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Ugot2laff, Did he tell you why he was taking you off your diabetes meds so early? Mine told me to take them and my BP meds even the morning of surgery. He said the only thing to take after surgery is BP meds. Maybe you should could call his office and tell them your #'s and he can rethink his decision. Hope that you are doing well other than that

I have surgery on 8/02. I started my pre op diet last week just to get a good start on shrinking my liver. On Sunday, I felt as though I had the flu coming on. Monday and today have gotten better. I quit diet Pepsi so I think that has something to do with it. I did not have numbness but last night I was super tired. I think that is just from lack of calorie intake.

I am having issues with the sicky sweet artificial flavors of the Protein shakes now, I am 10 days pre op. Not enjoying them at all. Not sure how I will Handle them after surgery.

I started 6 days ago on my liquid diet. Today I am doing better, had a day or two of not feeling really good. Lightheaded, aches, and mild headache. I am having trouble getting in my calories so far but I will work on improving in the next few days. the hunger does subside, very much. I am still looking for a protein shake that I really like. I think the whey protein tastes different than soy protein. Not liking any of them right now!

I have extended the time that my Dr. gave me for pre op. I am working on self discipline at this point. I have to be able to stop letting food rule me so I needed to work at it before surgery so I won't have issues after. Your BMI must be low enough that your Dr is not concerned about your liver. I want my surgery to go as smoothly as possible , so I keep my diet liquids only.

You are doing really great! The sleeve will help you get to your goal weight without extra health issues for the rest of your life. Good luck to you !!

Stomach pain or throat pain? You go to the clinic today if you can get there. Sounds like strept is a possibility. My son gets it so bad. Please take care and try to rest as much as possible!

Do you ever get strept throat? If you do, you might get a test done at your clinic. You will need antibiotics to get over it. Hopefully it is not that. I hate it that you are sick so soon after surgery! Please take care and get better quickly.

Susie, Hope that you are doing better tonight! Do you still have a fever?

Still waiting on my surgery day too BUT we can do this! We will look back on this as the best thing we have ever done for ourselves one day soon!

Prayers and good wishes for you. My niece is getting sleeved tomorrow too! Speedy recovery to both of you!!

I tell people if they ask why I am having surgery. A lot of them freak over having it in Mexico but I just try to educate them about the quality of health care there and this is what some people do when our health insurance can't be bothered to care for us in the USA. I am not ashamed at all. I do know people that have had other WLS and have made people think they have lost all the weight on will power. I personally could not do that. This is tool to help us lose the weight, we still have to work at it every day.

This is my little niece! She has her surgery tomorrow in KC. I am wishing you all the best, Pammie. You can do this! You'll be sitting on the loser's bench tomorrow afternoon. I will join you there soon Love ya (((HUGS)))

Are Premier shakes only available at Sam's or does Walmart carry them too ?

I haven't experienced too much emotional stuff just yet. I did have a mini episode one night last week when I let fear creep in on me. I cried a bit and got online to watch the videos of Dr. Alvarez, his voice and calmness seems to help me when I get worried over the actual surgery. Jenn, just take it one day at a time, tomorrow you will probably feel better. I hear that emotions are rampant once we have the surgery and I hope that mine don't get really crazy on me. I make lunch for the guys at work but I have not really cooked at home much. Hubby is good at fending for himself. He will drink a shake with me at lunch time too. I am so thankful that we have VBS at church this week every evening to keep me busy in the evenings. That is a blessing for me. I am one of the snack ladies so I just have to pass them out, the other ladies will prepare anything that is not pre made. Being around people helps my mind not to "think" too much. My niece has her sleeve surgery in KC tomorrow morning. Please keep her in your thoughts that all goes well for her. I am feeling better this afternoon after my yucky morning. I drank some chicken broth and had some sf jello. I think I will have some cream soup for dinner later. I think sometimes I don't eat enough. Hopefully I will adjust to keeping that habit. Hope that your evening at work is good, Susie!

I truly hope and pray that I have great results Like you have!! Only one more week....

I am not on insulin but have been told it is in my future if I don't get this under control. I am being sleeved next week, so I am praying that it works for me.

Best wishes to both of you tomorrow!!

One of the main things that made me chose to do the sleeve over RNY is the fact that I personally know people with RNY that have health issues because of it. With RNY many people get bowel obstructions, that is a life threatening issue. I personally would never want to experience dumping syndrome or malabsorption issues. There are several weight loss forums for RNY, if you spend time reading in them, you will hear them discussing all their major health issues. Are they directly related to RNY? I cannot be positive but I know that I do not want those issues. I chose the sleeve to be my Weightloss tool and to help me get HEALTHIER and not sicker as I age.

I am doing ok. We had a taco night get together last night and I ate a small bit of lettuce with some meat and salsa. No cheese ,chips or sour cream. I have had no Diet Pepsi for days now. Today, I simply do not feel well. I have a headache and my stomach is not right. I drank a vanilla carnation instant breakfast mixed with almond milk, some cinnamon and ice for breakfast before church. All through the service, I burped it and felt clammy. It did not sit on my stomach well. I had to stay for a meeting after church and at least two people asked if I was OK, so it must have showed how bad I was feeling. I am resting in bed now with a glass of ice water. I may have some warm chicken broth in a little while. Did any of you feel yucky on liquids? I think it could have been the cinnamon or just my body getting rid of some toxins. I also had to get up 3 times last night to go to the bathroom. Goodness, that gets old quick Susie, I told my hubby we might have get a king sized bed if he doesn't quit hogging all the space in our queen size. I don't like sleeping on the edge all the time. I love him, but need some sleeping space all my own

They say it has artificial sweeteners and they also do not sell sample packs, so I think that I will skip it for now.

I think I am going to play it safe and try to sleep in a recliner for my first fe nights home, so hubby does not hurt me during his sleep. That arm tossing has me concerned. Plus when I am healing, I kind of like to be left alone as much as possible. I am funny like that.

I would try anything to get rid of the reflux, I can only imagine how bad that is. I hate having it. Did you have problems sleeping on your side? I am a side sleeper, I worry about sleeping in bed with my hubby for the first few nights because he rolls over and tosses his heavy arm across my waist as I am side sleeping. I can see that being extremely painful. I have theater seats, so I am planning to sleep in one of those for the first few nights.

Jenn, I do not see it as rude, I would be glad for someone to reach out to me in this situation. I simply said to mine that we will be having surgery on the same day and that maybe it would be nice to communicate a bit before we get to San Antonio. I told her my name and my age, explained that we would be riding in the van to San Antonio together and staying at the hotel, then riding to MX, just didn't want that to seem awkward for either of us. My sleeve sister is real nice and we are friends on FB now. We don't talk every day but she explained to me that her BIL has had surgery with Dr. A and that is why she is going there. At least we will know each other a little before we arrive in San Antonio. I talk to strangers every week at our church as a door greeter, so I guess I am used to that. For me, if it were a man, I would be real insecure about making contact.

Susie, I have read that some people take liquid Gaviscon, it might be worth a try. Reflux is painful! Just rest as much as possible, it will get better. Do you sleep in a recliner or with pillows to hold you more upright? I know some have said that helps too. Hugs to you,