TheStruggleIsReal

United Healthcare PPO here. My plan required 6 visits in different calendar months within the past 24 months.

I was sleeved Feb 1. I started at 263 and today hit 213, so 50 lbs gone. I focus on proteins, and don't care about counting fat, carbs, or calories (yet). I have had slip ups (a tiny piece of cake, some fritos) and drink a small glass of wine 3 ish days a week. Other than the 3 week stall I have been losing. So if you have a bad meal/day, you can't give up. One bad meal/day won't make you fat, like one salad won't make you skinny! I also do cardio 3-4 days a week and weights once a week. My goal in May is to up the weights to 2-3 days a week and add in a day of yoga.

I was only supposed to stay 1 night but requested and extra night on an IV and vitamins because I knew I was not going to drink enough to stay hydrated. Best decision!

I am a veterinarian and I planned on taking 6 weeks off. However I am 3 weeks out today and feel great, so may return next week. Don't push yourself or else you may get an incisional hernia, which means more surgery.

I had mine 2/1. 3 weeks down and lost almost 30 lbs (262 to 234).

Even though I had the narcotic pain prescription filled. I didn't take it at home because it makes me pass out. I only took a few doses of Tylenol for 1-2 days and then quit everything. I am 11 days post op.

I was sleeves Monday too! Stayed 2 nights because I am worried about dehydration and now am home. My incisions HURT! And just general gas pain. I am able to get isolate sips down. Tomorrow I will try some injury broth. I am not drinking anything without protein in it. I just feel so full and gassy and bloated. Blech.

Question with those with kids - how are you handling meal prep this week on the liquid diet for the family? I don't want to be around food much and be too tempted.

@@Yadie2006 Zare is so cool. I started my preop diet today, but it is only 1 Meal Replacement today and 2 Meal Replacements tomorrow (solid food OK for those 2 days). Let's keep in touch!

im in san jose california. im having my surgery at good samaritan hospital with dr marc zare. Hey girl, I am having the sleeve Feb 1 at Good Sam with Dr. Zare!!!

I am going Feb 1 as well! I will be on a liquid diet 8 days before.

I got my date yesterday after insurance cleared. I am going Feb 1!!

Long time lurker, first time poster because I got my date yesterday and am getting sleeved Feb 1. A little freaked out!!!