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Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts. Just had my upper gi test and NO leaks. Getting ready to have my liquid diet, we"ll see how that goes down. @Linda66, I don't kmow why the naseau. But mine is pretty mild. Good luck!!

Hey fellow sleevers for today, WE MADE IT! Mine was a total success. When HUH says 745 thats what they mean. I arrived at 6 am did my last little paper work, Iv started and @7 i was on ly way back to OR. Spoke with a lot of doctors about anesthesia then my surgeoen, Dr. Tran came asked if I had any last questions, then askwd if we could say a prayer. WOW, I was so impressed with his bedside manner, actually all of them. I wasn't nervous at all, they made me feel safe. In about 5 minutes I was in lalaland! Then the next thing I knew I was in recovery, just a little nausea and very little pain. By noon I was in my room. Now i am just waiting to have foley taken out and start walking. As off right now no nausea and I have hit my PCA (pain med) twice. I hope to have thia continued success for myself and everyone else, we made it!!

Wow I can't believe that after all those long months of pre op testing my day is finally here. Tomorrow @ 745 am. I can't wait. I am a little nervous and anxiety. For the past few days I haven't been able to even get my shakes and water in. I know I will definately have to work on that. Good luck tomorrow to all the sleevers being done tomorrow and I wish you all a speedy recovery! See you on the other side!

Oh ok. Sorry for the duplicate post.

Hey, I'm in Brandywine. When and where r u getting sleeved. Im @ Howard.

Sorry keep up the good work!

I agree you can definately see theq difference. 40 lbs you don"t have to lug around, way to go. Keel

Wow there's so much I would like ti do: Volunteer at my daughter's school and not feel embarrassed for her because of my size. Take my kids swimming without the looks. Take a family cruise or fly in a airplane. Be able to walk with my kids at a amusement park and feel like I belong. Start living my life again!!!!

Glad to see their are sleevers out in Md, just haven't found anyone who had their surgery here at hospitals in the area, everyone seems to have had their surgery in Mexico.

I was so nervous about having my filter placed today. But my vas surgeon was wonderful, Dr K Hughes @ Howard. I felt no pain whatso ever. But I do have a question, once I got home I started having severe cramps. Did anyone else have this problem?

Mine was placed to prevent blood clots from traveling to heart and lung which can cause PE's, yes. Glad they took that extra measure of safety.

My highest weight was 489, on sept 2 it was 455 today it is 438 so I hope all goes well for me on wed 12th, surgery day!

Ok where and who is doing ur sleeve, i'm at Howard w/Dr Tran

I dont know anything about Isopure, but I have Bluechoice BC/BS and I hade to have 6 months of journals but it was for when I went to my weight management classes. We had to bring a journal of what we ate for the month. I found the app MyFitnessPal, alot of us here use this app, which is AWESOME!! You just search for the foods you eat and print them out prior to your meetings. If you don't have this app you should get it. It helps!!! Hope I help answer your question a little. Good luck with your journey!

Congrats and i'm glad it was no pain for you. Hope u have a speedy recovery

I felt the same way in the beginning. I too had struggles but I'm making it and so can you. Wow just realized day 9 pre op diet,surgery this Wednesday, YEAH!!! WE CAN DO THIS

OK I am on pre op diet day #7 surgery scheduled for the12th. I had lost approx 14 but I have gained 4 back. I know why, I started on last wed and on sat my best friend had a 50th bday dinner. And yes I cheated:( I had a piece of chicken and green beans. Then I have been under the weather and I ate some chicken noodle soup. I am now back on the wagon with my liquids, jello and broth only diet. I just wanted to vent!! Wish me luck with these next 6 days!

YES, I'm hoping to lose those few extra pounds, thanks for the encouragements!!

Wow, you truly are doing a wonderfil job. It maybe hard at times, but atleast u can look in the mirror and say it was worth it, I made it. Good luck woth your continued success!!

Im also 12th, I am very excited and scared all at the same time. I am on day 7 of 14 for pre op diet, also with just a few slips. I have lost 11 lbs so far I am hoping for another 9 by next wed but the weight loss may have slowed down some not sure yet. I was averaging 1-2 lbs a day so we will see. Good luck to all the sept 12 sleevers. I pray we all have a safe and fast surgery/ recovery.

Im also 12th, I am very excited and scared all at the same time. I am on day 7 of 14 for pre op diet, also with just a few slips. I have lost 11 lbs so far I am hoping for another 9 by next wed but the weigjt loss may have slowed down some not sure yet. I was averaging 1-2 lbs a day so we will see. Good luck to all the sept 12 sleevers. I pray we all have a safe and fast surgery/ recovery.

Good luck, you will be just fine!