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Wow! Not a great way to advertise your business. Most people will see 30k and go the opposite direction.

Great conversation and filled with all sorts of nuggets. Minus the biological and metabolic issues I would be inclined to include individuals that don't experience a "honeymoon phase." First, what is that defined as? Is there a percentage of weight loss that one could/should achieve to indicate that they are indeed in a honeymoon phase? So with the sleeve I believe the number that is tossed around is that an individual may lose up to 60% of excess weight; how much of that is obtained during the "honeymoon phase?" Is there a correlation between the positive reinforcement of more immediate weight loss and reaching goal and maintaining. Additionally, is it more of the average weight loss over the 18 month period that is more important to focus on. So many people go into this thinking they will lose over 8lbs a month and when that doesn't happen in the early stages it is truly a shift in expectation that needs to take place. Then add in when weight loss stalls after the 12 month mark after a slow road the frustration sets in and then old habits may return.

LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDEO! thank you for sharing such intimate details of your journey! I love the "normal" people reference and 300+ super hero non-comparison! Wishing you the best!!

I say I am slow by forum standards, but according to doc and nut I am where I need to be. I work out 5/6 days a week some days I eat 40 carbs some days I eat 80. Some days my calories are less than 800 somedays they are near 1000. I think what people need to remember is our journeys are all individual. I am pleased with MY progress and that is all that matters. Of course the post with someone saying they loss 50lb in 3 months gets attention because pre sleevers hope that will be them and post sleevers are wishing that was them. It just creates a vicious cycle of disappoint. I am not saying that person should not post their success , but people should be realistic and need to understand this process is different for us all. I stopped hanging around the boards because other people's whining about their slow weight loss had me doubting myself!

Good luck! The first few weeks may or may not be hard. Everyone's recovery is so different! No matter what the time flies. I am 17 weeks out and somedays I do not even feel like I had surgery!!!!

You go girl! That is great!

Rita, wishing you a speedy recovery. I am sorry you are going through this. Don't let this forum get you down. I have only seen a few doctors post and none of them have been WL Surgeons. My point is, they are opinions. Leaks are real, they do exist, anyone that has researched the surgery knows that. Many prayers for you from South America.

What a freeing experience. I am so glad you are able to realize the beauty of it all. It is hard to let go of relationships at times for whatever reason are not meant for us. Although, difficult at the time when you look back you will realize it made you stronger and better. Something is always waiting on the otherside of it.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Great question! I will ask about my follow-ups.

I am writing my doc and email with my list of questions because I am sure to forget something during my pre-op appt. What am I missing? Here is what I have so far: Per Surgery Questions- What is your procedue to reduce the risk of blood clots? What are other possible complications? How long is the surgery? How many incisions will I have? How many days will I be in the hospital? I have read about bougie size, what size do you use? And what determines what size you use? How long should I be out of work? When can I start exercising after surgery? What type of Vitamins should I take post surgery? Will I work with Claudia for pre/post-surgery diet? How long after surgery can I have sex? What is your recommend what time for pregnancy after surgery? 12 months, 15 months? Thanks!

Congratulations! You look great.

Me too!

You look fantastic. You look like a different person. I know you have a big smile on your face!

U might want a new surgeon. R they trying to push ur towards RNY?