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Wow so sorry you are going through this! I hope you feel better soon Hang in there!!

Vicky I was sleeved 2/11 and have lost 36 lbs. My Bmi was 39.5 the day of surgery. I try to eat every 2-3 hours, atleast. I eat oatmeal, cottage cheese or egg beaters with cheese for Breakfast. lunch is chicken salad ,egg salad or broccoli & cheese, chili, 1/2 grilled cheese on wheat. dinner varies for me. I eat alot of chicken & cheese though. I snack on beef Jerky, string cheese, Atkins Protein Bars, lots of nuts or a tablespoon of Peanut Butter on apple slices, dried fruit or sugar free italian ice are some examples. I'm very lucky I can tolerate anything I try. Besides smaller portions, i wouldn't even know I had the sleeve. I track everything i eat and keep my Protein 60-70 grams and 900-1000 calories. I would add more calories and more of a variety. Good Luck

I was eating the same stuff everyday and consuming 600-700 calories. When I started mixing up what I was eating and eating 950-1000 calories I started losing again!

Chickmelove I was the same way until I added more calories to my Diet!! When I started eating more the 3 week stall stopped. Message me if you want more details Hang in there!!

My face and boobs is where I lost 1st!

surgery was 2-11. I feel fine. no real issues other then not being able to eat any kind of Protein Powder or mixed drink. incisions are fine. Water hurts but lemon water doesn't. SUPER FRUSTRATED. lost 14 the 1st week and nothing for 2weeks now. no more lost inches either. seriously the 14 I could have done without surgery. I understand stalls in a way but 1st month is bull. you eat so little and get nothing. seriously aggravated.

Hnybear5150 I was also sleeved on 2/11 and extremely frustrated that I have not lost in 12 days!!!! Makes no sense

I'm almost at 3 weeks sleeved and have not lost in 8 loooong days!!

Good Luck everyone

Sending you prayers and a Big hug Diva Nurse!!

Good luck lifesa!!

Good Luck Babygirl you will do great!!

Is there a BLOCK button? If not we need one!

I was sleeved on February 11th. My very high blood pressure went away instantly, truly amazing! Now I'm dealing with low blood pressure its been 86/57 post-op. I also had diabetes and took Victoza in a needle pen daily. My blood sugars are now 100 with no medication. I've lost 25lbs so far

My Administration fee was $500

Mastiff I started asking for ice chips the moment I woke up. I just kept eating them. After my swallow test 7am the next day they started bringing me liquids non stop

Emmyjee I'm having a hard time because i keep coughing and choking up blood. I have Asthma and the Anesthesia was very hard on me. I didn't have gas pains but I was very nausea's until I came home. Good Luck to you!

Best Wishes to everyone getting sleeved today!

Amazing SuperG

DeeJack08 I had Insurance so I'm not sure how much a self pay would be sorry.

I live in Tampa, Florida. My Surgeon

was Dr Dietrich

I just wanted to let everyone know 3 concerns I had prior to my surgery. Catheter, My surgeon didn't use one. Drain, it's really not that bad, my Surgeon used a rubber egg shaped drain. I could sleep with it with no problems. Finally the dreaded Swallow test, I literally took 3 drinks while they took 3 xrays. It had a medicine taste but it wasn't as horrible as I expected. I hope my experience will help you.

Poetikay1979 You will do just fine girl

Good Luck! I had my surgery yesterday!!! It wasn't too bad for me except the Naseau

I was sleeved today. To be honest it wasn't that bad ( besides them not being able to start an IV after 3 tries). So they put it in my arm and not my hand. They gave me a sedative before I went into the Operating Room. I don't even remember going into the OR. I was very nausea's after surgery from the pain meds. The hardest part for me was the nausea. I kept asking for ice chips and that helped me alot. I feel no different when I drank Thankfully. So don't be nervous February Sleevers, Best Wishes to all

I will be leaving for the Hospital at 5 am to get Sleeved! I'm nervous and can't sleep. I will keep everyone posted. Please send prayers my way

thank you, Lisa