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Stall Breaking - Any ideas on how to break my stall? I lost 24 pounds pretty well after surgery for the first 5 weeks.  Week 6-8, nothing and I'm most of the way through Week 9 now.  I've been u...

Angry and disappointed - I had my surgery about 7 weeks ago.   I lost 37 pounds before surgery, both on my own (11) and with the nutritionist (26).  I'm very pleased with that.  Since surgery, I've only...

Female hormones - So, when can I expect my hormones to straighten out a bit?  I'm 6 weeks out from surgery and I'm on my THIRD period!  That's even with being on the pill.  I do have PCOS, so I gues...

Itching -  Anyone else itchy?  I'm about 5-6 weeks out from surgery and itching all over.  Is this dehydration or maybe toxins from the fat burning coming out through my skim?

raw tomatoes - My garden is full of beautiful raw tomatoes, my favorite fruit/veggie before surgery.  I'm dying to eat part of one.   How soon can I get away with tomatoes?  I'd be willing to ...

Bowel question - Sorry if this is TMI. I was sleeved on Monday.   I haven't had a bowel movement since the day before.  Is this normal?  I guess there's nothing to pass since I'm on liquids only...

5 Days Out -  I was sleeved on Monday and discharged on Tuesday. I'm still having a lot of trouble getting my liquids in.  My stomach cramps hard when I sip anything.  My entire gut gurgles ...

Surgery Tomorrow -  I report to the hospital at 5:30 AM tomorrow morning.  Can't believe it!

Two week liquid diet starts today! -  Starting my 2 week liquid protein shake diet today.  A little nervous, because it means I'm that much closer to surgery, but also that much closer to my new life!

Stinky Armpits! - I've never seen this topic on here before, so here goes. I'm on a relatively low-carb diet currently.  (I start liquids on Monday.)  Lately, I've noticed that my deodorant just ...

Lost my mojo - I met with my surgeon on Tuesday and was approved and scheduled for surgery.  I'd been following the nutritionist's diet very strictly in order to lose enough to be scheduled.  ...

Got my date! -  My surgeon decided that my 16 pound loss was close enough to the 20 he asked for.  I've scheduled my surgery for June 11th.  So happy to not be on the liquid diet for my anniversa...

APPROVED! -  They submitted to my insurance (United Healthcare) on Friday.  I received approval today! Still have a pre-op class, a 2 week shake diet, and a surgeon visit to schedule surger...

Submitted! -   Finally got my PCP office to cooperate and send the letter.  My insurance specialist submitted my package today.   Please, please, please approve my sleeve!

Tired of reading about surgery -  SO tired of reading about surgery, just want to HAVE it already!!!!!!!! My PCP still hasn't done my letter for the surgeon's office so that they can submit the paperwork to the...

Yummy - Discovered that pumpkin pie spice added to my vanilla creme protein shake is divine! 

Feeling Rough - I started the required diet (from the nutritionist) on Tuesday, and I'm feeling rough.  I'm guessing that it's the lowered carbs and calorie count that's doing me in.  How long unt...

Excited -   I heard from my surgeon's office this afternoon.  At this point, all I need is my letter of medical necessity from my doctor and then they'll submit to my insurance!  I'll be ge...

Anxious -  The farther along I get in this process, the more anxious I get.  I've never had major surgery, I hate artificial sweeteners, and I'm not crazy about meat.  I'm terrified I'll go ...

Exercise and Naps - I have recently begun working out in preparation for my eventual surgery and my new life.  I'm not exhausting myself or anything (just 1 hour of water aerobics or 1/2 hour on the t...

Hungry? -  Will I reallly not be hungry with a VSG?   I've been trying lately to up my protein and lower my calories/carbs, and I just find it so hard to believe I won't be ravenous and m...

HATE artificial sweeteners -  I'm worried.  Everything I read about the protein shakes and the liquid stage includes artificial sweeteners (in sugar-free popsicles, whey shakes, crystal light, etc.).  Is there...

Driving post surgery - I just saw a post that mentioned not being able to drive for a period of time after surgery.  How long of a period is that? 

Anyone start the process and NOT have the surgery? - I was wondering if anyone started the process, began exercising, followed the nutrition plan, and never went through the surgery.  I'm wondering if I can follow their plans and mak...