Need-a-Sleeve

I am drinking Isopure Grape Frost with 2 oz. grape juice mixed in. Very tolerable & I am getting both protein & fluids in. Yes, I know grape juice is high in carbs but 2 oz to 40 oz fluid is ok for my first week of clear.

It is vital that you get out of bed & move as much as possible. You are setting yourself up for worse complications like pneumonia, clots & venous stasis ulcers. Walk around your house every hour & deep breathe, go to the bathroom furthest from you, fill up your water bottle in different places. You MUST move!

Txgirl36: I was sleeved by the same doctor, same hospital, same day & I gained 10 pounds. No worries, they pumped us full of IV fluids with sodium in it. It will come off for sure. I have removed my scale & will wait for my post-op visit next week.

I am same height, weight & BMI but I am 59 & feel the same as you do. I am scheduled for my surgery tomorrow!

I wouldn't go blaming him for ruining your dream just yet. Just like Oncologists tell cancer patients they only have 6 months to live & they live for years after, all doctors speak from their own experience with patients or what is in the literature. This is a just a tool, you can use it to lose more than 100 pounds or not lose at all--either way, you have to put some work into it.

Keep us posted!

Outstanding! Thanks for posting this. My surgery is Tuesday & my doctor said he usually uses a 38 French bougie. I realize there is a minimal amount of difference, but will revisit it again.

Red597, I am getting sleeved the same day. I guess because I am a nurse & worked for 18 years in the O.R., I really have no fear about the procedure or the fact that my relationship with food will be changed forever. As a matter of fact, it was fear of what I was facing that drove me to this point! I have seen countless amputees, blind & heart disease patients over the years. It was never "real" that it could be me until now. I am more focused on living to see grandchildren & not living to eat. We will BOTH do well!

You know Gustavo, it took a lot not to let that big old witch cat get out! She is an alcoholic, so I think we each carry a burden.... I hope you get the courage to tell everyone, you already did the bravest thing--you chose to do it!

I know this is not the norm, but I have told just about everyone. Yes, I have gotten some negative comments, including the proverbial 'easy way out'. I told that person they were showing their ignorance & don't really care what anyone else thinks. My life, my decision, my struggle. What I have learned though is I will be losing some friends along with the weight. Like one I thought that was a close friend. When I told her, she said 'Oh good, when we go out, you can just watch ME eat.'. Needless to say, she has always been thin.

Awesome Phillip! You are courageous & have made a great step toward reclaiming your health. Will look forward to sharing in your progress!

Yes, well aware of what Propofol is--have been a RN for 36 years & work for an insurance carrier. We cover it & I would not be having the procedure anywhere that did not offer the option. That is a personal preference & I realize others do not have this choice.

Love Chike Vanilla 28 grams, very smooth & mixes with anything. They have a dynamite iced coffee protein mix too. But hands down best (for me) is Isopure Zero Carb unflavored with 50 grams in 2 scoops.

Julie Ann, this is not normal. Have you called your doctor? Do you still have your gallbladder or history of kidney stones? In any case, would recommend you call.

My doctor has us doing clear liquids the first week, then liquids that will go through a strainer the next two weeks. My sleeve date is 8/28 but I have been doing the Isopure RTD & tried almost all the flavors. So far I only "like" Blue Raspberry" & "Grape Frost".

sleep apnea is not a problem when you have surgery. They usually put you to sleep with medication in your IV. After you are asleep, they give you a medicine that allows them to take over your breathing & insert a tube into your lungs to do this. You will be in good hands with lots of trained professionals that do this every day!

I was told you can stretch your stomach ( from constant & increasing your portions beyond you feeling full) but the real danger of regain is from constant grazing & drinking while eating. There is a great video on here somewhere that shows what drinking with your food does in your sleeve.

I mixed the Syntrax nectar Caribbean Cooler with cold Water & ice today. Even though it was in water, it tasted like a Piña Colada. Not creamy but great taste without the funky aftertaste. My favorite is Chike (mail order sample sizes too). They have a coffee Protein shake that is wonderful & several other choices.

Very cool, thanks for posting!

Has anyone tried Chike protein? I tried the chocolate bliss with Almond Breeze almond milk w/ coconut water & it was truly so good I wanted another! 29 grams of protein in 7 ounces & great taste--let's see how it fares after I am sleeved next week!

Someone told me 'It wasn't your stomach that made you fat, but losing your stomach (or most of it) can help get you thinner!' The sleeve is not magic, nor is it going to do all the work. The main thing I am hoping is that it gives me a second chance.

That is such a subjective question--there are lots of different scales. It just depends on what you think is important. Do you want one that tells you the BMI too, measures in pounds and ounces, or is Bluetooth capable to work with a FitBit or weight tracking program?

Have you explored options for placing her parents in a care facility nearby? Most families take in their parents due to lack of finances but there are other options--Medicaid assistance is one, group homes are another. We would all love to care for our parents the way they cared for us but when it starts to affect our health, may need to look for other options.

I'll be asking for propofol & skip the Versed! At least with a small dose of that, you sleep for a few minutes...LOL

Most policies allow for 30 days to make a 'non-urgent' pre-determination. But you can call customer service any time & they should be able to tell you if & when it was logged into the system. Would at least make you feel proactive!