AngieG0410

I keep seeing where people had a drain in for a couple days after surgery. A friend of mine had it done and didn't have a drain. Is it more common to have one? For some reason, the thought of having drains freaks me out!!

Wildebeest..

How could you talk to 911 and the hospital operator but couldn't yell to get a nurses attention? I agree with the fishy comment. I think some things are not being remembered correctly.

I don't like canned/boxed broth and was wondering if anyone could give me a good recipe for homemade broth. I want to stock my freezer before my surgery!

Is the surgery recovery similar to a c-section, pain-wise? ~Angie~

That sounds great! Thanks!

Oh good call on the Ramen seasonings! I like the way that broth tastes. Thanks!

Ha - I was thinking there was no way it could be as painful as a C-section. LOL

If not - what did you do (if anything) to prevent sagging and loose skin? I am worried about how much loose skin will be there after I lose weight. I am about 250ish right now..

I am 34, so I am hoping my "young skin" will be able to bounce back. Thanks for the replies!

Thanks for your comments! I am hoping it will do the same for me!

Hey - I am starting my sleeve journey. I am doing my 6 month insurance required waiting period right now. I should have surgery sometime in April or early May. I am so nervous!! I am about 255 right now and cannot wait to start my new life. I started out researching the LapBand, but after about a month of being totally convinced that is what I was going to do, I decided to look into the sleeve. My mind was changed quickly after reading all the stories of people having to switch to the sleeve from the band!! I have 2 kids - 10 & 7 and I NEED to be healthy for them (and me too!). I have been reading this site and just wanted to introduce myself! ~Angie~

I have an office job - very little activity. How long should I expect to be off work? Thanks!

I haven't been banded yet (going for my seminar tonight), but was wondering what a normal day of eating is like for you?? How much are you able to eat at a time? thanks!

What kind of protien shakes/powder do you all like?

Thanks for the info! I will check out your site.

Oh good! I expected longer than that!