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I had mine out at the same time. Can you see if they will do that?? Julie

I had to do 2 shakes a day and a lean and green meal each day for 2 weeks. It depends on your BMI. Lean and green was fish or chicken etc. and either a salad or green veggie. The last 3 days before surgery was clear liquids only. After I had to do clear iquids only for 7 days, then 2 weeks full liquids ( protien shakes, soups, etc., then soft foods, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. then mushies, tuna, chicken salad, egg salad, etc. Hope this helps, Julie

All I know is my experience . I went with Dr. Kelly and he was awesome.. You can go right through him without a coordinator. He is VERY skilled at the sleeve. I have not had one complication!! Julie

I was taking all my pills whole the 3 rd day after surgery. The only one I had to cut in half a week later was a calcium when Istarted taking the. You should be just fine to take them whole. Julie

I am on there, but not sure how to add people. My name is soon2change if you want to add me. Julie

I use a straw everyday and have since about 3 weeks out. I drink a lot more water that way. Julie

I am 5'6" and day of surgery I was 259 wearing a size 20 jeans. I am now 229 wearing a 18 , but soon to be 16. Julie

I was told Dr. kelly uses a 36f and sews over.. But whatever it is it works great . I have good restriction , but never have anything get stuck or have to throw up after eating.. I'm good!! Julie

It will take a little time to regulate your meds.. Be patient. I am sure you will find the right amount soon. Julie

Everyone is differnet. I am a hairdresser and own my own salon . I had surgery on a Thursday and was back to work the following Thursday. I only did Part time, but really couldn't have been gone too much longer. Customers thought I only had my gall bladder out. Which I did , but along with my sleeve. Julie

I haven't had any fatigue.. I was back to work at 1 week out. I make sure to eat all my protien . I aim for 80 grms. Drink all my water about 80 oz. and take all my vitamins. I feel the same as before and even have more energy since losing. Hang in there it should start getting better soon. Julie

Sorry I can't help as I went alone. But want to say best wishes!!! See you on the losers bench!! Julie

I've had a glass of wine. No problems .. No fast effect. Same as before surgery. I would think that doing it all the time the empty calories would add up quickly. I enjoy a glass now and then. I was kind of hoping for the quick buzz. So I could be just as cheap of a date as I am with food. No go same as always!! Julie

The fitbit works with the same technology as the wii. The website is free to use to track everything!! It is very reliable as far as steps go. You can wear it on your waist band or just keep it in your pocket. The sleep tracker is cool and very interesting feedback. You put the fitbit in a special wristband that it comes with and it tells you how long it took you to fall asleep also how many times you woke up. It is usually 100.00 but goes on sale for 79.00 from tme to time. Definatly worth it in my opinion. I was looking into the body bugg when I bought mine. the seller for me is the website is free .. Not with the body bugg. Julie

I am one of those who never lost the hunger. It is NOT acid for me.. I am easy satisfied with small amounts of food, but only for about 2 hours . Sometimes 3 but rarely.. I have 3 meals and 2 planned snacks. It is not slowing my wight loss. Hang in there!!! I feel like Iam glad to have the hunger , because there are some who have to set an alarm to eat.. Internal alarm here.. Julie

I had surgery in Mexico with Dr. Ramos Kelly.'It was 5700.00 not including airfare. I am VERY pleased with my sirgery and my care while there. I had better care at the hosp. then I have had in the states. If you have any more questions let me know. Julie

I eat every 2-3 hours...I am hungry by 2 and starving by 3. SO I can't go any longer without food. I am happy with a very small amount and it only holds me right around 2 hours... Everyone is different. I never lost all hunger like some do. I eat 3 meals and 1-2 snacks of protien. Julie

I was self pay in Mexcio and it was 5700.00 plus 250.00 airfare. Best money I have ever spent.. Julie

I thought so too but no gain!! Good luck! Julie

I would take just your Rx meds at this point and after you can do more full liquids etc.. then add the supplements.. I don't think I added my vitamins until I was eating mushies. I took Levoxyl for my thyroid only each moring. It gets better each day!! Hang in there! Julie

I take two multi two calicum cittrate petites (still huge) 2 d-3 B-12 sublingual B-1 1-biotin 1-zinc 1 magnesium

EASAdvantage makes a strawberry ready to drink that tastes like a shake. You could put it in a blender with some berries and ice and I bet it would be very close to a shake. Julie

I have read that drinking with meals not only takes up space but pushes everything you are eating through too fast and you are hungry quicker and then eat more calories then you will want hence possible weiht gain or no loss. I know it is the hardest thing for me. I don't even bring a glass to the table .I find if I eat and don't drink I stay full much longer. Keep working on it ..It's not easy. Julie

I had my surgery Nov. 10th and I am down 30 total. On Regular foods. I eat 3-4 oz. of meat and if room some veggies. I really miss veggies and fruit. I am slowly going to add some back in. No complications at all. Feel great Dr. just gave me the go ahead to go tothe gym. So happy I made this desicion!! Julie

I use a PPI and I am hungry regularly. Every 1 1/2 -2 hours like clock work. I am meeting all my protien and staying under on carbs . Drinking all my water etc. The scale isn't moving this last week for me though I feel smaller. I am thinking positive and thinking I am losing inches instead of pounds. I have to say I feel the same about "did I do this just to lose 25" pounds in my case. How can we eat such few calories and NOT lose weight??? Julie