I went alone for my surgery and everything was great! I never felt scared at all! Good luck. :)

I am close to being five months post op and mine is falling out by the handfuls. I don't know what to do.

Thank you, Nancy!! Me, too! I love my sleeve. Congratulations on your weight loss. I can't wait until I get in the 150s. Francesca, I had my surgery done in Mexico so it wasn't as expensive as it...

Now that I've gotten my sleeve (self-paid), my school insurance has decided to offer a bariatric surgery pilot program to 100 members starting in January. The story of my life, lol. The procedures...

I am three months postop and have noticed quite a few extra strands in the drain of the bathtub after washing my hair ...

You will not regret it! I am almost 3 months out and I feel great. I've lost 45 pounds and am still losing. :)

Sounds like it hasn't been sent yet.

Congratulations! So glad you don't have any extra skin.

Wow. That is awesome.

Sounds good. I will have to try.

Wish I could help, but I got the gastric sleeve.

I am almost three weeks post op. I am still having a hard time eating. It doesn't really hurt going down but I can only eat a few bites and then I'm full. Is it always going to be this way or is my...

Phoenix Rise I tried to take one but can't seem to get a good one to show what I am describing.

I have never seen sutures like his. Instead of being stitched acrosss the incision, there are two separate stitches above, running parrallel with the incision. I'm not quite for sure what they are...

Welcome Greg! I'm a teacher too and was glad to have a few weeks off to recoup before going back to school. Good luck on your new journey. :)

Congratulations! Glad you are feeling so good. :) Lots of good food there.

Rest up. :)

Congratulations on your new sleeve!

Thank you all for your encouragement. This is a wonderful place with wonderful people. I enjoyed my sandwich but will not cheat myself anymore. :) I feel so much better and am ready for my new...

Today is Day 4 of my 10-day Pre-Op Clear Liquids Diet. I broke down today and ate a sandwich because I felt like I was starving to death. I am so disappointed in myself. I was doing so good until...

Glad you are feeling good! Yea for you. :)

You will do great!

Prayers sent to you. You will be fine. Keep the faith in God.

Bob, did you go to the dr. or do it yourself?

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I teach too and am glad for the time off this summer to relax and take care of myself. Good luck everyone! :)