Torias mom

My surgeon allowed 1 Fiber capsule if needed for hunger during pre op, but after about the 4th or 5th day, it really does get easier. I didn't believe it, but it does. Good Luck.

Thanks! I'll be there next week, it's great to know what to expect. Thanks for taking the time to type this all out, it's very helpful!!! Hope everything is going well for you

I did, after my band. Worst pain I have ever had, couldn't wait for them to take that sucker out. It is not uncommon to have gallbladder issues after some weight loss. Even after I had my gallbladder out I remember talking to my coworkers, telling them that I was in track to come back to work as scheduled, then that same afternoon I had an attack, apparently still had a gallstone and had to go back in. So, then sooner you can get this taken care of the better. Good luck to you!!!

I havent been sleeved yet but i will be a band to sleeve. Soooo..... from what I understand your nerves are still healing and until they are healed you need to follow doctors orders because you won't feel restriction. I'm sure some vets will chime in here, but this is what i've heard. Good luck to you!!

I'm not sleeved yet, but have you tried different temperatures? Decaf tea, sugar free hot chocolate? I don't know what will happen if I can't drink my ice Water that I love so much now, but I'm getting these to put in my pantry just in case. I know I may not like it later, but right now I just found Dasani coconut pineapple that I love putting into my water, its in a little squeeze bottle like Mio. Ummm, maybe sugar free popsicles, low sodium broth? I'm not sure what you've tried so I'm just throwing ideas out there that I've heard. Good luck to you!!!

Have you tried unjury chicken Soup? Thats pretty good and a good change of pace from all the regular sweet flavors. Try adding the unflavored to chicken or beef broth, just can't add it to really hot Water, over 120 degrees I think, or it gets clumpy. Swanson also has some flavor infused broths, I haven't tried them yet, but seems like it may be an alternative to plain chicken or beef broth. Good luck to you.

Zicam works great, check with your surgeon before you take it, but I swear by it. Good luck!!!!

Congratulations! Glad everything is going so well for you!

Good Luck !!!

Maybe a couple of rolls of quarters in you pocket?

The coming in waves part sounds about right, but when I had gallbladder issues, the pain was terrible. I described it to myself as a stomach flu with horrible pain on top of it. I don't remember if I had other pain before my first real attack, that I might have ignored, but once it really hit, it hit hard. But really, the best thing to do is check with your Dr. Good luck.

I used to work for a cpap company. Some people love them, some hate them, and most take a few days to a few weeks to get used to them. As for masks, if you are a mouth breather, a full face mask is what you'll need, otherwise, lots of people like nasal pillows, they are a pretty small mask. Last year when I was gonna have surgery, I was given a machine by my company and did a home sleep test, and yeah, I needed it. Although I am not a mouth breather, the first few times, i was panicky, so I used a full face mask, so I could take deep breaths while I was getting used to it. I also took half an ambien for the first week or 2. After that I was fine and get a great nights sleep, feel much better in the morning. Good luck and stick with it.

I haven't had surgery yet, but I hear people recommend Milk of Magnesia. Maybe you can check to see if you can take this? Good luck!

Good Luck !!!!

I'm over in the SW corner of NH, by VT. Going to Mexico for the sleeve, since its an employer exclusion on my insurance policy.

After reading posts here and other forums, iv'e been going crazy adding things to my list. What I've added..... gloves in case nursed don't change them in front of you. Waterproof bandages, in case of infection from the Water... Gas X, I hear they don't have that in Mexico, Compression/Anti Embolism stockings to wear home on the plane. Ear plugs, eye mask, heating pad. Wash clothes. I have an app on my phone for spanish/english dictionary translation. Oh, I'm also bringing a real book because I tend to drop my phone when I'm reading drowsy and don't want to break it. This is in addition to my clothes. I'm still hoping to take a small bag that I can carry on and put overhead but..... well its sounding like a lot of stuff now... I'll be leaving one of my daughters pillow pets in the car for the 1.5 hr ride home once the plane lands also.

I am nervous about my surgery but at the same time I look at it as others taking care of me, opposed to me being the care taker of the family. Let the doctors and the nurses do what the do and concentrate on becoming a new you.

WTG !!!!!!! Keep up the good work!

I know its not really creamed ,but I love the Progresso southwestern vegetable soup pureed up in my magic bullet. Tried that for the first time when I had my band put in, and from then on always pureed it. I just love it that way.

Call your insurance company, they may have kept the same wording but have ammendments to the policy, not sure what the billing code is for gastric sleeve, but give them a call. Good luck.

I slipped in the snow the other night and had to have my daughter open the car door so could get up. I needed the leverage. I'm hoping that if it happens next year i'll be able to get up on my own.

Wow, seems like the sleeve now has better stat's than gastric bypass. Thanks for sharing..

Will you be in TJ? I will be there at the same time! Do you stay at the Marriott? Yes, I'll be there Friday the 11th, I'm sure we'll meet

I'm having surgery with Dr Lopez on 4/12/14

Thanks you guys, makes me feel a bit better. I'll be at Mi Doctor, so I am guessing I'll also get some stockings. You you just buy them at a retail store or did you have them fitted. I think both kinds are available, but If I can just go to Walmart or Walgreens and get them, that would be much easier. On the way home I did book seats in the last row, or couple of rows so I could get up and walk a bit without alot of commotion going on.