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Hi everyone, I was sleeved December 20th and have had unbelievable results. I'm doing things with my life i thought were no longer possible for me. i am not complaining by any means, just need some help with this stool problem. I think because of all the Vitamin intake my stools are rock solid and it hurts to go to the bathroom. i've tried stool softener, Fiber supplements, but to no avail. does anyone have a suggestion i now have hemorrhoids and it really hurts and sometimes bleeds when i go to the bathroom. Thanks

No regrets. whenever I get a little negative I open my drawer and look at my old diabetic meds. I was sleeved Dec. 20th and between liquid diet pre-op and post-op 2 weeks now have lost a total of about 32 lbs. I have lost 40 since I started seminar in an incredibly short period of time. Most importantly since post-op my diabetes is gone,complete remission that would have never happened without sleeve. i have more energy than i have had in years and i feel great. Sure, not every meal is perfect, there are still some challenges between head hunger and physical hunger, but I'll take those compared to what life was like with no restrictions. My quality of life has improved tenfold since getting sleeved.

I am thirteen days post-op. Sleeved Dec. 20th, off Lantus-type 2 diabetes completely gone. my blood sugars have been normal since Dec. 13th-(one week pre-op on liquid diet). hope this helps, the sleeve works miracles with diabetes.

I feel awesome! The liquid diet gives you the strength of 10 men-LOL. Weight is still coming off pretty regular although I feel soft and flabby, would like to work in some exercise soon. I stopped taking pain meds afert 5 days, I walked a lot at the hospital and believe that really helped my recovery. I go to the doc tomorrow to find out what the deal is on the exercise-I'll post answers here.

Same thing happened to me. I had to be there at the exact same time too. I really didn't sleep. The good news is you'll have plenty of time to rest afterwards. think happy thoughts as you go under-I'm sure everything will be great-Check in with us when you are newly szleeved. Best of luck

I am seven days out and was wondering when exercise cn start working into the plan both cardio and strength training. If anyone can share any information on this, I would appreciate it. Happy Holidays

Hey you two, First off congratulations... Next, don't panic have a positive attitude and do whatever they tell you to do. I am six days post-op (sleeved Dec. 20th) I was walking around the first night and continued to walk as much as I could-it helped me go to the bathroom and it cleared gas. I was religious about doing my breathing exercises with my volometer (hospital will give you one). It cleared all the Fluid in my lungs and also brought down the chances of having infections etc. I have been off pain meds since waking up day five but have only been taking about half of what i was supposed to right after i was released. My type II diabetes is gone-I stopped checking blood two days ago-it's pretty much resolved. I have been eating very slowly, so I don't feel a lot of pain or discomfort from being too full. I am not hungry which is a miracle, but I am totally sick of liquids-can't wait to at least move into mushies. I feel great don't have any other complaints and know the weight is pouring off me right now-it's incredible. I feel the hope of having freedom from limitations. It's going to be great for you to-please check in after surgery.

Hi Everybody, Just a quick check in. I was sleeved last Monday morning, Dec. 20th by Dr. Michael Schwartz-here in Saint Paul Minnesota. Everything went great, only problem I had was I couldn't void my bladder because the Anesthesia over relaxed everything. Ironically the catheter was the most painful thing I experienced throughout this whole journey. I've been up walking around no problem, The best part-I don't feel hunger at all right now. Thanlks for all the support-just waiting to get discharged and go home.

Thanks for all of your comments-you guys are the best

I made it... At 7:30 AM this morning I was sleeves and had mt gall bladder removed to boot. I can't believe I finally got here, i feel pretty good all things considered, I have walked around a couple of times already, went to the bathroom and the pain is definitely manageable-not that bad at all. I am so grateful to have this community, I need it to remain accountable. Thank you all RFID all the positive feedback and warm wishes, I couldn't have gotten here without you guys. I'm excited to let the post-op journey begin. Best of all I haven't been hungry at all.

Good luck to you. i would start on my pre-op and act as if everything were going to work out. Have faith if it's meant to be it will all come together. I definitely can relate, insurance company has added more stress in my life than anything else this year. I am going into surgery tomorrow morning and still fear that they'll pull me out of the O.R. and tell me where the was an insurance glitch. Hang in there.

Wow! What a transformation! You look fantastic, and best of all you look very happy.

Congrats Michael, That's a long surgery-I hope the pathology turns out OK on the tumor. I also have heard that that type of Protein isn't as good as a pure Protein shake or an eas advantage shake. I too am from Chicago, and am pretty freaked out about not being able to enjoy pizza or cheezy beefs anymore -LOL. I get sleeved on Monday, it's good to see another active male on here. Keep checking in on your progress. Go Bears!

I have the approval letter in hand, I received the call from Surgery admissions on Friday, and I still feel like I'll be turned away at the hospital for some kind of glitch-LOL. I just made it by the skin of my teeth... My Insurance company (Health Partners) is dropping WLS coverage beginning 01/01/2011. It has been such a long journey. I will believe it's all going to happen as soon as they put me under. Monday morning, Dec. 20th 7:30 AM couldn't come any faster. I am excited and nervous all at once. I guess it was all meant to be, I feel very fortunate and grateful for this chance. Thank you everyone out here for helping me with my decision. Almost got Lap-Band. Tiffykins, Texas-T, and Monk you were instrumental in helping me through making this decision. I feel hopeful of being healthy again. The Pre-Op liquid diet was not that bad-Only cheated once with a bite of pizza, I took from one of my kids, (I couldn't stand watching them eat it anymore-I was going to eat one of them if I didn't get a taste) other than that it was a lot easier than I expected. Don't fear the liquid diet Pre-Op candidates-You can do it for sure if I can!God willing everything will go well on Monday and I will finally be sleeved. I'm going to need to lean on you all for support, the journey is just beginning and i know I can't do it alone. I need you guys to keep me accountable.Thanks for being there for me, and listening to me rant up to this point.

Congrats-I know what you mean with insurance. i have an approval letter in my hand got called by Surgery admittance on Friday and still feel frightened, I will be turned away at the hospital due to some last minute insurance glitch. I too am getting sleeved Monday the 20th 7:30 AM... Happy early sleeve Birthday! I hope it all goes smooth for you.