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I work with insurance companies and help my patients find loop holes all the time. Why are you being denied? What conditions do you have that would be improved by weight loss? What is the insurance company?

I'm totally going to try this today! I'm going crazy on all liquids.

They are okay. Nothing to write home about. They are a good substitute for the motion of spaghetti. I've enjoyed them with shrimp and veggies in a cheese sauce when I was doing MediFast. Like Tiffykins said, spaghetti squash is a yummier option.

So excited for you! Congratulations!

I actually never really ate chili until starting this journey. It is pretty high in protein and packs a lot of flavor. It is VERY satisfying. I know you are doing a shake and a salad, but I would go ahead and try a small chili from Wendy's, they are only $1.

Well, not to be 100% gross but things are moving... And wet is exactly the word to use. I did a lot of walking today at the grocery store and I think that may have helped.

Hello all. So I have been sleeved for about 3.5 days now. At times the pain has been really bad, but I find that it is now nothing I can't handle. I'm going to try and not take the narc pain killers today and see how I do with just Tylenol. Todays question is, when will I get warm? In the hospital I received a Heperin shot every 8 hours and I know that has a lot to do with why I am so cold. Last night I slept with the heating pad on down at my feet just to keep me feet warm because socks just feel like they are holding in the cold. I don't really have a lot of warm winter style clothing because a) I was always hot and I didn't/don't want to spend money on big clothes right now. So far I am just hanging out at home so I can stay in my bathrobe and flannels, but I have to go out today and I'm dreading it! Soo0o0o0o0o0o. My question is, how did you stay warm? Does it get better? Is it really the blood thinners or am I doomed?

Wow, I had know idea there could be this side effect from the surgery. I figured it was all from blood thinners and later on if it happened it would be because of loss of insulation as you said. Thank you all for sharing this information!

Yogurt! I can't handle Protein shakes right now and yogurt mixes pretty well with protein powder. Right now (3.5 days post op), I am using blended Dannon Lite and Fit yogurts. I have some Chobanni greek yogurt but I've not tried it yet. Also, lots of different flavors of crystal lite. I am going to the store today to get some sugar free popsicles, diet snapple and more yogurt. I have SF pudding to make as well, but I'm not in the mood for it yet. I also recommend having a few different kinds of milk on hand at first. I wasn't sure if I would have an easier time with 1% or skim. So far I have only used the skim and am just fine with that. I may also get some Silk Soy milk today too. I can't wait to be off of liquids! I'm dying to blend a chili from Wendys and am craving cheese so bad!!

I'm glad you asked this. I had surgery the 5th also and am also in the same boat as you. Can't wait for people to chime in!

I'd say pick your all time favorite place to eat and go there once. I did that with my sisters and I do not regret it. In fact, my place was an all you can eat seafood buffet, and I ate let me tell you! And surprisingly I didn't gain any weight from it. Don't let yourself go, you've worked to hard. Go out to your favorite place and be sensible.

Jasleeve, I'd go with the other hospital if you can. The doctors at WMC were awesome, but the nursing staff left something to be desired. Good luck to you. I've been following you on youtube. I'm MadamDanyell on there.

Hi all, I'm Danielle. I'm 27, not married and no kids. I have been overweight since puberty due to PCOS and bad choices because I felt like there was no help for me anyway. I had been tossing around the idea of WLS for a few months silently to myself, when I saw a friend from HS I hadn't seen in almost a year. He was so concerned about the weight gain in that amount of time that it just killed me and I knew I had had enough. That was a Saturday and the following Monday I made the appointment for my seminar. My cousin and I went on this journey together. Due to her insurance her options were LapBand or Bypass. She chose Bypass. We were both operated on December 5, 2011 by Dr. Cerabona and Dr. Maffei. We were roommates in the hospital and have been a major support system for each other. Since coming home yesterday I have lost the 5 pounds gained from fluids in the hospital as well as an additional 5 pounds for a total loss of 10 pounds since Monday morning. I won't lie and sugar coat this surgery. I wish someone had prepared me a little better. It is painful. I have no interest in eating or drinking and it is a real struggle to get in even half of the fluids I'm supposed to get. Partly I think that might be because I am letting myself sleep if I am tired. I obviously can not wait to be skinny, but that is not the real reason I had this surgery. For years now I have felt helpless against PCOS and felt like it was robbing me of the future I wanted for myself..... So when I met with my surgeon and he told me that this surgery can reverse up to 80% of PCOS cases I have not looked back for a second. I will be a mother! And even if this surgery doesn't lead to biological children I will be a healthier mother to those I am blessed to adopt. It will happen. I wish you all the best of luck on your journeys. If your surgery is later in the month and you have any questions please feel free to ask, I would be happy to answer if I can. The pain is worth it. To lose 10 pounds in this amount of time is just unreal to me! I know that the rate of loss will not be like this even a week from now, but it makes the pain easier.

DebiC, I haven't even hit the point where I can manage to care if my hair falls out. I'm 3 days out and just want the pain to stop. I've been on clear liquids up until today. I'm getting ready to sip my first three ounces of shake. It is so weird to have no interest in food whatsoever. Before surgery I could always eat something, especially if it was being offered. Now I have to force myself to put anything ot my lips.

Girl, so happy for you! I was also sleeved on Monday at Westchester Medical Center in NY. Does the incision they removed your stomach through bother you at all? I'm good except for that incision.

Eww... Speculum! You look fantastic!

I'm having a hard time deciding if the pain I'm feeling is gas or just straight up pain. I'm leaning more towards pain because it's located around my biggest incision. I was sleeved 12/5. Good luck to you! I have found that the GasX strips helped with getting me to burp. For the other end, believe it or not the extremely long bumpy ride home got it moving around and easier to pass.

Honestly, the best thing I brought with me was my laptop. I didn't want to pay for TV and it was nice to have at night with a sleeping room mate. Also, don't be afraid to ask for anything you need. I definitely needed the pain medicine and don't be scared to take it.

As someone who is currently on their last day in the hospital, I totally wish someone had posted something like this that I could have read. I would have much rather someone been truthful about the pain instead of telling me it would just be pressure or uncomfortable. It hurts, A LOT! The ball thingy is annoying, but has been very helpful. As far as the compression boots, I'd add in the you should bring some tube socks in to go under them. On my bare skin they made my legs incredibly sweaty.

I am going home from the hospital today. I for one am glad for my pre-op over thinking as it will make being home that much easier. Make sure you fill any prescriptions you will need at home prior to having surgery. A word of advice that is not meant to scare you at all, be prepared for some pain. After reading stories and listening to people at support groups I wasn't prepared for it at all. Good luck to you!