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I can relate. I couldn't find much on him either other than what I found on this site. Congrats on your surgery date. You will be fine. Keep me updated. I'd like to hear about your experience and progress. Don't hesitate to ask any questions if you have any others.

2-3 per hour but I don't think I've had more than 6 total in a sitting.

I can probably drink 2-3 per hour just fine. I sip on them. I sometimes wish my sleeve would have stretched out already. I hate going out to eat with my family because every time I hear "that's all you're going to eat???" I want to drop kick them when they say that. I wish I could eat more so I would stop losing weight. I'm too skinny now I feel like. Hope my thread gave you some good info. Don't be nervous about using Dr. M. LTVSG runs a good operation with a great staff.

So I had surgery in July. So I'm about 10 months out. I'm down 88 pounds. I passed my goal weight and I'm hovering around 181-185. I went through some phases where I was very emotional at times. But I read that's just the hormones in your fat being released and that's just part of it. I've pretty well leveled out and feel normal. I eat pretty much whatever I want now. I avoid old bad habits. Don't eat hardly anything that's fried or much bread. I have a couple of beers from time to time when I get together with my friends. I don't push it though. I've lost quite a bit of muscle mass. I need to work out more. I wish I would have been taking in more protein shakes and doing more push ups, sit ups, and lifting weights over the past 6 months. I've also had some hair thinning. I think that's due to lack of protein. So drink/eat your daily protein! Super important. Vitamins are a must! Now I'm just trying to maintain my current weight. I don't want to lose anymore. Sometimes I wish I would have asked them to do a half sleeve or make my stomach a bit larger than they typically do. But overall I'm very pleased and don't have any regrets.

I got a package of shots from my Dr. in Mexico that he prescribed. I haven't used any of them yet. I was sleeved 7/21 and have just been taking a B complex pill and a B12 vitamin patch (patch MD). Ran out of patches. Thinking I need to give myself a shot but I don't want to! Lol interested to see what people have to say about this one.

Well we may not supposed to be having caffeine and beer but I had my first cup today since I was sleeved 7/21 and it went down just fine. No problems or sickness. I also have beer on rare occasions. I was at the lake today and I had 3 12 oz cans over a 5 hour period. No problem. I know it's "against the rules" to have those things but I think if you're able to handle it, then why not? Beer isn't good, i know, because of the carbonation, but I love me an ice cold Coors Light. ???? cheers bud. It'll be the best decision you'll ever make.

Oh and I blew threw my food stages. I was eating eggs 21 days out. Wasn't supposed to but considering how great I was doing/feeling I risked it anyway. I was sleeved on 7/21. Flour tortillas are terrible to eat. Be careful if you end up trying any. I won't dare do that again lol

Things I didn't expect: Having very little pain. Being able to drink more Water than what I was told I would be able to (2 oz every 15 min was a piece of cake). Not chewing good (chew at least 30 times) or it makes you sick. I didn't crush my pills after the 4th day. The antibiotics were extremely disgusting if chewed. Even after brushing my teeth I could still taste them so I just took them whole. Drink your 64 oz of water and get you minimum 60 oz of Protein. Water is crucial. Best of luck.

Awesome! I'm pretty well 100% back to normal. I'm 37 pounds down 5.5 weeks post op. I haven't pushed myself too many times to know how full I actually am. I'm never hungry anymore. Biggest tip I can give would be to stay away from the carbs! Eating carbs will bring back the hunger. What'd you think of the facilities and the whole experience?

I was sleeved on July 21 and I was back at work July 27. I walk a lot and lift heavy books (one at a time) to take pictures of documents in them.

There's wheat (carbs) in tomato soup.

Smoke some pot. It will help with the pain and nausea. Plus it's just fun anyway. It will give you cotton mouth and you will want to keep drinking water for the dry mouth. It may sound strange but it helps with my hunger pains too.

Not being able to have solid foods for the first 20 days sucks. Watching TV commercials is brutal. I don't think I realized how many food advertisements there were until I couldn't have it hahaha.... The gas pains were bad the first 2 days. No problem after that. Honestly, the gas was probably the worst part. Today is day 6 for me and I almost feel back to normal. No problems drinking adequate amount of fluids and water. I just keep thinking about pizza haha. BUT, I got on the scales this morning and I'm already down 20 pounds in just a little over 2 weeks. So it's all worth it. It's awesome fitting into old clothes I haven't worn in years. Good luck to you.

That's right. I now remember the doctor telling me they don't prescribe controlled substances in Mexico. Today is day 6 and I'm back at work. Feeling good. I think you will be good. Stay positive.

The worst part was the first day out for me. I went thru the same feelings you're having before I did it. I miss food right now, but I'll be able to eat again soon. The pounds are melting off and I'm 5 days out. Still planning on eating pizza when I'm able. I just know I won't be able to eat maybe 1/2 slice and feel full.