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Also, if I put a lot of ice in my water it seems to taste better AND go down easier. For some reason it seems like I can take larger drinks, almost gulps without problems when its super cold. Could be just me though. Everyone is different, you're gonna hear that a lot!!! Good luck!

I had a few beers and a couple glasses of wine on saturday (day 26). I know I am a bad boy, but the carbonation doesnt affect me unless I drink it fast. I had a half of a beer at a pub before a soccer match, a guinness at the soccer match, then a beer and a half again at the pub after the match. That night I went to a festival at Seattle Center and I had two glasses of wine while I was there. Never really got drunk. Had a nice lil buzz to take the edge off. No stomach issues and no hangover the next day. I also periodically drank water throughout the day.

Try taking an antacid. I forgot to take mine one morning and felt hungry all day.

Sleeved 6/25 and down 33. I did not do a pre-op weight loss. I eat an egg (soft boiled or scrambled) for Breakfast. Cottage cheese, tomato Soup or yogurt for lunch. For dinner it all depends on where I am at with my requirements, 6-800cals, 60-80g portein, 20-30g carbs. I start solids on wednesday (two days from now) and I am excited! I am not really sick of the foods I'm eating, but I'm craving Thai food and fish tacos ;-] I am going to have both on Wednesday and probably eat it for the next couple days!

I was sleeved on a tuesday and home friday morning. I could have driven that afternoon if I wanted. I drove Saturday to my mom's for a family lunch. Your seatbelt doesn't even touch your incisions (or atleast not mine). I did stay in the house a lot the few weeks following because it was difficult to socialize with my friends when I couldn't eat or drink. I'm 29 and live downtown Seattle, so you can imagine my social life evolves around happy hours, restaurants and sports bars! Ive been out a few times lately (even had a few drinks, despite not being 30 days post op :-0 )

My Doctor says no sooner than 30 days. I am 19 days and 30 cant come soon enough! I had a sip of my friend's beer last night just to see if it gave me the burps, hiccups etc. nothing happened. So we went to a movie and I ordered an icee, not knowing the damn thing was carbonated. I figured "screw it" and got about half down with a few rumbles in my tummy, but nothing to write home about!

I am six days post op, didn't have a bowel movement until yesterday and since it's been TOTALLY liquid. Nothing solid about it. Anyone else have this problem. I am thinking it's the 80-100g of Protein and nothing else. I am drinking Isopure to get my Proteins and it has zero carbs or sugar. Anyone else have a similar experience?

I don't know what I did, but I am back to no bowel movements at all. At least not for two days. I started full liquids yesterday and thought I would actually go more. Yesterday I had two puddings and a protein shake w/milk. Its not much, but I don't feel hungry, so I'm not gonna push it. As long as I meet my 80g protein requirements, I'm happy.

Doc says immodium is okay. I took one this morning and again this afternoon. No joy! Can somebody get me some "cling peaches!!!" Lol!

I was about to crush up some immodium. I asked the Doc in an email. Waiting to hear back from him. Thanks everyone for your responses.

Phew! Thanks!

I feel pretty good pain-wise. Sitting up I'm still a bit sore, but it's getting better by the hour. Sometimes I feel like I am hungry, but a sip of water or isopure makes that go away. I can take normal size sips of water, which surprises me as I am only 5 days post op. If I drink too much (about 3 normal sips) I get some air bubbles, then about 20 seconds later I'm good to take another sip. Is that weird?

I just took a couple good size drinks, borderline gulps and no issues. A cpl gas bubbles came up, but that's about it.

SOOOOOO COOOOOOOL! I am ecstatic for you! You look great and I bet you feel amazing! I am five days post op and I hope I do half as good as you!!!

I can't wait for cream soups!

What did he say? My doc and nurses were always telling me to drink more and more! They told me that like 10 times a day. At that point I was still a bit skiddish to put anything in my body besides pain meds ;-]

I was watching a Mariner's game and the color commentators were talking about how they love going to Safeco Field for the garlic fries. I'm not even a week post op and I felt a moment of weakness. Nothing sounds good to me, it all smells wonderful, but I dont think I could physically go through with it.

Sweet Shelly! I'm sure we will be riding together from the Airport to the hospital! See you then!

Awesome! I will see you there! I get sleeved by the good Dr. Aceves on the 25th! Glad you're feeling better about it. I'm still a bit anxious...

I'm going to Dr. Aceves in less than a week ($8750). I've not heard a single negative thing about him, his team, or the hospital. I heard about him through a co-worker, but have read only positive things about him on here!

Hi Rebecca! I'm going down to get sleeved by Dr. Aceves on Monday! Do you have any tips/words of wisdom for me? Did you have any pain?

So I'm getting pretty nervous... Two things that are weighing heavy on my mind are loose skin and alcohol. I love having a good scotch or glass of wine. I don't drink everyday, so that's not a problem. It I hope I can still drink in moderation! Obviously I won't be crushing 12-18. Were while trolling for salmon all day, lol. Has anybody had their loose skin removed? How much does that cost?

I've heard a little bit about people not being able to eat certain things that they used to. Either they get stuck, no longer taste good, or causes too much gas/reflux/discomfort. I am getting sleeved on 6/25 and I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Obviously I'm willing to make some sacrifices, but I am curious to hear what you guys have to say on the matter. If I can no longer eat McDonalds, Jack in the Box, BK, etc... that would be just fine with me!!!

THANK YOU ALL for your responses. I feel really good about this now. I especially liked BunnyK's bit about watching the scale drop and that giving her motivation! I think that is going to be huge for me. Also not being able to drink. That's my biggest downfall, the late night after bars drive-thru. Not to mention destroying a McDonalds menu when hung over. Sometimes I would wake up (still drunk) at 6am just to go to McD's for two egg mcmuffins, two sausage biscuits, two burritos, and 4 hash with milk if I didn't ha e any at home. Again, thanks you guys!