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Hi all, I'm 12 days post op and still so tired. I still can't sleep in my bed, so still in recliner. Don't feel I get a good nights sleep. Ugh! Is this normal? Starting pureed foods on Thursday. Any recommendations for good recipes?

I feel the same way! I was also sleeved on the 29th and having difficulty getting all my liquids in. My incisions are also so sore that getting up and down is painful. Still sleeping on the recliner. So wish I could get into my bed.

I'm on day 8 of 14. It's tough but does get easier as each day passes! I just keep thinking of the many months it took me to get to this place! It's all worth it!

@@luzR I'm right with you! I started the liquid diet today with surgery on the 29th. I have wanted to eat everything in sight, but u did good with 4 protein shakes, chicken broth and a ton of water. Have felt a slight headache all day, have been told to just keep drinking fluids which should help!!! Good luck! You got this!!!

Hi All! I'm 40 yr. old female from philly, 257lbs. BMI: 45 I just met with a doctor at Thomas Jefferson hospital and I've decided, after much research, attending seminar and stalking this site to go through with the surgery! Anyone else go through Jefferson? My main concern is getting approved my my insurance BCBS of PA. Just reading through this site has been such a comfort, so thank you for that!!

@@DivaSoBlessed so happy to see the last post from you!! I know how frustrating this whole journey is. I was just told by my surgeons office that my insurance changed from last year and now require 6 month work ups with my primary Doctor! I was on path to June surgery, now looking at September! Best of luck with your journey! Looking forward to hearing all your updates!

Glad you are feeling a little better! Get your rest!

Congratulations on your surgery day and happiness! Your words made me cry bc I'm 2 months away from surgery and have all the emotions you listed! Best of luck! Can't wait to hear your progress! You got this!!

Thank you for your encouragement! You are right, let the doctors figure it out since they know best! And clearly I want to be healthy for and after the surgery! My dermatologist is concerned with healing after surgery. My scarring would take a while to heal! Just the initial shock upset me, but I'm feeling better now! I would rather be safe then sorry!

Just saw my dermatologist who has me on accutane and told him about my upcoming sleeve surgery in hopefully February or March. He is very concerned because normally no surgical procedure should be done until after 6 months being off accutane! I still have 2 months left with accutane! Which means I'm looking at July/August surgery date! My derm. Is calling my surgeon to discuss today. Anyone else have this issue w accutane and having surgery? I'm so upset right now!

Welcome and best of luck with your journey! I also am newer to this journey and I also wasn't expected it to go as quickly as it is! I'm looking at a January or February surgery date And it's almost like I can't believe it! I wish you lots of luck as you continue down this courageous path!!!

@@trm - I'm with Dr. Palazzo. Are you also going through Jefferson?

@@TheNiceVoice you are amazing!!! You beat cancer twice!!! You got this!!! I have a way to go before surgery, however, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Sounds like you have an awesome husband and you deserve only the very best!!! Good luck tomorrow...prayers and hugs coming your way????????❤️

Best of luck!!! You will do great????

Good luck tomorrow????????

I'm in Delaware county, right outside Philly!! I'm looking in February or March for surgery at Jefferson!

@@ellie123 - thank you for your words!! I'm just beginning by journey and am a few months from surgery(fingers crossed I'm approved) and your words touched me!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you for your advice! I'm looking to do the sleeve. This will make me sound like a moron, but I didn't even think to look elsewhere???? I heard from a few people, who went to Jefferson and loved the surgeons there and it made an impact on me, so to Jefferson is where I went!