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Good Morning There...I found, anything with sachrin, sorbitol, and many other sugar substitutes give me bad loose stools. Once, I switched over to low sugar products the problem subsided. I'm able to handle anything with only 5g of sugar. Its not a whole lot. I guess, I have to stay more intuned with my body. I'm not able to handle too many different kinds of meat either. My stomach rumbles so loud, that my Shi-Zu leaves the room...lol

I'm 2 months post-op. May 8th 2014, I tried some Green Tea, and it was not sugar free. I broke out into such a sweat, that my whole body was wet. My heart was pounding like I was on a treadmill. I started to pass out, and shaking. I felt very weak and tired. I had to go outside to cool down. I felt much better about 1 hour later. I think I'm staying away from anything sweet for quite awhile. It looks and sounds like it was dumping syndrome according to other posts. Has anyone else experienced this? How are you handling it now? I'm afraid to go out and eat.

I'am 6-wks. post-op. I had the Gastric Sleeve. I found by taking small sips, helped imensely with that weird feeling and growling. When I eat something, after the first belch, I stop eating and I'm satisfied at that point. I'm down 34 lbs. It sure does feel great, to finally see the scales move down, instead of up. Every day is better and better.

Is there another Dr. under your plan?

I have done all my pre-ops visits, and will be seeing the Phychiatrist this Thursday. I'am already getting the jitters, and don't even have a surgery date. Waiting for insurance approval. I'm looking forward to a new me, but, scared. I've gone to group meetings for support. I'm fine when I'm there, all gun-ho. Then when I have time on my hands, I think and start to worry about this and that. Is this pretty normal?

Hello everyone, Insurance approved my surgery. The date is set for March 6th. 2014. Can't wait to join the bench. Make room, cause here I come. Hope everyone is doing well. I will keep you all posted. Thanks for listening.

For all having surgery tomorrow. Good Luck. I'm scheduled for March 6th. I guess its pretty normal to be nervous/scared.

I will be starting the liquid diet on Feb. 27th. My surgery date is March 6th. So, looking forward to a healthier life style. Good Luck to everyone.

So sad this happens. If people would do a little research to back up their negative comments on WLS, maybe they could understand better, why we had to make this our last resort. I'am sure many of us on here, are not proud to have had or having this surgery. But, when all other weight-loss options fail, what else are we suppose to do??? Die, at a younger age, than need be? I will be having the Sleeve done on March 6th. 2014. I'am very scared with all sorts of emotions. Easy way out? I don't think so. I want to live a Healthy Life. This is all about me....not what people are going to think.

Raerae, Hang in there. I'm sure the pain should get less and less, "Right"?

Cannot wait to be joining that losers bench.

Thanks for responding to my post. Good luck to you tomorrow. Please keep me posted:) Exciting.

I like that, Age is just a number. lol

Thank you so much for your support. I will stay involved with this group. I was worried about my age. I'm going to be 62 this July. I probably will be thinking as others do, "Why didn't I do this sooner"? I'am a hermit now due to the cold Wisconsin winters, afraid of falling on the ice. I do not want my weight to keep me a hermit also. If that makes any sense. I'm still in the process of waiting for insurance to cover it. I will keep you posted. Thanks for responding. God Bless.

Good Morning Linda - Your thought is correct. I have all the above and then some, except the asthma. I'm excited, anxcious and scared at the same time.