JRFuerst

So, because I'm kind of squeemish about these kinds of things, I am curious as to what it will feel like to have the drainage tube removed. Does it hurt? Burn? Painful? Or am I making a big deal out of it and does it tickle or just feel weird? The thought of pulling the tube out makes me squirm

I started my liquid diet Monday, April 29. The first three days were the hardest for me hunger wise. On the third day I snapped at some co-workers and felt bad about it because I'm not that type of person. The next day I was emotionally fine and my hunger went away, and for the most part I've had no problems at all. Lately though, the last four days, I feel like I'm an emotional roller coaster - one minute I am fine, and something, one tiny thing will set me off and I am in a foul mood and depressed. Now, I am comfortable saying this because I don't know any of you, but I have been on Effexor since August of 2011, and it has worked great. Not sure if I'm starting to get used to the dosage, or the lack of carbs and sugar is having an effect on my mood, or the fact that I've lost 18 pounds in 11 days since starting the liquid diet and I've lost so much in such a short time. Maybe it's a combination of all 3 and everything is just effing with my mind right now. I'm tired of the bi-polar crap I've been going through these last few days. It needs to stop!

Good luck! Depending on who your insurance is, it could take just a few days. I have United through UMR and we had a decision in less than a week.

I was told I have to keep it in for about 4-5 days and then I come back in for them to remove it.

I'm on day 2 of 2 weeks and I'm hungry. I'm starting to feel...foggy? Is that the word? I didn't think the "wirthdrawal" effects of not eating carbs or more than 1200 calories would hit me so fast. I snapped at a co-worker today and I am such a nice person, very outgoing and a huge amiable. I think it'll get a little worse too, but it is so worth it to me. I can't wait to see how much weight I will lose just on the pre-op diet alone.

There is a huge difference. I think other people can see it easier because we don't see you everyday. I see the difference! Face is not as full. Doing good man!

I have a lot of co-workers that have had either the bypass or lapband done and the name Malley is very familiar, so I know he has done the procedure on someone. I can't remember though if he was the one that everyone loved or was warned by some to stay away. I'll follow up with you after I talk to my co-workers that have had the procedure.

I haven't had the surgery, but I don't know if it is so much related to the surgery. You said your husband deployed 2 weeks ago. Perhaps since you miss his companionship that is how you specifically are reacting to his absence. Then again, maybe you are finding yourself more attractive since you have dropped the weight. I know when I lost 40 pounds on my own I felt more confident and I felt I was more attractive to the opposite sex. Hell, I started finding myself to be attractive LOL

Hey guys. I'm in Lee's Summit. I'm still in the 6-visit pre-sugery for insurance approval stage and have 3 visits down and 3 to go. For years my PCP, Dr. Cheray, pushed to have bariatric surgery, but I was A) scared of it and wanted to have the success on my own. And for years I struggled with weight loss on my own. Finally I talked to my Dr on my own terms and he was very happy with my decision. He referred me to Dr. Drahota and I will be having the sleeve hopefully in April or May after my 6th visit. I am very excited to be the me I was supposed to be, and have a life changing experience. I know I'm still ways off from being a sleever in KC, but I still wanted to say hi and congrats to those who have already had success.