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I'm about 8 weeks behind you, so I'm not sure if I would be a good support or not. I'm sure someone on the boards will be willing. If not, send me a PM and we can help each other out.

Hopefully this will help. My letter was very simple - they just attached it to my labs and post op exam notes (on clinic letterhead): Dr. _________: After post op exam on ________, Sally Jane, DOB xx/xx/xx, is cleared to proceed with surgery for a gastric sleeve. Sincerely, Dr. Smith xxx-xxx-xxxx

My doctor uses a 36 - he says it leaves a space comparable to a thumb when everything is said and done. It will hold between 60 and 90 cc. There is a great thread out here to give you a visual ... Boughie size comparison Welcome and best of luck!

Thanks JageK - I hope I didn't offend. That was not my intent at all. I sincerely apologize if I came across that way. I was telling Tiff in a PM that I think I've got a good case of cold feet. My surgery is next Wednesday and I think I kinda panicked when I saw an experienced sleever asking for help. Yes, I realize this is a tool and it will change the way I eat forever. I know that if I work around the tool I will have weight loss/gain issues. I wasn't very helpful with your plea and I for that I am sorry. I was being selfish - I too have this addiction/disease and I so desperately want to succeed. The best of luck to you. My nut and paperwork are very clear - follow the plan and you will succeed. She wants me to write everything down that I put in my mouth - including 64 oz of Water a day. Hopefully if you focus on the basics you will meet your goal in no time.

I love my Wii Fit - I call it my trainer with attitude. If you miss a day, it holds you accountable. If you don't do well on an event it says something "Hmmm ... That doesn't seem to be your thing." I think you will quickly progress beyond the Wii Fit. The good news is that the Wii Fit Plus only costs $19.99. That has a lot more functionality. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Thanks guys ... I'll let you know how things go. Yahoo!

I guess I'm really confused. What could you be eating that is "so bad" that you would stop losing weight? I keep hearing from everyone "you just can't fail" ... you eat less and you lose weight. Are people really maintaining at 1200 calories? If so, how is that possible. Doesn't the human body need more calories to exist? 1200-1500 is what I've always done to lose weight ... Of course, my problem is keeping it off. Can someone chime in? I'm starting to wonder if this is the right tool for me. I don't want to diet the rest of my life. Eat healthy and make good choices, yes. But not diet - no more WW, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, etc.

The best way to understand the breakdown is to ask for an itemized estimatation of services. That will show you what is being paid for each procedure - including OR time and room charges.

Very good news! Can't wait to hear that the "stick turned blue"!

Can't wait to hear how things went. Thinking of you!

LOL - Pretend that you are a spa? Sorry - no advice. That's actually the part I'm looking forward to. Resting, walking, and sipping. Sounds like paradise to me.

While I am not sure of the exact numbers, Dr. Umbach has done thousands of bariatric procedures and certainly more than 15 sleeves. Not sure of the exact numbers or how OH gets them, but it sounds like they need to update those numbers. However, I agree - everyone should do their own research and make sure they are comfortable with their surgeon. Of course, I haven't physcially been there yet. However, my conversations with the doctor and staff, research, and word-of-mouth information have made me comfortable with my decision. And, that's all I can do. :thumbup:

Me too! :thumbup:

My pre-op diet is 2 Protein shakes a day plus one meal of lean protein and veggies. If I need more food, I can supplement with low-calorie veggies and sugar free jell-o. I must admit, I panicked at first. But, I'm not as hungry as I thought I would be. (I just finished Day 6.)

How exciting! My turn is next week & I think I might be doing some of that crying in the bathroom too. But, I'm absolutely certain this is the right thing for me. Yeah losers!

I know everyone has different ideas, so it's best to ask your nutritionist (nut). Mine told me to limit my carb intake to 15 per meal. So, that would be 45 a day. Some go lower and some people aren't given any real restrictions. My best advice is see what works for you. Start with your nut guidelines and then modify as you find best. That being said, I want to note that she told me not to worry about any of that during my liquid and puree phase. At that time, my priority is to be Water and then, Protein. Then, she wanted me to start watching the carbs - 3oz protein, veggies, then fruit.

Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring!

TOTALLY! I'm scheduled for the 27th so we'll be on the same track. Best of luck!

I am one of the "nice ladies" referred to above. We will definitely be sharing our experience on here of our surgeries. We have done quite a bit of research and I feel very confident in our choice. More to come...

Hi Maddie. Welcome. I am pre-op just like you so I don't have a lot of information. Sounds like we are going to have to get used to a little less hair. But, if I can get healthy, a little hair loss is worth it to me. I'll be post-op in less than 2 weeks. Any questions you have, just fire away. Someone here will know the answer. P.S. - I totally agree with your note to TiffyKins. She rocks!

I would love to know the answers myself. I've heard that we will be a bit bloated after the surgery. Hope my clothes fit me ok for work.

Great attitude and best of luck! Let us know how it goes :thumbup:

Wannalise - I can totally relate ... My son works part time in a grocery store while going to college. His main area is the dairy department. A woman the other day was looking at some Greek Yogurt and asked his opinion. He told her that I was interested in the yogurt as well since it was high in Protein and good for WLS patients. Without knowing him or my situation, she went off on him. Kept telling him that I didn't need surgery and that I was taking the easy way out. To say the least, he was really upset. He knows my struggles and my family history. He totally supports my decision. To think he was sharing something he was proud of and to be assaulted by a complete stranger. How am I going to handle this type of "conversation" once I'm sleeved. If someone asks, I will be honest. If they "protest", I will let them know that they need to do what's right for them just like I had to do what's right for me. Don't know if that helped or not, but that's my plan. Congratulations on your decision. If you need support or encouragement, there is plenty of that around here. Welcome.

After looking at that ... Who's hungry besides me? :thumbup:

Bambi - What kind of protein powder are you using. I can honestly say that I haven't found any of them to be "yummy". :frown1: