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3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary hdsantoni!

1 week....just take it slow and like you said ease into...which protein shake? Iam looking for something new for after surgery..

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary riley4183!

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Spendi!

Hi Hopeful. Well it is all starting to come fast now. Yesterday, I was shocked to realize I had one week until pre-op liquids. I have been very busy lately also. My sister had her lower leg amputated on Thursday (diabetes) and I am the only family in the area so I have been at the hospital a lot. My son may be up at Harvard for a debate tournament in Feb so maybe we can meet!

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Carolinela!

Hi Tabbi! I got my referral in April, and had surgery in August. I think you can make the process go a little faster, if you are aggressive and make all your appointments back to back. I was driving down to Ft. Carson (45 min!) twice a week in June to try to get everything done. As soon as they start putting referrals in the system, you can schedule them: wellness (2x), psych (3x), nutrition (3x)

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary pezoom!

Jane,

I have been seeing Dr. Posner at Kaleida. Based on what they have told me the approval shouldn't be an issue. BMI of 40, sleep apnea, hypertension, pre-diabetic, i'm sure you are familiar. I was told 2-3 days for the approval which would have been Friday but who knows. Can you tell me what to expect pro-op and post-op? Is there anything I can do to make it more comforta...

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary Msd*AlmostThere!

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary luvliquid!

Hi, my name is Jessi. I had the sleeve done 3 months ago and it is fantastic. No fills, going back to the doctor. Nothing. Have lost 39 pounds and feel great. If you have not had your surgery yet then go to www.drramoskelly-wls.weebly.com. He is fabulous and they treat you like a queen. Plus way under $8000 - a real bonus.

3 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary nizee!

How are you doing?

I am feeling so much better. Today is one week for me! I had my drain removed today and I have lost 5 more lbs!

I saw you post about a 3 to 5 week stall. thats me right now. freaking out... glad to hear its normal though. Can you tell me about how many calories you intake a day? I am trying to make sure I am doing everything right. : ) thanks.

Hi- I had my surgery May 2nd- like you my IV started hurting so bad- worse than the pain in my stomach- and they wouldn't move it either -telling me that I might get to go home soon and they didn't want to have to poke me again- but finally complained enough dr. malley had them take it out- but not after a full day of hurting- I was in there 4 days 3 nights= couldn't keep anything down- how are u?

hey sweets.. I am wondering whats ur egg salad recipe? still a week for more till I get there but I am collecting reciepies:)

Woohoo! I have heard some good things about him. I am having my surgery with Dr. Webb at NFL Surgeons in Jax also. How is the 3 month supervised weight loss going? I am almost in month 3 of my 6. Only three more days!

Hi there! How did your six week appointment go with Dr. Pop? I was curious as to what kinds of pre-op testing Barix required you to do? I've been reading around on here and everyones experiences vary so much. Thanks and hope you're doing great!

Sorry about your 2 week stall :c but it's over now! and you lost a great amount for the time period. Congratulations!

Hi All - I'm getting ready. On June 13 I start my pre-op diet and am trying to get all of my ducks in a row. My surgery date is set for June 27. Any helpful hints, suggestions, encouragement or whatever would be greatly appreciated. I used a site like this almost 3 years ago when I quit smoking and found it to be so much help and yes, I am still nicotine free!

Bridget

Hey :-)

I am doing fine. I've been stalled for almost a couple of weeks now, but I've been doing a lot of strength training on my total gym and the inches are melting off (50 inches lost so far)!!! You are doing really GREAT :-)

I was off work for two weeks. I felt well enough to go back sooner, but my doctor didn't want me to go back for three weeks. We compromised at two. I work a desk job, so I was only allowed back with the understanding that I wouldn't do any lifting.

This is the BEST THING I've ever done!!! I've lost 47 lbs. and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Hey Renee. I'm pretty good. Still having a little trouble getting my fluid in and eating much but it gets a little better each week. I think I just have to accept that I'm gonna be a slow loser, but that's okay as long as I'm losing! How are you? What have you been eating?

800 calories is ok though. Prilosec is so wonderful! Saved me many times! I am down 34lbs (lost 2 lbs overnight) had a 3 day stall at 233.2 but 231.2 this am! woohoo! I am eating normal stuff, but no raw veggies or fruits like you.Nothing has given me too much trouble as of yet.although i did eat about 4-6oz of smoothie too fast and had to stick my fingers down my throat! Yuk! Glad 2 talk 2 u!