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Well, I got my surgery date. Gonna be the first one of day on Jan 9th, 2014. Havta do some kind of a pre-op class at the Hospital a couple of days before surgery. Not sure yet if I have to do a pre-op liquid diet. Can't think of anything quite as life changing as this upcoming surgery. I am ready.

Started this whole process back in March of 2013 and after a lot of bumps along the way, I'm finally approved. I will be getting my surgery date later this week. Looks like it's gonna be my New Year's resolution. (One I can't weasel out of this time).

You can only be hurt if you allow someone to get to you. We all know we are fat and we want not to be.........No mystery there. So preempt the insults by openly stating to any that should ask, how your are merely doing what you need to do to get healthy. If they persist, just add "At least there is something available to help me with my shortcomings, unlike you".

Look at this way.......If you're ever marooned on an island, you'll outlast everyone else.

' Learn how to read. I am not questioning her post. I am making a personal sarcastic comment that "I" hate everything about being overweight. But don't fret, I removed it just for you.

8oz mixed drink is a night of drinking.? Hey, can....can't. It's your body and your decision. You need to take charge of 'em now. You're gonna be making alot of 'em after the surgery.

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If your already impacted, it's too late for stool softeners.......Go to Walgreens or any drugstore and get some Magnesium Citrate. It's like unsweetened Kool Aid. It should do the trick in short order.

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My goal is none of my Doc's concern. Or anybody else for that matter. I'm not interested in BMI's, graphs, charts or surveys. I'm know I'm really obese now and I remember what it felt like to be the right weight for me. That will be my goal. I will use the scale to keep going in the right direction, but I don't really care what the goal weight will be. I'll know when I get there.

I'm quite a bit concerned about being able to drink enough Water post op during times of heavy outdoor workouts and a lot of sweating. When it's hot outside and I'm doing some rigorous activity (digging, mowing, lawn, working in hot shed, moving heavy stuff and generally bustin my ass.......I sweat like crazy in a short amount of time. When I go in the house I'm completely soaked, flushed red and mouth feels dry as a desert. I will then sit in front of a fan blowing and wipe the sweat with a towel as I drink three or four glasses of water in a few minutes, trying to get re hydrated. So, what's the deal after surgery? Sipping just ain't gonna cut it. What do you do? Believe you me, I would love to just chill out relaxing and have someone else do all the work.......but it ain't happening. I don't want to be visiting the ER every other day by gurney to get hydrated by IV. This will be important to the wife too, seeing as I might just have to have her do all the work......

Just how young are you and how long have you been dealing with obesity? Have you ever lost your excess weight with dieting before? How many times? Did you insurance require a Psych. evaluation? These are all things you need to consider to be absolutely sure about this type of surgery. IT IS FOREVER. That means you will be living with the lifestyle changes for the rest of your life. It also means, if there are any complications, you will have to deal with those as well, possibly forever. This is serious stuff. There is no going back. I'm sure these were some of the reasons for your PCP's suggesting you avoid the surgery and try dieting. I'm not preaching or judging. I'm just suggesting you need to really be sure and not rush to surgery as your only option. It needs to be a last resort. Keep in mind.....you WILL be dieting after the surgery and forever. My situation is a no brainer. I'm an ole fart and I suck at dieting and due to medical issues, obesity will kill me if I don't permanently lose the weight. Would I have done it when I was young and healthy? I can't say for sure. All that being said, if you're sure, finding another PCP that will clear you shouldn't be that difficult.

Turn the tables on them and teach 'em a lesson about unsolicited comments. Tell 'em your dying of cancer and this is all you can eat. Or point to them and say....."I eat like this, so I won't look like that" (hey, they asked for it)

I think you have it backwards......"The next step is educating Surgeons????? Surgeons know enough and they are nothing more than the tool. It always has been about knowing what is going to be done to your own body. As adults, we are the only ones responsible for the decisions we make. Some just continue to make them without any insight or understanding of what is going to be done. Even with forums like this, you need to be careful and weigh all the information and avoid the urge to be swayed quickly by random advice. While the advice may be well intended, only you can know your specific needs and how you will adjust to the realities of the outcome. Bottom line. Do your research. The good and the bad. Be honest with yourself about dealing with the possible outcomes. Don't allow yourself to sugar coat it and rush to a decision. They'll be nobody to share the blame with afterwards. And on that note: I also don't want any more obstacles of people telling me what I can or can't do to my own body. The insurance and the Surgeons have enough say already. The decision is mine and needs to remain so.

Yes, I went to one of his seminars and then had an appointment at his office. I feel very confident with his advice, qualifications and experience. He answered all of my questions and changed my mind from wanting the band to the sleeve.

Waaaaaay down south in Florida. South of Miami.

Not yet sleeved. Should be soon, hopefully October. Surgeon is Anthony Gonzalez, chief of Surgery at South Miami hospital.

I take a bunch of pills for a cardiac condition and when I asked my surgeon about dosage & effectiveness after the sleeve, he said irregardless of crushing or taking the pills whole, I would need to run tests to determine the levels and effectiveness of the medications due to possible changes in absorption. Then they would make any adjustments necessary. Just food for thought.

Chill out. Your title is Sleeve vs. Bypass. I just meant you can expect everyone to be touting the virtues of the sleeve over gastric bypass due to the fact that this IS a sleeve forum. As in, more than just slightly biased. And as far as opinions....that is all I offered.. You need to try to be a little more understanding and not so quick to accuse someone when you misunderstand the post. Good luck with your research.

Which study do you want. The ones with the really good outcomes....or, the ones with the not so great results??? Studies usually end up with the results lining up with the viewpoints of the ones conducting them. "Because I have a 40 BMI with diabetes" - That's a statement, not an explanation. I would ask him what does that mean. Elaborate.......Why?? Keep in mind, his answers might be completely different than another Surgeon. I would recommend a second opinion at the very least. (I consulted 5 Surgeons before I had knee replacement surgery and three Bariatric Surgeons before I choose the Sleeve and the surgeon) And finally, this IS a Sleeve forum........just sayin.........

Pretty much. Alot of poking and prodding. Just to be sure, you might ask that they take a swab to check for MRSA too. (type of infection) Better safe than sorry.