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[quote name=McSleevy ' timestamp='1339394928' post='370777] I have a 7 month old.. I am scheduled to be sleeved on June 27th. I am also worried about not being able to pick her up.. My doctor hasn't mentioned anything. How long did they tell you that you needed to refrain from lifting? McSleevy, My wife and I were told not to lift anything over 25 pounds until after the fourth week post-op. My wife made the mistake of lifting our 9 year old (76 pounds)and that part was apparently fine, but setting her down caused a lot of pain. I'm not a doctor, and won't have the surgery until next Tuesday, but I was say don't lift until after the 4th week. I understand as a parent how hard that will be, but it would be better to be able to lift without injury at 4 weeks than have something bad happen. But holding shouldn't be any issue! Eric

Good Luck to all of you! We'll keep all of you in our prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery and healing! Can't wait to hear about the start of your new lives! Eric

Mina, Don't apologize. You take care of you and worry about you first. Checking in is great so that we know how you and everyone else who checks in is doing, I personally would rather you be okay and ready to check in and post when you're ready. No rush. Glad to hear your out and doing better. Look forward to hearing more when you're available and ready to. Eric

Oops... Consider it done!

Happy Sleeving Day to those having surgery today! Please let us know how things are going for you! Prayers and well wishes to all of you. We have one going in for surgery tomorrow! cissiesue Good luck and we'll put you in our prayers! I look forward to hearing from you on your success!

That is awesome that your husband is going to do this with you! I can tell you from experience that with your significant others help it is easier. My wife was sleeved over three weeks ago and since we are doing this at almost the same time, it is so much easier for the both of us. Hang in there everyone! A leaner you is soon to arrive!

I'll be honest, that bites! (no pun intended) I'm not sure how I'd survive with that one. Kiloalphatango, just out of curiosity, how many calories per day are you being allowed, and how much weight are they wanting you to lose before surgery?

Angie, I'm almost in the same boat! I started my pre-op diet Tuesday and I can have two shakes, three Protein bars, and one meal with 5 ounces of lean meat and two cups of veggies (no starches!). This is a 1200 calorie diet. What I do is drink LOTS of Water. Add Mio (non caffeinated) flavoring to it. Also I will drink Vitamin Zero Water, water flavored with Crystal Light flavoring, and even decaf tea and coffee with splenda. Also, check to see how much protein you're consuming. I am averaging about 120 grams of protein a day. Protein, especially the really thick bars work wonders for me. As for the hunger part, I treat it as a mind game. My mind is stronger than the urge to eat, even if my stomach is growling, like it did today! If you'd like to see what I'm eating then feel free to friend me on MyFitnessPal (click on the link in my signature below). It will give you an idea of what I am taking in, if that would help.

Giselle, You're using Dr. Kim; did this happen at Forrest Park Medical Center?

Giselle, I am truly sorry you had to have this happen to you. As the others have posted on here to you, I'm glad that they did not continue and that you're okay! Know that you're in my prayers on this. It will be better for you. Eric

Robin, thanks for listing those in surgery today! To all of you moving into your permanent new life, Well wishes and prayers! looking forward to hearing from you on your successes! For those going in tomorrow: Mari6257 Cristal602 Jenz531 Crystalaine TinaP Moms3boys Good luck and can't wait to hear from you soon! Prayers and well wishes heading your way! Eric

Thanks for the information Amy. Glad to hear everything is going smoothly for you and you're leaving the hospital today!

For my wife who is Post-op it took her about two and a half months from start to finish. For me (I'm pre-op with a June 19th date) it took me two and a half months as well, and that included the seminar, two sleep studies, a VO2 max test, EGD, Session with the shrink, the NUT and the consult with my surgeon.

BGV it is great to hear from you and even greater to hear how things are going! Very excited for you! Thanks for letting us know how things are going. One question. Was the water nausea from drinking too fast or too much?

