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10 hours (give or take an hour) I was outpatient.

My sleeve is scheduled for this thursday and I 100% percent am certain I want to do it but my anxiety is awful. I’ve never had surgery before and i just keeping running the worst case scenarios through my head. Can anyone tell me what helped them calm their nerves and re-assure them. I don’t want to go in with such a negative mindset.

No. I don't miss not being able to run, to fit clothes easily, to find clothes at more stores, to fit into booths at restaurants, to use belts, to use normal seatbelts, to wear jeans again, to wear skinny jeans, to wear dresses, to wear boots, to not sweat while doing basic activities, to exercise, to not feel self-conscious about appearance, to wear a swimsuit, to vacation.......to so much more. No I absolutely do not miss it and could kick myself for not having surgery sooner.

I wasn’t required a pre-op diet either. Nothing to eat after 12 night of surgery and 12 oz of a carbonated drink the morning of.

I like the banana cream

I've tried a few and found that the the genepro flavorless I picked up at the local GNC works well. I'm not sure if the claims are all true on the package/webpage (http://www.gnc.com/whey-protein/527310.html) but the serving size has a much smaller scoop for 30g of protein. It dissolves easily and can take some heat without turning clumpy/gooey like many of the others I've tested. Its been perfect to add to a little oatmeal to boost the protein. Oh, I had high hopes for the isopure clear drinks but they taste like sour milk to me...

Yes, this stuff is good with 100% cranberry juice and I had positive results using this product, https://dochalenutrition.com/product/unflavored-whey-protein-canister/ . In fact, if you decide to order some, let him know that Alan recommended this to you and he will most likely give you a discount code.

Would put you in a tricky spot for sure...but I can't see how they could withhold your records...I mean...they do belong to you. Would depend very much on the new surgeon. Can I ask what the roadblock is?

Thank you. Yes, even though I’m going to a psych recommended by the surgeon, I know I will need to partner closely with my psych. I’ve asked each surgeon I’ve met with about the risks for BP patients and med absorption. The only one who took it at all seriously recommended the sleeve and said I would probably need to decrease dosages after losing weight. That said the literature I’ve seen suggests greater risks than that. I’d honestly rather be obese than have a relapse. It isn’t something I play with. I’m meeting with my private psych in a couple of weeks to discuss this in particular. She has seen me through some rough patches so I trust her. I just don’t think she understands obesity and weight loss terribly well. She seems to think diet, exercise and appetite suppressants will do the trick. Perhaps for some, but not for me. I track calories religiously, and I can only lose at 900-1000 and I gain at 1300. Appetite isn’t my issue. Anyway- could you tell me more about the challenges that you faced Post-surgery? thanks again.

Man, that dude is sad. He really doesn't have your back. How can someone who loves you actually talk like that? Easy way out....You know what is the easy way out? Having a friggin metabolism that allows you to stay thin while eating burgers, fries, pizza, candy, etc. Never having to look at the scale and decide, I'm only going to have water instead of the friggin beer that everyone else will be drinking at the party. As a matter of fact, the easy way out would be to say, "f** it! I don't care about my health. I don't care about my looks. I am just going to eat what I want, and drink what I want, and everyone can just Kiss My a**!" Tell him that the next time he wants to be intimate, you already took the easy way out, and took care of yourself. Then tell him to do the same. I'm a guy, and probably breaking man code, but damn!