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I can relate to you so much I was going to do the Ban but now I am glad I am going with the sleeve my Dr.doesn't do the lap ban any more..My best friend had the ban over 3yrs ago and she had to redo it and did the sleeve..Better result with the sleeve in weight loss then the ban get the book weight loss surgery for Dummies great book it help with my family and with the friends. I am not telling everyone about the sleeve this is only a tool there is a lot,lot of hard work for the rest of your life get in some support groups in your area that also helps...you are doing the right thing for you and your family they might not see it right now but they will in the long run my Dr. told me to take 2 weeks off but I am 54yrs.old but he did say to get up and walk,walk,walk, every day a little at a time in the day it helps with the gas no bending over or picking up things...Good Luck this is a great place to be .....sastexan4u

I am 54yrs having the sleeve March 4th in Tyler Tx. day 6 preop a little scar but so ready to start a new life.Wish I would have done this sooner good luck every one

Yes we are !!! Day 6 pre op gum has been alot of help have to do my upper GI Friday and Monday is the big day for me...Good Luck everyone!!

Thanks,,, I had more jello and cottage cheese today has been better..

Happy Birthday!! Welcome... you have come to a great group I have my sleeve March 4th in Tyler Texas. Day 5 pre -op.I am reading this book you might want to check it out been a lot of help to me Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies By Marina Kurian,MD.Good luck on your new life!!

Thanks Day 5 is better today!

Water ...Water..Miralax helps I take it every day also a stool softer... Good luck!

Day 4- pre op not doing to good over ate with my pre op food today had 800 cals,.. Will do better 2mrow.... hope I make it to the 4th this has been a real big test for me with food....Hope every one is doing better, next Monday morning is my big day!!!

welcome ....good luck to you I know how you feel day 3 pre op march 4th sleeve, who is your Dr. in Mexico...

new here I will have the sleeve March 4th,2013 day 3 pre-op doing ok I am cold all the time. I am 54 yrs old glad to find y'all from east Texas...

Doing better tea has help I think it's the diet the protein drinks gum S/F has help little the 4th will be here soon...

Day 3 of pre op doing alright not feeling to great my stomach a little mess up!

I have been shopping also for best protein I use Body Fortress premium whey 1 scoop 23g I like the taste Walmart $16.00 for about 30 serving.Unjury products 17g online about 23.95 w/shipping.premier protein online case of 12# $28.00..Going to try EAS AdvantEdge cab control 11 oz.4-serving Walmart $7.99 try to get sample to fine the one you like.. My sleeve is March 4th today is my 1st day of pre-op doing ok..

This is my 1st day preop doing ok... I can have 1/2c of cottage cheese drinkable yogurt,string cheese,clear liquids and soy milk with protein for my 1st 10 days of my 2 weeks pre-op 500-800 cal a day. If you feel funny it could be low protein or low blood sugar..My sleeve date March 4th just behind y'all..

Thanks, it's about 2;30pm and the food is in my head I have been outside working in my little green house.Clean house,read books, TV everything I can think of doing and lots lots of tea, water trying to stay at my 3 meals and 2 snack a day is hard for me I like to snack all day..Glad for this site..

Hi everyone day 1 preop diet this morning wish me luck!!

1st day preop my sleeve is March 4th.little scare but ready hang in there everyone!!

Congrats!! My surgery date is March 4th I am so ready but a little scare I begin my pre-op diet Fri; I have my lab work in the morning and going out for dinner that night for my food party also..lol. here to us on my new life...

I live in east Texas area Dr.Beall is my surgeon in Tyler.

I got my news today also March 4th is my surgeon date so ready!!

I am having my surgery march 4th I am so ready and scare.I need things to keep my self occupied also. I have made home cook clear soup's I can eat also putting up food for my husband to eat so I can stay out of the kitchen I wish everyone the best of luck I know per op is going to be the hard part I was told by my Dr.the 2 weeks is to make the liver smaller for the surgery..It's a must do!!

Thank you for your post great advice I am going to start my pre op in about a week.

I can relate also Amylu My husband and his skinny friends don't understand the hard time I've had with food I had to make them understand it's not away out. it's a tool to help with better living and for my health.I am going to live the Atkins life of eatting no sugar,low carbs,high high protein with the help of my new tool the sleeve and it will be better way of life.. I had to give info; for my husband to read he is looking at this in a new way. I also live in a small town too and big with our church I ask god to give me the right answers at the time when it comes. Good luck with your surgery I am still in the per per op stage I am so ready!!!

I have done the same only a few people who knows everything and that's ok not ready to tell everyone yet..need to keep my eye on the big picture because this is for me and my health..Hang in there only you will know what is best time for you!!! Yes you are doing the right thing just cool feet and that is ok your are going to have a new life... I read this book and it help out a lot Weight loss Surgery for Dummies great book and You Tube has been a lot of help also..Good Luck and hang in there...

I wish I could give your the right answer I will be doing per op soon and thinking to same thing but I have Rx diet pill.I don't think I can take them due to the Rx and the anesthesia they give for Surgery I would ask your Dr.if you can OTC diet pills Good luck this is the hardest part drink lots of water and try some hot teas.