NDN_RN

So happy for you!!! There is hope for the rest of us waiting too!!

Likely gaining muscle mass. Shrinking fat gaining muscle. Muscle has less volume at the same weight as fat. Maybe retaining Water?

Definitely increased fluids help flush out the infection. Vitamin c to acidify your urine as well as any prescription you were given. I have seen many post sleevers had a urinary catheter post op. whenever a catheter is introduced, there is always a posibility of infection. NOT ALWAYS, but occassionally. Feel better, UTIs can be miserable.

I always thought of the term slider food to be things like ice cream, shakes, puddings,chips...things that breakdown and empty out from the stomach quickly, leaving room for more and more. Obviously, because the sleeve is not a malabsorptive procedure, all those calories will be absorbed. Sliders=poor food choice. That's what I have gleened trolling the threads, but I am no expert!

Did you ask the insurance company what they consider "comorbidities"? My insurance only accepts hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disese, sleep apnea. They don't consider asthma, arthritis or a lot of the other lovely problems caused by obesity

Welcome! I am not yet sleeved, hoping for early oct. you should trim down beautifully, you are very compact. I wish I could wear a 14-16. I am 5'7" and 235. I wear a 20-22

Does it feel like october will never get here? I am just antsy as can be, I want the approval and acctual date already!

Is it considered a clear liquid?

I read the link, thanks butterbean. I was particularly interested in the fat calorie shock. Having been successful om the original high fat atlins diet for 2 years, i believe this is definitely a Way to shake up your metabolism and fat burning. Imho.

Deep breathe and cough at least twice an hour to prevent pneumonia ( more ommon after general anesthesia). Fluids, antibiotics. Call agin if ou are worse or fever gets worse.

There are so many different responses to this question. In the end it's all about your comfort level. Tell who you feel comfortable with, and the rest, maybe after surgery, you feel differntly and tell them at that point. I would suggest tell at least one preson closest to you. I have told my DH, my best friend and one of my kids, my 19 year old daughter. My mother is judgemental and opinionated, my father does what ever my mom tells him to do, and my kids wouldnt understand why. I work from home, go into my office monthly, so telling co workers isn't even necessary.

God Bless you. You are beautiful, not just your face. I will be praying for you.

Holy macarel you look fabulous. I am so anxious for my sleeve already!!!

That is my plan as well. Baby stage 2 pureed meats with some seasoning. 8-10g of protein in each 2 1/2 oz jar' date=' baby meat sticks melt in your mouth are 11 grams a jar. Pureed veggies with seasoning. its just for a week (for me anyway) so I should survive just fine until... Scrambled egg stage!!

Of you borrow money off your 401 k you do not have penalties and the rate is usually much lower than commercial loans. I borrowed for home improvements and am paying 1.5% annually for 5 years. If you liquidate money out without intent to repay. The penalties are 10% and the tax burden for the what is considered extra income can be devestating

I think if you travel by air or long car rides you retain Water, ankles swell etc. drinking water to flush is a good idea, . Watercress is a natural diuretic. Also, if you built up muscle...muscle weighs more than fat. This is attributed to a lot of stalls and gains.