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I waited a month. Now I eagerly drink my tall Americano every morning with cream. I'm Not able to drink the whole thing but those first few sips are lovely.

When its that bad adding fiber will make it worse. Enema until you are going then slowly add in the fiber. My doc said the Miralax is like cement if you are not having movement.

I had a lot of bruising that lasted about two weeks.

I has this problem a lot at first both the nausea and the slime, ugh. I just really had to ease into fluids and the other stages. My doc prescribed a anti nausea med for me that helped a lot as well. I still tend to slime really easily some days and I four months out but it's getting better bit by bit.

At two days I could only wet my mouth, not really swallow and I had to walk around while I did that. That lasted to about day four and then I could only do one tiny sip at a time also only while standing upright. It takes time.

I've lost 42 pounds in a little over three months and will be thrilled to hit 50 at four months. Slow and steady wins the race.

4700. For everything including: two nights in hospital, three nights at hotel and all meds. This was in Mexico. I had excellent care.

Mine stopped by day five. I had to take home anti nausea meds which worked well.

Sleeved 3/25 down 30 lbs. still struggling with food feeling "stuck" and hurting when I eat. Still feeling tired often. Hoping that things will be better as time goes on.

Wow that is awesome! What are your best tips for those of us just starting out?

When I took it for the first time I had to walk around a bit after.

I take Cymbalta. I cut my dose down before surgery. My surgery was on a Monday and I took it after my last leak test on Wednesday. It was a little uncomfortable but I knew the withdrawal would be worse. I'm almost five weeks out and have been able to take it no problem.

Surgery date 3/25 Starting weight 225 Current weight 201

I don't take Nexium but I do take capsules and have since the fourth day after my surgery with no problems.

Dr Garcia is my surgeon. I got the notice about the option for a change from Meli Yesterday. I switched to Florence Hospital from Mi Doctor. Surgery 3/25.

Oh dear now I'm really worried. I'm supposed to be there on Monday. Same doctor. Same hospital.

I have to admit I followed your story so closely on the self pay forum. I felt like I could really relate to how you described your feelings and your process to make the decision. Thanks so much for your honesty. I think it's very helpful. I go in a week. I'm actually a bit of a lurker following everyone's trip to Mi and really want to hear about the aftercare. As much as I am terrified I am so glad to have an accurate idea of what to expect for the next few months, so thank you

Amytug would you do it again?

Hi Willbethin, I did a lot of research about the band before deciding to go with the sleeve. It sounds like I would have never have done well with the band. I'm going on the 25 to Mi with Doctor Garcia. Maybe I'll see you! I'm very nervous too. I've never read anything bad about Dr. Garcia. I think we will be in good hands. I also hear really positive results from his patients. I agree with you though, this is a huge leap of faith! Hang in there.

I think I'm the next San Diego girl. I go in on Sunday, 3/24. Best of luck and keep me posted! We will have to get together for protein drinks when this is all over

SanDiegoSunshine I live in SD as well. We should see if anyone else is from around here and make up a support group.

Did you cut out caffeine? I'm worried I'm going to have a crazy headache if I go cold turkey with the diet soda and coffee. Maybe I should start cutting back now before the preop diet. I won't be able to drink it after.

March 25. Mi Doctor. Dr. Garcia

I just scheduled my surgery for 3/25/2013 with Dr. Garcia.

I'm having surgery with Dr. Garcia on 3/25/2103! I alternate between being excited and terrified.