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You did great! I haven't had any critical remarks, and if I ever do I hope I handle it half as well as you did. Way to go!

I followed my doctor's recommended diet for a couple of reasons. First off, it reduces the size of the fatty liver. If they go in and the liver is in the way, they can't do the surgery. Second, starting the pre-op diet helps you jump start your weight loss AND learn healthier eating habits so you will be more prepared after surgery.

Only my mom and husband know. I feel like its a very personal thing and also none of anyone's concern. I also didn't want to feel like I needed to explain myself to anyone.

Like 3 weeks. It was weird.. But doc approved. I was able to eat whatever By week 4

I wasn't allowed to have salad till 3 months... but didn't actually try it till this past EASTER... omg it was like a little bit of heaven... but i only ate a few bites... i had it again last night with shrimp (i ate the shrimp first then the lettuce). really enjoyed it... i ate it slow & made sure i really chewed it good.

At 6 weeks I waited into 8 weeks and I loved it. Becarful I was told it causes bloating and discomfort I've had luck so far nothing has caused discomfort for my sleeve. Good luck and enjoy.

I'm 5 weeks out and my doctor said I could have salad as long as I cut the lettuce into really small pieces...I haven't had any problem eating it.

I am 10 weeks and have salad whenever I want. I do eat Protein first, so don't typically eat "a lot". But I've had no problems with it... or anything really. Well... I think bread is "yucky" feeling. I seem to always feel uncomfortable if I partake in any bread. I guess it's a good thing for the long term. I hope it stays that way!

I think i was about 6 weeks when I added salad. It was so nice to add have at that stage!!

My surgeon allows it at 8 weeks. I had a small amount of salad last night. It was delicious!!!

I didn't try salad till 6 months. Even now I fill up on the Protein before I could really enjoy a salad so I rarely eat one. Also my taste for the dressings have changed and I haven't found one that I really like yet.

Just recently started eating them without problems. Some tolerate salads much sooner. (I would caution anyone to try to add some lean meats to salads so they don't fill up before getting enough protein).

4 months for me per my dr, although it still disagreed with me until about 5-6 months.

Hi all.. I'm starting to regret my choice to have gastric sleeve. I'm so frustrated; I had my surgery on March 31st, this Tuesday I will be four weeks post op. Nothing I eat, with the exception of SF pudding, SF Jello, yogurt, and Soup sit well with me. I've tried tuna mixed w/ hummus and it sits in my throat like at any minute it's going to come up, salmon, same thing. I've tried eggs and that was not a good choice.. I feel like I'm living on Protein Drinks, Water, and that's all. I'm bound and determined to get healthy. I wanted this surgery for 2 years and now that it's done I feel crappy almost all of the time. I'm so tired, never have any energy, want to work out but can't even imagine how to do so because my lack of energy.
I just want to know if there is light at the end of the tunnel. When will I be able to feel normal? I see everyone posting how they love their sleeves and it was best decision that they've made.. I want to feel that way too.
I know that I'm whining but it's how I am feeling. Is there really light at the end? When can I expect things to get better?

I just finished grilling some chicken (garlic salt, pepper, then spray the chicken with a light coating of Pam or olive oil spray) then I cut them up and let them them cool. Mean while I puréed 2 zucchini, one small red onion, about 3/4 mushrooms, 5 cups of baby's spinach. Each time I added the vegetables to the blender I would add chicken broth. Once the chicken cooled, I puréed it as well. I added salt and pepper to the Soup mixture and simmered it on the stove. The grilled chicken taste really stands out. It is like a green color but other then that it is really good. I separated it for my lunch for the next 7 days.

I use flector Patches every day. They are perfectly safe. It's topical. Hope this helps!

Dr Cabrera is awesome! I had surgery 3/31

I'm 5'8" and my goal is 165-175. I'm at 190 right now and in a size 14 pants (I'm pear shaped). I'm pretty happy with the way I look now, but would love to see if I can get down to a size 10.

Your stomach is numb. It is not a good idea for you to eat solid food like pork this soon you can really hurt yourself. You might have become lactose intolerant please talk to your doctor or nutritionist about your food choices.

Only my mom and husband know. I feel like its a very personal thing and also none of anyone's concern. I also didn't want to feel like I needed to explain myself to anyone.

hey there,
I'm here at the hospital, getting my vitals. Everything is good so far. Clean and courteous. The Marriott is very nice, impeccable service! Will keep u posted :-)

My doctor was Dr. Cabrera.
My drain was in 2 days and out before I left the hospital - Dr. Lopez leaves the drains in for 4 days.
Pain level was fine but I walked a lot - which is key to the gas.bloating pain.
I was definitely nervous but everyone really takes such good care of you that I did not need to be.
I didn't have any extra fees but one lady in our group did because when they went in they needed to do a hernia too.
I am losing about half a pound a day - not as fast a lot of people - but I am really pleased with my progress!

Good Morning -
I was sleeved on 3/17 at Mi Doctor. First they took blood - got it on the first stick and did BP. Then we went upstairs and we did hgt/wgt and an EKG. The intern spoke to me about my cholesterol which was high and then it was nap time until surgery.
Easy, peasy. BTW - don't forget to bring slippers to walk around in. Also, go to Barnes & Noble and get one of the SparkNotes hard cards titled, Medical Spanish. The night nurses don't speak English as well as the day staff. They are very friendly and nice though.
I was very pleased with how well I was taken care of!

No, tanning does not hurt your insides- Myth Busters even did an episode about this. However, it does give you cancer and wrinkles...

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op. My stomach muscles are still tender. Is this normal?