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I too had all of the above things you mentioned. Severe pain drinking for 4-6 weeks. Nausea. I threw up,almost every day the first 3 months! I'm 8 months out, and how easily I have forgotten how I felt after surgery!

Hernia repairs are common and needed for heavy set people. My doctor preformed a hernia repair, on me while doing the sleeve surgery. I would make sure you like and trust your doctor! You will be fine and great!

Hey there!!! How are you, how have you been? How much weight have you lost?

Hey all of you May 2013 sleevers!!!!! How are you guys???? We are almost 9 months out. What are everyone's results this far? I've lost 50lbs, started at 239, a little slower then I thought . What's working for everyone??? Would love to hear from all of you...

I had Dr. Nguyen, at Overlake Hospital. He was awesome, and has the best bed-side manner. He's patient, kind and warm. They do the most weight loss surgeries in the NW.

Lynda, I live in Seattle as well. Was sleeved by Dr. Nguyen, at Overlake May17,2013. Feel free to call me with any questions, 206.250.1100 cell. Good luck with your journey!

Egg Flower soup, Hot and Sour Soup, and Chobani Greek yogurt were my saving graces back then. This is just a stage, it will pass. It gets better!

I had surgery on 5/17/13. I had 2 drinks on my birthday, August 2, (cosmos). I got buzzed after 2 sips. You will get buzzed really fast! But what's weird is the buzz goes away really fast. I was a pretty big drinker before surgery. I drank 1-2 a week. In the summer, and the Holiday's maybe even 3 times a week. I enjoy girl time, a glass of wine with dinner, or a beer with the hubby. However after surgery, I've had sort of an aversion to alcohol. I don't know how to explain it. Since August, I've drank maybe once a month, mostly vodka mixed drinks, and had no issues, and have enjoyed them. I think like with anything else, moderation is key! I also stay away from anything bubbly. Sadly no more beer for this girl. Good Luck, and as with everything make sure your doctor clears you to drink!

I had Cigna, and they paid for my sleeve last May. I had to meet with my surgeon, or nutritionist, or doctor once a month for 6 months. I had a sleep apnea test, and meet with the psychologist, and that was it. It took 2-3 weeks to get approved. They tried to deny me at first, and then I was approved by the appeal department. I heard that was common with Cigna.

Nice work! I had surgery on the 17th of May. I'm down 22lbs. Started at 238, surgery day. I can't keep anything, but Protein shakes, Jello , and little sips of Water. DON''T get me wrong, I'm super happy about the weight, loss. However, I'm always tired, feeling dizzy, and the smell of food makes me want to puke. Does anyone else feel the same?

28 days, Cigna Insurance after a 6 month waiting period

LONG STORY. But they tried to say it wasn't in my plan which it was. It was sent to appeals, and approved there.

I had Gatorade G2, 15 calorie Lemonade, Muscle Milk Light chocolate from costco, sugar free Jello brand strawberry and orange jello, other brand jellos, were NOT good, tasted weird after surgery, chicken broth, plain (no flavor) Protein powder mix, and LOTS of soup, tomato, potato, butternut squash. Make sure you have a protein bottle mix, cup with a whisk in it. You can get them at the health food store, I have 2, one for shakes, and one, to mix, soup, and add the unflavored protein to it. You will need one! Lots of magazines, or books.

I have Cigna, was denied, the first time, and then approved in the appeals process, got sleeved 1 week and a day ago. I heard that's common with Cigna. good Luck!

YEAH, congrats, you'll love it!

I LOVE Muscle Milk Light, chocolate and buy a case of pre-made at costco.