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Marena garment sizing help - Hi all, I'm having an LBL done in a couple of weeks and I'm having trouble with compression garment sizing. I ordered a large and it fits fairly comfortably now, it's tight but no...

TT vs LBL? - I am planning to have either an extended TT or a lower body lift done in the fall, in addition to a breast lift. I've seen three surgeons for consultations: 1. fully recommended a ...

Documenting prior to TT surgery? - Hi all, I was sleeved about 18 months ago and while I'm still working on the last maybe 20 pounds, I've been starting to think ahead to hopefully an Abdominoplasty and panniculecto...

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Need some words of encouragement and pictures, jus - I am almost 8 months out from my sleeve surgery. I'm not where I was hoping to be, but I am thrilled to be 50+ pounds lighter and a size 16 now (started at a size 22). I've adde...

1 month surgiversary! (with face pic) - OK, it's been 1 month. I've lost 18.4 pounds, 16.5 inches and 2 pant sizes, yay! I'm not ready to share full body shots, but I do think I see a difference in my face... ...

First share-worthy NSV! -  Hi everyone, I'm 4 weeks out tomorrow, and down 1-2 sizes in clothing. I was recently laid off and have a bunch of interviews coming up. My pre-surgery clothes don't fit, so I ...

Pepto Bismol -  I'm 1 1/2 weeks out from surgery, and i'm slightly nauseated for the first time. Anyone know if a small dose of Pepto is ok? It's too late to call my surgeon, so hoping for some i...

Sleeved! And one question... -  I'm home from surgery and can't quite believe it's over and done with! Everything went smoothly, I'm having some pain but nothing terrible and am up and around a lot. One ques...

How many days after surgery did you need pain meds -  I'm scheduled for 9/25 and my doctor gave me a prescription to fill ahead of time for liquid oxycodone. It says it's for 10 days, but if I'm doing the math right, there isn't near...

Reassure me please! -  I met with my surgeon today in prep for my sleeve on 9/25. He told me he uses a size 40 bougie on everyone....which I wasn't thrilled to hear. I was hoping for smaller. He said he...

Approved!! -  I just got a letter saying BCBSIL has approved my VSG!  I'll be calling tomorrow to see if we can get a date on the calendar, i'm so excited! I'm sure it's different for every sur...