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I don't know who posted about this first, but I just want to say THANK YOU! to whoever mentioned drinking peppermint tea. It goes down so easily and really makes it easy for me to "up" my liquid intake each day. Plus...it's really yummy! So, thank you, whoever you are!

I don't know who posted about this first, but I just want to say THANK YOU! to whoever mentioned drinking peppermint tea. It goes down so easily and really makes it easy for me to "up" my liquid intake each day. Plus...it's really yummy! So, thank you, whoever you are!

I don't know who posted about this first, but I just want to say THANK YOU! to whoever mentioned drinking peppermint tea. It goes down so easily and really makes it easy for me to "up" my liquid intake each day. Plus...it's really yummy! So, thank you, whoever you are!

I don't know who posted about this first, but I just want to say THANK YOU! to whoever mentioned drinking peppermint tea. It goes down so easily and really makes it easy for me to "up" my liquid intake each day. Plus...it's really yummy! So, thank you, whoever you are!

I don't know who posted about this first, but I just want to say THANK YOU! to whoever mentioned drinking peppermint tea. It goes down so easily and really makes it easy for me to "up" my liquid intake each day. Plus...it's really yummy! So, thank you, whoever you are!

I asked my surgeon about my birth control pills. He said I could continue taking them as normal since they are such small pills. No issue with having to stop them beforehand or afterwards either.

Just got sleeved on Thursday, July 12 by Dr. Billing. I just want to mention to anyone thiinking about using them for your sleeve...DO IT! They are awesome. From the office staff, to the nurses, to the surgeon and anesthesiologist. I felt completely comfortable in their hands. When I woke up after surgery, I was quite nauseaous and in a bit of pain. The nurses were right there anytime I needed them. They did everything they could to help ease the nausea and pain. Dr. Billing came by to check on me as well, and made sure I was doing okay. The sleeve is done as an outpatient surgery here and I and planned on going home for the night (about 2 hours away) and then going back the next morning for an IV. Dr. Billing insisted that I stay at a local hotel for the night and I sure am glad that he did. The drive home and then back up the next day would have been too much for my new little tummy to handle. I was given three bags of fluid before heading home on Friday. I was feeling a little pain, but the Roxicet wiped that right out and helped me sleep soundly. Of course, being in my own bed helps too. Today is even better. No need for the Roxicet. Just some gas pain after I take sips, but it passes quickly. Feeling pretty good, really.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Billing and staff!!!

Iggy...when is your surgery date? I wish you the best o flick and a speedy recovery. And don't worry a bit. As I said, you will be in great hands. I really liked dr. Billing. I also posted a little "review" under the thread that talks about surgeons and hospitals...just in case you want a little more info. And any questions...just ask!

Today is the day for me too! Sitting in the parking lot, waiting for the doors to open. Anxious to get it going.

I've been lurking around here for a little bit and enjoying ready the different threads and soaking up LOTS of information.
This has been a bit of a whirlwind for me. I decided to look into getting sleeved at the beginning of June and here I am with a date scheduled already! I am low BMI so i didnt even know if i woudl qualify. I am self-pay, so I thought it might go quickly. I was dealing with my own scheduling issues and had some limited times I would be able to get this done this summer and I really thought that if I wasn't able to get in by next week that I wouldn't be able to get it done this summer. I was starting to get a little bummed thinking it might not happen. But I just got a call! They can get me in next Thursday, July 12! I am excited and a little nervous all at once.
You all have already been a wealth of information and inspiration, and I know that even if I don't post a lot I will still be able to get on here and gain some insight into what I will be going through. So, thank you all for that!