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I was sleeved yesterday and doing well did not use pain pump much at all. Did do liquid pain med(nasty) when i got home today. Im really sore because ive been sitting up a lot and walking some today. tolerating liquids well just hard to get all thats required in not at all hungry. sip sip sip...

My Liquid diet pre-surgery begins Monday. Anybody want to share the dos and don'ts what makes it easier? I'm planning on 3 protein shakes a day with jello, soup, and popsicles in between. My preimer Shakes have 120 cals and 23 grams of protien. My nutritionist said at least 800 cals 60 to 80...

Who else is nearing Liquid diet time and wants to eat all your favorites for what you feel like is the last time ever?:eek: Did you? or did you stick to a sensible diet? If you did do you thin k it made the liquid diet any hardred to get through?

What are some of the liquids that you post opers found the most satisfying and most filling?

Got the call today! My Surgery date is November 26th!!! I'm excited, nervous Anxious. Will be starting the Liquid Diet In only 12 Days. Need prayers and support Please. Thanks Sandra:o

Did anyone else have the full body dexiscan that shows yout Fat mass, lean Mass, and Skeletal Frame ? My sister shows a clear break in her upper left arm. Mine did not show any breaks. She has had pain in this arm but did not thinkit was broken. Could it be? Is it Just a fluke in the scan...

Has anyone else tested positive TWICE!!!! I blew right through all the other test, have met my deductible and cant get through this test. I started out hoping to have surgery late July early August and it beginning to look like i ll do good to have it late November. It is so frustrating, but im...

Anyone else thinking this You have to eat such and such just one more time before surgery, cause you will never be able to eat again after surgery so basically you are blowing your diet trying to eat all those favorites just one more time? How do you get over this mindset?

Hi all, I'm trying to get stocked up on things for the Liquid diet, I know I'll have a pre-op class but I figured some of you could tell me also. What are some things you can have besides Broth, Suger-free popsicles, and Jello ? What about V-8 juice ? Thanks for your input. Sandra

Down 30lbs now and left the 400's behind and into the 300's Hope to never see the 4's again ! but is hard and I need support and prayers thanks for all i"ve gotten trhus far. Sandra

Has anyone had this test and tested positive for Bacteria in your stomach. Are you on antibiotics? Did they take care of it? Were you negative on the retest?

Well test are all done and passed, classes have been attended, now waiting on everything to get submitted to insurance. I hate the waiting part but we all have to do it. I'm ready to start this journey but the nerves are starting kick in. I do believe God will be with me and watch over me and I...

Why did you choose the sleeve ? For those who have had it already how have you done with it ? How long was itbefore you could return to your normal activites?

Saw the doc today Ive lost 20lbs in about 8 weeks. 12 of those were lost in the past nine days. So say the naysayers if you can do that why do you need surgery? People just don't understand the battle if they haven't been through it, But they are still proud of me and happy for me. I'm excited...

Hows everyone doing keeping up with your diet, Im tracking calories, carbs, sugar, Fat, and protein, based on a total of 1200 calories per day, That alot of factors to balance and keep up with anyone have any secrets or shortcuts to make it easier. sandra

I feel so sluggish since giving up my morning coffee, does anyone know of something safe to help you feel more energized. Ive never tried the energy drinks or shots because i worried if they were safe and most are full of caffiene I Thought. Sandra

er and I went to our first nutrition/exercise class today got a lot of info. They gave us a manual to keep that covers everything from how to eat when and what to what bring with you to the hospital. It takes you from before surgery till one year after. It has check list and tracking list and...

I met the surgeon today he says i'm a definite canidate for the surgery. We decided on the sleeve. I have some test and appt to complete all are scheduled and will be done by June 6th, Then I just wait for insurance clearance and could have Surgery as soon as July! Whew! It's a little...

What are some of the questions you wish you had remembered to ask at your first appointment?

My surgeons office called to day and my sister and I will have our first appt TOMORROW At 1:00 thats a month sooner than what was scheduled. So thankful to get started!