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Thanks guys! This surgeon is the best in the state and one of the top in the country so I am hoping to have a similar experience-except I am extremely fair skinned and blond to boot! I think the closer it gets to my date the more my brain is playing the fear card. Ugh. I did have my appendix out and remember the pain came from sneezing lol but generally it was more a pain in the butt to get up or down versus actual surgery pain. I'm hoping for that to be the case with this...but this seems much more major. I really enjoy these boards as they help me through the processing of what is about to happen!

Anyone have both done? I was getting comfortable with the Sleeve stuff and know the left incision will be the worst pain, but I'm worried about the hernia repair. I think mine is small, but as mentioned in other posts it is the silent kind that the radiologist said is dangerous. Worried about what to expect for healing and pain tolerance? I have a very low tolerance for pain unfortunately....

Congrats!! I have to say I envy your success and hope I too can hit those goals. Great job!!

Hum...well funny thing is I don't have acid reflux. I had it once due to what I ate, but generally I never have it. I'm in my 30s but when I was a teenager I used to suffer-not anymore. I had no idea I had a hernia, and the radiologist said because I don't have symptoms that's why it has to be corrected. I'm not sure what Barrett's is, but no one mentioned that as an issue. Is the sleeve not the way to go if you have a hernia period? Again, thinking I missed that day of class!

Did you get that list once you were checked out from the hospital or prior? I know I'm stocked up on D3, and I already wear a wig so no sense in worrying about biotin. But calcium and iron seem to be things I would need.

Thanks guys! Just want to stock up prior to surgery. ????

Hi all! My date is May 2nd for sleeving, super nervous. But finding it difficult to understand Vitamins. I currently take Iron, multi, D3, and fish oil. Fish oil is out for awhile because I can only stomach one kind. But for the others, am I missing anything and how much iron do we need? I know for D3 I have to take more than a normal daily average. Does the hospital tell you the amounts before you go home? I'm hoping to find a barimelt kind in case I can't stomach the chewables during the liquid stage.

I just discovered today that in May I have my hernia repair (though I think it is a small one I haven't had the heartburn and the radiologist stated that is the dangerous kind), liver biopsy and an really long word that starts with a e and is some type of scope. I didn't think the pain would be related to anything except the incisions (heard left is worst) and I'm getting sleeved. Feel like I missed this day in class with the hernia is bad...I only planned 10 weeks out of work, but wondering if I now need more?

Hi! My insurance only required four months of dietician, but I had to work alongside a Cigna nurse as well. I was worried about the educational program but it does go fast and you do lose weight during the process. I have done weight watchers for 10 years and was sad to learn I was going about things the wrong way by focusing on Fiber and fruits/veggies versus eating Protein first. MIND BLOWN-but it works! Good luck on your journey!!!

Well I finally made it to my last appointment with the NUT. Cleared all my appointment/clearances and have lost 28lbs in four months. Of course, that's merely a drop in the bucket-I am now 257lbs and 5'6 (plus a newly found hiatal hernia) so I have roughly 100lbs left to go. I luckily don't have a full liquid diet beforehand, but I am really getting nervous for the surgery itself. I know I will have regrets right after and I am making the right call, but I have some fear of pain and the hospital stay. It sounds stupid but I'm even afraid of a cath! I had my appendix out and it wasn't that bad, so no clue why I am suddenly super nervous! I know I have to fix the hernia so it's not like I will back out here but how did everyone shake the jitters?!

Woohoo! Congrats!????????

Hi! I just sent you a message through FB to be added to your secret group. I'm not sure how they work, but I hoping to be sleeved by April pending insurance approval. Only one visit to the NUT left! Nervous and excited all at the same time!

*stock not stick ????

Thanks all! I plan to stick to Protein, it's just awkward because I don't want to have $100 grocery bill to stick the fridge. I need to find some good Protein Bars as Kind chewy only has 3 grams. I'm also taking low sugar oatmeal for mornings. I think chicken and veggies will be the go to for nights out!