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I have enjoyed the Popsicles, and the warm broth is a nice change too. Jello is good also. I was able to get my required 50oz of water in so can add liquid protein to my diet. That should help with the hunger. Funny though, I had heard so much about our taste buds changing after surgery. That has not happened yet for me.

I just returned from a trip to London. A day later I had my so surgery. I have to admit I had been fooling myself about what I was able to do when on vacation. My daughter and I did vacation in Paris several years ago and I was able to walk continuously throughout the day. With this recent trip to London was a bit of a disappointment because I could hardly walk anywhere with having to takin request rest stops. So this was a quick reminder of just how out of shape I have gotten over the years. I will plan another trip next year and will compare my progress. I am sure it will be much better results.

I am not sure when I can move forward past the clear liquid food. So far broth, Popsicles, jello, and water is all that I have eaten. I know my hunger is going to come back if I do not eat soon. I will check with the dr tomorrow.

I had my VSG on the 17 TH and got home from the hospital late yesterday evening. Some minor issue with high white cell blood count made it questionable whether I would be released. But it started coming down so I could go home. No real pain, thanks to pain meds. I am taking meds for nausea but not helping much. Dry heaves are no fun! Walking fine and having no issues with getting water in....but anything like broth, Popsicle, jello is not setting well with me. Makes me throw up. So I will stay with just water for now. I am not having buyers remorse, but I sure do wish for this first week to be over. I know it will get better. For right now, I am pretty miserable. I am starved! Surprised with that feeling. Thought I would not have that issue for some time yet. I also have hiccups numerous times per day. Don't last long each time though. Only a minor bother.

I was sleeved on the 17th. Doing ok, except for nausea. Hate that! No gas pain, no other real pain as the pain meds are keeping that under control. No problem getting water in, and no problem getting walks in. Just can't get control over the dry heaving. Making me miserable. I did go home last night. Sleeping has been no problem.

Thanks for the support. I just returned last night from having my surgery. My daughter is scheduled for surgery on the 19th of August in Mexico. I hope to be well enough to go with her. I have documented all the meds. Etc as I went through the surgery and have a questionnaire ready for them to complete. I want to know antibiotics, blood thinners, nausea and pain meds, etc will be used. How they test for leaks and if they fun lab tests before she goes home to ensure no bacteria infection has set in. I will be able to use my experiences to follow along with her surgery. That is the est we can do at this point. Wish she could have it here, but that is. To going to happen. :-(

Yup, getting packed and ready to go. Last thing I am going to do though is take my weight on the fitbit scale and then take a picture of myself. This is the beginning of my journey on the other side. I want to document it all the way! Good luck everyone.

We just booked my daughter's surgery with dr Aceves in Mexico. I am having my surgery in US because I was approved by ins. My daughter was not approved. After my research I believe this dr is just as capable as any here in the US. I am very comfortable with her going there for the procedure.

. If she is serious why would she even work with people who want this surgery. This is major surgery and it does not sound like she is eve behind the process. Get a new NUT

So we received the final word from facilitator and from ins. Seems my daughter at 5'4" has to have proof of BMI over 40 for past two years..... 2013 and 2012. She was only 38 BMI in June of 2012 so they denied her. She was 40.1 in 2013 and 41 in 2014. Whatever... No comorbities documented. Her bad back, swollen ankles, painful knee are not something that was adequately documented by dr even though all were mentioned in the dr chart notes in 2013. Soooo we go to the last and final option - surgery in Mexico. Right now I have researched Illan and Aceves and have info being sent to us from both offices. I expect she should be able to do this by August. I should be well enough and on my road to recovery from my own sleeve surgery (tomorrow) by then to travel with her. We WILL get through this and will eventually look back on this as only a glitch in the journey!

Premier shakes have been available at Cosco. The only protein shake I can handle, and even then I have to have very cold.... Usually serve over ice.

Ok 17ers... We are almost there! I just finished my preregistration with the nurse. That was my LAST appointment before the big day. I report to the hospital at 8:45 tomorrow. I will shop for liquid stuff today so all of that is on hand for next week. My hubby and daughter are both going to share that day with me so I will not be alone. We all said it seemed so far off. It then you blink at it was here. Well, yes....... But I still wish I had this over with. I am worried like everyone else about the pain, gas, etc that we will likely experience from this surgery, but I know that in most cases time will be the healer and I am up for that and prepared for it. This is thanks to all of you on this site that share your knowledge and experiances. It always helps to know what I am feeling is not abnormal.... In fact I am completely normal! :-). Wow.... What a great feeling that gives me.

