That's wonderful news!!!

Thank you! Best of luck on your surgery!

I had the sleeve surgery done in 2012 and have been thinking of having it switched over to the bypass. I have a hiatal hernia (sp?) that needs to be repaired which is why I'm thinking of having the...

I have PCOS and have been on birth control for most of my life to control my periods because I could never have them on my own or I was bleeding for 3+ months at a time. After my surgery and losing...

My GERD got worse after having the sleeve. I have to take prescription strength Omeprazole 40mg everyday or else the acid is very, very bad. My surgeon suggested turning my sleeve into a gastric...

I have had these before and after surgery, but they changed drastically after my surgery. I get the cramps down in my foot/ankle/toe area and my foot cramps up so badly that I can't straighten it...

Right after my surgery I went through a period of a month or so being very depressed and emotional. I am an emotional eater, and I linked it to the fact that I was on a liquid diet after surgery and...

I had the same problem...I take 2 of the fiber gummies every other day or so and it helps to keep me regular at every 3 days or so. Good luck!

Before I had my sleeve surgery I had one of my ovaries removed, and had this pain as well. When they cut into your stomach they cut through muscles and stuff, and that is what my doctor said caused...

Even though your scale may not be moving, that doesn't mean that you're not losing! Just keep in mind that your body needs time to adjust to the large amount of weight that is being lost in such a...

I have had problems with my period since puberty. They were always heavy, and I went around wearing bike shorts under all my pants to alleviate soiling things, that's how heavy they are! I was put...

I am just over 4 months post op and down 71lbs since surgery. Day of surgery I had my period, because I wasn't allowed to take my birth control, which I am on to regulate my periods. If I don't...

I had 5 incisions and I had almost no pain after surgery. In fact, the nurses were in disbelief that I didn't want any pain meds! I was up, around and walking before I was even settled into my...

I was an emotional eater before surgery, and the sleeve has really helped with that, A LOT!!! You seriously DO NOT feel hungry...and you have to "break up" with food. I'm not saying that it's going...

Welcome! This is a great place for support and to find answers to any questions that you may have, the people here are wonderful! Getting sleeved was the best decision I ever made! I am 4 months...

Welcome! This is a great place for support and to find answers to questions. I had a great experience with my surgery and recovery! If you have any questions, just let me know, I'd be happy to...

That is so very good to know, thank you so much for sharing!! Mine has just started to fall out, but not in great numbers. I wasn't loosing any hair for a while but I'm now just over 4 months out...

I was given 30 days of prescription strength prilosec after surgery, and right after I stopped I had horrible heartburn. My surgeon says that it can take up to a year for your stomach to adjust.

Popsicles (sugar free) really helped me in those early weeks after surgery. The ones that are sold here in Acme and Giant Eagle are double pops, and it's 4oz per side. Just know that it does get...

I take Celebrate Vitamin capsules because the chewables are way too sweet for me to take, so I had to stop them. For calcium I take the Celebrate Soft Chews, the berry and chocolate flavors are...

I didn't get a before picture, but the surgeon gave me after pictures and also took a picture of the portion of my stomach that was removed. Almost 8 inches of stomach they took out! Amazing!

My experience with surgery was wonderful! A year before surgery I had to have a cancerous ovary removed, and the pain was AWFUL. When thinking about WLS I was so scared of having the pain again in...

I had the misconception at surgery that eating would become a thing of the past, but it really hasn't for me. I am 14 weeks out tomorrow, and can eat anything I'd like. Some things are more dense...

I will be 14 weeks out from surgery tomorrow and I have not had any hair loss yet. I don't know if I am just lucky or if that's normal, but I have seen some people not have hair loss.

My surgeon's office recommends Unjury protein and it is typical of your smelly protein shake. I have also tried Celebrates ENS shakes, (chocolate milk and vanilla cake batter flavors) and Myoplex...