Mari_Sem

You definitely need to tell the doc that half of your stomach is a staple line and taking something that could potentially wear that away is an issue. However, if you're only taking 1 pill a day you should be just fine, it's continuous use over long periods of time that can cause harm. But again, check with him ASAP.

I am extremely picky about Protein powder, if it tastes weird or has an off texture I will literally throw it back up. With that said, I order solgar or biochem brands off iherb (I think shipping is free in the US, I'm currently in Korea). I also like to mix my protein with my coffee in morning, just make sure the Water isn't too hot!

You're not the only one; I was thinking about cancelling the surgery right up till they were putting me under! Fear is normal, you are about to make an enormous and permanent change in your life. For me, the VSG hurt, it hurt a lot, I could feel the suture line on my stomach and the anesthesia made me sick so I was puking on top of the pain. But after those first few days things got quickly better. If you are following the pre-op procedures and aren't deathly ill, the chances of anything bad happening during surgery are close to nil. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and know that you're not the only one who has gone through this, we're with you!!

My bariatric surgeon recommended a specific brand of powder Vitamins for me to use for the first year after surgery. But now I had a Vitamin supplement pill twice a day. Maybe yours will also have something they want you to take. You should not be swallowing any pills directly after surgery, I recommend going to your doctor and asking them to change the RX to a swallowable kind.

I don't know the difference. :/ I just for protein powder that's tasty and high in protein.

The answer appears to be yes, you need a passport. http://gomexico.about.com/od/entryrequirements/f/need_passport.htm The article is also saying you can used an enhanced driver's license. We have those in Washington state for faster Canada border crossing. But they take just as long as getting a passport (you have to go to a person to person interview). Best of luck!

The label on the Protein supplement should make it clear if it's protein isolate or not. Here is a list of protein supplements specifically with isolates in them: http://www.iherb.com/search?kw=protein%20isolate#p=1 Hope it helps!

For a few weeks after I was sleeved I had vivid dreams about food, so believe me you're not the only one who has gone through food withdrawal. Even a few years out I still feel "nostalgia" about certain junk foods, but the desire to eat them quickly fades. Once I started my pre-op diet something in me changed, I stuck to that diet religiously because I knew that that time is was for real, and getting my liver the right size could literally mean life or death for me. You're stronger than you think you are, you'll come out of this on the other side. I guarantee it.

Best of luck! Soon you'll be part of the sleever's club.

I'm 26 and I have loose skin around my arms and stomach that is very aparant, I plan to have a tummy tuck this year, but I'm still undecided about my arms.

Remember that this is a marathon and not a sprint. Take a close look at the materials they gave and really do some soul searching. It took me close to two years of debating with myself before I finally decided to have the surgery. Take your time.

I was loosing about a pound a day as well for the first month or two after the surgery. It'll start to slow down, but for right now enjoy the quick weight loss but remember a lot of that weight is fluids, so drink lots of water!!!

Congratulations! Welcome to the sleevers club. Just make sure to work on getting your fluids in! Dehydration can sneak up on you and cause serious problems!