My drain was just a small tube left inside and coming out of the edge of my incision to drain any excess fluid that pooled inside. No big deal. They took it out the next morning and all was good. It...

I am 15 months post op and like everyone else, I can eat anything I want. But, after surgery my whole mindset of eating changed (thank God) I seem to eat now more to stay healthy. I eat more proteins...

Try adding protein powder to s/f pudding and mixing it up really well. You can also add it to things like oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc. I've even added it to coffee and it tasted like a vanilla...

It is honestly a new lease on life!! I am like a new person! And yes I was in shock as well to see my BMI... Think most of us are. But we have to start somewhere. Best of luck!!

I have followed all the "rules" taken my supplements, vitamins,protein everything and I still have lost a lot of hair! I am 6 months post op and it started about 3 or so months ago. I even bought...

Very normal!! Nothing to worry about!

Some people have "head hunger" it is psychological and will pass in a week or so. Your body is used eating often that your head makes you think you are hungry. I know it sounds crazy but it happens!...

I Was back to totally normal by week 2. And was doing complete workouts after a month with no discomfort at all! I think the real challenge will be the diet, don't make yourself miserable by getting...

Hi from Louisiana!! Not too far away!! Good luck on your surgery, i was sleeved on 12/20 and I am 100% pleased!!!

Lol I was also gonna say mouthwash!!! It was a lifesaver to me my mouth tasted so nasty after and was dry!! We were allowed ice chips and water right after, but it didn't seem to help much! you may...

My husband and I had the sleeve on the same day. We have a 12 yr old and a 6 yr old. The first few nights they stayed at my moms and we actually stayed by ourselves! Our parents came during the day...

My husband and I were both sleeved on 12/20/10, we would both make the decision to do it again, only sooner! It has been a wonderful life changing experience! Not all of it has been great, but none...

I also had trouble sleeping for awhile after surgery. take it easy and like Diane said keep getting your liquids and protein or you will feel totally zapped! Glad you made it home from the hospital...

Best of luck!!! Don't get discouraged. :)

Welcome to the family, Dee!! Had my sleeve on 12/20 so I am a little ahead of you. You will love the site and the wonderful support you will find here!!! Best of luck!!

Welcome to the family Bren!! I love my sleeve, it has been an answer to my prayers!!

Diane love your new pic.... Looking great!!!

Hope you are doing well!!

Peggy thanks so much for the encouragement! I am trying to be positive, I agree all that I have read says it onlylasts for a few months. I do supplement protein and take a ton of vitamins, guess it...

I am almost 3 months out and just started having hair loss :( thankfully I have a lot of hair. Sadly, it is falling out in clumps!! I am going to go tomorrow and buy the supplements everyone...

Jess congrats on the date and approval!!!! So happy for you!!! :)

Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Wonderful, great news!!! God is so good!! I know you are so relieved. Now on to bigger and better, or shall I say smaller and better things!!!

Whitney, I am so glad that your husband decided to have the surgery. It has really changed our whole family as well! We have two boys (12 and 7). Hopefully we have influenced them early enough in...

Remember our girlie hormones can cause us to not loose weight during certain times during our cycles. Mine does each month :(