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I guess everyone's different. I'm 3 days out and can, literally, drink anything. Yesterday (my first full day home), for example, I drank 78oz, including a protein drink. I do have some gas, nothing I can't live with. My doc said drink as much as you want since liquid doesn't stretch the sleeve. I've already consumed 44oz today and it's only passed noon! Good luck to you as you head towards you goal!!!

I say scar tissue (adhesions)! Ask your doctor just to be sure, though!

Thanks so much, Della! I guess I really don't have a choice!

I pre-oped on Thursday. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 3rd...Just 2 more days. My surgeon only requires Clear Liquids the day before surgery and NPO after midnight the night before, for everyone being sleeved. I'm so happy he's my doc!!! Hope everything is going well with you!!!

I finally got my date! February 3rd!!! I'm so excited; only one week and I'm in!!! Woooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's funny!!! My husband laughed, too!

Walk, walk, walk!!!

@ I was banded in 2002. It was wonderful...until it wasn't. I lost my weight & kept it off for 8 years, with no problems. Then the problems began: disconnected tubing; 2 band slips; bad port. Four surgeries later, my doc told me that I could no longer use the band. As a result, I have gained 40+ in the last 4 years. Next Tuesday I will be getting a sleeve. Of course, leakage is a real consideration, but with the sleeve, you don't have to worry about the equipment deteriorating or malfunctioning! I hope this helps you! It's always best to get as much info as you can before committing to anything so big!!! Good luck with making your decision and with whichever one you go with!!! BTW, I'll be 59 in 3 weeks.

Just got my date...Feb 3rd!!! I'm so excited!! Thanks everyone!

Just got my date...Feb 3rd!!!

Just got my date...February 3rd!!! That's one short week!!! So excited!

Just got my date...February 3rd!!! One week!! Go me!!!

OMG, I love it! I just ordered it!!! Thanks so much for posting it!!!

My doctor's office just called and everything is done. She is sending my chart to scheduling! I am so excited!!! I want this ASAP!!!! Like yesterday!!!

I'm being sleeved in Metairie; I'm thinking Feb 3rd.

@@Zane's Mom, I don't know about getting my goal weight from that chart. It doesn't take age into account or body type, which, logically, it should.

HELP!!! I take 11 morning meds and 2 evening meds orally. I'm really stressing about being post-op and trying to take my meds. A few of them I can do without, but the majority are essential. I'm hoping that some of them I can switch to liquid or sublingual, but what about the others? I know I can crush some, but, UGH!!! Is there anyone out there that is taking multiple oral meds and how are you doing it? Thanks so much for any input or suggestions! PLEASE HELP!!!

Some people are just not happy! Therefore, they don't want anyone to be happy! They are just sad, sad people and won't be happy till everyone around them is miserable! Try not to take what they say to heart. That's what they want; don't give them the satisfaction! I think I would say, smiling, something like, "Rude much?". But that's me and I wouldn't put up with it...for long!!!

Swallowing and WLS are 2 different things. Sounds like she's having some esophageal problems, not stomach. She needs to consult her doctor!

If you're talking immediately after surgery, it's because they have the surgery suite and recovery room cold to deter the growth of any little bugs. They thrive in the warmth, therefore the cold temps. The others are right about after your weight loss...less body fat to keep you warm!

I won't miss my bigger clothes! I will LOVE shopping again!!!

Very well said!!! Thanks for helping others with the waiting game!

Besides what's already been said, tell them that it's so hard for you get down on the floor to play with them and run outside with them because of your extra weight. Your doctor is going to help you so you will be able to play with them and not have to sit and watch. I'm sure they'll be excited about that!

Hopefully your dream will come true and your cycle of bad luck will change! Praying for you and patience! I know it's nerve racking!!!

I'm NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight...period! Yea!!!