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Thanks so much for the responses everyone! This most certainly gives me hope! I'm pretty sure I'm not getting all the Fluid I need now and it's scary. I'm starting the second week and I'm so aggrivated with all of this. It's so interesting how some people were better able to drink in a few weeks and others months and others over a year....wow....I want to be on team "few weeks" . I see now that patience is a virtue here...

My sleeve loves...soup. My sleeve hates....everything else! But then again I am one week post op...hurry up regular diet and save me!

I am one week post op and feel like the reason I can't get enough fluids because I have to sip sip sip sip sip sip sip....darn it....burp sip, burp sip...burp sip...sip sip sip....Older sleevers what is your experience? If I even TRY to drink more...oh...it's coming back up Suzie!! :ack2:

Blessings on your new journey SherylO! Please keep me updated on how this goes. No worries you are in good hands. I'm feeling even a little better today. It's so funny how everyone told me this but post op...day 1...I thought they were all just juicing me up so that I wouldn't get depressed...lol...but it's true. There is more uncomfortability than pain. You will be fine! Again...please keep in touch. I'll go thru it with you! They have wi fi at the hospital so bring your laptop!

Thanks Tootsie!! See my review as well! Miss you sis!

OMG...can I have this in week two?

Let's just say...It was 16 hours of plane rides both ways! Not as fun on the way back! :ack2:

I'm so glad to hear that I can help! I know how terrifying this can be, but we as Americans are not privied to these types of surgeries without being tortured by insurance companies! How old is your daughter? Please be sure that she understands how major this surgery is. The first night will be an introduction to the next few months of uncomfortable sipping of liquid and uncomfortable eating of any strained foods. I'm still not used to this 1 week post op. I know that this is not alot of time...but I am dealing with a little bit of buyers remorse. Some have very little of this. This is all by my experience. Be by her side and never join in any pity parties she may have post op. In a few months I hear life returns to normal...but the first few weeks can truly challenge even the strong, mentally. I don't mean to scare you. Just have her understand that this can be more of a mental than physical challenge...believe it or not.

Hello, I was sleeved last weekend by Dr. Garcia and his staff! They were amazing! I must admit I was a little scared to go to TJ to have a surgery and still smile at the fact that I'm bold enough to do what I did. I am now one week post op and feeling great. I am still having a bit of the burpys when I eat and drink, but have to mention that this gets better daily. I have a low bmi and I truly felt remorseful the night after surgery. Feeling much better now and am looking forward to a better life. Dr. Garcia is still answering all of my questions through the awesome alma and I don't feel like just because the surgery is over that I am no longer someone that he knows. Dr. Garcia takes the time to send long, wordy responses to any question I have and welcomes all post-op comments. Hmmm....never had an American doctor that cared to spend that kind of time without a $35 co-pay! Whatever the case here is my breakdown: Dr. Garcia - Sweet and soft spoken. Very knowledgable and caring! My sis asked for a less "tight" sleeve because she didn't have as much weight to loose and he took off less of her stomach during surgery. In the states you have a one fold surgery...there is no customizing. So if you feel you don't need to loose as much speak with him about getting less cut off. His Anesthesiologist: Not only was he amazing but he is hot!!...meaning attractive!!...whew...ok...I'm back....: He comes to meet you before surgery and takes his time and answers any questions you have pre-op. When you come in he totally takes your mind off of surgery and I was so interested in our conversation...I didn't realize that I had stopped talking and had surgery! lol...next thing you know I'm waking up with oxygen on. Really? That was amazing. His Internal Medicine doc: She is very sweet and attentive. Took all pre-op information and answered any questions I had as well. His on-call doc: I can never remember names but I know it was Dr. V. She was amazing at making sure I was comfortable and the nurses knew exactly what to do for me. His nurses: They were sweet, attentive and nothing like any nurse I've experienced! There was one who wore a red jacket, older lady, didn't speak a lick of English, but the best nurse I've ever had. She constantly checked on me and would rub my had on her cheek or rub my back to comfort me. I felt like she was my mother! She was the next best thing...I can definately say that! His driver: Hector is awesome! He should be a comedian, but I don't think he knows it! He was sweet, funny, and caring. He always sang Dr. Garcia's praises and was ALWAYS punctual and very attentive. You won't lift anything in his presence. I tipped him reaaaly well on my last ride with him. Hmmm...that's all I can remember for now...ask me any questions. His

Yes, I used Alma! I was sleeved by Dr. Garcia last weekend. Alma took care of everything and is still answering any questions that I have. She sends them straight to them and then forwards his answer back to me instantly! I was very impressed by their staff!