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I have my pre-op appt Wednesday afternoon and will have a nicotine test. I've been trying to be smoke free but I have failed a couple times I've been smoking for about a year (5-8 cigs a day) and "quit" 8 days ago. I broke down Saturday night when I was out with friends and smoked 4 cigarettes. Ive been smoke free since then and plan on not smoking ever again. Has anyone had any experience with this? Do you think I will pass? Also, if I don't pass, will they most likely reschedule my surgery or completely cancel it? My doctor is David Kim if anyone's wondering. Thanks!

I will be 4 weeks out on Monday and I was wondering what your fat intake/limit should be? I'm about to start my last week on the puréed stage. Thank you!

I'm 18 and 3 weeks post op

I start the puréed face on Monday (yay!) I don't think I've ever been so excited about eating blenderized food lol! Does anyone have any recipes or websites with recipes that they would like to share? Thanks!

Congrats on the loss so far! Every doctor is different about each phase. Is the second phase full liquids? Puréeds? Soft foods? Ect.

I'm 9 days post op and I am already worried about scarring. When did you start using scar remedies? Also, what have you found to be the best scar remedy? I'm still young so next spring break/summer I want to be able to wear bikinis and not have to worry about little tiny scars all over my tummy :/ Also, do you have any recommendations for stretch marks? I've gained most of my weight in the past 3 years really quickly so I have awful stretch marks on my stomach. I know they won't ever fully go away, but I'd like to find something that would help. All of my incesions look pretty good except one of my smallest ones. It has turned into a nasty dark bruise and when I touch it, it's like a bump underneath it. Should I be worried? Thanks so much!

I'm nervous but excited at the same time... I just want it to be done and over with. I have to be at forest park at 4:30 and will be sleeved at 6:30. Wish me luck!!!

I know, me too :/ mine are so awful! It's weird, I have absolutely none on all my other body parts, just on my stomach.

Yeah, I agree with sleeve of steel, it just depends on many things like age, genetics, how much you have to lose, and how quickly you lose it.

I've wondered this too. But after my research I decided that "smoking" it would not be a good idea. I do enjoy having a nice smoke every once in awhile but I don't want to risk anything. I've heard that vaporizing isn't harmful, I may be wrong (since I'm definitely not a doctor) but if you vape the weed, you aren't actually "smoking" it. Maybe do some research and see what you come up with I'm a week post op and might try vaping soon

I was wondering if most doctors do a leak test at the first post-op appointment? I had one the day after surgery but I wouldnt mind another one just to be sure. Guess I'm just paranoid! Thanks

As soon as its over! Lol, but some people do gain some because of the IV. When I got home the next day I weighed myself expecting I gained 10 but I actually lost 1. I was sleeved on June 11th and I am down 10 pounds from surgery and 20 from the liquid diet.

I had surgery just this Monday and any pills I have to take, I have to crush them. Most of them taste so gross and bitter, yuck! When were you allowed to start swallowing pills whole? Thanks!

What exactly happens if a leak is found? I know all the symptoms, I'm just curious about what would actually happen. Thanks

I'm only three days post op and I'm not really sure how much I should be walking. Since I've been home, I've been walking around the kitchen and living room for about 10 minutes every hour and a half to two hours (unless I'm asleep). Is that enough? Thanks!

I know it's tough, the whole week before my surgery, I was a mess. I'm 3 days post op now and I'm already starting to feel like myself. Congrats on your new sleeve! It will just keep getting better from here on out

You can definitely see the difference! You look great

I was so nervous the week before surgery, I was a wreck! I am 3 days post op now and already starting to feel like myself again. Good luck with your surgery, you'll do great!

Congrats!

Owww, that doesn't sound like a good thing. What exactly is "slimed", I don't think I've heard that term

Had surgery Monday June 11 at 6:00 AM. Had little pain all day Monday and Tuesday until I went home. I was surprised I had no gas pain until later in the afternoon yesterday when I came home. I'm taking gas x whenever I can and it's not doing much. When did your gas pains start going away? Thanks!

Hope your surgery went well this morning!