MamaM

Wanted to give a shout out to those entering their new lives tomorrow! Good Luck, God Speed and have a safe, healthy, rapid and easy recovery!
We'll be waiting for you on the Loser's Bench!
June 25, 2012
Looking Ahead
Ready Rudy
Artichokes -- Dr. Lautz Brigham & Women’s in Boston
Jubjub07 -- Dr. Aceves
anais02 -- Dr. Garcia
Skane10 -- Dr. Garcia
Janedeaux3
Lose4good2012 -- Dr. Billy (may use spider surgical tool)
aled
carolinagirlz
136HereICome- Lawerance hospital in NY
ChristianMomma7
CRichard1107
SMP1126
Eric

We're almost through our month. It's been quite the month too. Good luck to all those that are preparing for tomorrow. Best of luck, best wishes, quick healing and my best advice is go in with positive thoughts, a smile on your face to all the nurses that you will be dealing with, stay upbeat and know we'll all be saying a prayer for you.

Gosh, we have a long list next week....But guess what? I'm finally on that list! Yeah! Anyways since I am going to so busy next week with work and packing, wanted to wish all next week sleevers best of luck and I'll be praying for you daily! This week wraps up our June sleevers and we'll all be on the loser bench! I cannot wait.
June 25, 2012
Looking Ahead
Ready Rudy
Artichokes -- Dr. Lautz Brigham & Women’s in Boston
Jubjub07 -- Dr. Aceves
anais02 -- Dr. Garcia
Skane10 -- Dr. Garcia
Janedeaux3
Lose4good2012 -- Dr. Billy (may use spider surgical tool)
aled
carolinagirlz
136HereICome- Lawerance hospital in NY
ChristianMomma7
CRichard1107
SMP1126
Mariec1

June 26, 2012
locoladi
Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico
JTmoas
s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg.
Nardelkn
cherryseven
chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin
Misslorlor
MsPerry
1920-Zeta
tumblersmom
glocks90
suzilouise
rudekitty
ShrinkingBellyKelly

June 27, 2012
herewegoagain
Edward Mun -revision
GivingItMyAll
pkehrer
mcsleevy - Dr. Sherman Yu in Houston, Tx
Joyce Ellis-joy686 - revision
MoreganK
Praldous - Saranac lake NY Dr.Hill
Carlashooter-
Aworkinprogress - spider single incision with Dr. Robert Marema
Ris26

June 28, 2012
kkm23 -- Dallas
Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision
Sleevertobe
Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA
Apricot111
ready4change79

June 29, 2012
EileenFrances -- Dr. Subhash Kini
Robin33 -- Costa Rica
tonibugg -- Dr. Rod Juarez
SunnyCox - Dr. Kelly in Mexico
TinaP - Dr Rodriguez

June 30, 2012
lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali
Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez

OH! i did have an amazing idea! Im seeing dr Ponce in 2 weeks and Im really tempted to tattoo a row of dotted lines across the upper of my belly with "Please read instruction before cutting" lol. OR maybe just HI DR PONCE! . I can just imagine the shake of his head lol and it would always be funny to me haha

I am so sorry about your friend. And about your day. Sounds like a rough one.
Can I ask a dumb question? Are you mad about eating the bread in anger or b/c you ate the bread in the first place? What's wrong w/having a bite or two of bread once in awhile?
I'm really new at this. Found out on May 9th that I had to have my band out and revise to the sleeve and on June 4th, had surgery. I'm still learning, please bear w/me.

Im a tattoo artist and im in the process of working on my own sleeve (full arm solid color tattoo) I do a bit on it here and there. I personally stopped working on it for the simple reason that I want my body to have the absolute most energy to heal my surgery and not take any energy away from it for a tattoo.
The healing time on tattoos varies by A. your health B. the skill of your artist and C. how much is done to your skin (black and grey is typically less trama vs Full color)
That said, I specialize in full color and the tattoos I do typically heal in 4 days.
Not related, Ladies PLEASE ask your tattoo artist to see their portfolios. Dont assume that we are all good or can do what you want done. Find someone whos personal style matches yours and get something original lol

Mina,
Thanks for asking! I am at home doing pretty well. liquids are not a problem, pain is not much of a problem, and I am resting well.
Since I tend to be very wordy and like picture, I am blogging this on my blog, for anyone who is interested. The current post is part one (the surgery/recovery portion) of my transition over to the loser's bench. Part two will be how I am doing at home. Here is the address to go to: Officially-On-The-Losers-Bench-Part-1
Have a great evening!
Eric

Yay Little bits, congrats!!! Dad, how are you feeling? PEvette, I'm so glad I am not alone. I actually liked Muscle Milk and right now thinking about it makes me sick. I loved my Pure Protein 100% whey Frosty chocolate and I hated it so much I went 1-1/2 weeks without trying it again. I have had them two days in a row, while I don't LOVE them, I can at least tolerate them.
Thinking about the smell of chocolate does something gross to me tummy. I am craving tuna, Pickles, Tabasco, and I would be fine if it was all mixed together. I couldn't get in 3 tiny teaspoons of 1% cottage cheese smashed up today without my stomach feeling like it was rolling over on itself.
I'm bummed but one day I am going eat a pickle and tuna and slurp on some tabasco.