Correct! Exercise helps to build muscle and muscle gets the metabolism rate up! Good and healthy Food choices AND exercise. It's a combo we all can and must live with after WLS!

Good luck to all of you 16ers who will be going in today! I go in tomorrow and so will be close behind you. I just want this wait to be over with. Tired of being in "stall" mode. This chic is ready to move forward!

We are waiting for the official letter in the mail. Yes, she is willing to do RNY if necessary but at this point we have to wait to find out the details for the denial. Yes, we will fight to reverse the decision, but must consider other options if the final answer is no. We shall see. Thanks to everyone for your supporting words and advice.

. Get well quick! You have been so supportive of everyone on this sight. We are here for you now! Get well and get home soon!

I am so sorry to hear about your pneumonia! Take care of yourself and I will think good thoughts for your quick recovery!

Very true. We will go with the flow, but plan B certainly includes Mexico surgeon. I will put it out there in the universe and let it happen. Nothing else I can do at this point. Thanks so much for you help and advice. Much appreciated!

We will certainly work thru the appeals process and fight for the reversal. It is sad that even though you and the dr agrees what is best for you and someone who does not even know you can make have the power to alter that decision. But yes, we will keep on trying to turn it around.

We are going to appeal, but for now not even sure why she was denied. The surgeons office sent us an email on Friday saying it was denied. We have not actually received the letter from them directly yet. She is 38 years old at 40.3 BMI (234 lbs) with no comorbities, so likely that is the issue. Sad thing is there is nothing on paper such as diabetes, high blood pressure etc, but what they don't document is her bad knees and back, and her terribly swollen feet. And she has years of WW history along with other diets. We all know that these do not work long term. We looked at this as a chance to "reset" and start again. Funny, they paid for all the pre-tests, but now say they will not cover the surgery. So, yup, we will appeal, but honestly the Mexico surgeons are likely are only option at this point.

Have so much emotion right now! I am excited that I go in for surgery on the 17th of June.. Yes nervous too. My insurance has approved the procedure. But more importantly I am so very sad that my daughter received a denial letter today stating her insurance will not cover the sleeve surgery. I cannot express how disappointed we are at this moment. We started this process with hopes of going through this journey together. Ultimately, the last and final option for her is to self pay and head to Mexico. I know there are good surgeons there, but we really wanted to stay closer to home in case there would be any complications and of course there are worries of how any complications would be paid for since this will now be seen as elective surgery. Well, no choice about that now. We must just dry our tears and move on to the next step. I know many of you on this site have pursued the self pay route in Mexico and I have followed those threads closely. Anything you can add here will help me bring all this data together and help us make our final decision on the dr/hospital. To summarize... 1. Why did you select your surgeon specifically when there are so many to choose from? 2. What was your experience with the coordinator and customer service in setting up your surgery. Did they pick you up in the US and take you into Mexico and directly to the hospital/hotel? 3. How long did you stay in the hospital and in Mexico 4. What steps did your dr do to check for leaks? 5. How was the followup after surgery? I know I am asking a lot from all of you who have had the surgery in Mexico, and cannot tell you how much I appreciate your feedback. Personal recommendations carry much more weight then does a flashy advertisement or a well versed spin from a savvy coordinator. The information I have received on this site has been valuable in helping my daughter and I make the decision to have WLS. Now your input here will help me bring this journey to the other side to POST OP for both me and her! Thank you!

We just heard that my daughter's insurance denied her coverage for the sleeve. We are so discouraged. Never was against Mexico option, but wanted it closer to home for fear of complications. Well, we are down to one option now.... So we need to look into surgeons. So overwhelmed. Anything you can to to assist me in the research would be greatly appreciated. You can reply here or even use my email address. jjvailrr32@yahoo.com

At least I have always been told this is what causes yoyo dieting.... We limit calories in extreme and then go back to eating normal, and with lower set metabolism we gain back the weight and then some. That is how I got here in the first place. I want to be successful this time... And I worry that a lower metabolism from very low calorie intake will set me up for failure down the road... again... :-(. Anyone know how to avoid this?

I have wondered how WLS affects metabolism long term, and due to very low calorie count in the beginning months, doers this "reset" our metabolism rate and this when we go back to 1000 -1200 calories a day, that is now way too much and ultimately causes weight regain.

And to think I really wanted to be an interior decorator!!!