Mickel

Just finished this book that I bought from Audible where it is read to you via download. I mainly listened while driving and learned so much from this book. I just went to my weight loss seminar last week and by listening to this book I really felt that I knew the subject matter much better than anyone else in the room. I appreciated the four or five personal stories that were in the book as well even when they had some problems in their personal journey. I hope to start the process of meeting with a surgeon in the coming weeks and I feel really competent in the fact that I know a lot about this process by hearing this book. I encourage anyone who wants to know more about the Gastric Sleeve to read or listen to this book. Maybe I can be in the next updated one!

Just finished this book that I bought from Audible where it is read to you via download. I mainly listened while driving and learned so much from this book. I just went to my weight loss seminar last week and by listening to this book I really felt that I knew the subject matter much better than anyone else in the room. I appreciated the four or five personal stories that were in the book as well even when they had some problems in their personal journey. I hope to start the process of meeting with a surgeon in the coming weeks and I feel really competent in the fact that I know a lot about this process by hearing this book. I encourage anyone who wants to know more about the Gastric Sleeve to read or listen to this book. Maybe I can be in the next updated one!

Anderson, Texas

Its an awesome feeling knowing you're in control of your health and that with this tool - great things can happen! Keep up the hard work. Stay focused, motivated & dedicated! Best to you.

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TWO WEEK UPDATE! Had my two-week visit this week with my surgeon and everything looks great! My starting weight was 263 and I lost about 18 pounds by my surgery date which brought me to 245. I weighed yesterday and was 228 so that's another 17 pounds down which means I have lost about 35 pounds in one month's time! I had some pain and bruising from the surgery the first couple of days back at the house which was mostly gas. I was walking a mile a day on my treadmill....no not at one time...it was off and on all day long going about 1 mile per hour which is really slow. It really helped with my gas pains and now I am full work mode again! My feet no longer ache and my diabetes is starting to go into remission! My numbers are where it was WITH medication! My blood pressure now is in the low 100's/70's and so it's looking great as well! I am most excited about the way that I feel now! No longer sluggish but I have the energy to get things done! Looking forward to seeing my weight fall more and more and the sugar and blood pressure number stabilizing as well.

Got Sleeved this morning. Everything went really well. Had a lot of pain when I got to my room. It has gotten better as the day progresses it has become less and less. Walked 20 minutes after I got to room and now have done 6 1/2 laps and about to call it a night. Pain meds have been helpful. The swabs they have me to moisten my mouth have been very helpful. Got up by myself about an hour ago so pain and flexibility are much better. Tomorrow is the leak test and then I have to hold down 8oz of Water and once those are done I am headed home!

Thanks for the info. I just had my surgery two days ago and I am trying to learn how far to go as well.

I was one of the lucky ones, I only had pain from my incisions. nothing else. Keep walking and walking too, I would only suggest when you get home to sip, sip, sip everything you drink during the liquid phase. you probably won't have a lot of energy the first few days. I think when you start eating real food again your energy level will take off, at least mine did. GOOD LUCK! and have a speedy recovery

Congrats on taking the first huge step! Go forth and kick ass!!

Got Sleeved this morning. Everything went really well. Had a lot of pain when I got to my room. It has gotten better as the day progresses it has become less and less. Walked 20 minutes after I got to room and now have done 6 1/2 laps and about to call it a night. Pain meds have been helpful. The swabs they have me to moisten my mouth have been very helpful. Got up by myself about an hour ago so pain and flexibility are much better. Tomorrow is the leak test and then I have to hold down 8oz of Water and once those are done I am headed home!

Had surgery same day as you. I am experiencing the same sensations. I am drinking clear Protein watered down so I won't get dehydrated . And just had 3 oz of protein. shake. Thank goodness for the small cups they give you from the hospital.

When I returned to work and coaching baseball, I always had minimum of my daily Water intake with me at all times, I always had a cooler with ice, premixed Protein Drink and water with me (at least 64 oz of bottled water), I never knew how my day would go, so be prepared. I've been dehydrated once during the past 10 months and it is horrible. I could drink around 4oz at a time around a month out.

Got Sleeved this morning. Everything went really well. Had a lot of pain when I got to my room. It has gotten better as the day progresses it has become less and less. Walked 20 minutes after I got to room and now have done 6 1/2 laps and about to call it a night. Pain meds have been helpful. The swabs they have me to moisten my mouth have been very helpful. Got up by myself about an hour ago so pain and flexibility are much better. Tomorrow is the leak test and then I have to hold down 8oz of Water and once those are done I am headed home!

Your doing amazing - I was sleeved a week ago and I think you have probably walked more than me.

Well done looking good! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Congrats. You'll be surprised at how quickly you bounce bacK. the difference from day 1 to day 3 is remarkable. It gets better each day.

Thanks, Kathy! I hope not to let you down!

Mickel!

Hey there!!! 7/6/17 for me too in Dallas

Good Luck! We'll both do great!

@Mickel
hey dude
you excitement shines through the monitor
i ran to grab my sunglasses!!
i've heard that July 6th is the BEST DOS for the sleeve!!
FYI - i'm sure you probably realize that the sleeve is
a tool - you work with the sleeve, and it will work
with/for you
i know you will do great!! (don't let me down)!!!~LOL)
good luck
kathy

I am on the fast track because I am self-pay and I Just found out that my surgery date is July 6th. Already on my pre-op diet here and have lost 10 pounds in the process! I hope to get all of the pre-op things completed before my surgery date or it will get pushed back.

I just got approval from my surgeon and my surgery date is July 6th. I just went to my surgeon last week for the first time and was put on the fast track for surgery. Already on my pre-op diet which is not a completely liquid diet that I have heard from other people. It is a high Protein - low carb diet where I pretty much eat only protein 2-4 grams depending on which meal and either a cup of cooked veggies or two cups of raw veggies or fruit. I also get three Protein Shakes a day as a snack. Already have lost 10 pounds doing this so I am looking forward to what will be coming from the surgery. I have my physic evaluation this week along with my class on learning about the VSG from the hospital. Looking to be a few weeks of fast-paced learning and getting things done before surgery! Really like my surgeon because I already knew him from other people.
I had some push back from some people when I told them. They felt that I needed to spend the money on a trainer and help the old fashioned way but I stuck to my guns and am 100 committed now. Looking forward to my seminar class tomorrow and getting all of the other things checked off my list so I can start the race towards health and happiness.!

I am on the fast track because I am self-pay and I Just found out that my surgery date is July 6th. Already on my pre-op diet here and have lost 10 pounds in the process! I hope to get all of the pre-op things completed before my surgery date or it will get pushed back.

I am on the fast track because I am self-pay and I Just found out that my surgery date is July 6th. Already on my pre-op diet here and have lost 10 pounds in the process! I hope to get all of the pre-op things completed before my surgery date or it will get pushed back.

Hey, Rufus! Congrats on getting approved. My surgery date the next day after yours on the 6th here in College Station! Already on pre-op diet and have lost some weight! Look forward to following your progress!

I am on the fast track because I am self-pay and I Just found out that my surgery date is July 6th. Already on my pre-op diet here and have lost 10 pounds in the process! I hope to get all of the pre-op things completed before my surgery date or it will get pushed back.