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Ozzy Check with your doctor and nutritionist. On my program, all types of carbonated beverages are not allowed because of the effect of the carbonation on your stomach--meaning expansion and gas! Also, my plan allows only non-caffinated beverages until 6-8 weeks post surgery. I was a coffee addict and went cold turkey 2 weeks before my surgery-a tactic I cannot recommend!! I was miserable from the caffeine withdrawal. Consider backing off your diet cokes at a reasonable pace. Fit

Good luck!!! keep us posted on your succees! Fit

I have to lose about 125. Glad we're doing this together!!

Becca- Vicki is right, the test is a breeze. I've been scoped several times for another medical condition. My understanding that the reason surgeons require endoscopic examination is to alert them to any possible issues with your stomach before sleeving you. In my book that's the sign of a thoughtful, conserative, and cautious doctor...just what we need with these surgeries. Good luck to you on your journey! Fit

Greetings September Sleevers! I was sleeved last Thursady (9/16) and am home enjoying my sleeve and rest. I am down 18 pounds simce I started re pre-op diet. I spend my days sipping and walking. I find the sipping quite a challenge as I was a gulper when it came to water, but no more! the most fun was being welcomed onto the losers bench. Glad you to hear from you all! Fit

Thanks everyone. And that leak test..WOW. What An adventure. At my hospital it is done standimg so no flopping around if you know what I mean

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Just a big thnk you to all sharing your sleeve success stories. I was apprehnsive yesteday about the surgery, but now that it's over I feel good abouy my choice. I'm doing reaaly well 18 hours out. I've experienced only minor discomfort from gas, which walking helps. Not too much pain either. Tomorow is the leak test, then water-YAY, One dy at a time...Right?? To Our good health, Fit

Bewitched- I'm so happy for you that your Celiac was diagnosed. There's nothing worse than the chronic diarrhea and feeling generally pretty awful. I've been on the gluten free diet for seven years and am doing great. Well, maybe a little too great--but the sleeve will help with that!!! Fit

Worldwide protein shakes do contain soy. Sorry for the misinformation! Fit

Congratulations!!! The time will fly!

I'm Sept. 16 too! Here's to us!! Fit

I haven't had any issues with gluten in proterin drinks, and the pre-mixed drinks typically have the allergens listed, Have you looked an Unjury products? I really like them...they are not as sweet as others. You can order a sample pack from thier website. Also, I am using Worldwide Protein shakes, and I don't believe they contain soy. I'm sure you'll find the products you need. The websites usually have good infomration about the products. Fit

Wow! That's next week. I started pursuing this adventure in February 2010. Thanks to all of you who generously shared your appeal letters and information. I believe I was acutally more excited about winning the appeal then finally having the surgery. My doc uses a two week modified liquid diet, and I lost 9 pounds at the end of the first week. I also put on a pair of pants that have been hanging around my closet for over a year... you know what I'm talking about!! To our good health Fit

Congratulatoins Mary! It feels so good to win your appeal. I did too and my surgery date is Sept. 16--next Thursday. Fit

Of course. I need to redact my personal information and then send it to you. Thanks for sending me your email address and good luck!

Hey John- Congratulations on your sleeve. Good to hear that one week out you're not feeling too bad! My surgery date is 9/16, although I may have to postpone until December because of my workload. I'll know more tomorrow. To our good health- Fit

Hi Mini Glad to hear its going so great for you. I loved your words of encouragement. My surgery date is Sept. 16, and I'm on the liquid diet...so its very timely to hear about your success. Fit

HA HA HA! Not offended in the slightest. I can relate to the shock of seeing just what might go wrong...did the signing today, and it was a little unnerving. Your thread was great comic relief. Fit

Glad I dropped in on this thread--great question Misspatrice1 My surgery is on September 16--and I am going through the same thought process--to sleeve or not to sleeve--but then I read the posts and know everything is going to be ok!! To our good health Fit

I know how you feel...Sept. 16 will be here soon!

My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 16!

Have you called your insurance company and asked about coverage?? With the CPT code for your procedure, they should be able to tell you whether or not you'll be covered. Your doctor's office should also be able to address some questions for you. Good Luck!

Hi there and welcome. I cannot give you my results yet, but I can tell you why I chose the sleeve. Based on current medical research the sleeve provides almost comparable results to gastric-bypass and in many cases, surpasses that of the lap band. I prefer the sleeve because there is less tinkering with the small intestine, and I have an autoimmune disease that impacts my small intestine. Tiffy's response provides great information on moving forward once you've had the surgery. I know I'll listen to her...she's been so successful with her journey and generous with her knowledge. To our good health! Fit

Congratulations!! What a NSV to wear your ring once again. Keep up the good work!