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I was sleeved on December 30, 2010. I had my first drink on Jan. 30, 2011. I have on had white wine and I was fine. I have discovered that my tolerence is a lot lower than it used to be. It doesn't take but about 4-6 oz of wine and I am tipsy. I used to be a really big drinker. I was scared to death that I was going to gain some weight when I drank that glass of wine. I actually lost 2 pounds that weekend. Hope it helps Rae

So far so good. Today is my second offical day back to work. I went to see Dr. Jenkins on thursday. He said that I was doing very well. He said most people lose 20lbs the first month and I had already lost 16 three weeks after surgery. I don't have to go back to see him again until May.!!!!!! I think I have officially become obessed with my scale. Every morning when I get up I go to the scale. Usually at least 3 times a day. I asked Dr. Jenkins about it..he said he hops on the scale every day as well.. He said that I am ok as long as its not more than 3 times a day. Anything over that he said is excessive-copulsive. Well last night I tried to eat some tuna. I ate about 3 bites and I was stuffed. I am still trying to teach my self that I can not eat and drink at the same time. I had skipped my protein drink on wednesday. I about freaked out when I remembered if I don't drink it my hair WILL fall out. So yes I am faithfully drinking my protein. I need some ideas of cooking with fish. Since this is protein...it will elimate so of the drinking of protein. I have been full of energy all day....I guess it all of the vitamins. My nails are growing....That's a plus. I didn't hop on the scale this morning.....I am wondering where I am today.....One thing I have realized that your weight changes throughout the day. So I go by my first weigh in.........

I have been trying to read and research everything I can before my surgery this thursday morning. I have been looking at people talk about there journey on you tube. So I just wondering how bad does it really hurt? I have had four children.( 2 with no drugs) Is it worse than child birth????????

Hey everybody. I had my surgery on 12-30-10. I was sleeved. So my surgery was two weeks ago. I went yesterday to the health food store and bought a few Isopure protein drinks (it has 40g) of protein in one 20 oz bottle. I have been trying to drink this one bottle since last night and I still have about 5 oz left. I am scared to death of not eating enough protein and scared my hair will fall out. But its almost like I have to force myself to eat/drink something. I mostly only drink the protein drinks and chicken broth or beef broth. I have tried eating jelly. I can only eat maybe 2 bites. Afraid I am not getting enough of everything....Any help or suggestion would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is a great idea, thanks. I have been sleeved almost two weeks. I had bought some fat free puddings but I can't eat a whole and the taste funny. I can only eat about 3 bites at the most if I try to eat any more I feel like I am full! Thanks, Rae sleeved 12-30-10

GOOD LUCK tomorrow! You will do great. I was sleeved on 12-30-10! I am fired up and ready to go. <ake sure you walk as much as possible. Please keep me posted. Rae

I am excited for the new journey I about to begin. My family doesn't understand that I am having this surgery for me. I want to be happy again. They don't understand my reasons... But I on top of the moon about my surgery. I am 41 years old and I am excited to just enjoy the ride. I am currently on a ten day pre-op. It has been difficult with the holidays. I have noticed that I get headaches. But I am trying my best to stick to it....I have my Last pre-op appointments on 12-29....Can any one tell me what the best protein supplements are. I have been looking on line and still haven't decided what to try....too many decisions.....Looking forward to a great 2011!!!!!!! It's going to be my year!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it is now 0225 and I am up. I guess I am a little anxious but, not in a bad way. I had my pre hospital visit yesterday and my last doctor's appointment with Dr. Jenkins. It was great. I had been nervous that I wouldn't meet my pre-op weight goal of 260, well I weighed in at 255.5. I am proud of myself so far. Dr. Jenkins said I am a good candidate for the surgery. He said they look at if a person loses weigh during pre-op. If you lose weight then you will do fine after you are sleeved. I was give a patch to put behind my ear. It is for nausea. I can only keep in on for three days max. I was also already given my pain medicine for when I get out of the hospital. I am so excited right now. I also had to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate, At the hospital I was given a bottle of Hibiclens. I had to take a shower with my regular soap and then use the hibiclens on my abdomen for 5 minutes. The nurse said to rub it on my abdomen for 5 minutes in a circular motion for 5 minutes with no water running to rinse it off, then rinse it off. That was last night. She said to make sure to change your sheets on your bed after you did this. I also have to do this in the morning, My surgery is at 9. I have to be at the hospital at 8. Three of my daughters will be with me. I am excited. The only thing that I a little nervous about is that Dr. Jenkins said he would expect me to end up weighing 160 pounds for my height. I don't even remember what that feels or looks like....... Have a great day. I will, next time I write I will be sleeved.!!! Oh yeah I asked Dr. Jenkins about the pain after surgery. I asked if it would be equal to child birth. He said no. It will be worse than the soreness that you feel after child birth but no as bad.....so I know that I can handle it....!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you , I am alreay enjoying the information and support here!!!!!!!!!

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GOOD LUCK SHANNON!!!!!!! See you on the other side next week..When we will bothe be sleeved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rae

THANK YOU!!!!!! One more day and then I will be SLEEVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TIFFANY, I will be you in two days....I am so happy for you and your new journey. Looking forward to losing with you. Rae

Thank you and congrats on your progress!!!!!!!!

I have Aetna as well. It depends on a few things. My normal co-pay is $20.00 for office visits in network.. I was originally told that my hospital co-pay would be areund $2,000.00 and I believe that my surgeon would be around $500.00. Neither quote was correct. I will end up paying around $1200.00 for my surgery. I also had to mack 4 monthly visits to be on a doctor's supervised diet pre-op. Hope it helps

How are you feeling? How was your surgery? I am 2 days pre-op and just curious....I was told you have to walk for a few weeks first but I am not too sure. Congratulations on your weight loss so far!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank, I think I will try it. Liquie whey...sounds different but I am up the the ride.....Good luck with you surgery....Please keep me posted.. We will be embarking on this journey together.....My surgery is in TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!

My surgen says the purpose of the liquid diet is to deplete your glycogen stores...it make the laparoscopic surgery easier....Hope that helped. Its tuesday morning 0418.....Two days left until my surgery!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, how did you feel right after your surgery? I have been trying to find all of the information I can and, some people talk about how unbearable the pain was after surgery. Also have you had any problem with acid reflux? Thank for any information you can give me. I have finally appointments on wednesday....I am nervous.

THANK YOU. CONGRATS ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!!!!!

I am 41 year old divorced mother of four daughters and one grandaughter. I decided to finally check on some type on weight loss surgery in June of 2010. I am so glad that I decided to go on this journey. Right now I work shift work at a chemical plant. I have to walk up seven flights on stairs at times.. My knees hurt from all of this weight. When I started I weighed between 175 and 170. I am 5'7. I need to be down to 160 for my surgery. I am at 161 right now. My surgery is this THURSDAY!!!!!!!Yea. I am excited. I am going to enjoy the coming year because I am going to finally start living and doing things for me. I want to be able to play with my granddaughter with out being grouchy and tired!!!!!!!!!!!! THREE MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!