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My ins required a 6 month Program. It was helpful.

I was With Tufts Health care

I'm not sure if I needed co-morbidities but I had High blood pressure Cholesterol And sleep apnea

The A- fib is being controlled with meds quite nicely. In December they will give me the " paddles" and try to bring me back to normal sinus rythum.

I M 3 1/2 weeks out. NO PROBLEMS, I am following doctors orders to the T. Have lost 16 pounds since surgery.40 before surgery. 56 total. My goal is 75 lost by NewYears. My surgery kicked my heart into A - fib. They are controlling it with meds. Met with cardiologist few days ago. If a had a nickel for every time he said I was young and healthy I'd have a dollar. During my Pre op testing I was found to have sleep apnea, and a hyper-para-thyroid condition. The apnea is under control with a C- pap machine. And the para thyroid is being operated on 2 weeks from today. By losing 56 pounds......., I feel 20 years younger. The doc says getting the para thyroid out will make me feel 10 years younger. LOOK OUT AMERICA. A 60 year old with a 30 year old body could be dangerous!

Ladies. 60 year old married man here. Some observations: The majority of women in America are overweight. American men date and marry. You are ahead of the curve, you are losing weight in a very tanagable way. Ok I know it is fiction, but, I am reminded of an episode of Always Sunny in Philadelphia.. Mac is dating a Pre- op trans- sexual. His friends say " dude she has a penis" Mac says " yes, but she is getting rid of it eventually" You are getting rid of the lbs. We men are not that sensitive. Remember the scene in Eat, Pray , love. Where she tells the Sweedish girl that just gained15pounds. " if you are in bed With a guy he is thinking 1 thing. " OMG! I won the lottery" I have seen 3 friends ( that I thought would never date-- all in their 60's-- 70s) just meet someone. 2 online, 1 at a neighborhood party. They are soooooo Happy, and I an soooooo happy for them. You are young and taking control of your lives. You are in the best possible place! Go for it.

Tonite I took some Swanson Thai Ginger broth. (30 calories/ cup). Very tasty.. Cut it 50% with Water. Heated it and beat an egg into it. Great taste. 75 calories total. 15 g of Protein.

Tell thm Gall bladder removal if the ask you directly. No one understands the gall bladder.

If you can only sip. Little.. Then just sip a little. You need liquids. It will get easier every day.

CONGRATULATION-AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.. Please do take it easy thenect week to ten days. Your body has been through a lot.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL HAVING SURGERY THIS WEEK! I was done. 3 weeks ago. I lost 40 before surgery, 12 since. Stalled a little this week. 1/2 lb since the weekend? The b***h of it is..... No one notices the first 50 pounds. I barely noticed the first 40. But as soon as I hit 50 pounds EVERYONE is telling me how great I look.

Sleeved on 10/3. Was found to have Atril fibulation as a result of stress of surgery.Cardiac disc. Got it under control before they let me out. Er than that the VSGwent text book perfectly. I am almost 3 weeks out , have lost 12 lbs since surgery.Had some constipation --- was told drink more Water. It worked. No food issues. I follow doc's orders. And haven't problems. I get mushy foods in 8 days.

My doc told me I would stall week 3. And I am stalled. Just keep doing the right thing. It will happen.

My Doc allowed me cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, yogurt, Skim milk, and cream of wheat. After I got home and was on " full liquids"

There are people. Skinny people that are obsessed with fat. THEY HAVE A PROBLEM. NOT YOU. Discount what they say. Be happy. You are not here to please them.

Beleive me I don't want to be "a holier than thou"person. I am just a chicken and do NOT WANT TO DUMP, OR THROW UP. my doctor is very Conservitive. And I like that. I beleive it will keep me safe, healthy and sucessful. I an 2 1/2 weeks out. Doing well. Had a meeting with nutritionist At 2 week mark. . MY instructions ( I know every doctor is different) are liquids for 4 weeks, Mush for 4 weeks and no red meats or fatty fish for 4 more weeks. Basically January first. It just makes sense to me to follow the rules. I DO try to put my self in challenging situations.... And to conquer them. Went to. Bar today to see my nephew the DJ. Had a Virgin Mary. ..... Mindlessly started to eat the garnish. Caught my self and spit it out.. I lost 40 pounds Pre-op. people said to me....if you can do that you do not need surgery. My response was. I do. Before surgery I Could go pig out. After surgery....... There is a painful price to pay for a pig out. I hope this helps. Stay strong.. You CAN DO IT.

My doctor told me to expecta " stall" at 3weeks

I am on BRiatic fusion. Chewable and taste good.,4 per day

I had my sleeve done ne in the Boston area. At a center of excellence. My insurance company insisted on it. The surgeon's fee was $5000. Anistezioligist wasanother$5000. The entire experience was $23000. ( list). Including POST OP COMPLICATIONS, which added 4 days of hospital to my initial stay. I am sure my insurance co will pay way less than $23k. My wife gets MRI's, list price $6000. The "rate netgioated " by insurance is $2400. If I had to be self pay I would have asked for the insurance rate. Out of. Country scares me. I was considering Belgium. After the cardiac complications...... I am glad I was here in the US.

My preopwas 3-4 Protein "shakes" /day. Pretty good. I was never hungry. There were shakes, soups, and puddings, on the system I had. Hot coco was the best. strawberry shake was least fav. I did an extra 1/2 week.. Started early. Lost 12 lbs. surgeon was happy with results. I had the same thing for 2 weeks post op. after that they gave me cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, youghurt, crean of wheat, and milk in addition to 3-4 shakes.

I ha to be in a medically superviseed6 month program. I was irked at first. But it was we'll worth it. I lost 40 lbs Pre-op. and learned a great deal . I know I will be be a better patient Because of it. BTWI am 14 days post -op.

I ha my surgery in a center of excellence. The day after surgery I had a cardiac complication. I was damn glad I was in one if the best hospitals in the world. In about 2 minutes I was on a cardiac wing with the best doctors there are, If a center of excellence is available---- go there. Your life is too precious.