TracyLynn

Hello, I do not feel offended, it is cool that you are looking out for him. Here are my answers to your questions... 1. How much pain will he realistically expect the first few days? I took 2 weeks off work, mainly because I could and it was recommended. I used some vacation time and short term disability. I feel I could have gone back to work, but only because I sit at a desk all day. I am still unable to lift anything too heavy. My pain was minimal, I was in the hospital the day of surgery and then half of the next day. I have only taken 1 pain medicine (Advil) since I have been home. I am feeling good now, it has been 2 weeks. 2. What (other than broth) did you find helped during the liquid only stage? I had two liquid stages, clear liquids and regular liquids. In clear liquids, it was really only Water and broth for me, but I like the Knorr broth, I think it is more flavorfull. The liquid stage was a lot of Protein shakes, I like Atkins, also diet v8 Splash is good. 3. What foods did you enjoy during the puree stage? Puree stage - weeks 2-4 for me. I enjoy mashed potatoes the most! Also, flavored apple sauce and Nature's Child Spongebob Squished banana Squeezers. 4. Does all of your family know? My whole family knows, but they are very supportive. It is sad that his family is not like that, but you seem to be and that is important. 5. When did you begin to notice an increase in energy and the desire to really work out? I am only two weeks out, but I feel better walking, especially after surgery, to get things moving again. 6. Did you have any complications from the surgery? I had no complications from surgery, I feel well and it went better than expected. I did have a hiatal hernia fixed while I was under and a swollen lymph node removed, but like I said, I feel better. Good luck to you and your husband!

I am two weeks out and I have not noticed it worse or better. I lived off of carbs and Diet Coke before surgery. Good luck to you.

So this is all very interesting. But I am sort of confused on the difference between tummy tuck and panni... tummy tuck is muscle and skin, but panni is only skin? Would the appearance be the same? What are the benifits of adjusting the muscle too?

I am having the opposite issue. I feel like I can smell alot more than I used to be able to. Good luck to you. I wonder if these smell issuers go away...?

I am having the opposite issue. I feel like I can smell alot more than I used to be able to. Good luck to you. I wonder if these smell issuers go away...?

I know that everyone is different, but for me, my doctor had me take my pills as normal the day after surgery. I took one and waited 5-10 min then took the next one. I was not having issues holding water down. Also I think my body knew I needed my pills and did a great job taking them. Good luck with everything.

Thank you for your video, you are doing great! Good luck with everything!!

Prior to surgery I was always hungry or at least rarely full. This was my big fear that I would still be hungry but have no place for the food to go. I have no hunger pains, some head hunger that I am still working through, but it feels great not to revolve the day around food and eating. This is what makes me most happy, hopefully you get the comfort you need and succeed!!

My doctor just called me and said that the pain is from everything being sore, gas and the hiatal hernia, He said the hernia makes it so that there is more to heal, but like I told him, I feel better everyday, so I figured it would pass and I just need to wait. Thanks everyone.

I am not sure yet, I know there is a lot of that gas they inflate your stomach with during surgery which is causing gas pains. I sometimes feel discomfort when I drink, but it is not really pain, so I can't say to what it is. I am up and moving around though and have not had any major issues yet, I hope to heal and not have any leaks or issues. Good luck to you with your surgery.

Well for me, my insurance did not cover the sleeve becuase I do not have bariatrics on my plan, but my insurance is covering the hernia, they are basically billing them seperatly.

Well, mine was not found on the stomach scope, I found out about it after I woke up. My sergeon had told me that if I had one, they can sometimes go without causing problems for a long time, but since he was already going to be there, he would just take care of it.

Hello All, I just had surgery this past Tuesday, I am doing well, but we found out that I had a hiatal hernia, so the surgeon fixed it while he was there. I know others have had this, what was your experience? Does having a hernia fixed at the same time make things worse? I feel alot of gas pain and I am trying to walk it out, which it has gotten better, but I am not sure if the hernia makes things harder too. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I am on a high protein, low fat and low carb diet for 1 week before surgery.

jasmineb, I too am super nervous, but mine is an excited nervous. I have been sleeping less and less for the last few days, I know sleep is good, I just can't help it, too excited. I keep shaking my legs and feel like I am jumping out of my skin waiting for this surgery. Good luck to you!

Awesome! I am having mine this Tuesday. As the days approach, I am more and more nervous, but very excited. Good luck to you!

It is different for everyone, but my pre-op diet is high protein, low fat and low carb foods and drinks a week before surgery.

I have not had it, however I was warned I could get it from the Advair inhalor I was on, well they said any oral steroid inhalor. Do not know if this helps.

I got my wantan wrappers and I made the lasagna cupcakes on the link below. They were very good. I look forward to making more food with them. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/30684-lasagna-cupcakes/

I am having surgery on Tuesday the 14th, but I had to have the EGD and 'pass' before I could have surgery. The place I went did not use anesthesia, they used a sedative instead. The doctor walked in and said, hi remember me, I said yes then asked him if he just gave me the sedative, he said yep, next thing I knew I would being wheeled back to the recovery area. It was about 5-10 min long. I felt fine afterward, just really thursty. I was scared too. Good luck!

Thank you all. Now I know where to measure. I too can see myself becoming obsessed with the numbers and pounds, so I will figure out specific days/dates to measure and weigh.

I know to weigh myself in the morning, but how often should I get on the scale? What about measuring? Basically I know this is done with the flexible tape measurer, but where do I put it to take measurements and how often should I do this? I plan on taking pictures of my progress too. How often should someone take pictures? I want to do all of these things to keep myself on track, and to remember that I don't want to go back, but I don't want to do these things too often and discourage myself. Any ideas? Anything working well for you? Anything else I missed? On a side note, I have always heard that muscle weighs more than fat, is that true? If so, are measurements and how I feel more important than actual weight? Thanks so much!

sarahr0, you look great! Pictures like this are so inspiring for those of us who have not had surgery yet.

I have not had my surgery yet, but I know I am on a strict diet of Clear Liquids for a week or two, liquids for another week or two, mushy food like baby food for two or three weeks, then cooked veges fish and chicken for a few weeks, then I can start incorporating real food after 3 months. I know everyone is different and different doctors do different things, so maybe try to mix things up with your exersize routine or the foods you eat. But for me, I have been gaining up and up for a while now, so any pound down is a thing to be proud of. Good luck!

I think that would be great! It is always better to go online to see new feelings and thoughts about the sleeve.