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So who is going to be in Piedras Negras the last week of September? My date is Tuesday the 25th. It's getting so close!!

Butterthebean - you may have been having bladder spasms & that's why you had problems going.

What great ideas you all come up with! I am now working on the "shart-proof" undies and eye bleach to take to the Shark Tank! LOL!

How much coconut oil do you take?

IPrincess- congratulations & best of luck to you! We are same day!

Thanks Liss! that makes me feel better!

Iggychic - so sorry you have had a rough time! Hang in there, it will get better. What happened that you lost so much blood?

Lissa- how soon after your surgery did you start working out? I am scheduled for 9/25 and am trying to do more walking but as my weight has gone up my feet hurt more and more.

Good for you!! Have fun!

Lovenox injection needles are very small. It doesn't hurt, more like a pinch if you do it right. Thumb & forefinger about 2-3 inches apart, pinch up the skin FIRMLY (that kind of numbs the spot), clean & inject. It may burn a little after but DON'T rub or scratch the spot. It also helps to take a deep breath and exhale as you inject. Good luck!

Princess- who is your surgeon?

How soon after surgery can you start the chia seeds?

Had a patient once who referred to the area as her "precious". Gave a whole new perspective when I saw "lord of the rings"!!

WOW!! thanks for some great & helpful info! It can be very confusing Protein shopping. OTR - you have helped me more than you know as I am standing in the store aisles! :-))

September 25 with Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras!

Dr. Alvarez does the leak test now during surgery' date=' and No he no longer does the 24 hour test. 24 hours after surgery they will start you out on ice chips to suck, not swallow. The day of discharge, 48 hours after surgery you will be given juice and Water to drink.[/quote']

So what's the general feeling about not having a second leak test? Is that a positive or negative? I can't help but worry that a leak will pop up post op, but was dreading drinking the barium. Feedback please.

A good friend had her sleeve done by him in mid-April. She is down about 60#. Best of luck!!

Thanks MK!

Thanks Robyn!

I would always be bouncing back from 10 lbs up and down. They don't even have plus size in Old Navy over here anymore. Little Rock' date=' Arkansas to say the least.[/quote']

Hey I'm in central Arkansas too! Who is your surgeon? I'm going to Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras on sept 25.

I'm scheduled for surgery on September 25th. The real nervousness hasn't hit me yet but I am anxious and excited about my future!

Me too!! Who is your surgeon? I am using Dr Alvarez. September 25 will be here before we know it!!!

LOl!! LOL!!

Anybody have comments on Bio-Oil? Their ads say for scar lightening.

Egg drop was allowed for me. Just ask your chinese place to not use corn starch in it.

Why no corn starch?

I've been having regular food funerals the past few weeks also! But since I've set my mind on wls surgery, & especially since I set my date, somehow it doesn't taste as satisfying.

Unfortunately, can't say the same for my pepsi addiction! Ready to quit and found a FULL CASE!! Can you say OMG?!? dumped several down the drain, and "forcing" myself to drink the rest this week. No more after Monday, I promise!