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That it would be difficult to get down much Fluid for the first few days and to not panic. Your tummy is healing and you must constantly sip a little to get as much as you can in.

To get my behind in the gym sooner for better results.

Something I knew but just want to pass along...take your measurements for the times the scale isn't moving and take pics. You will see changes even when the scale doesn't budge!

As you will read all over this forum the surgery is just a tool. Everyone has a different result. You should look at this as a lifestyle change and not a sprint. If you lose the 60-70 pounds you want to lose then you are a success. It won't come off in one month for sure. Have realistic expectations!

Stick to the plan given you and you will do great! Good luck!

Everyone's surgery experience is different but for me, I was sleeved as an outpatient and took 11 days off. I was off pain meds and driving on day 5. I got tired pretty quickly but recovered just fine. I am at my desk a lot at work so I did fine.

Definitely plan on keeping fluids handy and you will do great! Wishing you the best!

I did not have it done with my VSG and I wish I had. I was in the ER with a gallbladder attack at 6 months out and have to have it done in another surgery.

I had explained in my initial paperwork that I had already had a couple attacks ad was surprised they didn't want to remove it but lesson learned.

If you have no issue then I would question, but if you have family history as they say in Frozen..."Let it gooo!" lol

You guys are killing me!

I would say to you that we have the surgery because nothing else worked. People who regain the weight don't take it seriously and think the surgery is the answer. The surgery is a tool and you must change your habits forever. This isn't a diet. It isn't a race to the finish. It is a life long marathon. To be of any success it takes time and patience, a commitment to the plan and hard choices.

Yes, some people regain the weight but that doesn't mean you have to. There are also people out there who are years post-op and are still at goal. You can do this!

I had Aetna (of course there are tons of Aetna plans) and I had to show a history of weight loss attempts without success. I got copies of my PCP notes from diet plans and pills I had tried with little to no success. The insurance company was asking to see that I wasn't able to do it on my own. The attempts had to be for a required amount of time consecutively.

You will get approved, just hang in there. You can also appeal if denied so don't give up!

I had Aetna (of course there are tons of Aetna plans) and I had to show a history of weight loss attempts without success. I got copies of my PCP notes from diet plans and pills I had tried with little to no success. The insurance company was asking to see that I wasn't able to do it on my own. The attempts had to be for a required amount of time consecutively.

You will get approved, just hang in there. You can also appeal if denied so don't give up!

I had Aetna (of course there are tons of Aetna plans) and I had to show a history of weight loss attempts without success. I got copies of my PCP notes from diet plans and pills I had tried with little to no success. The insurance company was asking to see that I wasn't able to do it on my own. The attempts had to be for a required amount of time consecutively.

You will get approved, just hang in there. You can also appeal if denied so don't give up!

I just tried to stay busy and drink as much Water as I could. It will be over before you know it!

Paying the deposit this far in advance does seem odd. Can't say I blame you for the hesitation but I am sure it will be fine. Can't wait to hear how your results go. I will need a thigh lift myself when I get to goal. My thighs look like crepe paper...ugh

My pre-op grocery list was based on my pre-op diet I was given. For post-op I got sf popsicles, gatorade and mio for my Water. I had my Protein shakes ready to go and the rest was to fill in. The sf popsicles were nice for something to chew.

The surgeon will tell you what they want you to consume and when for you pre-op diet. Good luck and wishing you a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!

You had a really big surgery, I think we for get that. If you are getting in your Protein and liquids that is good. Did your surgeon ask you to take any supplements such as B-12? I take that twice a week.

After surgery I was tired for about 6 weeks or so, then my energy took off. The more weight I lose the better it gets.

Hang in there!

Good luck and wishing you a smooth, speedy recovery!

For the pre-op puzzle it was waiting for approval. Excited for you and your surgery! Good luck!!

Agreed, it is healthy and normal to be nervous. You will do fine and congrats on making a decision to get healthy! You can do this! What an exciting time!!

