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Please know that I didn't say what I did to be negative. I just wish someone had told me of the possibility so I could have been prepared. Then I wouldn't have worried so much when I felt bad. I also have chostocondroitus (chest wall inflammation - I know I spelled it wrong!) and that might have been a huge factor. Please don't worry, you'll be fine.

You can do it! It's definitely not easy but it is worth it. I was like you, not excited, more anxious. Now that it's done I'm glad but everyday is a new different struggle. Anyone who thinks this is the easy way out is kidding themselves. It's not easy, just the most efficient. Good luck. God is with you.

I'm a Dr. Heider patient. Just sleeved on the 8th of Nov. doing good. I live just outside of Winston-Salem. Hi everyone!

That sounds too quick to me. I can only have clear liquids until day 13. Then it is things like yogurt and sugar free pudding. So, I would scale back big time. It might feel ok, but it may still be dangerous to your sleeve.

Am 2 days post sleeve and still up 2 pounds since my hospital stay. When does the weight loss phase kick in? I know it is different for everyone.

Thanks guys! I just needed to hear what was "normal". Can't wait to be a loser, but honestly, I'm not in a big hurry. I lost 50 pre op and I already feel great. Just curious how it went or some people.

Glad you are okay. Not to be a downer, but I was just sleeved on the 8th. I have had my gall bladder removed and it was a piece of cake. For me, the pain from the sleeve was much, much worse. Wish I had gone into the surgery knowing that more gas is used and they do more "manipulating" of our diaphragm. Post surgery I was in a great deal of pain and pain meds didn't help. Just be prepared for the possibility. The best fix is to get up and move a lot. I just wish someone had told me the first day vpcan be very painful. Best of luck to you!

I was sleeved on the 8th. Have a lot of what I would call gas pain. But, it still HURTS! Sipping every 3 minutes and walking every hour. Hope it gets better soon. The gas is the worst part of this! When can you drink normal amounts vs. sips?

Hi all! I am sleeved! Had my surgery on Thursday and now I'm home. Gained about 4 pounds at the hospital, now down two from that. Can't wait to start losing!

Anybody else? Getting really nervous and having to fight the urge to eat more strongly. Not hungry, just WANT it!

Thanks for your response newbie. I will pray for you as well. ((hugs))

Thanks ya'll for your honesty! I can only have 3 optifast shakes per day and 2 bars. Beyond that I can have plain cucumbers, one sugar free jello, and unlimited non-carbonated sugar free drinks. Not much. Nothing that satisfies that literally PAINFUL hunger.

I'm with you. This freaking SUCKS!!!!!

Okay was not good. My pre op diet is to consist of 3 Optifast shakes and two bars. Today, I got very shaky and ended up eating Progresso reduced sodium minestrone and some peanut butter. I feel bad, but I needed something. I felt like I was going to die. Disappointed in myself though.

Actually, I have one MONTH of this. My two week half way mark is Thursday. Just wondering, is the weight coming off what shrinks your liver or what you eat? I just noticed some people have liquid pre ops and some have low carb. Can someone explain? Can you lose a bunch of weight and still have a large liver? I have lost 26 so far.

Yes, it is all OptiFast for me.

Thanks Lissa! I have over two weeks to go, so I'm hoping a screw up now won't hold me back. The hardest part for me has been hearing how others have much easier pre op diets. Just low carb, Atkins type! I'd kill for that about right now! Optifast is nasty and no matter what I try it doesn't taste any better.

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Sunfunmash: that nutritionist needs to find a new job! Ridiculous! My nutritionist was so positive. What a jerk! Maybe she's jealous!

It is my day 6 on my pre op month long diet of Optifast. It's supposed to be getting easier! I am starving today. I had to wait for my son at church while he was in instruction and wouldn't you know they were selling hot dogs and soup. The aroma filled the enitre area. I almost died. I felt so sad today. I cried for a long time. First time I've done that without "medicating" myself with food after to "heal" my emotions. Please tell me it gets better!!!!!!

Am on day 4 of my Opti Fast liquid diet. It is not easy, but I am thrilled to say I have lost 15 pounds since Thursday! I hope this means I will be a quick loser after VSG also. I am down 21 since the 5th. How is everyone else doing? My surgery is November 8th.

That's awesome! I do get shaky sometimes. It will get better. I am on day 6 and I have dropped 23 pounds.