Amy, Great to hear from you! Glad you are doing well and greatly appreciate the post! Now I just have to try and prepare myself for the pain. I hate pain! Eric

For all the June Sleevers who have had your life changing surgery so far I hope you are doing well and am looking forward to your continued reports of amazing success! Up next: June 7! Giselle3264 LULU TAT justsleeveme23 Lovingmeforever butterflylegacy MsYoYo Alp50 Debbiesclipper Good luck to each and everyone of you! Our thoughts and prayers go with you as you prepare for tomorrow's surgery! Let us know how things are going when you can. Eric

Okay, so after reading this, one question. Does it matter as to pain and discomfort if you are circumcised or not?

kczar, After having to go through the VO2 max testing the previous Thursday and having to have a mouthpiece just like that in my mouth for an hour (awake) this was easy. At least asleep it wasn't as much an annoyance, but I hear ya! Thanks! Eric

Donny, I can tell you this, after about 3 to 31/2 hours I felt comfortable enough that if I had to drive I could have, but I wouldn't want to. This morning I was fine. If you can find a ride I would highly recommend it to you. If not then I would definitely talk to an anesthesiologist in advance to make the best decision. I can tell you this much; the hospital was not going to let me leave without a driver to drive me away. Best of luck! Eric

For all the sleevers going in for the start of their new life today, we're thinking of you! Prayers for all! For those heading into that new horizon tomorrow: Sunshine08 Kmaskery SylviaMom MadisonPA kfitch Soon2bhotmama Pooh Our prayers and thoughts go with all of you! Good luck to all of you and be sure to tell us how your are doing as soon as you are able! Looking forward to hearing from all of you! Eric

Patrick, Yes they put me out for it. I had mine at 5 pm and the worst part for me was not bring able to drink at all after 8 AM. The whole procedure took about 15 minutes and I woke up in recovery 45 minutes later. The hardest part was drinking Water too fast right afterward. That caused me to cough and that wasn't pleasant. After a glass of water and a 4 oz apple juice I was a lot better. Had a slight headache and felt somewhat woozy but it all passed withen an hour. I had solid food shortly after. Really it's nothing to worry about and a good thing to have beforehand. I had no idea I had polyps but I'm glad they removed them. Eric

I was put under about 5 hours ago for my endoscopy and it was no problem whatsoever. The anesthesiologist asked me a few questions, put the knock out juice in my IV and I was out within seconds. Woke up about 45 minutes later in recovery. Downside? Slight headache. Upside? Quick, easy, painless (no new stick or anything like that) and had some of the best dreams I have had in a LONG time! You'll be fine!

Hi All, I got back from the hospital a while ago after having my endoscopy and am feeling better after finally having something to drink and eat. Well, drink mostly. I have to say that having the procedure at 5PM and not being able to drink for that long a period of time...ugh. The good news is that there appears to be nothing wrong on initial view from the doctor who performed the procedure. There were some polyps he found and have been sent off for testing, but he wasn't worried about them, so I won't be either. Tomorrow marks 14 days until my surgery. Tomorrow also starts my pre-op diet. All the tests are over for me. Bring on my new life! Eric

Hey everyone, Robin33 has put up a second June list since MinaT is being sleeved today so it can still be maintained for us. To all the June 5th sleevers: shereebarb Chichis77 Bubblesbgood Kstalvey Miss scarlet Back­­~To~Amy ShannonK Aznoel New_Hope txdee Amom2twins raindrop Erica E Cat Scratch Fever Redbottoms82 IlyssaDel Good Luck and let us know how you are doing! Keeping you in prayer for a safe, fast recovery! And to those being sleeved by Dr. Nicholson, let me know how that goes for you. He's doing mine the 19th! Happy Sleeving!

Robin, thanks for keeping this up! To all the June 5th sleevers: shereebarb Chichis77 Bubblesbgood Kstalvey Miss scarlet Back­­~To~Amy ShannonK Aznoel New_Hope txdee Amom2twins raindrop Erica E Cat Scratch Fever Redbottoms82 IlyssaDel Good Luck and let us know how you are doing! Keeping you in prayer for a safe, fast recovery! And to those being sleeved by Dr. Nicholson, let me know how that goes for you. He's doing mine the 19th! Happy Sleeving!