Suko75 10 Posted January 6, 2014 Hi all , I am Suzy from Cairo Egypt. Here things are bit different in process than what I read here. My doctor didn't ask me to do any pre diet before the surgery at all actually I followed what I read here and online. Insurance considers this cosmetic surgery so it's not covered at all. We don't have all the nice Protein Shakes so we have to make them up I have scheduled the surgery three times in past month once with visiting doc from uk who really is the one I thank for bringing me to where I am now and explained everything to me yet had family and financial emergency so couldn't make while he was here. So met with a local doctor and we set a date but got sick so we cancelled and can't tell you I had mixed feelings not sure if I was frustrated it's being cancelled or happy as it maybe a sign that it won't work for me. I guess the two time cancellation is what really gave me freaks ... Long story short I called my doc on New Year's Eve and he suggested to do next day and I just did it 1-1-2014 . Milestone 1 celebration yeaay finally done . Spent 4 days in hospital the first day was so painful to the extent I was starting to have regrets but today 5 days post I can hardly remember what I felt. Lost 5kg don't know how many pounds that is to date from surgery another celebration and able get down some fluids well I hope I continue to be well am starting feel good spiritually . Good luck to all ???? 4 stephg, Mrs.RRn, longtimecoming7 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiff 93 Posted January 6, 2014 Congratulations on your journey to a healthier new way of life! 1 Suko75 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E2013 31 Posted January 6, 2014 Congrats and good luck on your healing process. 1 Suko75 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlotta1 401 Posted January 6, 2014 Great that u went through the process and on the other side of the fence. Keep us posted on your progress. We would like to hear from u. Do u have any support groups in your area for those who had the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suko75 10 Posted January 6, 2014 Actually no this forum here is the only support group I get info from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suko75 10 Posted January 7, 2014 Today day 6 post ops and still I'm liquids but I have cramps today more than any other and unable get gases out I feel slight burn in end of my throat any advise ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gr8kauz 7 Posted January 7, 2014 Good Luck in your journey! 1 Suko75 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo woo 872 Posted January 7, 2014 Today day 6 post ops and still I'm liquids but I have cramps today more than any other and unable get gases out I feel slight burn in end of my throat any advise ? The burn at the throat could be acid reflux. Did your doctor prescribe a PPI for stomach acids? If not you might want to ask for one. Congrats on your surgery! 1 Suko75 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suko75 10 Posted January 9, 2014 My wound is getting serum is that normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suko75 10 Posted January 27, 2014 Milestone 2 27 days down 26 pounds I love this sleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites