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8 hours ago, Bryn910 said:

There are dissolvable Biotin pills, I just ordered mine off of Amazon

Thanks, good to know. I have pretty thick hair, but I don't want to lose any of it.

On 6/5/2018 at 11:45 PM, teddynola said:

I too woke up to dermabond, but I am allergic to the ones that disolve. My incisions were so inflamed and one dehisced. I addressed it with my surgeon, so that was her route to go. Thank goodness I'm not allergic to dermabond.

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. Good luck with hitting your goal, you are so close, congratulation!

Well, it seems I'm allergic to Dermabond, as well. The itching is driving me crazy. I've been taking Benadryl at bedtime, but seems I've been scratching in my sleep. Most of the Dermabond has come off of the umbilical incision and it appears to be slightly dehisced. I am going to my first post of appointment tomorrow, so hopefully they can do something. I do not want to deal with an infection. Topical Benedryl helps for a short while, but I'm miserable here!

Does anyone do Keto? I find that it really works for me, but the dietition said they do not recommend keto. I'd like to give it a try after I go through all of the post-op phases of the diet. Any experiences will be greatly appreciated.

11 hours ago, BGrundee said:

I woke up to dermabond instead of stitches...Moving forward though I will ask for stitches as I found out I am allergic to dermabond. My incisions itched so bad for 3 weeks following surgery and I had a huge rash/welts around them. It was not nice...

I too woke up to dermabond, but I am allergic to the ones that disolve. My incisions were so inflamed and one dehisced. I addressed it with my surgeon, so that was her route to go. Thank goodness I'm not allergic to dermabond.

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. Good luck with hitting your goal, you are so close, congratulation!

I bought wonton Soup broth from a Chinese restaurant. It is delicious, and I add unflavored chicken Bone Broth Protein Powder. It mixes completely, with virtually no flavor. I was sleeved yesterday though, so I don't know how I'll feel a few weeks down the road. Good luck with your recovery.

On 6/2/2018 at 9:12 AM, apositivelife4me said:

Should I have lost more weight by now? What have others lost at this stage post op?

I was sleeved yesterday, and I gained 6 pounds over night! But, I realize that it's all of the IV fluids they pumped into me overnight.

I don't know how much you weighed pr-op, but generally, the more weight you have to lose, the faster it comes off, initially. Good luck, I'll be following your progress.

On 6/4/2018 at 12:20 PM, animallover1247 said:

I am 2 years and 3 months post op and have had fibro for many years. I have lost a total of 145 lbs and I'm sorry to report I've had no decrease in my pain. In fact last week I had to go to my PCP and get a pain and steroid shot. I am also on Lyrica. I exercise regularly (walking or swimming) and that is not without pain.

My depression has greatly improved so it is easier to deal with the pain.

Of course just because this has been my experience doesn't mean you will have the same experience.

You will have many other benefits from your weight losd

I am sorry to hear of your fibro problems. but the improvement in your depression symptoms is a big plus. Thanks for your insight.

On 6/3/2018 at 5:53 AM, Pearldrop said:

My date is tomorrow 4 June in the afternoon. I’m very excited and nervous. I’ve really appreciated the information on this forum. For those scheduled for tomorrow you’ll be in my thoughts, wishing you a swift procedure & a fast healing xx

I hope you are feeling well after your surgery. Mine was yesterday, as well, I am home now and feel pretty good. A little sore, but none of the anticipated post-anesthesia nausea.

Good luck and I'll be following your progress.

13 minutes ago, Briswife15 said:

Read the recent post by Pink Nova. And the replies. You'll feel better!

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How do I find that post?

2 hours ago, gully90 said:

2 hours ago, Hapamomma said:

Hi Sleevers! I’m June 6th! Been on the preop diet for 8 days ... 4 Protein Shakes a day and all low carb veggies plus anything on clear liquid diet. I’m excited and nervous .... and EXCITED! I’m down about 8 pounds with the preop diet. I can’t wait to get the scale moving after surgery! How long is everyone taking off of work? Who have your told?

I’m excited!! I’m June 6th too!! I have lost about 5 so far 😊

I have four weeks scheduled, but it's open ended. I came back a little too soon from my cholecystectomy, I won't do that again.

10 hours ago, Hope2018 said:

June 4th here I come! Only 3 more days to go! Lost 8 pounds so far on pre-op diet! Nervous and excited but looking forward to getting to the Other Side!!

I am June 4th, as well. However, my doctor said that I didn't have to do a liquid pre-op diet. Just do what I've been doing and don't gain weight. I decided to impose a one week, mostly liquid diet. I had a salad yesterday and a scrambled egg today. Same here, nervous, but excited too. I have a history of terrible post anesthesia nausea, so I'm very apprehensive about it. My surgeon is aware and she said that they will use everything in their arsenal to keep the nausea at bay. Good luck to all.

Hi everyone, my surgery is on Monday. I'm excited and nervous, nervous because I get terrible post anesthesia nausea. But, I am wondering if any of you have fibromyalgia and did the surgery have any effect on your symptoms. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have read that the surgery can increase your fertility. Looks like that might be true. I wish you well with your pregnancy.

On 5/9/2018 at 11:30 AM, NativeTexan said:

June 4th , 2018 I am getting sleeved in Tijuana Mexico by Dr. Ponce! I hope I can eventually stop most of my prescription drugs which have side effects.

I too am June 4th. There seems to be a few of us on the thread. No pre-op liquid diet, she just said to keep doing what I’m doing, (I’ve been steadily losing), and don’t gain any weight. I’m 5’3, 230, BMI 40.7. I’m doing very low carb, so my liver is probably pretty shrunken by now. However, I will probably do liquids my last week.

Good luck to all the June sleevers.

On 5/17/2018 at 7:47 PM, TxAlpha06 said:

Guess I'll be make ng homemade chicken stock now....lol...

Check into Bone Broth. There are some commercial ones, but you can make your own in a crockpot. It contains collagen and Protein. Some don’t taste that great, but you can simmer them with some onion garlic and celery and it’s quite tasty, as well as good for you.

14 minutes ago, Smaller in NC RNY said:

I am so glad that I am not the only impatient one haha I kept checking for my approval online and as soon as it turned to approved, I immediately emailed the coordinating nurse and she got right on it.

Happy for you and good luck with your journey!

I did the same thing, but it was late in the afternoon, so nothing happened yesterday. Rest assured that I will be on it first thing Monday morning!

I just got my insurance approval today and hoping for first week in June. It was too late to call my advocate to see about scheduling, so I'll do that Monday. Getting excited to get on with a better life.

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. I too got approved today! It's a great day. I'm excited and anxious at the same time.

22 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Is this your pre-op diet? It seems like you may be lactose intolerant and can't handle the shakes. You might try plant-based Protein powders and see if you do better. Hope you figure it out.

I am extremely sensitive to casein and whey, and I too use pea Protein Shakes. Vega makes a palatable one, but the stevia makes it a bit sweet. Sorry to hear of your problems, but I can commiserate, since I have that problem daily, after my gallbladder removal, if I don't take my Questran. Give the plant based a try. I think that Vega has individual packets available, instead of having to buy a large tub.