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They are sooo cute!! These are my fur babies. Rex is the poodle and he is 18 months old and Tigger is the tabby cat and he is 8 months old. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was given information brochures, portion plate and bowl, a cookbook Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It could be related to air conditioning. You may be still affected from the intubation tube which causes sore throats. It's hard to say. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome KitsuneMiko. We are from all over the world here. I'm from Sydney Australia. I'm having a gastric sleeve done on the 21st October. I'm 43 and weigh 139kg (sorry don't know pounds). BMI 51. Due to start a 3 week sentence of Optifast shakes on Friday. Last supper scheduled for tomorrow night. I'm really excited to be having my surgery. I've had spinal surgery and I'm a nurse. My brother was packing death about me having surgery and my mum has slowly come to terms with it now. They know that I'm determined to have it done as it is time to have a life. Let us know how you go. I've found this ap invaluable to know that other people have and are going through the same thing. You can get advice from people who really understand your concerns and can give you advice about how to get through any issues. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you mouth breathing when you are sleeping? This will dry your mouth and throat. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It doesn't sound like you are ready to have the drain removed sorry!! Drains are generally removed when the drainage is minimal. From what you are describing, this is not the case. If the drain wasn't there, this Fluid would cause a collection or seroma which then usually require draining. Talk to your surgeon and/or nurse for their advice. Try to be patient. I know I'd be wanting it out if it were me too but I've been there with other surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No I don't think so. I am a nurse and we don't routinely put catheters in whilst patients are under anaesthetic and remove it before you wake up. Catheters are generally used when patients are unlikely to be able to get up to pee after surgery, to measure urine output to make sure your kidneys are working or after bladder or gynaecological surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Woohoo!! Congratulations to all of you having surgery tomorrow. There are a lot of people to help and guide us here. I'm having my sleeve done on the 21st October. I can't wait. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had spinal surgery and had a PCA (self controlled pain pump) whereby the anaesthetist put some anti nausea drug plus the pain medicine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Fluid consumption through the day will affect your weight. If you eat salty food, you will retain fluid too. Hormones also play havoc on the scales. Rule of thumb, weigh yourself at the same time before eating/drinking and after toilet if to get a dry weight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a fatty liver like most overweight people. No big deal. I will start my 3 weeks of Optifast shakes and salad from this Friday 30/9. My surgery is scheduled for 21st October 2016. Yippeeeee!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been told that I won't have a urinary catheter or a drain. My surgeon said that I will be up walking within 2-3 hours of surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Its got a countdown clock too for your surgery date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you tried Flagyl (Metronidazole) which is a antibiotic that is used a lot with gastrointestinal bacteria. You need to make sure that you're drinking adequately and would benefit from probiotics. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow how exciting. Your date is approaching quickly. I've got 3 weeks and 3 days to go (not that I'm counting!!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled to have sleeve surgery on 21st October and I got a 3 week Optifast and salad vegetable diet pre-op. The main issue with this diet is low sugar, no fat, high Protein, high Vitamins. The idea is to put our body into ketosis to force us to rid our liver of the fat covering it and this causes the liver to shrink back so that when we have surgery, our stomach is more visible making the surgery easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome. The time leading up to the surgery comes up so fast. I'm having gastric sleeve surgery on the 21st October. I'm in Sydney, Australia. I can't wait to start my pre-op diet in 4 days time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There are lots of reasons for swollen legs. They can range from minor reasons to life threatening and can include inadequate levels of Protein, heart failure, kidney failure, blood clots in the legs or simply Water retention. Please go to a doctor. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just keep an eye out for any ooze, pain, pus until you see your doctor. Best to keep it covered. If there any sign of infection, don't wait to see the surgeon, just head to the Emergency Department. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had spinal surgery and I had pain like this. The first time I thought I was having a heart attack and was then reassured that it was from the gas. Best that you check with your surgeon or doctor to be in the safe side. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for the 21st October. I start my prepping on Friday with Optifast shakes and salad vegetables. Good luck with your surgery. Waiting to hear how you go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree with Seashells82. I too am a nurse and suggest that you have a shower and take them off in the shower. It's no worse than taking off a bandaid plaster. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a nurse consultant and I am planning to have 3 weeks off work. My surgeon said that if my job was sedentary I could go back after 1 week but it would be hard as my body would be struggling to get enough Fluid in to prevent dehydration. Most people take off 2 weeks. I'm having the extra week to allow my wounds to heal as I don't wish to put myself at risk of picking up an infection in my wounds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been given a 2kg lifting capacity for the first 4 weeks. No gym work for 6 weeks. I was told that you can run the risk of hernias, adhesions and multiple other complications. I'm listening to this advice. I have seen a friend who didn't and she developed seromas that needed to be drained. No thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My dietitian has put me on 3 weeks of Optifast Meal Replacement shakes x3 times daily. I'm also allowed to have salad vegetables such as lettuce, capsicum, onion, tomatoes and no fat salad dressing. I can also have steamed vegetables at dinner time except for starchy vegetables such as potato, corn etc. I can have sugarless jelly and sugar free diet soft drinks too. I can cope with this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App