Hang in there CaymanKarma, it is a wonderful and fantastic the results of this surgery and the littles pains are worth it. By the way, my shoe size went down one full size and it is amazing what I...

Thank you so much, the support and information here is greatly apreciated. It just gives me a peace of mind. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am a little over 5 weeks post surgery and for the last week my scale goes between 189 and 190. I desperatly want to get to 185. So all you oldtimers out there please tell me when...

I just wanted to let you all know that I spoke with my Doctor's Office about my back pain. She asked if the pain was located in the middle of my back where your bra usually is. I told her "yes". She...

They can give you hot water and I know that drinking hot broth after the surger was very satisfying for me.

I know that when I eat anything with soy sauce, I will gain 5 lbs in water weight. The nice thing is when I stop soy sauce and salt intake the weight comes off in a couple of days.

I am so so so sorry. I would get a second opionion on that. I have alto of scar tissue and there was no problem. What kind of scar tissue do you have. I had a c-section and a tummy tuck in my past...

Wow, I am so impressed with your progress and I am inspired.

Hang in there. I had my surgery canceled and had to wait 5 more months to have in rescheduled. It was a huge disapointment and very frustrating. I can tell you that the wait is worth it no mattter...

I am wondering how long it takes for the body to completely loose the gas pain from Surgery. I am three weeks out and I still have this back pain in the middle of my back. I am not sure if it is from...

hey lil sis,

I am glad to hear that your are doing great. I am in the same boat. No problems and no nausa. I do feel weak in the afternoon and not feeling up to doing my regular routine on...

I had my surgery on Sept 9 and aslo had an hiatal hernia fixed with the sleeve. I am have had no complications and I am doing good.

Hi Everyone,

I am ten days out from my surgery and for the most part I am feeling great. I have no nausea, I am able to get my food down, I am able to get my 64 oz of water in and I am taking my...

Happy Birthday wishes for the cakeless birthday girl!

You Inspire me

The following web page has some ideas of what foods to have and avoid with each stage diet. They also name some brands and makers of products. Hope that it may help....

I had my surgery done on Monday 9/9/13. When I was in the Surgery Room being prep for surgery, I was told by my surgeon that the table I was lying on moved and at times I could be horizontal during...

At Kaiser they tell us to dirnk one once every fifteen minutes

Wow!

I am inspired.

Welcome, It is ok to be slow. It is the quality that counts.

wow!!! I am happy for you, what great progress

Welcome!

ya it will be nice to not look like an old pregnant lady for once. lol

I feel for ya sweetie. Hang in there!