Malaika

Congrats on your date Joanne -- keep us posted - 11/10 will be here before you know the way this year is moving along!

Call the WW in your area - main number - they keep those records for a while - so they may still have your's ... it's worth a try!

I'm with you Tiff - tried again on Sunday - had diarrhea from 7 Sunday evening until about 2 on Monday ... they all have milk in them and I'm so lactose intolerant since the surgery -- noticed all the powders I have in the kitchen also contain milk ... so won't be using those ... wonder if there are any GOOD ones around that don't contain milk ... lactaid doesn't seem to work for me. I'll be interested to see what you think of these Stoongal.

Well you're already in surgery - or maybe out of surgery by now - I am sure you did fine and now you will wonder why you were so scared... we will be looking forward to reading your posts and following your journey to a new YOU!

I had: urinanalysis blood work EKG Chest x-ray

I luv the sun -- Dr. Aceves will NOT do the surgery if he doesn't believe you are a good candidate - you have to fill out a form and it takes him a day or two to review and give you a decision. Ruthi wasn't sure when she went for her sleeve whether or not she was going to be able to have it done due to complications from the band a few months before -- he made her go through a barium swallow and other pre-op tests before he agreed she was healed enough to do the surgery. You could call Nina and let her know what is going on and have her send you information for your husband to read - or you could go to Dr. Aceves website and print out his credentials for your husband to read, plus stories from VST. Heck, I would be more than willing to talk to him on the phone about the entire procedure if he would be willing to do so -- PM me if that's a possibility and I'll give you my phone number .. he could talk to both me and Bearded as we both had the surgery with Dr. Aceves. Heck, if you call this weekend, he could talk to both of us and Ruthi too!

Hmmmmm... I had that when I would lay down at night to go to sleep ... not during the day ... hmmm... I'd email Gaby and ask her. It could be related to the anesthesia - God knows it certainly caused things with my body to go totally wacky:scared0:

Yes, that is about the same thing that Linda explained and it does make sense now - it sure as heck didn't at the time she was telling me DD ... in my mind that seemed huge and I'm not - LOL

I agree - I love "gadgets" Judy if you need help posting pics, let me know - happy to help!

If you're still uncomfortable, ask her to do a barium swallow - if there's any leaks - which I doubt - they will show up. Keep us posted.

:thumbup::lol0: that's funny Thin (mine likes to hide on my belly (and doesn't do a very good job)

And we'll be right here waiting for your good news! Promise!

You'll do GREAT Jenn -- Dr. Aceves and his staff are AAAA++++++

Stoongal - I've been to Tim Horton's - everything they have is good -- I find Krispy Kreme way too sweet - and that was BEFORE my surgery, can't even imagine what they'd taste like now! Looking forward to another new recipe from you - I need some good soup recipes -- I find canned Soups WAY to salty.

Awww ... I wasn't even thinking about me ... just about recycling for other members here ... but I will definitely take a look-see at what you bring with you !

Susan - I don't know what might be causing our bloating; however I would stay away from the milk products for awhile just in case it is the milk that is causing your troubles; however from Sat. to today seems a bit long. Try the gas-x and see if that makes a difference. I have also found that when I seem to be bloated a heating pad helps relieve the pain and the bloating. Judy - the diarrhea will pass - mine lasted about a week, so it should be dissipating soon ... I don't like apple juice either!

Time-for-me - welcome to the site, I'm sure Stoongal has told you all about us and that we're here for you anytime you need us or if you have any questions.

Nancy - I agree it would be so much easier with hubby's support -- and perhaps the idea of having him carry around an extra 130 lbs. for a while will help to convince him that 130 is not 30 ... let him know you are dead set on having this surgery with or without his support; but you'd much rather have his support. Keep working on him, perhaps something you say will change his mind. I will say prayers for you! Keep us posted.

GREAT suggestion CYates! Glad to see you posting too and to hear you're doing so well.

WOO HOO - congrats Ruthi ... any loss is a loss! See you Thursday!

Oh man Ruthi - guess you didn't read my post on recycling! DARN!

Hi and welcome to the forum. I did have to do a pre-op diet; however, it wasn't nearly as strict as the one your doctor is prescribing. I am sure it will be difficult; however, as others have said, keep your eye on the prize...and it will make the post-op diet easier for you I think.

I had my surgery done in Mexicali, MX and there was only one surgeon. I think it is done the same in the states, but can't say for sure. I didn't have to have the endoscopy; although I can relate to your fear of being put under anesthesia for it - I had never had surgery that required me to be put out before I had the sleeve. It truly isn't bad at all - it's like you've gone to sleep and then you wake up -- talk to the anesthesiologist about it though and let him know your fears.

Welcome Chris to the forum. I am from Indiana (Greenwood) and now live in Vegas - I don't know any surgeons in Indiana who do sleeve surgery. I was self-pay and went to Mexicali and had my surgery done by Dr. Aceves. Lots of us on here have used him; however, I am sure there are those who know of surgeons in those states.

Welcome to our forum Claire. You are just 2 weeks out from your surgery - your body may very well be retaining fluid from the IV - hang in there and once you're on mushies, getting in your fluids and your body is adjusting to it's new stomach, your weight will start to drop off. Hang in there and don't compare yourself to your BF - men always lose faster than women!