Condessa

I talked to the doctor's office and they told me to try to tolerate what I can on the vitiamins and supps and if I can't do them now just wait. They also recommended milk of mag. and that helped settle my stomach back down and relieved some of the bloating and I finally had a bm which made me feel so much better. I've not had a gallbladder for several years and hoped the sleeve surg would help slow the bile that pours into my stomach but it has done nothing to slow it. Oh well I've been dealing with that for years and is nothing I can't handle.

At this rate I'm going to be dehydrated which is worse than lacking a few vitamins for a short time. I'm going to stop the iron and the calcium and see how I do with just the multi and see if I can get back on track. Thanks guys for the input.

I've not made it to the support meetings but do want to go in May for the clothing exchange. I think the exchange is a great idea and hope to swap some work clothes out

I'm a terrible speller at times and need spell check.....where is the spell check for this forum?

Hello and welcome to the group. The time will fly by and before you know it you will be having the pre surgery jitters and then on the other side of the process. Hang in there I don't think you will regret it.

A few years ago when I first started looking in Bariatric surgery I had Health Alliance and you had to complete the "new you" program, is that still one of their requirements? I switched last year to Health Link because the sleeve was not covered by Health Alliance. Aside from some out of pocket expenses ie program cost and co pays the rest was paid by insurance co.

Tomorrow morning April 16th is mine. I'm nervous but excited at the same time....made it through the 2 weeks pre op diet and got some new protien powder that I can tolerate and I'm ready to go. What really bothers me is the last minute phone calls and suggestions from family and friends telling me not to do the surgery. I've researched and know this is what I want and hope they will realize it is for the best in the long run.

Ok I've ordered some to go packets and some samplers. Hope this is the fix I need

Ok I've ordered some to go packets and some samplers. Hope this is the fix I need

Day four of pre-op liquid diet.....I cheated....had a piece of veggie cold pizza...the kind that is made with croissant n cream cheese. I've got such a headache and can't drink thiese shakes with this smell. I've ordered some nectar ones and some protien drink shots.....I feel as if I'm on the edge of the slippery slope and getting ready to fall.

I use unjury and it smells like baby formula.

Well good news, today I got the call and my surgery date has been set for the sleeve. I'm excited and a bit scared. I've got my post op chewable vitamins and supplements ordered. I have a feeling I’m going to be on here a bunch for advice and support. Robin

I start a 2 week liquid only diet on March 28th.....hoping the Protein shakes will help keep the hunger monster at bay.

Thanks everybody!

I'm about just over a month out for my surgery and am already having mixed feelings. I try to stay positive, keep excited and not freak out, but it is hard when you got all the Debbie Downers around you. I hope all goes well and wish you luck. You are almost there to a new chapter in your life.