I'm scheduled in mexico for January. I know 2 people who had their sleeve there which helps me feel better about it.

Welcome Missy. My surgery isn't until January and I have found this forum to be wonderful. Such great folks to learn from and willing to share. Check out the blogs too. I have found them to be...

So much support in this forum. Thanks so much! I'm a little wiser and a lot more determined!

A lesson learned for sure. Thanks for the reply.

Thank you for writing about your experience. Love the pics. You are an inspiration!

I think your realizations are grand and I can't wait to watch for those things for myself!

I'm sorry, I don't have any tips for you but to keep trying. Thinking of you and hoping things get better for you soon.

I told my brother in law today that I am having the sleeve surgery in January. I was shocked and hurt when he was completely unsupportive. Said everyone he knows who has the surgery gains it back an...

Thanks all for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it

Does anyone know if gastric sleeve is eligible for reimbursement under an HRA account?

I've read so many times on here about folks getting off their cpap machines after losing some weight. Did you need to do another sleep study to determine that?

I'm scheduled for the sleeve in January but have done a lot of reading lately about acid reflux. I have it now to the extent that I had a bout of Barret's esophagus though my last procedure showed it...

Let us know how you are doing along the way in your journey. Excited for you. I have to wait another 5 months.

Thanks all. I really like my artificial sweetener so it's good news that you guys are successful and still eating them .

I'm confused about artificial sweeteners. I see some people referencing using them quite a bit and others who stop them completely. Is it OK to use artificial sweeteners after surgery? Will it hinder...

I'm confused about artificial sweeteners. I see some people referencing using them quite a bit and others who stop them completely. Is it OK to use artificial sweeteners after surgery? Will it hinder...

Thank you for the sound advice. I am planning on giving up my coffee and I'm trying to cut way back on Diet Coke because I drink way too much of it. Eventually I want to be off of caffeine...

Everyone is so nice on here. Thank you so much!

Booked my surgery for Jan 2018. Wish it was sooner but earlier was bad for my work schedule. Nervous and excited.