ShrinkingPeach

Good luck!! Sounds like you've got this!!

Agree with all the above, no way to know until it happens. Age is a number tho so embrace it and live on as a thinner you!!

I also have been eating crab and shrimp with no issues. I think shrimp is a more dense meat so they may be worried about you chewing it well enough but it can be done with small bites. Good luck!

I drove on Day 4 after surgery as I stopped pain meds day 3. For sure be off the pain meds before driving. The list from @@megmom757 is dead on depending on your plan. Stock up according to the meal plan given to you by your team. Good luck!!

Good luck!!

Goodwill can be a great friend in this time. The clothes would be cheaper than buying used and paying shipping. Also Ross is good if you have one near you. Just a thought!

Welcome and congrats! Yes you can def drink more ounces than you can consume yogurt. The Water is thinner and goes right through. Yogurt stick with you for a few minutes. You have read all the advice I am sure so go forth and lose poundage!! Good luck!

Nerves are normal, it is a major surgery and a major change. Excitement is totally normal, you are making a change to be much healthier! Soon the excitement will be over the pounds coming off and all the things you will be able to do that you haven't in a long time. Wishing all of you smooth surgeries and great successes! Post here often the support is amazing!

I took Bariatric Advantage for the first 3 months but have been switching to over the counter as I run out due to cost. I swallow pills fine and don't have to crush thankfully. I am now 13 weeks out.

Never considered postponing. Did all my research while waiting for the consult and continued learning while doing all my requirements. In reality there isn't much to research f you have already done your requirements and have chosen your surgeon and procedure. The rest is just what you will be eating and the plan they want you on. That should be given to you before surgery. Don't panic and in the tie you have left get your plan in place. It isn't that complicated and you will be glad you were proactive and ready to go. Don't delay a step toward better health.

@@katladee, I was diabetic and came off all blood sugar meds day of surgery and have never had to take them again. I am on a 5mg dose for HBP now and half dose for cholesterol. I was sleeved May 15, 2015. I think the sleeve works great for those with these conditions and my surgeon agreed. I think it comes down to the comfort level of the surgeon, so if you want the sleeve, have a deep discussion about the pro's and con's of each with your surgeon. Good luck!

It may not be lack of Vitamins but lack of hydration. It can even be low Protein. If none of those apply check with your doctor as you may be low in Iron.

Pinterest has tons of stuff, just search weight loss surgery or gastric sleeve, etc...welcome and good luck!

189 at 6feet tall...that's pretty good. How much more do you want to lose? As for the food sticking thing its is probably from not chewing enough or eating too quickly. Try smaller bites and chew well. The cravings are more in your head than your stomach. That will go away in time.

Sometimes after eating I get what you would think is a feeling of hunger but it is really thirst from the sodium in the food. I try to drink first when I feel hungry and the "hunger" is always a false alarm. I am 3 months out and still don't get hungry.

Welcome and good luck with your surgery! Stay active here and keep us posted on your progress. My best advice is to listen to your surgeon and your nutritionist for the best advice. There are some really great people here and there are a few looking to get around the surgery. Your own team will not steer you wrong. There are tons of differences in diets and plans but theirs will work. There re some great veterans here and they will keep it real but help if you ask. Again good luck!!

As long as you watch the sugar amounts along with Protein content, any shake is fine. Know that the more you add to the shake the thicker it becomes making it more difficult initially to drink any volume. The thickness of some shakes made it hard for me to sip when I was on liquids. I often use add-ins to make my protein shakes better now!

I was told to resume meds the next day. I had no problem swallowing and didn't have to crush them. They did make me really full tho lol

Welcome and wishing you the best of surgeries! Visit often and post your progress! There are some really great people here!

@Elode...brilliant!

Agreed, it won't be a problem and lesson learned I am sure. Relax you will be fine! Good luck on your surgery!

Way to go @@Sajijoma! You have the perfect motivation for this! I did the same and lost 30 pounds before surgery. It WILL make a difference for you and set you up for success!! Keep up the great effort and please keep posting!! Good luck!!

I was told if traveling by car to get out and walk every 2 hours...danger of clots in the legs. I would just say to move about as much as you can. You may be surprised how quickly you get tired.

I was sleeved on 5/15/15 as an outpatient...surgery at 7:30 am and home at 1:26 pm same day. I did great. I live 30 minutes from the hospital where I had the surgery. My surgeon does a ton of patients as out-patients and some he keeps overnight.

I have Aetna and I had to show all my PCP notes showing weight loss attempts from the past 2 years with no weight gain. 3 months of those had to be consecutive. I had to have a letter from my PCP recommending the surgery and listing my BMI and co-morbidities. I was at a starting BMI much higher than you, so I can't say for sure how it will work for you. Aetna does have a few requirements but they are not as tough as some. I have even heard that if the BMI is lower but you have co-morbidities they will take those along with the weight into consideration. Good luck and try not to kill anyone in the process...one day you will look back on this and hopefully laugh?