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I had my vertical sleeve done Dec 22nd in Vineland nj. Dr. Iqubal was my surgeon he is top notch. I traveled 2 hours to get to his office because I have Horizon NJ Health. It took 7 months of visits every 2 months before my surgery was approved. I am very happy and losing weight slowly but surely and feel better everyday. Great team of surgeons and office staff

I am craving cheese. I don't understand why

That is the cherry on top of the sundae. Congrats!

They sell premier protein at Costco. It's on sale 18 for 19.99. Delicious my favorite too.

I haven't gone poop since my surgery. I had to take an enema to go and it was not pleasant. Good luck

12/22 surgery no poop yet. I take stool softner, 4 Ducolax yesterday. Nothing is working. Was your bm normal after surgery? I thinking is smaller because of so much less food. Help?

Your welcome.

I wasn't rude mama. Read my post please and keep in touch. Best of luck.

Biotene moisturing spray is a god send.

This surgery is a tool. What the mind thinks the body will follow. I tell myself this all the time. I had my surgery on Monday and know my weakness. I will be bringing my own goodies to holiday parties because I never will allow myself a pass because I've had surgery. It's been a long road but health is the reason for all of this for me

I called it the same thing. People need to chill, it will be the last supper for awhile. Good luck to you my friend

Premier protein shakes are the best. Costco sells them

MariaLaura I would love to talk to you. How are you?

My mouth was so dry it was disgusting.

Dec 22nd sleeved. I haven't vomited but sometimes the urge is so powerful, thank god for zofran. I am down 18 pounds with my 2 week pre op diet and surgery on Monday. Don't forget your chap stick or biotene moisturizing spray. So much needed surprised hospital doesn't supply it. Feeling as weak as a kitten but gets better everyday.

Insipra Vineland nj. State of the art facilities, had my own suite, the nurses were pure gold

2 days post op. Don't remember anything except going to the operating room. Woke up in my room the magic fairies got me there. I think the gas x strips and the biotene spray were critical for after surgery. My mouth was so dry. Ewww. I feel pretty excellent for just having had surgery on Monday. I had a wonderful team of nurses and doctors they made all the difference. Baby steps

Tomorrow morning surgery. Hope and pray all goes well. Got my gas x strips and my biotene spray. Thank you all for your tips and support. Xo see you on the other side my friends

December 22 at 8am. Had my surgeon calling and calling to get my medical clearance from my primary care doctor. Up until the last minute. He was insisting I go to a cardiologist to get clearance. My surgeon kept asking why if my Cardio echo was done and everything was good. I will be so happy when I'm on the other side. It's been a long road. On a positive note I've lost 8 pounds on my pre surgery diet.

I'm being sleeved December 22nd as well. I am on week 2 of restricted diet. If I think to much I scare myself with the what if? Then I push that out of my head with what if I don't? This gets me right back to where I need to be. Good luck and so thankful for this site.

@@fuzzyangelbear I hear that loud and clear

I have 2 weeks of 2 shakes a day and 1 meal. Healthy choice is the recommendation plus 3 cups of lettuce w/low calorie dressing or 1 small fruit or 1 60 calorie yogurt. 4 days 6 pounds down. Everyday gets better than the day before Thank God

ShannonbKSU I am finding it to be the same. Real food is so incredibly tasty now. I've lost 6 pounds in 4 days. Cannot wait to be on the other side. Good luck to you. When is your surgery?

You too momma. 1st Christmas we will be losers instead of gainers

I'm so hungry right now. This sucks