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I was sleeved on the 26th, and everything is going absolutely awesome right now. Was just curious when you all started counting your loss? Pre op weight was 342, and post op 3 days later I'm 334.

I have 1 week clear, 2 weeks full, and then 2 weeks pureed foods, which I already know mashed potatos will rule those 2 weeks for certain.

If you work in the US, you don't have to tell them anything other than medical procedure. If they poke and prod, inform them they're in violation of hepa laws and that whatever procedure you're having will not effect your work ability.

Yeah, my nurse told me that once I get home, if my eyesight isn't like it was, don't go rushing to the eye doctor, just give it a few days to clear out.

Congrats!! Glad things went well for you too. Only issues I had was high BP and HR, but now that I'm home away from the hospital, I'm doing good on both fronts.

Anyone have any idea on how many showers or how long I can sit in one? A cold shower sounds amazing right now.

Thanks. I'm surprised at how easy things have gone so far. Some minor pain and discomfort, but all else is well. I was dry heaving in the hospital after they gave me pain shots, after telling them my pain was minute and I didn't need a shot, but oh well. I took my shower today, got my bandages off. Looks pretty cool, haha. No red marks, one of the cuts is a little swollen, the big one, but no red marks or anything of that nature. Trying to get in a little protein with my water now.

I'm pretty sure it is. I don't have that around my PCP, he's really relaxed and cool about things so it's easy to relax around him. Yeah, it's the only one that is a little sore. The others feel fine. It's not hard getting up and down, or walking, but hurts if I move a certain way. I've been sitting here sipping Crystal Light and water, seems like I'm still so thirsty I want to chug a gallon of water already. But, I'll hold out, sipping my little few ounces here and there.

Yeah ot was high in pre op and it was also high at my stress test. But everytime I check it at home its fine.

I'm home now. Bp and Hr were still a bit high but I feel really good except for the insension they used for my stomach. It's a bit sore.

My bp and heart rate are up, so I'm on bp meds. I've been able to sleep decently, walking a lot and sipping water. So far things are great. Just mild soreness in the abs.

Thanks again all. I'm IV'd up. Number 1 for the Dr today.

Good luck everyone getting sleeved today. Im all checked in and waiting to go to pre op.

Just got checked in at the hospital. So far so good. Just doing some waiting around now.

Contrast Showers FTW!!! Hottest Water you can stand for 30 seconds, ice cold water for 30 seconds, do that for about 4 or 5 sessions at the end of your shower. It will help with circulation and forcing blood back in to your muscles. http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/rehabilitation/power-shower/ Also, something that's helped a few guys we train with is negative reps. It would be something like, on dumbbell presses, pressing the dumbbell and then lowering slowly until at the bottom, then pressing, lowering slowly, etc. Are you doing any overhead pressing or work? I'd stop, that's just me. I only work overhead when I'm getting ready for a strongman competition and it's in the events, other then that, it's only brought me pain and suffering, studies show the risk far outweighs the gain from any overhead work. You've also got to take in to consideration, you just started lifting, your delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) will be greater since you're just starting out.

Tomorrow is my day. The hospital called me, and told me that my time had been moved up and that I needed to show up at 5am instead of 6:30am, kind of curious what that's about. I'm excited and nervous at the same. I'm all packed and ready to go, not sure if I'll be able to sleep or not tonight, haha, but I'll be ready none the less. I'll post a few updates today as things progress.

Congrats, good luck, and prayers your way lovely.

I really like the slim fast protein drinks. I'll be purchasing those suckers for my post op for sure.

I'm telling everyone who asks about it, so far everyone has been supportive of my decision. A female I work with who had the sleeve said people tend to take it better from guys having the surgery vs women for some reason.

I'm taking my chance and running with it. I'm getting sleeved Tuesday as well. I've been able to lose weight in the past, but like you, I put it back on. I'm tired of the struggle, I'm checking in to something that's going to give me proven results long term.

Relating to Starvation Mode: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=search.displayRecord&uid=1951-02195-000 Again, it's real, and people have issues with it, however it takes longer than most people realize for it to happen. In the 6 month Ancel Keys study done in the 40's, people were put on 50% intake diets for 6 months. At the end of the 6 months, their metabolisms had slowed from as little as 13%, to the greatest at 40%. It's real, and it's not a myth as some call it, but it's not the killer disease some play it up to be. That's the most well known study I personally know of. Physiology can mostly be found on any medical trusted site. As for kinesiology, I've read and applied numerous things in the past, but for everyone, mostly, workout science isn't always spot on. I use ExRx a lot, it also has a good explanation of workouts, showing pictures and videos for form. Also, bodyrecomposition.com is a good site for all things related to the gym. Lyle McDonald is a well known trainer and has a ton of great information. His books are certainly worth reading. my be all end all for studies, is the http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ site. Yes, it's a government website, but it's composed of outside studies from those who include them. It takes some time learning to navigate the site, but any questions you may have, they've likely been answered in detailed studies on the sites explaining the answer. Register on the site for sure, that way you can save your research and look back on it later.

Sassy, the only thing I could think of would be to contact a few local surgeons around here and see how well their insurance area handles medicare cases. It's likely some practice has had a lot of experience and knows how to word things and help to get approval. I'm in the Dallas area too, please do let me know if there's anything you need.

No. There is a group that believes a method of transport between a thought, and its recipient is a single plan and cannot be altered or modified per each individual person that needs help. It's not that they're wrong, they're frequently right, but the issue is the way the perceive themselves to others, giving a negative impression. This is not what 90% of the people on this site are like. In my experience, most are very welcoming and warm, giving their experience and opinion in a calm, non threatening manner. It's just hard to not lose track of the message the others have.

I really want to post something, but I literally cannot say anything at all about anything....I'm sorry I stirred the pot in the other post and spoke my mind, don't know what I was thinking really...if I would have known THIS would have happened, boy I would have NOT posted anything at all. I do think there are certain ways to confront people, and it's hard for some to convey their message to particular people via the internet, so sometimes we have to curb our thoughts in to generally constructive thoughts to not provoke drama, or upsetting the other party. I honestly believe this all started over really nothing, and definitely should have never, ever turned out to be what it is right now. Tough love doesn't work for everyone. Many of you, apparently think that if a person doesn't respond well to "tough love" that makes them a pansy, or a baby, which is pretty outrageous. If you're not my superior officer, or someone who's in a higher position than I, am I going to listen to you when you belittle me? Hellz naw. I'm gonna stare at you, laugh in your face and tell you to go pound dirt. BUT, it's the internet, a land of lost sarcasm and miscommunications. It just happens that way. It's all about ones ability to be personable, if you truly want to give your opinion on everything and not be so critical of every little detail and so "plain Jane" with things. I hope this wraps up soon, and gets put behind everyone because it's really tarnishing the reputation of those who are friendly and warm with other members. More especially since this thing is at the top. Please be nice?

I'm on pre op diet, 2 days left, damn it feels good to say that! My pre op started pretty bad, cravings, mind telling me things would taste amazing. I kept looking back on my life. Did I really enjoy that? Did I need that? Did I NEED that? Nope. Not at all. Determination is where it's at, get your mind in the right spot. Remember everything that's hard right now, and then imagine a world you live in where things aren't so complicated. America has become such a foody type nation, everything we do revolves around food, so much that it's killing our children and loved ones. I got tired of living to eat instead of eating to live.