Travelbug1955

Hi, how was the edg? I'm going next Tuesday...a bit nervous.

Met the surgeon this morning.. My date has been moved.. As long as nothing comes back on my EDG my surgery date is August 27.. I am SUPER excited

It's official! I got a call from my insurance company today. I'm approved and good to go for August 19. I'm so excited!!

Hi all! I have surgery scheduled for Aug. 22 and I feel like I'm preparing for the electric chair. I have to start my pre-op diet one week before (on Aug 15). In the meantime, I feel like I can't quit eating. It's silly because I know from everyone on here that I WILL be able to eat my favorite foods again. I also know that this is just more weight that I will have to lose once I have my sleeve. All of that said, I feel out of control. Anyone else feel like this? Any words of wisdom? The only solution I can think of is to start my pre-op diet now/soon.

At 2 days out I could only take small sips and felt it each time in my chest. In my case it was pretty normal I think and not a blockage.

i had my surgery the 17th of July . I know the exact feeling .. i had to sip Water for about the first week ..or i had the same symptoms . but my nurses had instructed me to sip and not take " drinks " of water .. it has went away . along with the that i had a hard time taking medications ....i had to take them when i had an empty stomach or what water i used to wash each pill down was too much . it felt like every thing in there had a smaller opening .. much better now ..feeling has went away ..Time will make things better

I am 6 months out and still can't do full mouth fulls of liquids without having tightness in the chest. you should be doing sips not mouthfuls. seems like a good way to hurt yourself.

Yes, call your Dr. I had blockage so I know exactly the feeling you're talking about.

Sounds like a good way to swallow a lot of air.

You should call your doctor and ask this kind of question.

Please help. I'm 2 days post op & I am having a difficult time getting liquids down, Before I left the hospital yesterday, I was instructed to swallow mouthfuls of liquid. THIS was not a good idea, because the liquids seemed to sit on my chest & make me hurt & take longer to go down.

Now that I've decided to sip them, I have to make myself burp immediately after swallowing, then take a deep breath for the liquid to go down. This kicks in the feeling of me feeling nauseated. Is this normal or is this blockage.

Please help me, I'm freaking out.

Tina5978- I'm using Dr. Garber on Monday 8/5 for a revision from band to sleeve. Where do you live? -Elisa

Hi all I'm 30th Aug if there are any sleeve sisters out there, safe and pain free journey everyone :-)

I'm in the Bronx. What prompted your revision? I responded to your PM.

Lip balm, shower loofa, hair dryer, heating pad, gasx chewables, Rx's I'm taking, pillow with colored pillow case, small pillow for flight, house slippers, robe, toiletries, makeup, book to read, laptop, cellphone and chargers, power strip to plug all my suff into, makeup mirror, pj's, clean underwear, loose clothing to wear home, dry packaged chicken Soup for traveling back home ( I can get hot Water for it on my flight home), Translater for my iphone, money, passport since I am going to Mexico, good attitude.

Just got the call from Dr office my insurance approved so confirmed for Aug 12th. My insurance (Fidelis) approved in less than 48hrs.

Day 1 pre op diet here we come. Already have a headache which I knew I would have. I'm about to clean out the pantry and fridge so there isn't any temptation.

Pre-Op diet is much better today. Went out to restaurant with some ppl yesterday and I did fine. I just drank lots of Water and talked! I've been worried about how few calories I am consuming with these shakes. How many calories are you all getting per day?

Tomorrow aug 2nd 1130 am cant wait!

Scheduled for August 21st

Tomorrow cant wait. ..

I don't know why but all week at work, I seem to get super tired. The pre-op diet isn't much fun right now. 5 more days till it's sleeve time. I did buy some realtree camo crocs to rock at the hospital. Oh yeah I'm that guy.

So far I have my laptop, sundress, flip flops, chap stick and an extension cord... I heard a heating pad would be good too... I'm sure I'll add more to my list.
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