Sending my thoughts and prayers out to the following June 21, 2012 Sleever's. Best wishes for a wonderful surgery and quick recovery.
Angie_Musgrave
Skinnytata - Dr Le at Kaiser South San Francisco
MDZNCSLIM

Well, apparently, I'm allergic to pure whey isolate. Throat kinda closes up and stomach gets all wonky.
I ordered some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (actually, ordered their sample kit) and had high hopes for the chicken Soup and unflavored ones. Now I've got to hurry and find some alternatives. I don't live in a big town so everything needs to be ordered and I don't have a lot of money. Sample options would be helpful too, if possible.
I need some help. Looking at options for ease of use for after surgery. Which is in a week!
Something that can be used with broth would be nice too. Variety. Nothing too sweet.
I've been searching on here for past posts but am getting bogged down and running out of time!
Thanks for your help!!!

Prayers and positive thoughts for all having surgery today. To all of those that have had surgery, prayers for continued improvement!

Sending prayers to the following June 20, 2012 Sleever's. Good luck and best wishes and see you on the other side. Praying June 19th is doing well.
Ready! Set!
Brandy Riggen
nmg4unj5
JRoybal - Dr. Garcia
jonamarie2012

Best wishes and lots of prayers for all y'all tomorrow!!!
Lauren, hang in there. It'll be alright. I know it's makin' ya crazy but really, afterwards, it won't matter any more.

Best wishes and lots of prayers for all y'all tomorrow!!!
Lauren, hang in there. It'll be alright. I know it's makin' ya crazy but really, afterwards, it won't matter any more.

Check in tomorrow morning at 6 AM. Eleven hours away. Yep. it's real.

I have the same thing too - I was sleeved on June 4th. My morning shower does drain the life out of me but I get dressed and try to do a little more each day. I have been getting in my Protein and now that I can take in pureed I'm hoping that it will give me a little more energy.

At 4 weeks, I'll be able to start adding Beans, fish, nuts and seafood.
Week 5, I can add chicken and turkey.
Week 6, I can add pork and beef.

Doing much better today, I seemed to have turned a corner. Tomorrow will be two weeks out. I walked 3 separate times today each about 1/2 hour, visited my parents, they all ate Chili, I had 1/3 of a sugar free pudding and drank a bottle of Water.
Came home and now I'm trying to get 6 ounces of Isopure Green Tea in. If I can do it, I will hit 22 Protein which is up from yesterday. I will attempt Protein Shake again tomorrow, but if it gets rough I will have to call the nutritionist. No shake seems to sit well with me. I honestly think I could get more protein on mushy's that on the shakes.< /p>
ps i can get 64 ounces of liquids in with no problem.....I have gone through too many Protein Shakes that are not agreeing with me.

I am a band to sleeve revision. I would NEVER normally tell any one what to do but I say it now in regards to the band. DON'T!
1. my surgeon actually doesn't even DO them anymore and he was all part of the initial whole band thing.
2. Out of about 30 people that I know, only a few are NOT having problems. The rest of us, mild to serious and a good many of us are having to have them out and those of us who can, are revising to the sleeve.
My band slipped and was riding up towards my esophagus. My surgeon told me on May 9th that it needed to come out and he advised me that the sleeve would be the best option for me. I had my removal/revision surgery on the 4th.
Do your research. Read everything you can, where ever you can find it. Good, bad, whatever. Be sure the sources are good tho. There's a lot of garbage out in the Wide World Web.
Your mom is worried. Understandable. Get her on board helping you find a surgeon and/or program. Attend some seminars and classes together. You are an adult and make the ultimate decision but it would be nice and helpful if she was on board w/your plans. Just makes things icky if she isn't or can't manage to be your advocate. Talk to her. Tell her your reasonings. The sleeve doesn't stop you from carrying on with your life. It helps you carry on with it!
Best wishes!!!

Prayers and positive thoughts for all having surgery tomorrow. I will be thinking of you all!
Continued prayers for those that have already had surgery. Speedy recovery and healing to you!

At 3 weeks out, any food you can eat is the best food you ever ate.

Lol. I don't really have a question or anything, but I thought it was funny that I was never really an egg person before surgery and now, almost 3 weeks out, I'm eating a scrambled egg and I LOVE IT!!!

Thank you everyone for your input I feel like I'm not alone we are all in this together I been on liquids for 5 days now and the pound keep flying off I am now down 17 that's what is keep me motivated.I see my doctor on thursday I should be in the second phase of this liquid diet.< /p>

Hang in there Sleevers!
I was once there, it sucks, but it's so worth it.
Soon you will be able to eat little birdy meals too
If I dont see another cup of broth for the rest of my life, that suits me fine!! LOL
I'm almost 2 months out and feel awesome.
Everyday gets better and better!
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I'm off for 3 weeks but if I don't drastically improve by my appt on Thursday, I might ask for another week off. I ride a desk but am up and down a lot. I have a really busy and somewhat stressful job. I figured I'd be back by the 18th. Ummm yeah, not going to happen!