Leigh W

I’ve done chicken salad on puréed. I put rotisserie chicken in a food processor with some spices and chicken broth. Puréed that and then added Greek yogurt and mayo. It was actually really good despite looking a little gross. I’ve made it twice.

I did! My first roommate’s husband was screaming to discharge her and left against medical advice.
My 2nd (just a few hours later) was another sleeve patient around my age. No complaints with her. We took turns chatting, throwing up, bugging the nurse for meds...ha. It all worked out.

I’m post op day 8 and burping has decreased a lot in the last 3 days.

I’m post op day 8 and burping has decreased a lot in the last 3 days.

Mine is on my right. But it seems from my search that it’s very common so I’m glad it’s normal.

I’m on day 6 post op. Most days I have no interest in food and it’s a job to eat (drink). Yesterday I wanted everything I saw. I actually licked a Dorito! 😳🤣

Anyone post op have all your incisions feeling ok except the one where your stomach was removed from? Ugh. That one hurts so much! I know it can’t last forever though.

I’m on day 4 of Clear Liquids post op and I think I’m finally hungry. I was even dreaming of food. Cant wait to add a few other things in tomorrow.

I can’t have Protein Shakes yet. I think I get that in 2 more days. Jello and broth aren’t appealing to me so I’ve been having popsicles, Water with crystal light, Powerade Zero And watered down v8 fusion. I think I’m not drinking enough bc I’m scared to get my sleeve too full.

I’m January 10th! I was hoping to get mine done over our winter break but it didn’t work out. But I’m happy that I at least got a date!

I’m January 10th!

Simone...I went with NF. I’m self pay and Shands wouldn’t even return my calls! I’m so happy with NF. I’m seeing Dr. Rose.

I’m January 10th! I was hoping to get mine done over our winter break but it didn’t work out. But I’m happy that I at least got a date!

I’m January 10th!

Mixed feelings here as well! I’m trying not to think about the actual surgery or I may panic. But I’m excited overall.

My pre-op appt is less than a week before my surgery. I won’t know about Vitamins or anything until then. Kinda annoyed because I’m a planner! I know I’ll be on full liquids by day 4 but I want a list so I can have a few things on hand. Oh well, trying to be patient.

Mixed feelings here as well! I’m trying not to think about the actual surgery or I may panic. But I’m excited overall.

My pre-op appt is less than a week before my surgery. I won’t know about Vitamins or anything until then. Kinda annoyed because I’m a planner! I know I’ll be on full liquids by day 4 but I want a list so I can have a few things on hand. Oh well, trying to be patient.

I’m January 10th! I was hoping to get mine done over our winter break but it didn’t work out. But I’m happy that I at least got a date!

I’m January 10th!

I’m January 10th! I was hoping to get mine done over our winter break but it didn’t work out. But I’m happy that I at least got a date!

I’m the same date and the same weight! I can’t wait to get this done!

I hope you get your approval soon!

I hope you get your approval soon!

I'm just getting started on my journey. I do not have weight loss options on my health insurance but they said surgery would be covered if it is decided it is medically necessary. They won't tell me exactly what that means but general guidelines are BMI at 40 or above, attempted weight loss over time, psychological evaluations, etc. I can self refer to a surgeon but they won't take me as a patient until my insurance approves it. So that means I have to go through my PCP and jump through all the hoops with her. Who has had to do this with their PCP? Did you have to repeat any of the process for the surgeon? Would love to hear how this went for you. TIA!