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Emotions run all over the place the week before, it’s totally normal...mine did too. I would wake up in panic attacks saying to myself what am I doing?!? My BMI wasn’t super high - I want to lose 70 pds. I am 10 days post op and feeling great...o was so scared but they take such good care of you, please don’t worry. For the trade off of feeling lighter and healthier it’s so worth it. It took about 3/4 days post op and I felt like myself again..just couldn’t eat large amounts...u will know what we all mean once it’s done. I think back to all the huge amounts of food I used to consume all day long and know I would have never stopped had I not done this. Keep that in mind...u will eat normally again, just smaller portions...and be glad for it . Trust your gut and your surgeon.

I posted earlier saying my first two days were rough, not gonna lie but suddenly by day 3 and forward and felt sooooo much better. I am still drinking protein shakes and water and broth and having a bit of yogurt too. Noticing the hunger that comes on is real...real as like before, however the stomach WILL say no after a certain amount of intake..That’s what it’s all about. Feeding yourself healthy things. I’m 10 Pounds down and feel better already. My sips don’t have to be tiny as I had feared, they are normal , just no chugging. No regrets !

Good luck to you Both! Report back to say how you are doing!

Protein shakes but they are getting tiresome already..alternating w water or broth ...and That’s been it for me. Adding sugar free popsicles in tomorrow and willfind creamy broth somewhere good too...

Not going to lie...I was miserable yesterday...slight fever, dry heaving. Super bad pain and could t stomach anything and they wanted me to get they 3 mini cups of broth to soothe my stomach. Home today thankfully and sipping all the time but I do feel that cold lump in my throat and pain in my tummy when I drink. I am loving the mini burps I am starting to have here and there as such a relief. Question - does the pain get better in time..after sipping, my mouth is also bone dry ...all the time ...just hoping it gets easier .

Though I have thorough paperwork - and I know to only have clear liquids today...does clear truly mean clear as in NO choc protein shake at all today. I have been alternating betw Gatorade Zero and water so far today. What did you all do? I'm so nervous..mostly for the aftermath of anesthesia because I always get very sick from it ...I have a family, young kids, etc and just hoping after 4 or 5 days post-op I can sort of operate as normal and even attend my children's sports, etc...albeit, sipping liquids for 3 weeks. Any advice or experiences you had are greatly appreciated.

too am 7 days out. My emotions have been all over the place...scared as hell, mostly for the surgery itself and immediate recovery (sick, nauseous, fear of never being able to swallow?!? Yes, these are my fears after reading so much about "can hardly get anything down". I have amazing children and family and worry every day that im making a mistake in messing up my perfectly happy (albeit chubby) tummy. Then on flip side, Im anxious to have weight drop off, to learn to eat so much more healthy and feel good about myself. My biggest fears are the physical changes that will happen and fearing i'll never feel 'good' inside again. I hope I am wrong!

I too am 7 days out. My emotions have been all over the place...scared as hell, mostly for the surgery itself and immediate recovery (sick, nauseous, fear of never being able to swallow?!? Yes, these are my fears after reading so much about "can hardly get anything down". I have amazing children and family and worry every day that im making a mistake in messing up my perfectly happy (albeit chubby) tummy. Then on flip side, Im anxious to have weight drop off, to learn to eat so much more healthy and feel good about myself. My biggest fears are the physical changes that will happen and fearing i'll never feel 'good' inside again. I hope I am wrong!

Although I plan to slow it way down to plain diet 1 week prior because I’m so scared ... of everything. Would love to hear from others if they also had no pre op diet...

I am also a 2/5 date! Happy to keep in touch if you would like. I have no pre op diet though just 1 day before... crazy I know...

Hello, I’m getting sleeve surgery in 17 days and have only told my husband and parents. I love in a very small town where neighbors and friends will get nosey when they see my fast weight drop but I’m not planning on telling anyone as it’s my own decision. My parents and husband think everyone will assume it anyway because of the large weight drop in short amount of time but I’m really hoping that doesn’t happen. Has anyone gotten away without telling? I’ve mentioned to a few friends I’m working at losing weight...so at least they know I’m trying but not saying anything else. Would love to hear anyone else’s experience ...and if this can really be done w out the nosey noses calling bluff.

Hi There, I'm new to this website as just recently had my first initial screening with the nurse and now have a bunch of nutritionist, behavior appmnts to attend (6 I believe for Nutrition and 2 Behavior and then more after). My question is, I have Harvard Pilgrim *** and feel nervous about NOT being accepted. I am JUST over the BMI score to qualify , at 40.1 but still nervous as the nurse barely mentioned anything about getting accepted or rejected....just started booking my nutrition appmnts and said I basically qualify because I am 40.1. Im worried Harvard Pilgrim will deny me for some reason. Also, can anyone tell me how long the process took? 3 mo, 4 mo, 6 mo? The Program folks never really give me a firm date form beginning to end, unless I just need to meet my appmnt quantities and then its go time after that? Any Harvard Pilgrim folks that can chime in re denial or acceptance and how long, --much appreciated. Thanks.