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As I type this I am the next one up for surgery. I have chosen Dr. Almanza and do not regret my decision thus far. All the rumors are true, the place is small but the care is great and I am doing just fine. One thing I didn't realize is how long the wait would be from the time I got here until the actually surgery. God is so good because the young lady I have been in the pre-op room with is very sweet and her family has been in and out all day making me laugh and helping the time to pass. I came by myself, a choice that I am now glad I made. That may not be the best choice for everyone but for me I feel better knowing my Mom is safe at home and not having to entertain herself all day while I sit and listen to Spanish programming. The flight here was great! As soon I saw a priest was on board I knew I was good to go!! I chose to stay at a different hotel and got a great rate through Hotwire but another lady here today stayed at the Hampton Inn and said it was fine. I pray for success for everyone going this week. I am ready to be in recovery!!!

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Said a prayer for you. Best wishes on your new sleeve. Mine was 6-15.

As I type this I am the next one up for surgery. I have chosen Dr. Almanza and do not regret my decision thus far. All the rumors are true, the place is small but the care is great and I am doing just fine. One thing I didn't realize is how long the wait would be from the time I got here until the actually surgery. God is so good because the young lady I have been in the pre-op room with is very sweet and her family has been in and out all day making me laugh and helping the time to pass. I came by myself, a choice that I am now glad I made. That may not be the best choice for everyone but for me I feel better knowing my Mom is safe at home and not having to entertain herself all day while I sit and listen to Spanish programming. The flight here was great! As soon I saw a priest was on board I knew I was good to go!! I chose to stay at a different hotel and got a great rate through Hotwire but another lady here today stayed at the Hampton Inn and said it was fine. I pray for success for everyone going this week. I am ready to be in recovery!!!

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    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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