Just wanted to let all know that I feel great and do not regret one day since having this done!! My goal is 150 by Christmas!!

PLEASE dont think I'm complaining, b/c i'm not! I have no complaints so far! I was just sitting here watching Iron Chef (ha ha) and it hit me, " Will I ever be able to enjoy a meal at a nice...

I was just wondering, If a leak were going to happen, when is it most likely to be? My nurse said that if there was a leak or bleed it usually in the first 72 hrs...Anyone have any input???

Congrats!!!!!

I had surgery Friday! When do I move on to the next stage????? I'm hungry????

I had surgery Friday and I was wondering how long is the clear liquid stage? I left my post op instructions at home and I don't remember!!! IM HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks y'all!!!!! I'm drinking good! I appreciate all of the support!!

How long will it be before these steistrips fall off????

I'm doing good! Just wanting everything to keep going good!!

Congrats!!!!! I got home Sunday!!! How ya doing?????

Hey!!!!!! I had my surgery on the 10th also!!!!! How are you?????? I feel a little better everyday! Let me know!!! I'd love to keep up with your progress since we had the same date!!!

Well, I had my surgery Friday. Wow. How sick did I get?? Geeez. BUT once I got over that, I feel great. I find myself worrying about post op stuff now. Blood clots, infection.....I feel sore in that...

So glad to hear your doing good!! Keep us all updated!

very helpful! thanks

I'm wondering what happens to your stomach after surgery! does the stomach grow back together? Does the staple line grow back together? What happens to the staples???? Is an upper GI recommended...

My question is about the body's anatomy(sp). I quess the one thing keeping me on the concerned side is I'm not sure about how having such a small stomach is good for anyone. I know that the sleeve...

I had my pre op testing done Friday! Hope to get the results back sometime this week... Ladies, we have to keep in touch! To all those Louisiana ladies out there, I used to live in Rayne!! Wooo...

Good luck!!!!!!!!!! Let us know how your're doing!!!

Hello Ladies!!! Glad to see all of ya'll on here. I had my pre op testing done Friday. I'll go for my clearance appointment on May 16. I keep going back and forth. I can't belive i'm really to a...

I cant wait to be where all of you guys are! I feel like food consumes me. I feel like a garbage can somedays. It's gotten to where food really isnt that good, I just eat because I think I need to?...

Just checking on here to see if anyone is from the Mississippi area!!! I have met a couple of wonderful people on here and was sending an shout out to anyone having surgery near my neck of the...

Hey Ladies!!! I too feel just like I've read my own story!!! It was just a weight thing, but for the last month, I have really felt bad. It's like the weight is taking a physical toll on my body. My...

Dr Avara will be mine too! when is your surgery sched for? lets talk!!!!!

Hey again!!!!!!!

Has anyone or does anyone know of anyone having sleeve with a BMI 33 or lower? I'm 5'6" and weigh 213. I'm paying out of pocket so I know I don't meet insurance guidlines but dr...

I totally understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It sounds like we are alot alike! How did you ever make to the actual surgery? Did you have these fears before or have they developed after your sleeve? I really...