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I think the sleeve is a great decision. just choose your surgeon carefully, there is supposed to be some really great cash pay doc's..I think in Dallas or like Goodlife said in Louisiana.

Wow what if she did give you the wrong drug? It sounds possible according to pccindy. Thank God you weren't alone.Maybe time will heal the terror and you can choose another surgeon.Hugs.

No I didnt have to wear them, I had the boots on for surgery but they removed those after recovery and I was walking within 3 hrs. Those thing are hard to get on too, can't imagine having to pull on them the first few days. Be careful.

You're doing great Goodlife, Happy Anniversary and glad you had a good time. Your post is inspiring o all of us!

Your going to be done before you know it, prayers for a uneventful surgery and recovery,moving over for you!

You'll emerge a beautifuil butterfly after vsg with confidence and with that you will need to be ur own person that loves yourself! The rest will follow.

I'm 9 weeks out and the feeling isn't the same as the old hunger but I do feel emptiness if I go 5 hrs or more. I eat 3 times @ day with protein(mostly fish) and 1 snack usually beef jerkey.

Your be done before you know it, we're scooting over for ya!

Hang in there, as a lightweight Mommydog you're going lose slower and our bodies are in shock -the weight will come off when your body adjusts and it is much healthier to lose slower. Stalls are normal and the scale doesent move but the inches still come off. Be kind to yourself and patient, yes I know it's hard, I've had a stall too and the lbs are slow coming off but they are coming off. VSG WORKS!! Dont let it get to you!

Best wishes for your surgery, hope for good luck to beat the illness and live long to raise your family.

I'm soo sorry you suffered this reaction to the medicne and I agree it should have been given slowly, and the terror of not getting air. You did the right thing for you and that's all that matters. Sometimes kismet or fate hand you a definite sign and boy:thumbup: was that ever one to make you stop and think. It wouldnt matter where you were,USA or Mexico that had to be scary. I'm praying for you..that all the bad feelings go away and you are at peace. Take care of yourself and we are here for you no matter what.

Congratulations!! Hang in there with the clears and the day will be gone before you know it. Good Luck tomorrow and let us know you're ok after surgery when you can.

like Tiffy said hang in there, don't get discouraged, alot of us have them and suddenly the scale moves..just don't doubt yourself.

Mary, I'm so glad you're home and feeling better and I think the full liquid diet does fill you up faster, take care.sip,walk, rest and repeat.lol

1. my surgeon was Robert Marvin in Houston, Tx. He is a world famous surgeon has even been on tLC . "The Brian story" about a 400 lb teen plus he was one of 5 surgeons my insurance covered. 2. I called his office and requested a pre-op consult then attended his seminar. 3. I've had 3 surgerys and this one was a walk in the park, I did take the pain meds in the first 24 hrs but by the 3rd day I was done with pain med. 4.I was'nt tired all the time but I mixed unflavored whey protein into my broth after I warmed it and by the 4th day I was gro. shopping and at 8th day drove myself roundtrip 4 hrs to post-op appt. I rested during the day if I needed to but I also cooked for my hubby and washed clothes. 5.havent seen any extra skin yet. 6.no hair loss yet. 7.no beer for me, not my drink 8.I love to eat out with my hubby,love the company and the atmosphere.cant eat it all but bring it home. 9.never puked. drinking not a problem. 10.This web site is my secret weapon. :thumbup1:

I hope you feel better, the pain in my would twinge off and on but you defintely need to see your surgeon. Keep us posted. Carla

That's like my two smallest grandgirls.lol You deserve a pat on the back for working the sleeve, it's a great weight loss tool and you are doing AMAZING!!!!

I ahve UHC Choice plus and they paid for mine 2 months ago. When you get ur card go to the my uhc website and look under ur benefits.There was a phone number for Bariatric resource services 1-800-936-7246 and they told me of my employers covered it. I was dead in the water until I called them as I had already gone to a seminar and couldnt get anything from insurance so after 3 weeks I called them and it was easy from then on. I had to have a 6 month diet history and a psych eval. If I can help in any way pm me.Carla:biggrin0:

Welcome.. this forum is a great place for sleeve support and great friendship.You do'nt have long to wait. Carla

Way to go!!! i'm so happy for you and it only gets better from here on!

I did'nt have a drain tube but I had a thin tube with a pain medicne for 48 hrs, very thin and right under the skin but every Dr. is different. Good Luck!

Wow Stcyt, your ticker did move. I'm putting my scale up too,less sressful.

I'm from Texas but closer to Beamont/Orange area,sleeved in April by Dr. Marvin in Houston. Carla

Welcome fellow Texan, you're gonna love the sleeve and Aug. will be here before you know it. Carla