Looking Ahead

Im having mine done in Jonesboro Arkansas

Has anyone tried Sensa and can you use it after the sleeve?

I went to a pre surgery support group tonight and they dicussed this. If you have anything carbinated or caffiene and some foods certain people just can't tolerate again. They explained how you will learn what you can and cannot have anymore. They explain how the chest and shoulder pain is air or gas. Try walking after you eat and see if that helps. Hope you feel better soon.

I bought my 2 week diet plan today from my Doctor. I thought it would be all liquids...nope. Its soups, shakes, eggs and bars. I don't think it will be too bad after all. I start next Monday morning. Stoked !

I haven't had my surgery yet and didn't know if it would help make you feel full quicker. I was just curious.

I have /am hurting so bad for the past three weeks with back, shouler and knee pain. I feel like I cant move anymore. Taking hour long hot baths. Helps till I get out. Someone PLEASE give me a home remedy that will help. Aleeve and Epson salt baths just arent helping. I start my 2 week liquid diet next Monday.

Yes, I'll have to stop taking it this week. Destressing is out of the question. I could be more active but by the end of my 9hr workday, I'm too exauhsted to do anything much less on purpose. I know that sounds like an excuse but I hurt so bad I can barely lift my arms or legs right now. I have a sit down office job from 8 - 5. If we're lucky we will get a break for lunch. Usually so behind, we just stay and work through it. Maybe after the sleeve I'll feel more like walking. I want to start it before my surgery June 25. So, from here, I'll just ask for prayers. Thank you for responding.

Maybe try a different type of milk like Silk namebrand?

Starting my 2 week liquid diet a week from tomorrow...is SF candies ok in liquid diet and after surgery liquid diet? I stress eat and thinking it would help me get through it. Thanks in advance , angie

Thanks everyone !!!!

Is it ok to have sugar free hard candies to help with stress eating during my two week liquid diet and after surgery with more liquids?

My PCP is wonderful! Sent referral to insurance company by me just calling in and requesting it. I'm 321 this morning. 338 about 6 weeks ago. Appetite is just lower for some reason. When I went in this week for a sinus infection he out of the blue asked when my surgery was . He is very supportive . Probably my biggest support of everyone. I start the 2 week diet on June 11. Scared I will have trouble with it. I don't like shakes or sweets. Worried about getting enough protein in my diet. Guess I'll cross that road when I get to it. I buy the food one day next week ($108 ) for 2 week supply. Just ready for all this to be over with and feel comfortable in my own skin. I hate mirrors and reflections in glass doors. I agree you need a different PCP. I have noticed women are less sympathetic than men when it comes to Doctors. Just my opinion. Good luck to you.

Ive had other operations but for some reason I'm afraid of not waking up and dying on the table. Surgery is 4 weeks out and I'm not backing down but still makes me tense up to think about it. Anyone else have these fears before surgery?

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I do feel somewhat better and never considered the 3 as starting over. After reading the posts, I was able to take and deep breath and lean back in my chair. I think the reason Im stressing so much over this one is due to the 6 week wait for the surgery date. Thats alot of time to stress over what "could" happen. So ready for June 25 and have it past me. Thanks again !

PogiYogi, Did you have the sleeve done? If so when? Im at work and a co worker just came in and said a friend and a relative passed away this weekend and made the comment that they happen in 3's. Put a chill over me. What if I'm #3? I have never been scared to go into surgery until now. its almost overwhelming.

Jonesboro here.

NE AR here. Nice to meet you both. Excited about my surgery and concerned if Im making the right decision.

What types of liquid are you allowed? I start mine in 2.5 weeks

I start my 2 week liquid diet in 2 weeks...dreading it. Just going to try and keep my eyes on the goal.

Im having a lot of stress at work this week and eating anything and everything in sight. Its eith eat or cry. Will this affect me on my 2 week diet...I start it on June 11.

Jonesboro Arkansas here

If so, what was your experence , how long was the hospital stay and what did you buy for the 2 week pre surgery?

Work in an office in front of a computer 8 hours a day. I weigh 327 and had a knee scope done two months ago which didnt help much. At my weight and other hurdles where and how much d I exercise?

Wow, now I'm encouraged ! Thank you so much. I can't wait to be where you are. !!!

Do you have any before and after pics? I wear a 24/26 and want to stop at a size 10/12