marcumkari

My surgery date is coming closer and closer, this whole process has just sped by so quick. I still have tons of questions and concerns! Did anyone get their gallbladder removed during the surgery to reduce problems later down the road or has anyone experienced problems after surgery because of their gallbladder? A co worked of mine was telling me briefly about this. Another concern is, I haven't even had my 21st birthday yet.. Not for three more years, but am I at least going to be able to have a drink some point in my life or is it forever gone? During my two week liquid diet my dr said I would be able to have watermelon because it is mostly water does that mean I can eat bell peppers also? Also three days after my surgery is the 4th of July and I was hoping I would be able to spend it with my family at a get together out of town. Am I going to be up for that and if I am would it hurt me in anyway?

Thank you all! Very helpful. My main focus isn't on being able to drink. I am just curious. I will definitely be talking to my dr about the gallbladder situation. Hoping that I won't have any issues with mine after surgery.

In high school I was about 140lbs, which wasn't big at all but I was constantly being called free willy and shamoo. That's when I really starting gaining weight. I couldn't handle the bullying, I would be bullied at school, on the internet, and prank called with mean nasty voice mails. I decided, I had to do something I can't handle this anymore so I began the HCG diet which worked temporarily. I ended up with more weight than what I had lost all said and done. I'm young, 18, and want to be as healthy as I can be. I want to hike the mountains and swim at the lake, I want to be able to bend over without my tummy being in the way. For now my dr says I can't have kids until I get weight off (not that I'm wanting them at a young age but still), I don't have periods, I'm diabetic, and I have PCOS. I'm ready to make my life long choice to be healthy. On July 1 I will be having the gastric sleeve surgery.