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My Dr. too was concerned about possible scar tissue due to 2 previous surgeries. I had to sign a form to possibly open for the surgery but all went fine. Good luck you will do fine!

Hi! You will do great with the sleeve. In my Dr's notes men were allowed 70-80 g of Protein and women 60 and 30 to 60 carbs per day. I too think that 21 g of carbs is high but as long as you are counting them and don't go over it should work, but that would limit your carb drastically in your other foods. The gas was not bad for me but I was up and walking 2hrs after surgery. I did buy the gas-x strips but never used them. Good luck and keep us posted on how things are going!

The more you loose before the further down the road you will be. Also my Dr. said it helped to reduce your liver size so it was easier to get to your stomach and reduce the risk of a nick to the liver during surgery.

CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you. What an awesome accomplishment! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

Congratulations! You are doing great! I was sleeved a week before you and have lost 35 lbs. Isn't fun to look and feel so much better! Keep up the good work! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I had to stay 2 nights went in at 8 am on Tues. went home at 10:30 am on Thursday. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Mine was denied at first for the same reason and my surgeon talked to them directly and got it approved.

I was fine traveling 3 weeks after my surgery. You need to really plan how you will handle your foods. Will you have a fridge and a microwave in your room? Also rest when you can, you will get tired a more quickly.

I was on liquids for a month! Now a month of pureed food, then soft solids.

I take OTC Generic Prilosec and it works just fine for me.

My Dr gave me this food list today for this phase of the diet: pureed moist Protein - any meat (excluding red meat) - chicken, fish, shrimp,crab,other seafood, pork, ham, turkey(no ground turkey) Tofu and soy products such as Morning Star Farms and Bocca Burgers (pureed & moist) Scrambled eggs (make sure eggs are moist) Refried Beans and dried beans (pinto, garbanzo, white, northern, etc) Small curd cottage cheese Low carb yogurt: choose a brand with less than 12 g of carbs Creamy Peanut Butter serving size 1 1/2 oz three times a day. Eat 3 meals per day, no snacking. Protein shakes count as a liquid, not a snack. They can be liquid between meals.

This is Great! I was sleeved on 2/22/11 also! Isn't it wonderful! I too have had no pain or nausea meds since coming home from the hospital! Congratulations on a job well done! Pre-op 2/7/11 - 254 Surgery 2/22/11 -243 Today 3/9/11 - 227 27 lbs down 67 to go!

I had a great surgeon in Knoxville, TN and I am sure they work with you being out of town to do as much as possible in as few visits as they can. His name is Dr Stephen Boyce @ New Life center for Bariatric Surgery, and they are a Quality Center. 2/7/11 pre-op - 254 2/22/11 surgery - 243 Today 3/6/11 - 228 down 26 lbs

I am using New Life Bariatric supplements, I bought them at my Dr. office I don't know if you can get them other places. But I think you can order them from www.NewLifeBariatric Supplements.com

Hi all, Just wanted to update any one who is interested. I am 12 days out of surgery today and doing great! I have lost a total of 26 lbs! I lost 11 on the pre-op diet and have lost 15 since my surgery. Still on full liquids I do feel hungry on occasion but nothing like I used to and a Protein drink takes care of it quite well. I go back to the Dr on Tuesday for my 2 week appt. hope he will be as pleased as I am! I am supposed to be getting 60 gr of protein, 30 gr of carbs, and 2 scoops of this powdered Vitamin supplement , but I am not there yet just getting 48 gr of protein, 18 carbs and 1 scoop of vitamin powder. I really hope he will let me move on to the vitamin pills at this appt. I've been walking on the treadmill too. I have worked up to 30 min at an easy pace. So I am excited for what the future holds! Pre-OP appt. 2/7/11 - 254 Surgery 2/22/11 - 243 Today 3/6/11 - 228 Total - 26

Okay it want you all to know it was not as bad as I had expected! I have lost 5 more pounds since surgery on Tuesday! Tue. and Wen. were rough a little nausea and blood pressure issues. But I kept up with the sip and walk thanks to my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter. Today has been good. Looking forward to the future. Dr. Stephen Boyce, Parkwest Hospital Pre-op 2/7/11 - 254 Surgery 2/22/11 - 243

Hey, A lot of my questions were answered during the first seminar. And I too took my more specific questions to the first meeting with my surgeon. Pre-op 2/7/11 - 254 Surgery Date Tomorrow! 243

Check out New Life Center for Baratric Surgery in Knoxville TN. Dr. Stephen Boyce. He has 20 years of weight loss surgery experience.

Okay Here we go! I am having my surgery on Tuesday the 22 here in Knoxville, TN. So the nerves have started. I feel very well informed, thanks to the people at my Dr.'s office and to the people on this forum. Still a little nervous. I have only lost 8lbs on the pre-op diet and I am hoping for 10 by Tuesday. I blew it today though I think partly nerves and the other is just that my will-power stinks! I have been exercising every other day and doing my deep breathing exercises too. Really I am excited too, Tuesday can't get here fast enough the waiting is is taking it's toll. LOL Dr. Stephen Boyce, Parkwest Hospital Pre-op 2/7/11 - 254 Surgery 2/22/11 - (hope) 244

Feb. 22, 2011 is the date! Dr. Stephen Boyce, Knoxville, TN Had diet class today, tons of info. but I am so ready!