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Willow, Are you still happy with Dr. Fisher? I'm searching for a surgeon in Colorado Springs, and can't seem to find much information on any of them. Did your insurance cover your surgery? Do you know how much fills are with Dr. Fisher? I'm just starting the whole process, so any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Hoping everything went well for you.

Hi Brenda, I'm doing pretty good so far. I am enjoying some mushy food for a change. The only mushy food I've tried so far is scrambled eggs, cottage cheese and refried beans. This weekend I'll move up to chicken salad, tuna salad and see how I do with it. Have you have any issues with food going down? I find it so hard to beleive we are only allowed to eat 2 ozs per meal, and are not suppose to have snack. My arm is still giving me problems unfortunately. Glad you are doing ok.

Rob, as I recall I did the exact same thing. Especially as it my surgery got closer and closer. To be honest with you, the first month is difficult because life as we know it is gone. And we are trying so hard to figure it all out. I'm almost 2 months out and I couldn't be happier. I don't think you will regret it at all. I think you'll be happy with it and your renewed health.

Just wanted to say "Happy Birthday"!

I'm doing great. Just feel like I'm drinking all day long, yet I'm no close to where I need to be on my fluids nor proteins. How about you?

Thanks for your response Willow. He's one of my top picks so far. I'm also considering Dr. Snyder in Denver. Those are my two choices if my insurance covers it. If not, then I will probably go with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora because his fee is so reasonable for self payers. I live in Monument. I will keep in touch. Thanks again.

Thanks for your response Willow. He's one of my top picks so far. I'm also considering Dr. Snyder in Denver. Those are my two choices if my insurance covers it. If not, then I will probably go with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Aurora because his fee is so reasonable for self payers. I live in Monument. I will keep in touch. Thanks again.

Well we do know it takes time to get adjusted and that having regrets is Normal. I think each day will get better and better. Hang in there. We can lean on each other. *hugs*

Hi DeeDee, Hadn't seen any posts from you lately. Hope everything is going great your way.

Pumpkin, I first noticed mine about a week after surgery. I noticed a sore spot and very faint bruise about 6 inches above where my IV was. I kept an eye on it for several days and when it got worse and hurt my hubby took me into the ER. If you suspect it is a clot, be sure to go in and get it checked. I'm not sure what signs to look for as this is the first time I ever had a blood clot. They did an ultra sound in the ER and found I had clots from my wrist to my elbow from the IV. Keep me posted and let me know what you think.

I'm doing ok. I'm on my 5th day of pre op diet and it's a little difficult but over all not so bad. I'm down to 228 from 235 so Im hoping my liver will be just fine for surgery.

I'm getting so excited and nervous. How are you doing?

I'm still up one pound from surgery day. I also spent 5 hours in ER last night. I have a blood clot in my arm. Very scary. I just pray it goes away on it's own. Glad you are doing well. Keep me posted.

I'm doing great on my fluids. I just feel so tired of sipping all day,

I just felt a lump on my arm above IV area and it kept hurting and didnt go away. Its still real swollen. I sure hope it goes away.

Trish, I did have sleep apnea. Dr Aceves office asked me to bring my cpap to Mexico, which I did do. They do not offer cpap's there, so you will need to bring your own. The good new is that after losing 35 lbs I no longer stop breathing at night and have been able to sleep fine without the cpap.

I had another ultra sound and a cat scan done last night. No blood clot in the lungs (thank goodness). I do have one huge blood clot that goes from my wrist to my elbow. Right now I'm on high doses of motrin and hot compresses to try to disolve it. They aren't sure why it happened, it's just one of those things. I've lost 2.5 lbs since surgery. I'll take what ever I can get. How are you doing?

We leave for Mexico early morning the 18th for testing, then surgery on the 19th. How are you holding up with the liquid diet? I'm not sure I would have done very well on that. I'm pretty much able to eat any meat, and some cheeses, a few veggies, but no carbs. Are you getting nervous at all? What time is your surgery? Keep in touch.

Christie, I have some dress clothes in sizes 22 - 18 if you are interested in those, I hadn't taken those to Goodwill Yet. I have several dress sweaters, a few skirts with matching tops or jackets. You are more than welcome to them if you would like.

Rob, no problem. I know how vacations go. Glad you had a safe trip here and home. I'm so excited for your surgery and can't wait to hear how you are doing. You are in my prayers for a safe and uneventful surgery. I can't tell you in words that you would understand how wonderful this surgery has been. I'm 1/2 lb away from my half way goal. Can you believe it?

Thank you so much! Is it open to anyone? I'd definitely like to attend. I haven't been banded yet, but would like to get hooked up with a support group prior.

Happy Anniversary sleeve sister!!

Hi Vickey. Welcome to the forums and congratulations on your susrgery date tomorrow. I'm sure you will do just fine. The first week can be a little uncomfortable but for the part everyone sails through it pretty quickly. I'm one of the few who developed a blood clots as result of the IV used during surgery. I don't think it's real common but just one of those things that can happen from surgery. After I was home from having my sleeve I noticed a lump on my arm about 5 inches above the area where they had put my IV. It became very sore and bruised feeling and I ended up in the ER only to discover I had blood clots all the way from my wrist to my elbow.

part 2: I'm 4 weeks out and still dealing with it. They have put me on aspirin daily and hot packs on my arm to try to disolve it. From what I've been told it can last for months. Fortunately I don't think it's very common, and there is no known cause for it. My doc says sometimes they happen from the needle knicking the inside of the vein and others times they just occur fron trama to the veins.

Best wishes to you tomorrow. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as I know it can be very scary and nerve wracking. Let me know how you are doing.

Barb

Phatman, what a small world. I live in Monument. Thanks for the friend request and good luck to you on this journey to become thin and healthy!