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@ I had my sleeve 15 days ago. I did stay 2 days in the hospital, the day after surgery you have your leak test and then comes the liquids. (I also had a drain in, which came out the day I was discharged.) Once you start drinking you never know how you will tolerate liquids, so again the extra day is yours for a cushion. I also took 2 weeks off, I am trying to have my time off qualify for short term disability (a benefit I pay for at work). I know I probably could not have gone back to work last week, but feel much stronger this week and I actually look forward to going to work (I work 12 hour night shifts in a fairly busy ICU). I am on a weight restriction for 6 weeks (35 pound limit). Hope this helps! Good luck!!!

To all those having surgery today. I wish you all the best and hope to hear your success stories!!!! HAPPY ST PATRICK's DAY!!!!

I work in an ICU. I am post op day 10, I go back to work next Wednesday Night (I work 12 hour night shifts). My weight restrictions are no more than 35 pounds for 2 months. To prevent incisional herniation! Good luck @@TMG1980TMG

@Jerr-Bear I feel your shame. I am a creature of habit. I buy the same pants, underwear, shoes and socks. This might be bland shopping habits, but I detest even going into a store to buy clothes. I have been lucky to purchase my 'fat clothes' on line, and fear now that I am post op, that I will have to do it all over again. Good luck with your journey!

@ Spicy06.... good to hear you are doing better! I am on post op day 10. I feel no hunger and am still struggling to get my 100 grams of protein in a day. But today is a better day. I feel like I'll finally make the 100 gram goal. Liquids are going down good and feeling pretty good (actually just got inside from making a plant bed border, digging up some grass and putting weed barrier down, and planting 2 Goji berry plants - yes my spouse helped, but it felt good being outside doing stuff). I lost 21 pounds on the pre-op diet and 12 pounds since surgery. Making progress!!!

@@rfillmore26 congrat's on the weight loss on your continued success.

@Spicy06... How are you doing? Hope all is well!!! Stay strong and walk walk walk!!!

@@Spicy06 Congrat's.... I am 6 days post op, have had very little problems since surgery. I was up walking 15 minutes after I got back to my room, from surgery. WALK WALK WALK and be patient. My doctor did allow me to have the most delicious ice chips while I waited from my leak test. Once you've past that obstacle... drink drink drink!!!! Wishing you the best of luck!

Hello everyone... I returned home late last night from my life changing experience. My surgery was on Monday March 2 and I am feeling pretty good this morning (getting a good night sleep in my own bed helped). I succumbed to the scale this morning and I am down a nice 4 more pounds since my pre-op weight and a total of 25 pounds since I started my pre-op diet. I am 1/4th my weigh to my goal weight.

See you there....

Good luck to you as well!

My journey starts today... At the airport....

They test for cheating on the pre-op diet! LOL

Less than 60 hours til surgery... down 16 pounds... Start clear liquids in the AM... I can do this!

Awesome sauce @@Rubygirl

Hope everything went @WendieBryant

I start my clear liquids on Saturday...

My surgery is only 5 days away... at this time... it couldn't get here fast enough... Although I am surviving my pre-op diet, it am so OVER the same salad. I do wish you all the best!!!

I am an ICU nurse, been doing this for 27 years. I feel I have done my due diligence and interviewed and assessed multiple processes and surgeons. I am very confident that I have made the right decision, I will be having my sleeve by Dr Elias Ortiz on Monday March 2, through A Lighter Me. My process might be different from anyone else... and my criteria might be different than other. I am NOT a spokesperson for any doctor or organization. I believe in trust and honesty. Again, I feel I have made the right decision for me. Now back to your regular program.... LOL

Dr Elias Ortiz with A Lighter Me.

@@faithhopelove Yes Dr Ortiz over sews his staple line. I asked when I called with my list of questions. March 2 can't get here fast enough... TICK TOCK... TICK TOCK!!!!

From what I have read is 30 grams. Otherwise your body just can not absorb it.

Way to go @MaveH....

@Tab2015.... Congrat's!!! Good luck! Can't wait to meet Dr Ortiz on March 2 @@thick2thin I've heard people use the gas x strips for the gas... I am a nurse and don't know of anything that comes as a gel... I do expect to go to a pharmacy in Tijuana and pick up some meds... nausea, pain and antibiotics.... and some prilosec too.

@@emwei3 Hope things do get straightened out! Good luck with the passport Things will get better and you'll have your date and your new life can begin again!