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chicken is in my range right now along with fish. (Mushy) I guess every doc has his or her own madness behind his or her reason. Deb

YAY!!! You are so there!!!! Depending on how long it takes the Psych to prepare his report and submit to Dr. Jawad. Once his office gets everything and submits to your insurance it could be a matter of days. It was for me. The day my info was submitted to UHC at 3:15 and by 5:30 the same day I had my approval. Then the next day I had my pre op appt and my surgery date. His staff is so quick to get things moving!!!!! It is all down hill from here. Good luck!!! Deb

40 here and oversewn. Doing good with it. I was told that there is mearly mm in difference with the sizes. I questioned why a 40 and that is where he explained that there isn't much difference in sizes. My capacity now is 2-4 ounces and max will be 6 ounces. I can barely eat 2 1/2 ounces now. Deb

YAY!!!!! I'm on for March7th.!!!!! I can't wait for that day. So much to do. Shopping today. Deb

Hubby stayed with me. Actually he slept in the bed and I slept in the recliner. LOL.... Each hospital is different. Deb

I am so close to onderland. Nine pounds until I am officially there. I can so see it! YAY!!!!!!! Love my sleeve!!!!! Deb.

Thank You! I am so close!!!!

I was sent home the next day. As soon as the leek test came back with no leaks. It is totally each surgeon's discression. Deb

Mine called for one dose and I did have two bm's the morning of the surgery. Some people don't and some do follow and be compliant. Totally your call. But there is a reason behind their madness. Not sure what it is. Deb.

You will know when you have had enough and when you have OVER EATEN. My surgeon explained to me that when you have over eaten that one last bite will come back up. and I measure everything so that I DO NOT OVER EAT. I barely can eat over 2 1/2 ounces. You will do just fine. Deb

Not quite at a month, but already down 25 pounds. It is soooo amazing to see and feel how loose my clothes are already fitting. I do hope that I can keep my momentum going. I have shaken up my routine. I climb the stairs at work during my breaks. It seems to be counter acting and confusing my body. I walk 45 minutes a day and resistance training every other day. So we will see how this works with the weight loss. Everyone is doing an amazing job!!!! Deb

I told my immediate co-workers. In my office only. (and family of course) The one thing I had to put the breaks on was the "how much did you lose today?" Every day the same thing. So I announced to all of them that I only weigh myself every ten days. They will eventually quit asking me. They are supportive, and I understand that I'm the first one that they know that has went through this. So yes they are very curious. They ask me a lot of questions which is fine with me. I answer what I can, what I can't I tell them to google it. LOL..... So my first week back to work was pretty good. Deb

Thanks, I just thought I was eating too many carbs or not enough calories. I understand that the more weight that you need to lose. It comes off fairly quick. I was so hoping to get rid of my first 50 within the first 90 days. Maybe once I am able to "eat" I will find it easier to chart calories and Protein then carbs. Right now depending on the serving size I seem to cut everything to 1/4 the serving then re-calculate everything. I know seems like work right. LOL. Thanks for responding. Deb

Agree. Landscaping is a must with me. (Thats my personal opinion.) To each their own. Deb

The wait will be over before you know it. I started last year and before I knew it , I had an approval and a date. Good luck to all of you. Deb

OH Tiff that is such wonderful news. I'm so happy for your family. Congratulations!!!!! Deb

Two weeks ago I was sleeved. Today I'm back at work. I feel good, busy and answering questions from my co- workers. A few are proud and some not really knowing what to think. It is like I didn't even leave. Lol. Two weeks was ample time for me before I returned to work. Could've gotten away with only one week. Doctor said two. Anyway feels great to get back into the swing of things. Deb

Good luck Cathy and wishing you a speedy recovery. Check in when you can. Deb

I was too going to get the band in the begining, but soon after I read post after post on the health hazzards I decided to go with the sleeve. So glad I did. I have no issues with my sleeve. I actually saw a picture in my surgeon's office of what band erosion looks like. Oh I'm so so glad I did the sleeve. That looked so awful and painful. He isn't doing as many bands now, but he is doing a lot of revisions. I researched the sleeve for several months ,I realized that it was the better choice of the options available. Research and discuss with your doctor the options available to you. Only you can make this discision for you. Good luck. Deb

Depending on what your doctor has recommended for you. You should receive a list of what you can and can not have and at which stage. Every doc is different on how they want their patients to proceed with their diets. Mine had me on liquids for only 2 days. Day 3 - week 4 started full liquids. Which consists of cottage cheese and yogurt sf pudding, creamed Soups. Week 5-8 for me is fish, mashed potaoes anything that I can mash with a fork. Week 9 is a slow re-introduction of "regular food" So depending on what is recommended by your doctor. Just follow what your surgeon has given you as your guidelines for post op. Deb

Lisa I'm glad you asked that. I didn't find any thing in all of my papers either. Good to know. Thanks Tiff. Deb

Well I had my tummy tuck done years before my sleeve. My thing to correct once I meet goal will either be a boob job or legs. Not sure maybe wont need the legs (thighs) since I'm walking everyday. fingers crossed. Do what ever makes you happy. That is all that matters. Deb

Mine does too. I'm two weeks out. My surgeon told me to take zegrid and I also take zantac. The zantac works better at reducing the "hungry feeling" He also told me maalox 1/2-1 teaspoon. But he wanted me to stay on the zegrid. Check with your surgeon. Deb

Yes I did. On February 16. And my case manager seemed very excited for me. It is a fantastic call to receive. My message was, "I have wonderful news for you. Please call me back." I did and I was so shaking when I was dialing her number. Yes a call I will not forget. Then came the "approval" letter. I still have it. I have put it with all of my other papers for my sleeve. Congrats!!!!! Making room for you on the loser's bench!!!!! Deb

Trust me the 6 months will fly by. It did for me and before I knew it I was sleeved. Now I'm ready to go back to work. You will find some very excellent answers here to almost all of your questions. The people here are very nice. Deb