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Ok I got clarification fr/ my dr. I am getting a b12 shot once a month. It's 1 ml.

So a friend of mine asked me if somewhere down the road I will need another surgery in addition to getting the sleeve? I am wondering if anyone can give me input on this?

My doctor has ordered a b12 supplement post op. I've taken in the past & did notice a lil difference in my energy levels.

Does anyone take b12 shots verses the pills? I asked my doctor yesterday & he said I could.

I'm so glad someone asked this question. I have always donated.

I had to stay an extra night as well due to nausea. My nausea was due to meds they were giving me to ward off nausea. Go figure.

Sleeved: 9.20.12 Starting weight: 248 I last weighed on Fri: 212

I was sleeved on 9.20.12. During pre-op I lost 15lbs and post-op up until today 19lbs. So this is a total of 34lbs thus far. I feel I am losing at a slow rate. I walk, but the dr has not released me to start exercising as of yet.

One thing I cannot get use to is eating so slow & ur food gets cold.

Well I could not stand cream of potato. I am sick of tomato soup, so today I tried Paneras cheddar broccoli soup & so far so good. Now I spooned over the carrots slivers & pieces of broccoli & did not even get near finishing the cup, but I am so happy that I found flavor again. I was sleeved 9.20.12.

PB2 was a lifesaver for me during my 2 wk preop. I really love this stuff.

Well I called my Dr & I was told I need protein. If I did not start getting protein in I could end up in the hospital. So I went & bought isopure(even though I've heard bad reviews). Well I bought apple melon & blue raspberry. I started sipping the apple melon & I cannot stand the after taste:-(

I am sipping my water all day. I have gotten sick of Popsicles & I have not touched broth since my pre-op diet. I need to buy some clear protein, but have heard such bad feedback on isopure.

I was sleeved on 9.20.12 & was hm on 9.22.12. I had to stay a extra day in the hospital due to reactions to 2 of the nausea meds. I have only taken one dose of the nausea & pain meds since being hm. Ok here is my issue I feel hungry:-/ I'm on a clear liquid diet until this Fri.

Yes

No that wasn't me. I just sat there w/ my hubby who kept going in & out.lol

Awesome. I was the girl sitting rite across fr/ u with glasses & very long dark hair. If I see u tomorrow I will def introduce myself. Good Luck to u as well!!! Love the pass gas & walk the halls.

I have my surgery as well tomorrow morning. I have to be @ the hospital @ 5:00am & surgery is scheduled for 8am. I have a question for u Joisey r u a patient of Dr.Kim? I ask this because last Fri I saw a woman who looked like u while I was waiting to have my EDG done. BTW I am a patient of Dr.Kim:-)

My surgery is tomorrow! I am so ready to get the initial surgery over w/ & start this journey.

TY for the replies:-) Plz note that I am only allowed protein shakes, water and jello. Oh and one cup of broth.

Well let's first say I am on my liquid diet and doing awesome. I've not cheated since I started 9.6.12. I will be sleeved this coming Thurs(yay). Here's the deal I am going to a friends bday party tonight at a local bar. So I usually only have a drink or two, but tonight that's a no go. I am planning on staying for about an he or so & sip water. I'm feeling kind of stressed about my will power & not joining in on the social part of drinking & eating. Anyone have encouraging words or suggestions?

I cut out sodas completely during my 3 mth classes needed for ins. I wanted to eat everything in sight because I had/ have the mentality that I would maybe not ever enjoy food the way I did prior to my pre-op diet & surgery. I even had my hubby bring me hm Thai food @ 10pm the night before my pre-op started. I admit I'm glad I got out all my cravings. I am proud to say I am on day 6 of the pre-op diet of liquids only & not even once have I cheated!!!! I have 8 more days & I can & will do this:-)

I've had my protein shake & jello & now my tummy is now growling.

TY so much for all the great info!!! I'm so anxious to start this journey.