgery date? Had surgery Tue 242lbs. .today 237lbs. .don't even care at the moment about the pounds. Just want my energy back and relief from all the gas they pump into our body during surgery :-(

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I went on a cruise to the Bahamas when I lost 100 pounds!

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Hi Piercedqt, sounds like you're doing exceptionally well! You're a success story for us all. Where did you get your surgery done?

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A cruise is a great idea! I've never been on one and I'd love to!

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Hi Piercedqt, sounds like you're doing exceptionally well! You're a success story for us all. Where did you get your surgery done?

I had my sleeve done in Jacksonville Florida at St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital with Dr. Uchal. I'm totally happy with my results!

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A cruise is a great idea! I've never been on one and I'd love to!

It was my first, and we only did 3 nights. I was only home about 4 days before I was looking to book another longer trip. We are going again in Nov, for 6 nights, and my daughter is bringing her bff.

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