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I was only able to get half of it down, but it was yummy!

I was sleeved on Nov 7, today is my first day on soft foods, I've never been more excited to eat a scrambled egg.

I am finally on soft foods, I am having my first scrambled egg as I type this!

Today is my 4 week follow up, I'm hoping to progress to soft foods after today. I will update after my appt.

So did I Kathy... When was your surgery?

How did you like St Vincent's?

My surgery was on November 7.

I have mixed feelings regarding St Vincents, The surgeon was great, the surgery went extremely well. The hospital staff at night was awesome, the day staff seems rather busy and I didnt see them much. One thing that really bothered me, was about a week after surgery, I had a fever after office hours, and I called the hospital operator (as directed) to have the PA call me back, I never was called back, when I questioned this at the next visit, I found out that another patient had the same issue, with not being called back

I'm from Youngstown, I had my surgery done @ St Vincents in Cleveland by Dr Ben Meir

I'm from Youngstown area, I had my surgery on Nov 7th @ St Vincents.

Hey Sannah,

If you send me your email address I will email you a booklet that someone had once posted on here that has a TON of smoothie and Protein shake recipes.

I would attach it here but I dont know how. If someone wants to tell me how, I will do it. If not, just let me know and I will send it to you.

Can you please send me that booklet too? KMWILLIAMS1009@gmail.com

Thank you so much

I'm 5' and my suregery weight was 270, on 11/7 ( I haven't weighed in since surgery, first post op appt is this week 11/21)

Ok, I have a question, I've seen people posting about eating "dense" Protein, what would be examples of that?

I had surgery on the 7th, and I came home last night. Lots of discomfort, but doing well.

I had my surgery on Wed, Nov 7. It went well. I came home last night, lots of pressure but its manageable, I just need to work on sipping those fluids.

Surgery was Wednesday, it went very well, doc discovered a hiatal hernia that he repaired while in there. No real pain, just discomfort. Hospital staff is amazing, taking really good care of me, I'm up walking every hour, using my inspirometer, and sipping my fluids. The discomfort gets better by the day.

Hi, My surgery is November 7. Im trying to get everything ready, Im nervous and excited. Just trying to figure out what I need to bring to the hospital

Good Luck, I am being sleeved tomorrow. I will pray for you

November 7 here. I keep switching between panic and excitement. My Doc doesn't require pre op diet, just Clear Liquids the day before. I wonder why the difference between surgeons.

Im scheduled for November 7th

November 7

Hi, Im from Youngstown OH. Im having my surgery on Nov 7 in Cleveland

Hi, My name is Kathy, Im 38 years old and Im from Youngstgown OH. I am having my surgery at St Vincents in Cleveland on November 7. I am ready for this change and to be on my way to a happier and healthier me!!

My surgery is scheduled for November 7

Yeah, and they also require a 10 % weight loss, and I'm really struggling with it, the scale doesn't seem to be moving. I'm trying not to be discouraged. I have to continue with my appts until I reach 10 %.

Thank you. My insurance not only requires a 6 month diet, but it requires that I lose 10% of my body weight, and I'm really struggling with that. I will have to continue my monthly appts until I reach the goal. The scale doesn't seem to me moving at all!!

I'm from youngstown OH, I'm still doing my 6 month supervised diet, so no date set yet.

Today is my first appt for my 6 month medically supervised diet that is required for my insuarance. I am so excited to start this journey, I have been reading the forums here and everyone here is so inspiring, you have helped me to come to the decision that thw sleeve is best for me. I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you.