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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!

HI there,Just a word about Auntie Flo. check with your Gyn,and see if she can give you any info on NOVASURE,or look it up on the internet and bring it up to your pcp or gyn and see if they can explain it a little bit better to you,...this is your next porcedure you wll want to have for heavy bleeders...trust me it really works I havnt had a peroid for 3 years so far....look in to it....camille01

I read somewhere not to worry so much about protein the first week, just stay hydrated. I have been drinking water, crystal light, hot herbal tea and trying to get a little protein in with Protidiet Hot Cocoa and Premier Choc Shake. Hang in there - I'm sure every day will get a little easier. I have an appointment with Dr. Hoehn on Wednesday at 1:30. When do you see him?

My surgery date has now been changed to 5/16!! My sister couldn't get away on 6/3. But that's ok, I will be sleeved sooner!!

Hey, not much! What about you? [: This waiting sucks! Lol I should get a date this week, so I'm really excited. I can't wait to just be relieved and like you said feel like this is actually happening.

Hi there!! Doing great, Feeling great! Recovery was pretty much a breeze. How are you doing? I don't go in for a checkup until 6 weeks with my surgeon (but did a 2 week post op with PCP for good Karma) Eating good, no major issues, no heartburn, no gas.

Keep me posted on your progress! Have a FABULOUS week ahead!

Hi Deb! Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. My appt is at 2:15 so not sure when I'll be done. Last time I went I waited for an hour or more before I got in. Hopefully - not the case this time. I would think I'd be done by 3:00. Dr. H's new location is 23401 Prairie Star Pkwy, Suite 300, Lenexa. It says it is in the SM Prairie Star Outpatient Pavilion. Renee

So how are you feeling? I hope you are healing well!

My PCP just sent my referral yesterday so I am waiting for the call from Richmond. I am very excited to get thing started already - lol

Well, take care and God Bless <3

Hey Deb! I'm exactly the same way...I feel like a failure for not getting to goal...I have about 20 to go...yet I also am really proud that I have lost 80...argh...I've been content to just eat what I want and not exercise as much lately, but this last week I've finally gotten my motivation back. I started tracking food on my iphone and that seems to be helping...good luck to you darlin!

3 years has passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary alliemorris73!

Renee, thanks for the heads up about Dr. H's office. We can still meet there, but where is he located now. Wow down 2 more pounds since last week. You are doing super.... woman. I know corny joke. Holla back and Hugs!!

I am post op day 3. Very sore and have trouble getting up and down. Some swelling around the biggest incision site but by temperature has stayed around 99.9. Not having problems drinking or getting thicker liquids down. Today is better, but have been thinking ... "What have I done!"

WOW!!! You are doing FANTASTIC! I am having mine doen in two weeks I can't wait

It was good. I ate about 1/3 of it and gave the rest to my daughter. How is everything going? I'm finally beginning to enjoy eating again. I cooked some veggies the other day and hubby smoked me some chicken..it was so good. We are headed back down to LA next week. What kinds of meat do u eat? I find chicken to be about the only meat I can tolerate well.

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Hi Laura, I am glad you found me. The sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am down 51 lbs and want to lose 50-70 more, but I already look better and feel so much better. I am exercising....going to the gym at least 5 days a week. I am so glad you are doing well. I enjoyed our time shopping. My daughter stole my gucci bag. I never got to carry it. lol