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Hey there, sounds like you are very close to your surgery! I was soooo nervous before mine. I had it on December 20th, so I'm still getting used to it. Not sure if you are a member of a Costco but they have a really good protien shake in chocolate and vanilla. Target has a few good options too. My surgeon had me on optifast for an entire month before my surgery! It is so hard not to cheat! Good luck on your sleeve, and hope you hear something soon...

Hi all, I finally got my sleeve on December 20th. It was not as bad as I though it could be. The pain for me wasn't that bad. Only when I tried to get out of bed with no help. Things seemed to be going along great,,,,, until the vomiting began!! My surgeon came back to the hospital in the middle of the night to try to stop it. They gave me every med known to mad until it finally stopped.. On another note, I could tell right away that I am able to drink way more than they tell you to. Is that a problem?? Do the Doc's know we can drink more at one time but are telling us not to do so our stomach's will heal?? Thanks for any advide : http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight-loss-tickers/?id=26729

Hey, this is a little embarassing but I'm 14 days out and i'm dealing with constipation... Does anyone know if it is safe for me to drink Phillip's milk of magnesia?? Any info would be helpful...., Thanks!!

Thank you all so much! @ Sharon, WOW I can't believe it is possible to get in 80oz a day!! I'm having trouble getting in 50! These protien shakes are gaging me. I feel like all I do is drink ALL day long!! I am trying really hard to get in my 80 grams of protien because I do not want to lose my hair! It is much harder than I thought it was going to be!

Gracie, hope you had a good Christmas and a happy new year!!

I am doing ok. I'm down 21 lbs since the start of my liquid diet!! I started at 242 lbs and now i'm 221!! I keep reminding myself to drink slowly. It is kind of starting to hurt if i take to big of a sip. I'm getting in about 65 grams of protien a day. I have been adding skim milk with my portien powder. I can tell though that i'm going to get sick of this protien shake really quick. The one thing I'm so thankful for is that I am not hungry anymore!!! I have no idea what to eat once I start the next food stage??? Thanks for all of your answers

I've been approved for my surgery and have a date, December 20th!! Christmas is going to be kind of hard this year watching my family eat! I've been on the optifast liquid diet for five days now and I'm starving!! I have lost 7lbs though. I have to stay on the diet until my surgery. It is an awful feeling that I won't be able to eat again for so long and then once I can eat I won't be able to eat much at all. I am really feeling depressed and hungry! I am trying so hard not to go to taco bell and binge! I keep telling myself that it is worth it and I won't feel miserable and hungry like this after my surgery. Do any of you feel like you are starving even after the sleeve??? Because right now I feel like my stomach is literally eating it's self!!!!

I have no idea why my liquid diet is for so long. They claim it is to shrink everyones liver before surgery but not sure how much of that I believe! I think it is too long!! I'm allowed one small meal a day and NO snacking except for cucumbers, celery and sugar free jello. My starting weight was 245 and I'm down to 234. Tomorrow is going to be torture!!! All I can have is some turkey and veggies

Hello Everyone! I am a married 39 year old female and mother of one daughter, she is 10. I am having my surgery by Dr. John D. Scott with the University Medical Group here in Greenville SC. I need to lose about 90-100 pounds... It is going to be sometime early December. I was really nervous until I discovered this site and have talked to so many wonderful people about what they have gone through. Although there have been bumps in the road for some of you most everyone is extremely happy with their sleeve and said they would do it again in a second! I have started my journey to get sleeved!! I have met with the NUT and have attended three support groups. Only nine more to go before they send my paperwork in to my insurance co.. I have my appointment with the psychologist the first week of October, then with the surgeon I was wondering though if anyone is an emotional eater? That has been my downfall. I eat when I am stressed and bored. I DO NOT want to go through all of this only to gain the weight back. I'm sure that is where the psychologist comes in but any suggestions on how to avoid stress eating? Also is it true that you really don't feel hungry like you used to before surgery? I would love this constant hunger to go away and stay away for good!! Thanks so much and any suggestions would be awesome!! Marka

Hi, I'm not from NZ, I live here in the states, but I have the same fears as you. I aslo need to lose around 90 pounds. My husband is supporting me through this, although he thinks it's a drastic measure that he would never take to lose the weight. I just know my own body and mind and know that I would not be able to do it and keep it off long term. it is so hard not to yo yo diet! I hemorrhaged when I had my daughter also. That scares me that I could just stay fat and live longer, with obesity related issues i'm sure or have this surgery and die sooner... I have been reading everything I can find on the internet about this surgery and it does seem like the best thing for me. I am sick of being the "fat" mom, and shopping in the womens section. My knees hurt all the time, my energy level is so low and I miss out on so much with my family and friends. I don't think this is the "cheater's" way out. I don't think there is anything easy about this decision to have surgery. We are choosing to have it so we can lose this weight and keep it off! My surgery is not until the first week in December.... I hope you make the right decision for you and your family. I wish you the best of luck, and let me know how you do Marka

Diane, I understand exactly how you feel. I have not had my surgery yet, but have started the process and should have it the first part of December here in South Carolina. I have been on here every day reading what ppl post. All of the pros and cons. All I know is I can't get this weight off and keep it off on my own. I have tried and failed so so many times. Is your surgery scheduled? I hope the best for both of us!! Good luck, Marka

Hi, I'm new to this site. My name is Marka I'm 39 and about 100 lbs overweight, and I'm considering the sleeve, but I'm scared to death! I have read so many wonderful things about it, but was wondering if anyone would share what the first couple of weeks are like? Is there a lot of nausa, pain?? I'm just not sure what to expect especially long term. When I read things like hair loss, trouble staying hydrated, becoming malnurished..... it's a lot to take in... Thanks for any advice..... Marka

Yes, you are right. I also miss out on a lot of things with my family because my knees, back and feet hurt. I don't have any weight related illnesses "yet", but at this rate I'm sure I will. I guess I still need to research the surgical option some more. Thanks so much for sharing...