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I had surgery the same day, and experience that pain when I overdo things physically. It was a lot of internal trauma. Also, I think the larger one is the more painful incisions can be from the force the surgeon had to use, to the weight of stomach hanging which all puts pressure on it. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I was discharged on puree, and if you're chewing then it's not puree. And mashed potatoes is part of puree diet not liquid. It hasn't necessarily been fun going right into puree foods. I feel I wasn't and am not healed enough, and I focus more on liquids than foods. Today was day 8 and the first day I truly felt real hunger, and was able to eat a sizable amount of creamed Soup. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My clinic told me I could never use medicine like Advil for life. I'm having the sleeve on 19th. When I met with them I was on ibuprofen from a car accident. They told me to get a new pain management. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said research has shown that the someone with GERD should never have the sleeve. I have a medium hitial hernia and she said she saw no signs or damage of GERD, but I did tell her I had an increase in heartburn for me since developing the hernia. She said research was iffy for individuals such as me, so she said as long as I understood the risks, but I've never had GERD or even needed medicine. Before my hernia I was someone that got heartburn like a few times a year. Since losing a little weight I don't even remember having any now. Your surgeon really is giving the best recommendation, and I don't think it has anything to do with your weight. I'm the weight that's typical of people choosing bypass, but my doctor never pushed bypass. I've seen 250lb people have bypass, and 500lb people have sleeve. Both were successful. I've seen people on here with GERD who had sleeve and are in pain and now on meds! I'd trust in your doctor! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My urine looks pale almost every time, every day. It means your hydrated! It's completely healthy and normal. I've been drinking mostly Water for like 16 years. Pre-op diet only has made me go more often. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Hi Kathy! That's my surgery date as well! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date twins! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is January 19th at OSU as well!!! I also was assigned 3 week pre-op! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

That's my surgery date as well! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering the same exact thing. My bariatric team makes you jump thru hoops preparing you for life after surgery. Sometimes I just have to shake my head and wonder what the heck? Also makes me thankful for the hoops Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App I had to jump through hoops and take two classes. I'm glad I have gone through this process as long as I have though. I know other hospitals only care about money and rush people through, and approve people clearly not ready or educated. I think it's a shame people aren't more informed and educated. This is a last resort tool. It's literally risking your life to be healthier! It's not a joke or to be taken lightly! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I was told by my surgeon that someone with GERD should never have the sleeve, because research has shown it makes it worse. I'd question your surgeon and the clinic/hospital that preformed the surgery. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I have 3 weeks which starts next week! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Surgery is never a quick fix. I haven't had mine yet, but I am going into it knowing it by no means is quick, magic pill, cure all. It's a tool. A tool to aid you. Water retention is not actual weight gain. I learned from my classes that the only cure for water retention is by drinking enough water. Your body holds on to it when it isn't getting enough. I honestly would seek out a support group at nearby university hospital that does bariatric surgery. I'd also find a therapist asap for emotional support and to address the psychological reason for your weight. Your cravings sound psychological to me. I already go to support group, and have my own therapist who by chance had weight loss surgery and failed several years ago. The realities are 95% of all people that lose significant weight loss go on to regain if they do not stick with the program. Any attempt at weight loss especially surgery will be the most difficult journey of your life. To become a butterfly the caterpillar had to transform itself. Hang in there. Stick to the diet, drink water, get your Protein like you have been. Most hunger is actually thirst so always keep that in mind. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for January 19th, 2017 for the sleeve! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Lol mine was very similar. I loved the ones asking if you believed the government monitored your phone calls or people tapped into your electronic devices or followed you. My psychologist was very nice as well. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App