**LaSaJaTa**

Hi There, I am now 5 days post op, and had the same problem. My surgeon told me that I needed to drink lots of water, and walk, walk, walk. After 2 days of this, things started moving again, so it's all good....why not try that? If it does not work, try mixing 50/50 prune juice and water....

Hi from Toronto! I've arrived home today, from Mexicali and the GREAT folks at Dr Aceves office! I have had such a great experience! I (along with Sheri AKA CLK) were both sleeved together on the 15th of July. For me, it's now day 5 and I feel great. I spent an extra night in San Diego, and my husband and I walked around the "touristy" area for about 4 hours in the afternoon. That's how great I felt! The hospital, staff (a shout out to Dr A and Dr C) including the nursing staff were just AMAZING. Talk about top notch care and compassion. I saw Dr Aceves and Dr Campo multiple times each day! Incredible, but true. They both truly care about their patients and genuinely want to ensure you are happy, and comfortable. I'M SHOUTING FROM THE ROOF TOPS, these guys are tops! I would not change a thing about my decision to have VSG in Mexicali....it was one of the best decisions I've made....after accepting my husbands proposal, that is... Anyway, I'm home, feeling great, and will be happy to sleep in my own bed tonight. Best of luck to everyone else, and my thoughts are with the other July sleevers who are still waiting for their turn!

Hello fellow July sleevers! Well, the day is here, I'm boarding a plane for San Diego today, surgery on Thursday, 15th of July. I've been thinking about WLS since 2002, and was not happy with the options available at that time. Once I found out about the Sleeve, I knew it was the tool I was looking for....FINALLY. I'm so excited, did I mention I was excited? No really....I'm excited! I wish everyone else much luck, and best wishes! Be back soon....

Greetings Ellisa, thanks for the heads up! I've actually been told not to take the following (by my surgeon): Asprin, Garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, epheda (yikes), and Vitamin E. I've been through everything with my nutritionalist, and I'm all good! As you know, it's very important to consider all aspects of preperation for surgery, including those little innoculus (sp?)things you may not even have considered..... Thanks again, and hope you're recovering nicely!

Hello CLK, Hope you're well! I've actually been working with a holistic nutrionalist, and she's been keeping my fat to about 30g, carbs to 30g and protien to between 80-100g. I am logging my food on a great site called MyPlate - Food Diary & Food Calorie Counter | LIVESTRONG.COM . I've lost 8 lbs in 3 days with the pre-op and I'm not hungry. HEAD HUNGER is a very real thing, but my stomach is not growling. She also has me taking some additives (natural) which may be helping...like dandylion tea and milk thistle, which I understand will prep my liver for an easier recovery so it can work through all the fat! Also, a digestive additive which is preping my stomach for the surgery, so it will heal faster (we hope). Hope you're doing okay otherwise.... I'm FREAKING EXCITED and CANNOT STAND waiting these last few days!!!! KathyM, how's it going girl? Have you any paint chips left on your walls? :thumbup1: I'm hoping things are better for you today..... Hang in there everyone!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Wow, this is wonderful. I've just fired my nutritionalist....

Hi kathy!! You made me laugh out loud! I too am on my pre-op, although not liquid. I'm scheduled on the 15th with Aceves. I'm having a hard time with my "food" preop, 30g carbs and about 80g Proteins. Given how hard I'm struggling, I'm giving you a HIGH FIVE for making it through day one! Go girl!!! You know, I quit smoking last sunday, after 25 years!! Every morning when I wake up, I tell myself "TODAY, I will not smoke". And guess what, ITS WORKING! Half the battle is with the brain!! Stay strong, and leave me some paint chips!

Hello CKnorte! I'll be there for surgery on the 15th, so I'm sure i'll see you around the recovery! I too am super excited, and so ready for this! I'll pop by to say hello!

Cheri, I'll see you in Mexicai, I'm also scheduled for surgery on the 15th of July with Dr. Aceves! How are you doing with the pre-op?

Hello from Toronto! I understand 100%. I was a smoker, quit LAST SUNDAY! I've been a smoker for 20 years, but have only been smoking 12-15 cigs a day for the last 10 years. I quit because it was time, and this was punctuated by my surgery date on the 15th of July. My Dr. wanted me to quit 2 weeks before surgery. I have quit in the past, about 7 years ago, but stressful events in my life had me returning to the nasty habit! I had quit for 6 months, a real shame to return after that period of time. Alas, we move on, and try, try again! My quitting this time is part of my overall change of attitude! I want to get healthy, so I can play with my children, and feel good physically again! It's a lifesyle choice, and I am now chosing to control my habits, like smoking and eating and lack of exercise, rather than letting them control me! It's rather empowering me...and I'm feeling like I'm taking back my life, step by step. I'm using the patch, and it's working well. Try taking it off about 15 minutes before bed...the dreams and restlessness should stop... Stay strong, and breathe deeply everytime the urge creeps up on you...seems to be working for me. Staying away from "triggers" like coffee, alcohol ect is important. I KNOW you can do this.... Best of luck!

