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I want to take a trip to St. Thomas or Miami. Anywhere that I can enjoy the beach life for four days or so.

I want to take a trip to St. Thomas or Miami. Anywhere that I can enjoy the beach life for four days or so.

I want to take a trip to St. Thomas or Miami. Anywhere that I can enjoy the beach life for four days or so.

I want to take a trip to St. Thomas or Miami. Anywhere that I can enjoy the beach life for four days or so.

I want to take a trip to St. Thomas or Miami. Anywhere that I can enjoy the beach life for four days or so.

I'm 4 days out and wish I could get that much. Besides walking to and from the bathroom and around the house I haven't gotten much walking in. I live in a snow area and going outside to walk is out the question. Trying to find someone to take me to Walmart or the mall to walk with me has been a little difficult. When I was discharged they said as long as I walk it doesn't matter how much. I just need to get up and move around every 2 hours that I'm awake. So hope that helps.

Hi hope you are feeling better. I got my sleeves on 2/14 and was sent home the evening 2/15. I developed a low-grade temp that night think it was 99.9; at the time on my discharge papers said if I developed a temp higher than 101 to call them as that is cause for concern but anything less than that was normal. I did however have a cough that caused me to cough up some blood which was a major concern for me I spoke with the on-call doctor and he was advised that there is some blood in the stomach from surgery that was i'm normal but if I coughed up more that I should go to the emergency room. When I was discharged they provided me with Zofran for the nine to get liquid oxycodone for pain and something like Prilosec Outside from the gas pain I've been pretty good and only used the Zofran twice.

Good luck to you.

I'm going to have short term goals throughout my journey. But when I hit my goal weight (or very near to it), I'm going to get my lace tat piece, similar to the pic, but no flower. What's yours?

Sounds like gas. Keep walking, and getting the gas out (attic or cellar)it will get better. A good bm will really help too probably

Yes, that is normal. You are retaining fluids. I know I had several bags of IV fluids. It's normal for the body to do so it wouldn't starve. You will start to loss in a short while.

Yup, it's normal. I was done last week and right after surgery was up 4 pounds. Happy to say I'm down 14 now. It will go quick, just walk , and get your sips and Protein in.

Good luck!

Hi Dan,
I guess we'll be twins. My surgery date is 2/14 as well. My surgeon is really hot so I finally have a hot date for Valentine's Day. LOL Anyway I must say the first 3 days on the pre-op diet was easiest for me. The longer it goes the harder it is. I guess because I'm bored with my options. There's only so much cottage cheese, apple sauce, broth, crystal light and Protein Shakes a person can take. So far I'm down 12 lbs since last Wednesday when I started. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and here's to us having a new love for ourselves.

Good luck to everyone hopefully I'll have my surgery in June


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My date is 2/14 as well. We are almost there! Did pre op at hospital today. It is now starting to feel real


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Hi Dan,
I guess we'll be twins. My surgery date is 2/14 as well. My surgeon is really hot so I finally have a hot date for Valentine's Day. LOL Anyway I must say the first 3 days on the pre-op diet was easiest for me. The longer it goes the harder it is. I guess because I'm bored with my options. There's only so much cottage cheese, apple sauce, broth, crystal light and Protein Shakes a person can take. So far I'm down 12 lbs since last Wednesday when I started. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and here's to us having a new love for ourselves.

Hi Dan,
I guess we'll be twins. My surgery date is 2/14 as well. My surgeon is really hot so I finally have a hot date for Valentine's Day. LOL Anyway I must say the first 3 days on the pre-op diet was easiest for me. The longer it goes the harder it is. I guess because I'm bored with my options. There's only so much cottage cheese, apple sauce, broth, crystal light and Protein Shakes a person can take. So far I'm down 12 lbs since last Wednesday when I started. I wish you the best of luck with your surgery and here's to us having a new love for ourselves.

I started this back in Oct but didn't have a date yet. My date has been set for Valentine's Day. It was initially 2/16 but they had to move it up two days.

Please share your dates, excitement, worries and what knot.

Just wondering if there are any February 2017 sleevers here yet? I have my 3 month weight check on Monday and was told last month we will look at surgery dates and to plan for a date in February. I'm still struggling with not drinking while I eat but once I catch myself I stop but geesh you wouldn't think I would still be reaching for something to drink at this point. I've been told to make sure I get 21-26 gms of Protein with each meal, only 3 meals no Snacks in between meal and drink plenty of Water. I have a hard time finding a variety of protein meals as I don't do fish other than tuna and only eat pork, beef and chicken. I do the Premiere Protein shakes that have 30 gms but was told not to do them on a regular. With my job, if it wasn't for the shakes, I wouldn't be getting anything in as I rarely have a chance to take an actual lunch.
Anyone else having struggles at this point and scheduled for February surgery?

I've only told 5 people outside of my mom, who I know will by my support system. 2 of them have had the surgery on the other 2 and my boyfriend have always had my back and support through many things. I was hesitant to tell my mom because she's so against surgeries but she was really supportative. I didn't hear the blah, blah, blah that I thought I would have to hear. She ended up telling my dad and his response was shocking as well as supportative.

I started this back in Oct but didn't have a date yet. My date has been set for Valentine's Day. It was initially 2/16 but they had to move it up two days.

Please share your dates, excitement, worries and what knot.

I've only told 5 people outside of my mom, who I know will by my support system. 2 of them have had the surgery on the other 2 and my boyfriend have always had my back and support through many things. I was hesitant to tell my mom because she's so against surgeries but she was really supportative. I didn't hear the blah, blah, blah that I thought I would have to hear. She ended up telling my dad and his response was shocking as well as supportative.

I've only told 5 people outside of my mom, who I know will by my support system. 2 of them have had the surgery on the other 2 and my boyfriend have always had my back and support through many things. I was hesitant to tell my mom because she's so against surgeries but she was really supportative. I didn't hear the blah, blah, blah that I thought I would have to hear. She ended up telling my dad and his response was shocking as well as supportative.

I've only told 5 people outside of my mom, who I know will by my support system. 2 of them have had the surgery on the other 2 and my boyfriend have always had my back and support through many things. I was hesitant to tell my mom because she's so against surgeries but she was really supportative. I didn't hear the blah, blah, blah that I thought I would have to hear. She ended up telling my dad and his response was shocking as well as supportative.

Disneyfan good luck. I too was thinking the band when I first started this back in 2014 and decided after hearing more about it and the sleeve that I would do the sleeve. I had completed everything I needed to except scheduling the surgery and I chickened out plus I had lost 30 lbs and seconded guessed if I even needed the surgery since I was doing so well and they had finally gotten my thyroid under control. Two years and regaining the 30 lost plus an additional 30 here I am again and there will be no changing of the mind. I can't wait.
Littlesuzu good luck to you as well. I have safe travels both ways. If I find any good recipes, I'll try to share them here.

I started this back in Oct but didn't have a date yet. My date has been set for Valentine's Day. It was initially 2/16 but they had to move it up two days.

Please share your dates, excitement, worries and what knot.