J.Diesel

Every surgeon has different guidelines. You need to follow up with yours and your PCP to get a better understanding of their restrictions. These were mine. Max 10 pounds for first 2 weeks Max 20 pounds for weeks 2 - 4

I had to do a pulmonary evaluation and I think many do. They hooked me up to a breathing machine and had me breathe in and out to measure my range for both. This vist took about 1 1/2 hours. I had ABG completed because I was diagnosed with severe sleep Apnea and they wanted to measure my oxygen in my blood. This was completed in the same pulmonary visit. They tapped into the artery on my hand, backside of your wrist. Just to warn you, this procedure burns alot! I went to Suburban Lung Associates. Doctor Hart is great, but Marilyn/nurse was amazing. Good Luck!!

Awesome job!! You look fantastic.

Congrats...I have BCBS IL also. They're good about approving once they have all documentation. I see from your name you're located in the NW suburbs. Who is your surgeon?

very exciting!!

Fantastic job!!

Awesome accomplishment!! Congrats.

Recovery for me was also a breeze. 4 days and going back to work, after band to sleeve...you're brave!! I took 2 weeks off and I only had the sleeve done. I hope you have a great day a work.

Gown with shorts on underneath the first day and the 2nd and 3rd days I wore comfy jogging shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt...(hospitals are really cold). You'll feel better after you take a shower the next day and you'll want to put on some regular clothes. So bring your most comfy (loose) clothes and you'll be fine.

Amazing job!! You also look younger...in only 6 months, Amazing!!

Congrats!! you're half the man you used to be, amazing results!!

Amazing results...50 pounds gone for ever. Keep it up!!

Awesome job...keep it up!!

Your surgeon or primary doctor should be able to direct you to someone.

Count me in

Congrats on your fantastic accomplishment so far. You look amazing and so very happy!!

I was wondering the same question. I'll ask my surgeon to get his thoughts.

Major win!! Congrats with your sleeve success.

Congrats!!

It's normal to be nervous. But you need to have a Strong mindset for sugery. Trust your research in the sleeve and your surgeon. Good luck!!

28 or 29.

Awesome job, You look great. I bet you're still smiling!!

Awesome job...I bet you're on cloud 9

Great job..hope you reach your personal goal.

Amazing results!! Continued success on your sleeve journey.