You should be able to go online and pull your plan specifications and print them off. Then you have it in writing. The insurance coordinator at your surgery center should be of great help in getting the information needed if all else fails. Good luck!!

I had my sleeve and a hiatal hernia repair done in the same session. I took my pain meds for 3 days after surgery ( I was done as an outpatient). After 3 days I was off meds and felt fine if a bit tired. Listen to your body and take the meds if you need them, If you don't need them don't take them.

This may not be what you are experiencing but for me I noticed it was related to the density of the food. The more dense the less it took before I was full.

I agree with @kranky813. It is surgery so nerves are to be expected. It is a life changing experience so nerves are to be expected. That being said, we all had nerves. You will do great!

You have so much to look forward to! You are going to gain so much while you are losing! Some people never get hungry again but some do get their hunger back so that is an individual experience.

I can take whole pills and have been since about a week post-op. It never bothered me at all.

Your nutrition class will set the expectations for meals and eating plan for post-op so ask lots of questions if you have them and take notes cos it is a lot of information at once. If you have any other questions, find out who you ask and how. Can you call or do they prefer email?

If you have general questions, we are all here for you and have probably done whatever you are asking so don't hold back.

Will be thinking of you and wishing you a smooth surgery and recovery! You can do this! Get ready for some amazing changes!

Celebrate Vitamins also has a sample pack of Protein powders etc for $3. As you start eating more healthy you will also "detox" from carbs etc and feel much better. It will be nicer for you after surgery! Good luck!!

I did have to have my gall bladder out 6 months after surgery but I HAD gall bladder attacks before my sleeve surgery took place. I did put that on my surgery paperwork but they opted not to do anything at the time.

I had another major attack and it became necessary to have it removed. The surgery was done as outpatient and I was out a week and back at work. It really wasn't that bad.

I agree that you should keep it if it doesn't need to be removed but don't worry if it does. The diet for someone without a gall bladder is low fat and that is something we do already so it doesn't really require any major life changes.

Ask your surgeon if you have maternal family history or have had issues yourself and they can check before surgery to see if you need any special attention there...Good luck!!

I also have tons of regrowth now at 9 months post-op and the hair loss was really more of a hair thinning. I had to have my gallbladder out in November and I am now 3 months post op from that and a bit of loss is happening again. You will be fine I promise!

Welcome and enjoy this excitement! It truly is an exciting thing about to happen as you uncover the real you! Hang in there and don't be shy! Speak up and like Kathy said, ultimately ONLY listen to your NUT! (Crazy things are said here occasionally)

Good luck!!

All the emotions you are going through are perfectly normal and we have all been there or are there.

As for disappointed by previous failures...try ecstatic over successes these days.

Ashamed...tell who you want to and keep it to yourself if you want. The surgery is a tool, you will still eat right and exercise so share your story with who you want. I haven't told everyone for that reason, I only told most.

Anxious...fear of the unknown is real but you can do this. We are all here with you! Follow your plan and make the most of your post-op time. It really isn't that bad I promise!

Sad...for sure there is some mourning of food. It doesn't mean you can't have it in moderation but I figure why go back. The emotional part of eating is what we need to lose along with the pounds. I would suggest you take your love of cooking to find ways to make healthy dishes. There are some amazing things out there you CAN have!

Grief...yeah there are things we shouldn't eat but if you have to and you can do it have one bite. If not let it go, that food isn't your friend and got you here.

Nervous...I have been chugging ice cold Water for some time post-op so no worries, you will be able to once healed!

Hope that all helps even if just a little. You will do fine and be amazing! Except for the amounts I eat, I really don't even think about the surgery anymore, I am focused on getting to goal and exercising.

Journal these feelings and look back in several months after surgery. You will see how far you have come and see it is okay. Good luck!!

Sadly the hair loss is what it is. Yes, Biotin will help the regrowth to possibly grow faster but not guaranteed. The stretch marks I consider a reminder of how I will never go back to the weight I was. I do plan on plastics at some point so who knows where they will end up lol. And, yeah, the girls, ugh is all I am going to say.