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Would you do it again?

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AmiLou    41

AmiLou
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Yes, I would do it again. I'm only 8 weeks out but I returned to work after two weeks. I'm 54 and that recovery period was enough. Two months will be fantastic. By that time, you will exercising and eating normal...or at least your new normal.

Attend support group meetings offered by your hospital. They will give you confidence and reassurance that you are doing the right thing. I did.

Good luck!

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losingtheselumps    93

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I would absolutely do it again!! I have no regrets. I am only 10 weeks out, but I am so happy with my choice. My lifestyle is already changing. I'm more active with my kids, working out in a gym again, have more energy. I have thrown up one time since surgery, and that was because I took my Vitamins on an empty stomach. Now, I know better lol. I HATE throwing up as well, and that was one of my fears before surgery. I never get nauseous. I have had zero complications. I know that my experience won't be the same as everyone else, though. Good luck with your journey!

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char3672    292

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Absolutely! I'll be 2 years post-op on September 1st. I've been maintaining below goal for about a year now. I'm running a marathon on September 18th. A MARATHON!!! Can you believe that?!?!

Was there some pain and misery in the early weeks? For sure! Was there a period of adjustment in the early months? Heck yeah! Did I wonder if I would ever feel "normal" again? Yep! For a long time!

But now that is all a VERY distant memory! I am happy and healthy and enjoying all aspects of my life!

Congratulations on your success! Good luck with the marathon! I think I'll fe able to do this. I have not heard from 1 person that said they are sorry they did it.

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john925    175

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I know I'm only 5 days out but yes so far I would definitely do it again!

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rebecca wills    190

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I'd do it in a NY minute, Love my sleeve! 7 weeks in and in clothes I have not worn in years. Feeling tremendous, best feeling. Some moments where I over ate, or ate too fast. But throwing up is not really what most would call it. It is the contents of what went down last. The small contents of your sleeve. So once you've had it happen and know the feeling your careful not to have it happen again. When I had my sleeve it was textbook, no complaints and minimal pain. I came home on Tylenol. Walk in the park, I've given birth 5 times, had my overies removed, had thyroid removed and the sleeve was a cake walk. Good wishes!

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KristenLe    5,979

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Feeling extreme low back pain 6 days after surgery. Is that gas because it feels similar muscle spasm

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@@cjacks Back pain could be from dehydration. It could also be a kidney stone or just sore muscles from your sleeping position. Are you feeling better?

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Cindy Watson    4

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My husband and I both are getting this done sometime in September -October. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get. Could use some encouragement here please. Thanks-

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char3672    292

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I'm not having surgery until Kune, but I can yell you one thing, since I asked if people would have the surgery again, NOT 1 PERSON SAID NO! I have been feeling much more comfortable since reading these posts

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GSleeve822    394

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I would def do it again. If throwing up is your biggest worry, then you'll be fine. I haven't thrown up. Surgery makes you nauseated and dry heave but nothing more happened to me. Also, 2 months is plenty of time. I took 7 days. Good luck!

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char3672    292

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Thank you. I think the more I hear that, the better I feel. I really think I can do this. I've been big my whole life, I'm ready to live a normal, happy life. I just wish I started sooner.

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kmorri    1,689

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My husband and I both are getting this done sometime in September -October. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get. Could use some encouragement here please. Thanks-

That will be fantastic for you both to have it done together......adjusting to the new eating plan will be much much easier with you both doing it.....and your grocery bill will go way down!!! haha

Good luck to you both! Being nervous is normal. In fact if you were not nervous something would be wrong with that.

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      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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    • ChunkCat

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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
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