IrishSoul

Thanks for the kind words. Really liking fitting in old cloths.... But time to get some new ones also! It's been over 10 years since I hvae been this weight..... More to come....off!

Hi, 50 lbs down and aprox 40 or so left Hanging in there.... Some days...weeks are harder than others.... But always staying the course

I too can eat spicey foods. I was putting tobasco in my v8 during my liquid stage. So far nothing I have had, has bothered my sleeve........ Just tried steak, tuna, lobster, asparagus, chicken, and scallops......all good!

The last few days my fasting bs has been 95 or lower! Woooohoooo! One more week of broth, Protein Shakes, and jello!

I am in liquid stage and added some Tabasco to my v8' and no issues. I love hot stuff..... Chili head here...love the Blair's stuff and fresh habanaros....... Sent from my iPad using VST

Hi, Bringing Protein supply would be key. Also liquid sf beverage flavorings. I know I would eat more than usual, not much more, but to be honest, more. I want to reach my goal within one year... 90lbs. Thanks for the responses. Sent from my iPad using VST

Hello, Just wondering how folks dealt with abundance of food etc. What you did to stay on track? There are many healthy choices for food, so I think I should be okay for next cruise Sent from my iPad using VST

Congrats! Sent from my iPad using VST

Hello everyone, Over the week my blood sugar levels have consistently been getting lower, and without any medication! Yesterday: Fasting: 114 Before dinner: 75 This am's fasting was 104! Been averaging 80-90 all day long. I am 9 days post op and still on liquid diet? Feeling pretty good. Last two days I have done 60 minutes on the elliptical and feel pretty good. I can tell I get a little tired about 1 hour afterwards, but nothing major. Thanks for reading, just wanted to share my fist success story...one of hopefully many to come. Sent from my iPad using VST

Good luck! Sent from my iPad using VST

This is my surgeon, she was great! Sent from my iPad using VST

Thank you. Just do what you know is right. I think walking and spirometer usage really helped. Good luck with your surgery. KEEP THE FAITH Sent from my iPad using VST

Stayed one night in hospital. Was up and walking within 2 hours of surgery. Currently on 3 week liquid diet, week 4 is puréed, week 5 is diced and week 6 to be normal, with new portions etc. I am living off of Protein shakes, low sodium broth, sf Jello and v8 juice and getting my 64 oz of H2O and at least 60 gm of protein. So far so good! Still using my spirometer and walking for 30 minutes a few times daily. Feeling pretty good. I can lie down on back or side and sleep. Bowels are in good working order Pain is minimum, but I don't want to rush my recovery. Staying the course and following doctors orders. Chewable multi Vitamins, chewable Calcium citrate and D wafers, b12 sublingual and taking anti reflux purple pill and another to reduce instances of gallbladder stones. I HAVE NOT NEEDED MY DIABETES MEDS! Sugars are in check! Only a couple days in, but very happy with surgery and where I am physically and emotionally. Wish my ticker would show up on iPad! Sent from my iPad using VST

June 4th. Got approval from ins co!

During my pre op blood work, my D level was 21. I live in New England so not outside in sun much in winter. Just wondering what others were told to do for treatment. Thanks!

Hello, So all of my pre op consults are scheduled. My meeting with Surgeon is in may with a tentative surgery month of June. I am traveling on vacation the second or third week of july, so hoping that date works. I can always schedule it for hen I return. Looks like my insurance will cover. BMI = 46 and I am type 2 diabetic. Pre determination letter needs to be sent and approved in May, but I was told they usually have 2 week turnaround. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

Thanks everyone for sharing. I think the sleeve option makes sense for me and my life change. Have my 3rd meeting this Tuesday, from there bloodwork, psych, dietician etc. The start of a great journey. ????

How about Cigars, and if you don't Inhale? Thoughts? Not like I need one, but just wondering if on the occasion to have one, can I?

I like this topic. I don't smoke them a lot, but would like to partake in the enjoyment of a nice cigar and adult beverage. I don't inhale, so not sure how this could really affect post op... thoughts? Anyone really know answer? Just got some Gurka Widow Makers (nice name)...MY wife bought them.. LOL