Hello Everyone, I'm located in Toronto, and due to be Sleeved by Dr. Aceves on 15th of July, 2010. I have been reading all the posts on this awesome website, and thanks to all the great information, and wonderful support found here, I've decided to take control, and change my life!! I've just started working with a Holistic Nutritionalist, and am currently trying to find a trainer who will start working with me 8 weeks post op. I'm pumped and ready! My husband is very supportive, and is 100% behind me, which is awesome! I have 2 children, 8 and 10 yrs, and they just know that mommie has stopped smoking (finally) and is getting healthy and fit. They too are very supportive of my new "get fit" attitude! The one thing I find that I could really use is a "buddy" who has gone through this....while my nutritionalist has had experience with other gastric surgeries, she is very focused on the holistic side of things, which is great, but not necessarily practical (I think). So, is there any CANADIAN'S out there who have been throught this? I say "Canadians" because I'm finding it very difficult to find a lot of the food and protien items the USA sleevers mention or discuss in the forums, and am hoping to connect with someone in Ontario, or Canada who knows were to buy this stuff, rather than having it shipped up from the USA at a crazy price! If you'd like to buddy with me, I would be most eager and greatful!

Greetings fellow July sleevers! I'm scheduled with Dr. Aceves on 15th of July, and am getting excited. I've arranged for my husband to stay at the hotel while I'm in the hospital. He's 6'6 and there is no way he can sleep on the couch in my room, poor guy! I've been having some difficulties the last week, trying to find a nutritionalist who can work with me pre op and post op. I wanted someone supportive with the WLS aspect, and someone with a background in Bariatric Surgery. I found her this morning, and am so excited! I'm thinking that working with a registared dietitian is the best thing for me, because I'm so confused with all the pre op and post of "do's and dont's". I found a good website www.bariatriceating.com. Not sure if anyone has visited, but it seems great! Especially for us newbies. I've also purchased 3 WLS cookbooks, and boy are they packed with great information. All available on the web, just source Weight Loss Cookbooks and they will all pop up! Has anyone else decided to work with a dietitian or nutritionalist? I'd also started doing some research to find a personal trainer! I've narrowed it down, and was just getting ready to "ink" the deal, and decided to contact Dr Aceves to determine "when/what" I can do post op for excersize. I was suprised to learn I had to wait so long to start anything (other than walking). So, I've decided to shelve the personal trainer and gym membership until post surgery, and then at the 8 weeks post mark, look at starting up with the trainer/gym. Fortunatly for me, it's nice weather in the Toronto area, so the walking will be great as it's summer. Thank goodness I'm not doing this in FEB! I'm sure each of you are getting excited, and are anxiously anticipating your July surgery! I have no fear or anxiety, other than trying to figure out what to eat post op... See you all on the other side... Be Happy, LaSaJaTa

Hi everyone, I'm in Missisauga, and have just confirmed the 15th of July with Dr. Aceves! So excited. Gotta run, but will be back on to soon, so if anyone has any questions, let me know. Happy to share anything I can to promote this wonderful tool.

Hello clk! Looks like we're both having our surgery the day, with Dr. Aceves! My husband is coming with me...and I'm so excited. Just got the pre-op diet, looks okay. I'm just confirming flights ect, and then I'll be all set!

Hello Everyone! I've been reading and reading and reading and found all the information and inspiration I needed to decide on getting "sleeved". I'm in Mississauga, just outside of Toronto, Canada. I'm just awaiting final confirmation for my surgery with Dr. Aceves! I'm hoping for the 15th of July...just waiting for my confirmation and a few questions to be answered. I just celebrated my 13 year wedding anniversary with my husband, at am sad to say that at 5'7ish, I'm at my highest weight ever, 273lbs. How sad...2 children 8/10 years later. No energy to play, and so sad all the time about such a mess I've made of my body, health and life. I've tried all the typical things..you know...but nothing worked long term. I had originally decided on the Band, but then, I happened upon this site, and my eyes were "opened" WIDE! I cannot believe this was available, the perfect TOOL to help me change my life! I'm soooo excited, and looking forward to starting my life, living with the real me! I smoke, about 10 per day, and I know that I have to stop well before surgery. This is going to be my biggest challenge...not the pre op diet, or the food or changes afterward, but rather, this stupid dependancy on something so yukkie and unhealthy. BUT, I'm gonna try my hardest, and quit for good this time, while staying motivated to change my lifestyle! Yaya me! I'll check back in once I know if my date is firm, I think there is another person here who is scheduled around the same time with Dr. Aceves. LaSaJaTa in Mississauga