Hiya everyone... quick question.

Within the last week I'm nauseated and flushed after eating, headache'y, slightly dizzy, acid reflux twice now while asleep and have extreme stiffness between my...

Hi Ostate!

I have United Healthcare, and was required to go to numerous support groups, get a "life coach" as well as attending 3 months of weekly counseling.

I asked all of these resources...

I ate corned beef and cabbage, too! Had it the weekend before, then 2 days prior (I didn't have to go on a pre-op diet). Twice in one week.

Kinda got it out of my system... wondering if...

Cab - watch out for PediaLyte and other drink mix/additives... can be hidden sugar.

I remember drinking pedialyte almost 20 years ago. Tasted horrible. When I tried it again after my sleeve...

Nicole... I have United Health Care and had approval within 2 to 3 weeks. Was grueling, though! I hope your wait is fast and is the answer you want!!

You're doing it, Yahaira! Nice work!

UPDATE: you all were correct... stall broke sometime last week. I've switched to weighing only once a week becuase daily was breaking my heart when the scale wasn't moving. 25 down, 50 to go...
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I asked my surgeon about this, as sometimes I can get down a ton more than normal (I was afraid I had stretched mine out as well).

He said there is something called the duodonal opening. It is...

You use a GasX Disolvable Strip for a bookmark in your favorite novel. Found this just today.

Anyone else, or am I the only one who changed their life in dramatic and sometimes funny ways?

I'm wondering if you'll have the same experience I did... we have a small fair in town last weekend, and I was racking my brain for options to enjoy (since the "fried this and that" was a HUGE part...

You should be filling your new tummy with food. Not food and water. This alone is one of the top three ways people un-do and stretch out their new tummy (according to the Bariatric Center of the...

Thank you so much everyone, I appreciate the ideas, experiences and words of encouragement!

Good luck to us all - be well and happy! And, I'll try to be a little more patient.

You are so right. I caught myself thinking that I regretted getting it done. Three to five weeks... ugg. I hope mine moves sooner than that. And, good luck on yours!!

Did your dietitian ask about caloric intake? Since Rob brought this up, I'm somewhat curious now.

Rob - you know, I don't actually know the caloric intake. This is a very good point. I'm going to start adding up starting tomorrow as I am already at work, have had my protein shake and 2% milk,...

Hi sleevers (and sleevers to be)!

Question: has anyone's weightloss stalled less than 3 weeks out? My surgery was Feb 16, and I lost 17 pounds the first week. And, that's IT. The scale hasn't...

Good luck.... we'll be rooting for you!

Thanks so much, Amy... I've heard this from several people (wishing they wouldn't have waited so long). I'm super happy for you and wow, a six 6! Beautiful!

Thank you so much, Michelle! You have and continue to be a close supporter! I wish my schedule wasn't so wacky. When I'm up, everyone else is asleep. Are you teaching swimming at the rec center?

Thanks so very much, Grace... you're right about not watching the news. I swear, it's all "bad news" punctuated by commercials with supermodel bodies and all these beautiful, slim people eating...

Thanks so much, Shuga... I'm going to remember the one day at a time advice and have a good evening once I get home.

Thanks so much, Jerz! Let us know how support group works out for you. Is this offered through the hospital/facility you got sleeved at?

Wow... excellent summary. I think you hit it on the head... saying goodbye to my old lifestyle. So odd to be sad to say goodbye to something I was so ashed about. This process is going to be...

Klem... I started "thinking" about this surgery last summer. I started the process (had to attend an info seminar to get any further) in December. After a psyc assessment, dietary consultation and...

Oh thank you Zandria!!! Hearing that someone is excited for me (and you don't even know me from the man on the moon) is sooooo nice! And, so very nice of you!