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I am not in the know how when it comes to diabetes stats either. I am bumping this for you in the hopes someone will be able to answer your question for you.

Excellent choice, you will see that many of us had our surgery done by him. He and his staff are absolutely amazing!

I am so busy at work right now, I haven't had time to go to my doctor. I might hit a doc-in-the-box this weekend just to have it checked out.

Hi Don, and welcome. As you can see, we have a great community here, I actually prefer to call us a family. We will be here for you whenever you need support. If you have a question, just ask, and someone here will be able to help you out.

Mainiac, welcome to our forums, we are glad to have you join us. Congrats on scheduling your surgery. Who are you having it done with?

You guys are all going to do fabulous! I am so excited for those of you about to get sleeved, you will love it.

Not to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, happy Friday everyone!!!!

I have found there isn't anything I can't eat with my sleeve. With the band, nothing would go down. I prefer being able to eat and exercising a bit of control than not being able to eat at all. Although, we all have those moments when we do lose control. But, I think that is okay too, because it will never be like it used to because we can only eat so much with our sleeves.

Linda, I am glad it turned out to be nothing major. I always say better safe than sorry, if you don't know, get it checked out.

I am sure you are glad to be back in the comfort of your own home. I never experienced the shoulder pain from gas either, thank goodness! My husband was shocked when they pulled the drain stuff out too. He couldn't believe it didn't hurt. It didn't though, it just felt really freaky coming out. As for the chicken broth, the first time I ate it I enjoyed it, but I think I was desperate for anything at that point. By the time I left the hospital, I couldn't stand the smell or taste of it either. Take care, concentrate on getting your fluids in and get plenty of rest. You will be feeling better in no time.

Caro, sounds like you are doing great as well, congrats!

I wish I hated it. Surprisingly, I don't eat it on any veggies, except corn on the cob.

Bob, I found I had very little energy and was constantly tired until I was able to move to mushies. As long as you are getting your protein and water in, I think you will notice a significant change once you move to mushies.

Hey guys, I am so sorry we are potentially losing some long time great members here. When you are in a thread and having problems, please pm the link and I will see if I can step in and help out with the problem posters.

I know, it seriously interferes with my play time!

I am a major salt addict, but I know it is bad for me. I have really had to work on cutting back on my salt intake, but I am definitely improving.

Ohhhh, I forgot about that!

Thanks for the advice guys, I think I will have my doctor check it out. I have been having all the rashes document in hopes of getting insurance to cover the panni.

Thanks for reviewing your surgeon and his practice with us Brad. It sounds like you are in an excellent program.

I guess I was lucky, I never experienced any of the related shoulder pain with either my band or sleeve surgeries.

Yay, it won't be long now! Have a safe trip and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.

She is doing well, she started another thread and posted how she is doing. I would post the link, but am feeling a bit lazy today, lol. Plus, I really should be working, not surfing. My bad.

Prilosec works wonderful for me as well. After I ran out of the Nexium Mups from Mexico, it was the only thing that saved me.

Hey, that is pretty nifty looking. I think I am going to get one too.