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Im glad yours didnt hurt but mine cause contant discomfort and hurt like hell when removed. So please be acurate, didn't hurt you.

If you can get it done without drain tube do it. The d r ain was the source of my pain for two nights and when they pulled it out I thought I was going to jump off the bed. Definitely the most painful part of the whole experience.

One thing you need to understand about our diets in the beginning is it focuses on feeding our muscles with Protein and Water to prevent dehydration. Water is heavy and expelled differently with each of us and muscle weighs more than fat. Have patients as your body adjusts to all the changes you have introduced in such a short period. Stay true to your plan and your body will respond visually. Try to weigh yourself less and focus on diet and exercise plan and all will come together. Good luck

Its funny how different our surgeons are, mine suggested generic flinstone complete chewable (b1g1 for $7), 500 mg b12 and chewable cal/d (caltrate)

Thanks and very impressed with your progress! Big congrats! I'm feeling less restrictions with my liquids. Maybe swelling subsiding. Might give it a try tomorrow.

Wow that seems really soon. The hospital sent me home with a crusher in my goodie bag. Thanks

Just curious when others were allowed to go back to swollowing whole crushable meds. My surgeon didnt give a time frame and will ask next followup.

Congrats 13th sleeves. I had a two night stay and was discharged this morning.

Welcome and congrats! Looks like your a couple days away from changing your life.

Welcome and congrats! Looks like your a couple days away from changing your life.

Welcome and congrat on getting your date. Your not far from the losers bench now.

I've been at this since late May of 2013. I'm being sleved on the 13th so really excited to get this show on the road. You can make changes by going into you profile. However, it is not required nor important if you choose not too.

Wow i must of had the underline turned on. Sorry!

Congrats Brandi7011! Looks like you have had a long wait as well. Are you getting the sleeve or lap-band. I noticed you info under your name said lap-band thats all. Not that it makes a differance either way. Good luck!

Annie wishing you a safe and speedy recovery!

SEJ good luck and congrats on your entrance into your new life.

I am day 6 of Optifast diet and similar diet to the op. If you stick to your diet you will lose the weight your requirrd to lose. I have lost 9 lbs so far. In between meal drink a tall glass of Water and munch on ice chips. I have found the optifast diet to be satisfying. You can do this. You have come a long way not to. Good luck

Sounds like you will be back in business by turkey season.

I will be in your shoes this time next week. You have went through a lot to get to this point. This means so much more to you than just losing weight. You are about to change your life ten fold. You have this. In fact reading what you have been though so many times before, you got this without a doubt. Praying for a speedy recovery.

Welcome blue eyes and congrats on your progress. Im January 13th as well. Great people here feel free to join in.

Flintstone complete for me. I have also tried the generic brand of flintstone complete and they taste the same. Usually buy one get one free.

OK I know this isnt a supportive comment but the Optifast chicken Soup, YUK! Will try tomato basil tonight. It's got to be better. Regaurdless, I got this nasty or not! 10 days and counting!!!!

Not sure if there are side affects for no pre diet. The purpose of the dpre diet is to make the liver more pliable and smaller. I suppose if the liver gets in the way they would either do the surgery open or stop and reschedule.

January 13th here as well. My name is Tim and im married and so ready to get this show on the road. Being sleeved in Delaware.

Yea January 13 with Dr Irgau CHRIAS