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I haven't noticed any changes yet. But oddly enough, my cycle started on its own the day before I had surgery. My surgery was on the 17th.

My surgery is on Wednesday (less than a week away Woohoo!) and I need helpful tips for dealing with caffeine withdrawal. Is there anyway around the massive headache? Thanks for your help and Good luck to all!

4 days post op and I'm feeling a lot better. Hang in there, everyone! It's gets better!

Thanks for the input. I'm four days post op now, and I had my last bit of caffeine the day before my surgery. My post op surgery pain was pretty intense, but I don't particularly remember any caffeine headaches. Hopefully, I can use this time to kick the habit for good! Best wishes to all of you!

I'm feeling a lot better physically. Emotionally, I'm really proud of myself and ready to start living my "new" life. No regrets.

I had my surgery yesterday at 11am. The surgery went well. My pain level yesterday was pretty bad. I'm hoping for a much better day today. I leave in a little bit for my swallow test. If all goes well I can go home this evening, but I will probably stay one more night. Good luck to all of you on your surgery journey!

My surgery is on the September 17th, and I do not have a pre-op diet just nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the surgery.

Awesome! He did my friend's sleeve back in January and she has had phenomenal results! Good luck! We're only 23 days away! Woop Woop!

Don't give up! I was denied twice by BCBS, before finally getting approved. The first denial BCBS claimed that one month in my 3 year history the my bmi dropped below 35 and I didn't have the comorbidities they required. The second denial was due to a height issue. The surgeon's office listed my height at 5'1, my doctor office had it a 5'0 which changed my bmi. At this point I decided to leave that surgeon's office which I hated to do because I liked the surgeon, but his coordinator was absolutely awful. I think switching to a more competent bariatric coordinator worked in my case. She submitted my file online and I had my approval in a matter of minutes. I'll be praying this works out in your favor.

September 17th here!!! Can't wait! So ready!

My surgery is scheduled for September 17th, and I've only told my mom and my husband. I told my boss I was having an esophageal hernia repaired, but none of my other coworkers know. I have my pre-op appointment and pre-admission testing on the 28th and it feels like time is moving so slowly. I'm really excited and a little nervous at the same time! Good luck to everyone and Congrats on your approvals!

My surgery is on 9/17/14 too! My doc hasn't put me on a liquid either. I have pre-op and pre-admission testing on 8/28. So far my doctor's nurse has only said nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery. I'm wondering if I'll receive more instructions on the 28th. I'm so excited! It seems like September is taking forever to get here!

Surgery Date: September 17th I'm so excited sometimes I can't believe it's actually happening! Can't wait to join the losers bench! Are you guys telling you everyone (friends, family, coworkers) about the surgery or are you keeping the details of your upcoming surgery to yourself?

Hello All., My surgery is scheduled for September 17 and I can't wait! I was approved for my surgery on Tuesday, and it seems like September is so far away. lol I have my pre-op appointment and pre-admission testing on August 28th. My surgeon is not requiring a pre-op diet. I would love to chat and have some sleeve buddies!!!

I received approval for my surgery today! My surgery is scheduled for September 17th. My surgeon is not requiring a pre-op diet. Is this the case for anyone else? Just curious and EXTREMELY Excited!!!

My schedule is scheduled for a Wednesday. I'm a middle school teacher so I don't really do any lifting or strenuous physical activity at work. Based on your experience: How much time do you suggest taking off to recover?

Question for post-op sleevers: My schedule is scheduled for a Wednesday. I'm a middle school teacher so I don't really do any lifting or strenuous physical activity at work. Based on your experience: How much time do you suggest taking off to recover?

I'm using Dr. Stahl at UAB.

I am in my last month of insurance required diet. My final appointment is on July 28th, and it can't get here soon enough. This has been a long hard journey to get insurance approval (been denied twice). I've switched hospitals, and feel a lot more confident with my current surgery coordinator. I'm in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Stahl is my surgeon @ UAB. My surgery will most likely be in September. I have PCOS and insulin resistance resistance, and finally getting the weight off will hopefully increase my chances of conceiving. I would love to hear from other sleevers.

I am in my last month of insurance required diet. My final appointment is on July 28th, and it can't get here soon enough. This has been a long hard journey to get insurance approval (been denied twice). I've switched hospitals, and feel a lot more confident with my current surgery coordinator. I'm in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Stahl is my surgeon @ UAB. My surgery will most likely be in September. I have PCOS and insulin resistance resistance, and finally getting the weight off will hopefully increase my chances of conceiving. I would love to hear from other sleevers.