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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!

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