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I think so. Did you have it two weeks prior to surgery? Did it make you gag? I have not had it done yet. They give you anesthesia.

This is where they run a camera down your throat to look around at your organs and your stomach. I was wondering if others are having this done too?

I just got my machine. I have a bi pap machine. I had to have two sleep apnea tests in the hospital overnight twice. I didn't mind it at all. I can't use my machine yet as I have had a terrible cough and flu for the last 3 weeks.

Oh very good. It is so nice to find you here. I didn't know that OHSU had a program. I am having mine at Good Sam. I too am from Portland. My story, where do I begin. I get sleeved on May 9.

Was just wondering if there were other people in the forums that are from Oregon.

I have not been sleeved yet. I am just trying to prepare myself for what is to come on May 9. I love the little sugar free jellos. I can see how a person could get tired of eating them. How about non fat no sugar ice-cream or sorbet ? Thanks

I have not been sleeved yet. I am just trying to prepare myself for what is to come on May 9. I love the little sugar free jellos. I can see how a person could get tired of eating them. How about non fat no sugar ice-cream or sorbet ? Thanks

so does that mean it is ok to eat the sugar free jello packs from the grocery store in my first 3 weeks post op?

is sugar free jello considered a clear liquid?

i have medicare

So tell me this. If your insurance pays 80% when does a person have to come up with the other 20%? Will the hospital allow you to make payments? Just asking.

No, no, I do not think any of this is an easy way out Sprinkles. I am studying about all aspects of this journey and find it to be a difficult way to go. After surgery I will have a lot of work to do. I am doing this for myself and for my future. Im not doing it for you either, you are not going to be there for me. I realize that in order to make this thing work I will have to dig my heals in and follow the instructions at every phase of this journey. If I have to have a liquid diet for 3 weeks, then I have to have a liquid diet for 3 weeks. If I have to stand on my head and twinkle my toes then I will do that too. I will not complain because I have chosen this journey and approved for this journey. On May 9 I will be sleeved by a surgeon and a Divinci Machine.

oh, I cant wait to be sleeved! I have been doing a tremendous amount of personal research on the topic of Laparoscopic sleeve surgery. I am learning that surgery is not the hard part. It is the after care that is the real mountain to climb. I understand the surgery analytically. It all makes sense. I have watched about 5 surgeries online on YouTube. My anxiety has dissolved. I am prepared mentally for the liquid stage and the soft stage. I understand that there will be a period when I will only have liquids, and I am ok with that. Actually I read that I can have sugar free Jello along with sugar free juices. I will need to sip the juice slowly. I love cranberry juice and they carry unsweetened at the store I go to. Jello is considered a liquid, that is my take on it anyway. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

i understand thank you

I am not a trol and I feel dirty and disgustged that you suggested such.

how about the protein shake powder that you can buy at health stores and grocery stores? You can make them in a blender with milk or water and ice?

So once I have the surgery I have to diet?

Gee I was just asking

can we have smoothies and McDonalds milkshakes after the surgery. Are they considered 'liquid' ?

Why do you have to have his approval, you aren't a little girl. Tell him to take a hike. Or better yet tell him to pack up his things and leave. That might get his attention.It is your body not his.

I was wondering about ice cream too. I just love love love ice cream

is it ok to eat low or non fat yogurt after surgery and during the post op weeks?

Can I eat ice cream on my post op diet?

To go to Mexico is a very risky proposition.

My surgeon told me that she will be using the Davinci Robot to perform my sleeve. I am afraid of that. What is she slips and makes a huge mistake. In addition she will be having a student Dr. assist her. Why me? So she put my surgery off until May 9. I read on here that the final weight is on the day of surgery. That doesn't make much sense. What if you are on the edge like me. I just barely qualify. Meaning my bmi just barely qualifies me. Any thoughts ?