The agent did ask to see everyone's passport although he did not look in any of our luggage.

I know that the part of my stomach that secretes grehlin, the appetite hormone, has been removed with the surgery. I'm 9 weeks out and my appetite is still the same as it was before the surgery. I...

I'm 7 weeks out and I have a problem with water, too. It's the only liquid that makes me nauseous. At first it hurt to drink it and stills does if I take a big swallow. But now I just get a sour...

I'm almost five weeks out, and I've been experiencing a lot of fatigue. It seems like I'm way more tired now than I was even during the first week after surgery. It could be my diet. It seems like a...

It's incredible! 19 pounds in 9 days. There's more at work here than calories! Also, I'm totally off insulin. This is a wonderful procedure. Everyone should have it!

Thanks. I finally did something so that it would show. Don't know what it was, though.

Thank you for your kind words.

Well, it looks like I still haven't figured out how to get my ticker to show. Any suggestions?

Thanks. I hope it starts making sense soon. I'm not computer illiterate, but I just can't figure out this website.

I cannot figure out this website. I've tried a dozen times to add my picture and it still will not show. Additionally, I have posted on my ticker my starting weight and current weight, but it will...

Great job. You're an inspiration!

Be glad you can belch. When I eat and especially drink, gas seems to come up on the outside of my esophagus and stays in my chest. and IT HURTS! I can't get rid of it. I'll be glad when this part of...

Actually I jumped the gun as far as my diet goes. Eating only sugar free everything didn't give my body any calories to work with. I was so tired and headachy, and my blood sugar was dropping too...

No, I don't think the lightening of my mood has anything to do with not eating carbs. I think it's just that now I know I'll get my weight to where it should be. I'll feel better, look better, and...

Immediately after surgery my back pain was gone. Before the surgery, I couldn't stand for very long at all until my lower back started to ache. I know it wasn't anything serious because when I sat...

Do the best you can for now. It will get easier. You don't have to be perfect.

I wish I could have afforded to get it done in Nashville, but my insurance wouldn't cover it. I went to Dr. Almanza in Tijuana Mexico. I live in Franklin, TN. How about you? I'm having a hard time...

I had my sleeve done four days ago, and I am hungry, but it's no wonder. Look what we can eat - sugar free jello and popsicles, bouillon, broth, sugar free juice. No calories. No wonder I'm hungry. I...

I figure this is probably addressed somewhere, but I'm asking anyway. Any tips on how to get rid of gas pains after surgery?

I'm on my second day of clear liquids pre-surgery and I came up with a concoction that suits me. I've read how protein drinks are pretty bad. I tried one, and they are pretty bad! Anyway here's what...

My surgery is on April 22 as well. I'm from Nashville, TN. How about you?

What kind of changes can I expect regarding my appetite? Will I be hungry or/and have cravings?

Dr. A at Jerusalem Hospital offers insurance since he doesn't take insurance. It's $300 for six months and $500 for a year.

Try baby oil or peanut butter.

My insurance won't pay for WLS either. I am paying for the surgery myself. Since Dr. A does not accept insurance of any kind, he does offer private insurance through the Jerusalem Hospital that will...