AllysonB

Sorry haven't been back here for a while. I am doing much better, blasting through the full liquids and tempting the purred stage. I am mostly eating the full liquids and puréed soups. Premier shakes for my protein. I will try cottage cheese today. What are your best protein foods you like? Hope your well.

Thanks ice is what I am using, the doctor said I had a large hematoma which would be blood loss wether that or the fact my blood pressure dropped that made me dizzy. The dizziness has past thankfully. I just feel drained I know it will get better but yikes!! I am looking forward to full liquid lol

Glad to hear that it goes away. Did you use ice or heat on it? Glad you are doing better.

Hi all, I had my sleeve done 6/22 I am very swollen on my right side and hip. Pain is minimal. I am sipping sipping, just very tired but I had some blood loss and I am tired I am taking iron and should feel better. I was very dizzy after surgery so my contrast got delayed. Oh by the way I am 67. It is nerving making sure I don't drink too much. Just a process and learning curve. Wishing you all the best.

Congratulations sounds like your doing great. I have 3 more days until surgery I can't wait.

My husband has been cooking for himself since I started this. Sometimes the food just smells so good I need nose clamps. It is tough just hang on we can do it!!

So far it is ok drinking a lot of water and sugar free jello I feel full, but there are some egg rolls in the freezer calling my name lol I told my hubby to please eat them. I would say day one has been a success good luck everyone we can do it....

I am on my first day of my liver shrink diet. The Doctor provided optifast shakes and I have Five a day they each have 20 carbs that's 100 a day. Really strange how doctors differ on this diet..

Sounds like great advice. Pre making the broth is such a good idea definitely going to do that. Totally agree learning from each other it is such a new ball game to be joining. I will appreciate any help I can get. Good luck on your continued success. Communication is good. Have a great day.

Happy Birthday!! Congratulations on your success so far. It will be an interesting journey for sure. I am so looking to buy clothes in a regular store. I start my liquids for 2 weeks on the 8th that will be killer but I am sure worth it.

Hi, I am 67, just got my date for sleeve June 22!! So excited yet nervous. I have heard people my age have great results.

I have done all the required but I have asked for a cardio work up to make sure I don't have unknown heart issues having that done next week I am thinking June or July hopefully my sugar is way high and want to nip that quick as possible. Have you seen a surgeon yet to go over options?

My Doctor seems to have no concerns. I am going to have the sleeve. However I have concerns. I have never had any surgeries, other than being heavy I have been healthy. So the whole being put under scares me. I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis and sleep apnea and getting the weight off will be a plus, also borderline diabetic so out weighing what the future could hold I am going for the surgery. Through my research I am finding that the over sixty manage just as well as younger people. Living here in Florida I want to enjoy my retirement so looking forward to this new journey. Wish you luck on your disicion.

This it I think I am 67 pre surgery.

You sound like your doing all the right things. So glad to hear your doing well. So very exciting a whole new journey to a healthy body so well worth. If you have Facebook there is a bariatric support there as well lots of great stories and advice as well. Today is transformation Tuesday with before and after pictures. Keep up the good work!!

Congratulations glad to hear all went well keep us posted.

67 and hoping for a July appointment jumping the health plan hoops first..

Wishing you a quick and easy recovery. By now you have had your surgery and it will be all up hill from here. A new journey in life. Very exciting. Hope your doing well.

Congratulations!!

I don't know if it is me or this app but I never see the where to respond to people.. saw this just now so I apologize for the delay response. You must have had your surgery by now so how are you doing? I have my psych and nutritionist appointment next week. Hope you're well.

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Hi Justme not sure if this was asked yet. How did it go with your final approval? I have Humana also and just curious how quick the process is. Seemed like it was moving along terrifically for you. Did you get a date? Thanks Ally in Florida and good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi everyone, glad I found this site. I am to hear the great success stories as I am just in the process of going to my first doctors visit to decide on which procedure will be best for me. I am 64 lol my husband just said your 67. Roflmao I quit counting anyway I was apprehensive due to my age. I can now see it is ok. Thanks all for sharing your stories. If anyone has any wisdom for me please share. I am in Florida and will be seeing a Dr Dichicco just telling that in case someone has used him by chance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone I am 64 and live in Florida. I will be having my first Doctor evaluation Feb 1. So glad I found this forum. My choice so far is to do the gastric sleeve if all goes well at my evaluation. Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to everyone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App