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I had the equivelent of the sleeve surgery done this spring and have lost about 50 lbs so far. I hope not to drop too much more weight as I am at a comfortable weight for me. I am a size 16 now, down from a 24. My surgery was performed because of a hiatal hernia, not for weight loss so thats one reason its different. Its modified, to eliminate the hernia from coming back and the end result was weight reduction but at a slower pace than the typical surgeries. I continue to drop weight, and am more active now and am toning up the loose skin too.

I have no regurge anymore, which use to be a 24/7 fiery monster within me. I am so happy thats gone! I no longer have pain on my breast bone, which use to be a constant, because the hernia is no longer pressing on my heart. And, i can breath better, tho my lungs have been compromised from the years of dealing with the hernia. My diaphragm is also affected. I cant bend over and do labor...it cuts off my breathing.

When I had the surgery, I almost died right afterwards, so be very sure you want this. I developed multiple blod clots and was rushed back into surgery. I lost a few days, being in critical condition. I was a mess anyway, when I went into the hospital, medically speaking, so this was almost a given. Be good to yourself and make sure you get as healthy as you can before you go in. I had to go in "as is" because it was a life saving surgery.

I hated the damn first month diet. I had hiatal hernia surgery a few months before this one and it didnt take. Some because I I pushed myself too fast with labor and alot because I didnt follow the diet they gave me. So, I paid the price. The second surgery, the sleeve, made it impossible for me to eat anything solid for a month. My sweet submissive made all my liquids for me while I healed...damn near killed me by reading the amount wrong...he insisted I hd to have ten times the amount of food I was able to consume..lol. (in oz)at one feeding. I was able to find it in my book they sent me home with, exactly how much I was to have. So DONT overeat! even the liquids.

other tips..stay away from straws. They put air in your stumach and you dont have alot of room left anymore, regardless of what kind of surgery you do. Dont drink extra liquid with meals. Stick with your nutrients and save the liquids for later. Stay away from carbonated drinks! God those will kill you! some people after surgery cant consume sugar because it will dump right out of them. Not me. Maybe thats part of my modification. I can eat a candy bar and be ok. But now, a candy bar fills me and I dont want a Little Debbie and ice cream too that night!

My size would actually be a 14 if I didnt have the swelling around my stumach area. I had a partner who use to make fun of me and call me an apple. Well, i was and always will be an apple because of this medical problem I have. I swell there. Now that my weight is off, you can actually see the pronounced swelling. Its normal and ok, for my medical condition. Dr says so. I just wear clothes that conceal it. I still look damn hot!