KathieMae52

One week post op. Feeling better every day. Weight loss is 3 lbs since surgery. total weight loss including the liquid diet prior to surgery. 13 lbs. I begin my thickened soups and puréed cooked veggiess and continue with protein drinks this week. Still have to constantly remember to sip and only small bites. I sure feel it if I forget. Doing better every say. Acid reflux is still a problem but I take Prilosec as directed and have it pretty much in control.

Thanks for all the great information.

Thank you, that is excellent! I am doing that now.

Thank you. I am now 5 days post op and took a short walk outside today. Just trying to always keep in mind to take small sips . I sure know it when I don't. Getting all my supplements in and the pain is all gone except acid reflux when I don't eat slow. Looking forward to the thicker liquids next week.....I am hungry all the time. Will weigh myself in a few days.

I am now 3 days post op. I can't seem to get much down without discomfort. I get hungry too. I try to drink my protein shake but unable to get as much down as needed. My upper abdominal still hurts but with each day I am hoping to find relief. Just trying to stay hydrated. When I swallow there is a painful a gurgling sound. Coughing is painful. Introducing my supplements a little at a time. That is al for now.

Monday February 3rd. Liquid diet today. Two cocktails (mag citrate) starting at 4 pm. Surgery Tomorrow at 7 am. Not nervous yet. Still feeling very positive but I do have a headache lol

Good luck to you on your surgery date. At 72 you look great! The weight loss will make you feel like a spring chicken. lol take care!

You look great! I am scheduled for my sleeve on February 4th. How long do I wait to start some exercise? I am 61 and I usually walk 1 mile 4 to 5 days a week now.

I have researched this and they recommend taking an antacids prior to each meal to avoid acid reflux.

I am scheduled for my sleeve on February 4th 7 am. Looking forward to a new and better life.

I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery on February 4th 2014 at 7 am. I am not nervous yet but looking forward to being a normal weight and not hiding away in my home.

We are having to use some of our retirement savings to pay for the surgery. I am going to dr. Borland in new Iberia, Louisiana. He is well recommended and cost is $9800. We just cannot qualify for a loan so sorry but if your doctor offers financing then try the company he recommends . Usually it is called creditcare. Dental offices use them as well. Hope this helps in some way.

Hoping to schedule a February 5th 2014 surgery date with dr. Borland in new Iberia. Consultation will be January 20th. I am cash paying since insurance will not cover it.

I am expecting to have a date for gastric sleeve on February 5th. I am going to Dr. Borland in new Iberia, Louisiana. Anyone else using this doctor? I also am wondering if ensure is a good liquid protein drink for after surgery? I am 61 soon to be 62 in April.

I had my lab work done and results sent to the doctor for review. On Monday we leave for new Iberia! Louisiana to meet with the doctor for the consultation. If all goes well we expect to schedule surgery for February 5th 2014. We will stay in a hotel for two days since does it as an outpatient surgery where as he comes to see you both days. I expect to be released Friday morning and return home. Will update as I go along.