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NO! Do not wait. Once the body falls apart, there are parts that cannot be fixed. The surgery helps with some of the medical issues that have occurred because of obesity. It does not help with arthritis! The arthritis is crippling and weight loss may make walking easier but your knees or back are still SHOT! You are lucky this is an option now, go for it and good luck!

Hi, I had my sleeve 4/18, lost 16 pounds during pre- surgery diet and down 12 since surgery. I'm getting all my protein and liquids in, my calories are under 400. Threw out a bunch of bras Shoes that didn't fit, fit My daughter said Mom you have a waist Because of bad knees I can't walk a lot but trying to ride bike daily, need to make that more of a commitment! No issues with wanting to eat other foods even though I'm really sick of protein shakes and soups. Mentally in a great place, so excited to keep losing and getting more healthy! Left the hospital with no BP meds

about 15 lbs

Wow, are you sure you on the correct stage? I have never read being on clear liquids that long. I'm on liquids for 3 weeks but I'm allowed protein shakes and broth. Three more days, you so got this!

I was allowed decaf right away, even in hospital. Caffeine, never.

I was too, it stopped being itchy after two days.

Yes, I needed more water! I think 60 is the minimum, I much better with another 20oz.

Very fast in CT.

Hi, I was sleeved 4/18 and had absolutely NO PAIN. Yes, the gas hurt but the surgery itself, nothing! I could sleep on my sides 2 hours after surgery. I wish you the same!

Good luck to everyone getting sleeves tomorrow, remember sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk! Thanks for all the helpful information from all the experts, I really appreciated it. Happy to say I need to be at the hospital at 6AM so I'm the first one of the day. Hoping the surgeon is well rested and awake! [emoji6]

Lol, year, 5 baskets filled without a cheat! We have so got this[emoji106]

It depends on when your surgeon's office submits to insurance co. and then how long it takes them to send approval.

Thank you, I will be operated on Monday and this was great to read.

Today I bowed two games with my family and that hasn't happened in so long! I'm down 40 pounds from when I had my first appointment and I'm already envisioning myself going on long bike rides and maybe even skiing again! I am so excited for my surgery on the 17th!

UH OH, Has anyone made the mistake of starting to watch a YOUTUBE video on the sleave surgery? I lasted 3 minutes, that was more than enough! Never again, BIG MISTAKE, scared me to death!

i'm April 17th too, how is your pre-surgery diet going?

Thank you for sharing. Carbs kill me too, during weight loss. Do you exercise daily?

Thank you

I was told if you aren't hungry it is not horrible at the beginning if you don't eat but make sure you are getting all your liquids. My nutritionist recommended Isopure low carb beverages so you get protein from your liquid, in addition, to your protein shakes if eating is a problem.

At three weeks post op we are still on puree food and my surgeon has us on a strict regimen for eating. For weeks 5 and 6 after surgery we still on soft food. His patients lose a lot of weight if they follow it. No drinking fluid 1/2 hour before or after eating. Protein first and if room, cooked vegetables. (No starch vegetables) serving size 1/4 cup This is the sample menu 7-8 AM 1/4 cup egg white 8-10Am 12 oz clear fluids 10-11:30 8 oz protein shake 12-1 1/2 of a 2oz turkey meatball 1:30 -3 12oz clear liquid 3-4PM 1 string lowfat cheese 4-6 PM 12oz liquid 6-7Pm 1/4 cup or 2oz scallops 7:30-9PM 12oz liquid 9-10 1/4 Greek yogurt frozen 10-11 8oz clear water Total 66g protein and 62oz fluids Although, the diet is not calorie based, this is under 500. I have researched other programs and below is from UCSF Medical Center and is similar to Yale Recommended Meal Plan For Weeks Two to Eight Until Two Months Post-Surgery At this time, your caloric intake will probably be no more than 500 calories a day, divided into six to eight small meals. Recommended portion sizes are 1/4 cup for solids and 1/2 cup for liquids. Obviously, you should follow your own doctor's recommendations but if you didn't receive anything I hope this helps. Good Luck

Thank you for sharing! Is the book called Intuitive Eating?

I have no information for you but I'm really sorry about the situation you are in. Remember your doctors are the experts and want to do what is best for you. Good luck!

What an ass, happy he's your ex!

Hi, these are all from past posts Your own pillow, slippers, pj bottoms, phone and charger, chapstick, gas-x, moisturizer, baby wipes for before your shower, something to read, CPAC machine, comfortable clothes for ride home, I'm bringing my own organic chicken broth because the hospitals broth is a bouillon cube which made me gag after my gallbladder operation:)

I realize every person is different, and I should follow my doctor's advice but I would love to know if you count calories, what your percentages of carbs, protein, fat are or any other advice you would like to share. Thank you in advance.