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Best decision I ever made!!!!! 5 months out and have lost 63 pounds!!!!!

the sugar free fat free pudding went down real well for me!

I am also a self pay, our insurance wouldn't cover any weight loss surgery no matter how many co morbities I had. So I found a surgeon and care credit.com and just did the sleeve. Its been 2 weeks and I'm so happy I decided to go with the sleeve, its the best decision I have ever made!!!

I ate at all my favorite restaurants before surgery. It was my final farewell to things that are not good choices for me now. I say go for it!!! I look back and think how could I eat so much? I am 2 weeks post-op and I have no regrets about eating before surgery. I just have to make better choices now, I am down 25 pounds as of today and walking farther than I ever thought I could! So happy I had the surgery!

That is so exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I hope you feel better sooon Meow, rest rest and rest some more!:thumbup1:

I am one week post op and 20 pounds lighter! :thumbup: I had a few complications but I am doing great now. Just tired cause I'm a belly sleeper and have to sleep on my sides and back. But no regrets at all, I am however ready to eat more than clear liquids. I am getting a little shakey! But I go to the doctor tomorrow and maybe he will advance me to liquids and I can have protein shakes and smoothies.....that will make my day. I get my stitches removed tomorrow as well. I will post more tomorrow after my 1st post surgery exam.:thumbup1: Thanks to everyone for your support, but a huge thanks go out to my husband who took care of me all last week. He is the best!!!:001_wub:

:scared0:Me too!!!! wow too much details on Jello!!!

My surgery was this past Monday, and this made me cry a bit! :crying: I think only over weight people can understand and you said all that I feel!!!! Thank you! Wise words to live a healthier thinner me by!!!!:thumbup:

Hey all I'm home and exhausted!!!! Also my doctors nurse said she didn't think I was taking in enough liquids! How much should I be drinking a day? Its only been 4 days I thought I was drinking enough but apparently I need more. Ideas are much appreciated!!

:001_smile:My surgery was this past Monday, and I thought it was just me that had this issue. You guys really help with a lot of my strange feelings since surgery! Oh and I'm off pain meds as of today. Also did anyone else have tape burns, after bandage removal? Those are terribly painful, if not for those and the asthma problems I be feeling really good, but really TIRED!

I'm home from my surgery Monday (Aug 17) tiRed sore and bad asthma attack! But home now and getting stronger all the time!

Congratulations, my surgery is tomorrow, I can't wait to be done with the surgery. How are you feeling besides sick of liquids? Where did you have your surgery done? Mine is being done in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I can't believe its tomorrow!!! This is a great forum to ask questions and get a lot of great ideas!

Hey Lizzy welcome :thumbup:I'm fairly new here too. My surgery is Monday in Green bay Wisconsin. I found this group so helpful to me already! You will too, I am still struggling to navigate this site, so don't feel bad!:confused1:

I just want to get it done and let the healing begin, the liquid diet sucks. But I'm doing it, I'm down 7 pounds now, its nice to see the numbers go down!!!! Good luck on Monday, can't wait to compare notes on the post-op side!!!

That is so scarey, I'm glad it all worked out for the best. Sounds like you had a great doctor that got you in right away to make sure all was fine!!!

:001_smile:I too am using care credit for my surgery. I have had many insurances and have always been denied. My surgery is Monday and I am on my liquid diet, after reading all these stories I am glad that I did not have the band. I thought about it and talked to my surgeon about it, but even he said there was a big failure rate. I don't understand why doctors are still doing band surgeries.:biggrin2:

:scared0:First day of pre-op liquid diet and I'm starving, any ideas??????????????????

Good luck, I hope all goes well for you! In another week that will be me!!!!!!

:blink:My doctor did not tell me to take my nails off, but the anesteologist pre-op nurse said He requires them off! (sorry about the spelling):wink:

Me too!!! Our date is coming up quickly!!

I'm August 17th, liquid diet starts this coming Monday!!! Its coming up quickly!!!!

thanks for the info on the protein, all this is new to me and any info is much appreciated!!

Heard from my doctor today, my EKG found that 2 chambers of my heart are enlarged, so going in for a echo cardiogram tomorrow, they have to make sure that my heart is ok for surgery. I'm a little frustrated at that but I know that they just would rather be safe than sorry! I start my liquids next Monday, help me I don't know what protein powder to buy!!!!

thanks, I have been reading a lot of the blogs and I am so impressed with the support you all give each other!