Beauitful Day in Hawaii

Hi there everyone: Can someone share with me how do I add a tracker to the bottom of my post like all of you have. I was just sleeved on Aug. 31st and so new to everything. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch,~C

I was official sleeved on August 31st. at 4:30 in the afternoon. The doctor ended up doing a biopsy of my liver. I ended up staying in the hospital for two days. Due to me having trouble swallowing the 64 ounces of liquid and70 ounces of Protein. Well I finally got it down, but I'mm sick of the Protein drinks they are to sweet for me. Any suggestions. I need to do this for two weeks. I already lost 18 pounds total 9 pounds before surgery and 9 pounds after. Can someone show me how to put a tracker on. Thanks, C

Prila~ Congratulations on your surgery. The first day after surgery I could get in only 4 ounces of Fluid the whole day. I'm on a liquid diet for two weeks. 64 ounces of fluids and 70 gram of Protein. Whats your diet like? Did you let your doctor know that your having trouble eating? I can't wait for the soft foods portion of this process, yet at the same time I'm afraid. Are you still experiencing pain? I do every 8 hours, if I don't take my pain medication, I feel like I can't get through it. Hopefully this will pass as well. Take care of yourself and keep in touch. ~C

Now i'm really nervous... My doctors office just called my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday August 31st.... I need some advice. The nurse shared that I didn't need to be on a liquid diet until the day before surgery. My weight is at 217 she said that I'm a light weight so if I wanted to do a week before I could but It was totally up to me. Anyone has any advice should I start a week earlier or wait till the day before? Any advice on what to eat on my liquid diet? Thanks for the help

Thanks LilMissDiva, I agree with your advice. I'm planning to start tomorrow. Thanks, Chana

Branc1~ Congratulations... Yes, I'd like to be Sleeve Sisters. Where are you having your surgery done at? I'm in San Francisco. Please do keep in touch with me. I'm pretty nervous about the whole process... I'll be here for you... " We can do this you and I ...." Can't wait to feel health and light... Take Care ~ Chana

Hi Anissa, This morning I found out that my surgery will be done on August 31st. I'm so excited, yet like you nervous as well. I'd really like it if we could keep in touch throughout our journey. Are you starting any pre-op diets? My nurse informed me that I needed to do a liquid diet the day before surgery. This puzzled me, because most of the postings made mention to a week to two weeks of liquid diets so I'm a little worried. She mentioned that I could opt to do it but it wasnt necessary. She said I was a light weight at 217lbs. I'm really worried about the post-op and getting in the right amount of vitamins and protein. How about you any concerns? I keep thinking of my life without all this excess weight... I want it so bad. Well God Bless and best wishes to you..~ Chana

I need some help. I was approved by my insurance to have the sleeve done. I?ve completed all the pre-op tests. I just need to make my payment for the non-covered fees (which I have the money for) and I can have my surgery scheduled. I?ve been waiting for this day since January. However, for some reason I?m having second thoughts and I?m scared to commit to the surgery now. In 2004 I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer, I?m doing well and the only problem is the Radiation caused me to go into menopause at the age of 38. Since then I?ve gained 80lbs and my oncologist has been on me to loose the wait. He say?s that obesity is not good; I could come down with cancer again. Needless to say I?ve been trying to loose the wait for the past 6 years and I just can?t do it. My last option is the sleeve. Is the fear that I have normal, have any of you felt this way? How did you get past it? I?m worried that later on in life my decision to have the surgery will come back to haunt me. Either, by a health issue that will be made worse by the surgery or some other issue. Yet at the same time I know that not having the surgery can be just as harmful to my current health. My husband initially wasn?t for the surgery; he's since come around some what. My son feels I shouldn't do the surgery and he loves me the way I am, he feels the choice to do this surgery is a drastic choice. Any advice you can share with me would be greatly appreciated. I hope I'm not the only one out there that felt this way before making the commitment.

Thanks Jane for the reply. No I'm not able to take any HRT and the past 6 years were hell. Menopause made me depressed as well and I do want to feel healthier. I've decided to have the surgery. Now its to schedule it... I'll be counting on this site and friends to get me through it all. Thank you so much for your postings not just to my question but others as well. It really does help.

Melinekesh, Thank you for your support. Its comforting to hear part of your story. I'm curious to know did the sleeve help you reach your goal of 75lbs? Did you have any complications? Since we have same amount of weight to lose, I'm wondering how long it took you.

Papillon thanks for the response. I wish for you the very best. I pray that your voice will not be hampered by your surgery. Please keep in touch I'd like to hear of your progress through your journey.

Thank so much for the support. I’m so Happy we have this site…I’ll be sure to post once my surgery is scheduled and throughout my process. I find everyone’s posting so helpful.

Thank you so much for sharing. Your right, I do need to just take a deep breath and relax. Really, I think I’ve always known that I want this surgery. I just got scared. You definitely helped to reassure me. I’m so happy that we have this site to share…

Hey Tiffykins Would you share your diet with us... I would find it very helpful. Thanks a bunch.... Although I have yet to have my surgery scheduled. I am in the pre ob phase. I'm getting all my testing done. I hope to be scheduled in August. Any help you can provide on a lasting diet will help tremendously. Thanks a bunch...:thumbup1:

I need to see a psychologist as part of the pre-op requirements however I was told by my surgeons office that I should find one near me that is covered by my medical. Does anyone have any suggestions. I live in Hilo, Hawaii.

Thank you so much for the information. I was concern with all the paper work that Globetrotter mentioned that needed to be filled out. I hope its not something that will take me weeks to do. In any case the process is worth the outcome and the end. Thanks again.

Globetrotter: I too will begin the process of doing the sleeve. I just got approved by my insurance company. Now I need to send Lapsf my non-covered fee of $4500.00. I'm not sure what the next steps will be. I live in Hawaii and will be traveling to San Franciso for the surgery. I know that I need to complete a Upper GI test, Ekg, Lab work, and a psy test. It would be great to know what the paper work consists of and how the accomodations are for overnighters. I know Dr. Cirangle shared that they will put my husband and I up for a week in a hotel. Which one, Where its located, etc. I don't know. If you happen to have any information to share that would be helpful... Thanks for sharing.