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I am third day post op from sleeve surgery. I am able to drink quite a bit with no full feeling at all. I had two sugar free popcicles back to back yesterday and probably could have handled another. Has anyone else experienced the same with liquid? I expected a much more full feeling while drinking.

I have been on soft foods this week, so I was expecting to feel some major restriction, but I really don't. I have read that at first you can only eat 1/2 cup or so of food, but I had a half cup each of 2 soft veggies for dinner and didn't really feel full afterwards. I am so concerned my stomach is not restricted enough.

Exactly!!!! Both very helpful!!!

Good luck!! I am 4 days post op and the first 2 days are really rough but today I feel really great! Remember that you feel better everyday. I have already lost 15 pounds since Tues ( water weight, I know) but it still makes me happy!! Let us know how you do!!

My surgery was supposed to take two hours but due to a large, unknown hiatal hernia, ended up taking 5 hours. I have had a couple incidents of nausea, but never vomited. I am very sore, but otherwise, am doing great. I just had 2 sugar free Popsicles and they were fantastic. My new tummy took them well and they were refreshing for my dry mouth. Looking forward to going home tomorrow.

Good luck to you!!!

Good luck to you!!!

Christmas Eve surgery!!! Soooo excited!!

I am actually going through the Bowling Green ofc of Bluegrass Bariatrics. I have met Dr. Weiss,but Dr. Nwanguma is doing my surgery on Christmas Eve. I will let you know how everything goes and what my experience was like. Congrats to both of us on our brave, healthy choice!! Thinner times ahead :-)

No, you should not have to pay anything up front before surgery. I was worried about the same thing but found out that I will only be billed after everything has been charged to insurance after the surgery. Good luck on your surgery. I am having mine on Christmas Eve and I am so excited!!

. I had my first surgical appointment on Oct 16th. You should have been given a list of all of the studies and tests you will need completed for surgical clearance. Once you complete all of those, your surgeon's office will submit the request to insurance. I received my insurance approval in 3 days and will be having my surgery on Christmas Eve. If you do not have to participate in a 6 month diet, I would say that it would be very possible to complete the process within 5-8 weeks depending on how quickly you can get all the studies and tests done. Good luck and don't get discouraged!