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shakes high in sucralose or sugar acids can cause terrible gas and diarrhea. I know Atkins does that to me, the bars and shakes. Everyone is different, but this may be a culprit.

Sending healing reiki energy your way. Keep positive!

So happy for you!!! There is hope for the rest of us waiting too!!

Likely gaining muscle mass. Shrinking fat gaining muscle. Muscle has less volume at the same weight as fat. Maybe retaining Water?

Definitely increased fluids help flush out the infection. Vitamin c to acidify your urine as well as any prescription you were given. I have seen many post sleevers had a urinary catheter post op. whenever a catheter is introduced, there is always a posibility of infection. NOT ALWAYS, but occassionally. Feel better, UTIs can be miserable.

I always thought of the term slider food to be things like ice cream, shakes, puddings,chips...things that breakdown and empty out from the stomach quickly, leaving room for more and more. Obviously, because the sleeve is not a malabsorptive procedure, all those calories will be absorbed. Sliders=poor food choice. That's what I have gleened trolling the threads, but I am no expert!

Did you ask the insurance company what they consider "comorbidities"? My insurance only accepts hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disese, sleep apnea. They don't consider asthma, arthritis or a lot of the other lovely problems caused by obesity

Welcome! I am not yet sleeved, hoping for early oct. you should trim down beautifully, you are very compact. I wish I could wear a 14-16. I am 5'7" and 235. I wear a 20-22

Does it feel like october will never get here? I am just antsy as can be, I want the approval and acctual date already!

Is it considered a clear liquid?

I read the link, thanks butterbean. I was particularly interested in the fat calorie shock. Having been successful om the original high fat atlins diet for 2 years, i believe this is definitely a Way to shake up your metabolism and fat burning. Imho.

Deep breathe and cough at least twice an hour to prevent pneumonia ( more ommon after general anesthesia). Fluids, antibiotics. Call agin if ou are worse or fever gets worse.

There are so many different responses to this question. In the end it's all about your comfort level. Tell who you feel comfortable with, and the rest, maybe after surgery, you feel differntly and tell them at that point. I would suggest tell at least one preson closest to you. I have told my DH, my best friend and one of my kids, my 19 year old daughter. My mother is judgemental and opinionated, my father does what ever my mom tells him to do, and my kids wouldnt understand why. I work from home, go into my office monthly, so telling co workers isn't even necessary.

God Bless you. You are beautiful, not just your face. I will be praying for you.

Holy macarel you look fabulous. I am so anxious for my sleeve already!!!