Jellybean55

I had a moderate size hiatal hernia and had it repaired when I had my gastric sleeve, feel great! 55 pounds gone so far! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did u take your own food? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took it, I believe the one pill was $50. I took it and never had any nausea. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

90 pounds in five pounds is fantastic! You should be very proud of your self and not so hard on yourself...seems like your in a stall from which I read can last anywhere from a week to months. Hang in there!

North Valley Surgical in Chico, Ca. Very good, although might be too far from you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would try the Care Credit, I had a friend who used it for a tummy tuck. It was quick and easy to attain. Good Luck!

I have the same insurance, to my knowledge my Dr. didn't have to say I hadn't drank in 6 months, I did drink moderately prior to surgery. I quit smoking 34 years ago so that wasn't an issue. My understanding is that if you do smoke, you have to quit 2 mos. before surgery. Good Luck.

I am two weeks one day postop and just started mushy foods/blenderized foods a couple days ago. I am really struggling easier to eat mushy rather than blenderized. Anyway the last couple of days when I eat a dick couple tablespoons of food I am having a hard time getting in my three Proteins and Water. Is anyone else having this problem? I had a scrambled egg this morning with A few threads of cheese and haven't been hungry all day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know if you can have either of these during the blenderized period? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do any of you regret what having the sleeve has done to your social life? Like cocktails and dinner out with friends? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today is day #7 for me and I too have had no appetite or maybe I should say hunger since I started my pre-op diet. I was so surprised, at first I thought it was mind-set but later I read about ketosis and that was really eye-opening. Whatever the reason I am grateful. Now 12 pounds down this morning, surgery this Monday.

Hi there everyone, Day 5 of my liquid diet today, jumped on the scale this morning and I am down 11 pounds. I haven't really been hungry. Hard to believe and have to wonder how good that can be for my body, but I am not going to complain about it. I have been in really good spirits until today, when I got a little irritated with someone. A little afraid that my social life with my husband and friends is going to be negatively affected, like I won't be able to enjoy eating out...that is one of my biggest fears. I know this will be good, just need to stay positive. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day two went very well I haven't been hungry or feeling deprived. Is this normal and is the worst yet to come? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is Aug 1st. On my fourth day of liquid diet , still doing ok. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Almost done with Day one of my liquid diet so far so good except that I am extremely tired. I hoping that tomorrow goes as well as today… So far no headaches. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am having surgery on August 1 also my doctor. Requires 10 day liquid diet, I am at the end of day 3. Not as hard as I thought, hope it stays that way! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is August 1st, just requested access to Facebook group. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Protein shakes, broth, sugar-free Jello, Water, sugar-free Popsicles Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering how everything went? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone tell me the amount of money they spend on Vitamins a month? Most insurance companies don't pay for vitamins yet they pay for prescriptions...go figure! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can only speak from my experience but there are a lot of appointments, tests, meetings with nutritionist and psychologist prior to submitting your package to the insurance company to see if they qualify you for the surgery. I started the process in January and my surgery is August 1st. My first appt with Dr was basically going over my medical history, past weight loss attempts etc. Good luck and don't be nervous...no need:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have to go to a mandatory surgery class prior to my surgery in two weeks should I take a family member with me? Just want to make sure I don't miss anything. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

August 1st for me! Excited and anxious (not looking forward to the liquid diet)! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App