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Thanks. Will try little plastic cups and sippy cups. 20 pounds down in 7 days, but thirsty as all get out. I know it will get better . . . can't wait for that!

I was sleeved on 7/21/11 by Dr. Alamanza. My weight on that day was 224. Today, 6 days post-op, my weight is 209. I had difficulty on the third day post-op and had to be hospitalized for dehydration. Reydrated now, but having difficulty with liquids. I have a strong urge to want to drink water or any other liquid, but I know I should only take small sips. As simple as this sounds, it has proven quite difficult for me. Getting better each day, but eagerly looking forward to drinking liquids more than a sip at a time without reflux or vomiting.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. You're right . . . I'm not hungry at all. But the thirst is a killer. Glad to hear things will get better. I have lost 20 pounds in 7 days, but believe it or not, today was one of those days when I said, "what the h--- have I done to myself." Still trodding along, though. Thanks again.

Thanks, Kye. I'll try the cups. Today was particularly hard. Agitated and can't sleep. But . . . there is the 20 pound weight loss in only 7 days.

Thanks, Nancy. Will try warmer liquids.

I am 5 days post-op. Alamanza performed the sleeve. Back at home and having trouble holding down anything, including water. 2 days ago, immediately when I returned home, I went to the ER for dehydration and was given potassium and fluids by IV. I just want to drink a cup of water. I'm craving liquids. No desire for food, but just want to feel something cold and soothing go down and stay down. Ice-pops (pedialyte) bars, ice, juice, etc don't stay down either. I'm told this will get better each day. Any thoughts or advice on how long I might be in this state are appreciated.

Does dr Almanza gives the patient any anticoagulant for blood clot before traveling back to the US? Or should I buy a pair of TED hose? I will have a long fly coming from san diego to florida I don't know how I'm gonna managed, i'm afraid of developing DVT. Louise told me that my returning fly has to be after 12 pm. Everything so far has a 2 hour stop making the trip a total of 11 hours. Did anyone flew in on the day of the surgery? Most of the flight don't get to san diego until midnight or 10 am. If I don't have to spend the night at the hotel that will be even better considering that I will be traveling alone. What time did the driver pick the patient at the airport? Any help is appreciated.