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Tuna is on my list for that time. I was just sleeved 2 days ago and came home today. Give them a call on Monday and have them fax you more info or e-mail.

On it now. My surgery is Wed. This is my 8th day. I am so thirsty tonight for some reason. Can't get enough to drink. The only thing that keeps me going is this web site and another that I read all the time. The good stories make me think I can do this because of the light at the end. We will get through this and we will make it to surgery and we will get through the surgery. We will heal and by next year we will be able to eat but just not too much. Hang in there. Everyone says it will get better. Keep in touch.

What has everyone lost on the pre-op diet? Just wanted to know if I am on track. I'm 10 days in and have lost 13 lbs. Does this sound normal?

The papers that I signed with the surgeon before they set up the surgery date said that I should be aware that many people have acid reflux after this surgery. I do not have it now but my surgery is next week and we shall see.

Chat away. I am a woman and am just about ready for surgery. It is next Wednesday. Went through all the hoops. Took me 4 months to find a surgeon that I thought was experienced and then another 3 months to go through all the tests appointments. Then another 2 months to wait for surgery date. And finally it is here. If you have any questions please ask.

I sure hope this happens to me.

Cute!!!!!!!!!

You are so lucky to have a husband like that. Cherish him. Mine goes to work everyday same time and comes home and wants to know if I want to go out and eat. I'm on pre-op diet so he means go out and watch me eat. I may drive myself to the hospital because he probably won't even ask when or where hasn't so far and it is Wednesday.

Julezonealaska My surgery is Nov 28, next Wednesday. We'll be sleeve buddies. Keep in touch.

I am home alone. Since I am the one that has Thanksgiving we had it on the 11th since I would be on my pre-op diet. It is strange to be alone on this holiday since usually the house is full. My husband left early this morning to take his mother out and spend the day with her. Every night he comes home from work and wants to go out to eat. I did this 3 times last week. Can not do this again. I eat broth from a bowl of veg Soup while he eats steak and potatos and hamburgers. As you can see he does not want me to have this done. Oh well, next year will be different.

I'm on day 6 of pre-op and am starting to have a hard time. I wish I was to your point. Best of luck and keep in touch.

What is the best brand of unflavored protein shakes to buy? I enjoy nector cappacino the best but have gotten tired of the chocolate sweet flavor. Does the unflavored mix well with all drinks?

You look great.

It is food funerals. Don't beat yourself up. I was on one for the whole month before by liquid diet. Now I am 6 days into liquid and 1 week away from surgery. Best of luck and keep intouch

I am thankful that you are a part of our group. You are an inspiration to us all. Congrts on reaching 100 lbs lost. Enjoy Fl. Your whole life is changing. My surgery is the 28th. I hope for your thoughts and prayers.

My surgery is coming up in a week. God bless you and best of luck. If you have been reading all the posts on this site you will be fine and be so glad you had this done as most people say. Tell us how you are doing.

I also had my thyroid removed because of cancer. Didn't really think about this in considering the sleeve. Have Type II diabetes also and that is why I am doing this.

You have done a fantastic job and in so little time. You look grrrrreat.

I just started the pre-op diet 3 days ago and was at a movie for 3 hours and the drive over 4 1/2. Would usually have ankles like that. Last night when we returned they were smaller then they have been in a very long time.

Need to know if Medicare covers the sleeve in the Cinti area for people over 61 years old. Please step up because my surgery is in 2 weeks. My BCBS will not give me a pre-cert because I have Medicare and it is primary. If Medicare does not pay , BCBS will not pay either. I can not afford to pay for this surgery. HELP

So I guess I need some help, Anyone from the Cinti oh area that is over 61 have the sleeve recently and was it covered.. My BCBS will not give me a pre-cert because I have medicare. But if Medicare does not pay then they will not pay either and I will be stuck with the whole bill.

I am scheduled for the sleeve in 2 weeks and medicare is my primary and I also have secondary. I live in the Cinti area like you. I was told that Medicare was paying as of 2 months ago for the sleeve.

I hope this happens to me. Since I am a carboholic it would be a blessing to keep me on the straight path. Surgery just 3 more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

When is the last time you lost 22 lbs in 2 weeks? I am having the surgery in 3 weeks and I hope to do this well.

Kathy, So glad this has worked out so well for you. I am in your age bracket and have the surgery in 3 weeks. I surly hope it works as well for me as it has for you. Keep enjoying your life and thank you for encouraging everyone on this site.