Hi Everyone,

I hope this message finds everyone well and doing even better. We're in the holiday season and I wondering how everyone fared.

I was in a weight stall for about 2 weeks and had...

Hey, Dynomite....we're neighbors! I'm in Dallas. Good luck on your journey! Let us know when you've got your surgery date.

Time off work:

I took 8 weeks and I have to say....I am so glad I could and was able to. I have read about people who have gone back to work in a matter of days or perhaps a week.

I could...

Traci - I wish you well and will add some prayers to that. It can be challenging but I think it's worth it when you know you need to change your life. Good luck and I look forward to reading about...

My experience with the office was great. I went through Real Results. They provided me with a list of my insurance requirements as well as the surgeon's requirement. The office contacted the...

Good luck on your journey. It can be bumpy and sometimes difficult - but there are so many success stories on this website that proves that it is worth it.

Now that you're here.....I think that the strength of character that you have shown through all of your trials will get your goal. Good luck and remember, you have a whole forum pulling for you.

Sounds as if the universe is telling you to change doctors.....I'd listen. As suggested before - call your insurance for more options. Good luck on your journey.

Congrats, girl! Keep it coming off and continued good luck on your journey.

I've been sleeved for almost 7 weeks now. I have been blessed. My journey has been easy compared to many of the stories I've read.

Nausea once - after I tried re-fried beans for the 1st time...

Agreed. I was being to wonder if anyone from Atlanta was on the site. lol. Nice to see a fellow Atlanta-ian.

^^^ All wonderful ideas.... Walking and Gas-X were my friends. Also, I started to chair aerobics or chair dancing - that helped a lot. There's a lot of stretching involved. Good luck and I hope...

# 1. Stop beating up on yourself. There are plenty of people who do that for you. Be kind to yourself. This was a huge step and it takes getting used it.
# 2. You will fail....if you keep...

I bough my Gas-X through Amazon. It was easier to have them delivered to me because I didn't want to take the chance I couldn't find them.

Gas-X and walking were my friends after the surgery. ...

Interesting - as mentioned, it depends on insurance and it will also depend on that doctor.

My surgeon did not have a 10% weight loss requirement. You may want to consider changing doctors if...

Good luck to you.

I'm not sure that there is an average. I've lost about 40 lbs since my pre-op on 8/9. However, I am quite large (close to 500lbs) - so, my initial weight loss may come off faster than someone who's...

What a wonderful set of problems to have....I can't WAIT! lol.

It depends on the size of your sleeve. I, too, had no problems getting my fluids in. I drank consistently and steadily. I still have yet to feel hungry (thank goodness) but my stomach does let me...

You've gotten some great advice and as you explore this site you will find even more.

My advice is...

Use the time before the surgery to get yourself OVER prepared for when you return home....

Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Thanks to Gwen for the idea of pinning this on Pinterest.

Congrats on making this important life decision. I am sending you prayers and warm thoughts as you take this final steps on your journey to the sleeved life.

Congrats! You're looking wonderful and I wish you continued smooth journey to your goal.

I pray that you health improves quickly.

I agree you must be an advocate for your health or have pushy family members. During my stay in the hospital, I stayed on oxygen and every hour I had to...

Congratulations! I can't wait to have that experience myself.