hbrhonda

I am 4 days post op and spent days making broths before surgery. The easiest: I bought a costco pre-cooked baked chicken plopped it in a pot and started adding diced veggies: Leeks, onions, celery, carrots topped with Water a few chicken bullion cubes and simmered an hour. I pulled the chicken out and let cool. I drained broth into ice cube trays, put mushy veggies in snack size ziplocks and shredded the chicken and put a couple table spoons of reserved broth in each baggie. Voila!! Meals for a month. My husband takes two broth cubes microwaves them in a small glass dish for 55 secs and I am golden.

Right after surgery 2-3 days, you have the overwhelming sense of loss. That maybe they took too much stomach, that there is no turning back, that you are gonna die. But it does go away. That was the worst part for me.

You should call the hotel and ask if they can put a fridge in the room for your stay. Many hotels that don't have them in the room DO have portable mini fridges on hand to accommodate guest requests. Or they'll offer to place a cooler and fill it with ice for you.
Worth checking.

I would suggest the preop diet of 3 premier protien shakes, 2 green salads, 1 serving of 6-8oz protien,,, keeps carbs and sugar low, protien high. I lost 23# in 14 days in this diet
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Cottage cheese, string cheese, laughing cow cheese, cottage cheese with fruit in it... low carb Snacks lots of types if nuts if ur at that stage, primer Protein Bars

I used Dr Garcia in May 2016. Best surgeon and facilities. You made the correct choice. I am 1/2 way to goal today. Try not to be so nervous you are in great hands with Dr Garcia and his staff.

To answer your question YES it does get better. I am 4 months out and I enjoy going to restaurants for conversation and ambiance. Because obviously I am not there to eat. LOL I never order a meal. I just take a bread plate and take 3 oz of my hubbies food, which he never misses. In the beginning out of habit I would order an appetizer or a side. Now I realize its a waste of money. food isn't as appealing as it once was. Which is how I got fat in the first place so I will take that.

To answer your question YES it does get better. I am 4 months out and I enjoy going to restaurants for conversation and ambiance. Because obviously I am not there to eat. LOL I never order a meal. I just take a bread plate and take 3 oz of my hubbies food, which he never misses. In the beginning out of habit I would order an appetizer or a side. Now I realize its a waste of money. food isn't as appealing as it once was. Which is how I got fat in the first place so I will take that.

To answer your question YES it does get better. I am 4 months out and I enjoy going to restaurants for conversation and ambiance. Because obviously I am not there to eat. LOL I never order a meal. I just take a bread plate and take 3 oz of my hubbies food, which he never misses. In the beginning out of habit I would order an appetizer or a side. Now I realize its a waste of money. food isn't as appealing as it once was. Which is how I got fat in the first place so I will take that.

Well, I tried everything suggested, and NOTHING stopped my Hair loss from 5 months to over a year out. Grew back so slowly, and now at three years post sleeve, it is good. Hope a miracle works for some people. My miracle was a nice wig.

After two weeks of liquids I was so starving I added baby rice Cereal to Protein shake and I survived. Made my new sleeve so happy.

Obesity Control Center Dr Ortiz is a great start. I used Dr Fernando Garcia because of financial reasons.

I used Dr Garcia in May 2016. Best surgeon and facilities. You made the correct choice. I am 1/2 way to goal today. Try not to be so nervous you are in great hands with Dr Garcia and his staff.

Dr. Garcia did my surgery in December, 2015. Best decision of my life, great experience.
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@@MommyB
i do think @@hbrhonda is correct
she's such a smartie!!
call the insurance company later
don't have to rush
you'll find out soon enough
expect the worst, hope for the best
you were expecting to pay for additional hospital visit
if it turns out they do pay some, that's great
"icing" on the cake
you've been through a lot
time to think of yourself first!!
take yourself off back burner
you belong up front
if you have family kids/DH or SO etc
it's their turn to be there for YOU
give you help!!!
wait on you!!
take care of yourself now
walk a little, rest, sleep - drink properly
you have a great attitude post surgery
you are now experiencing pain/dealing with infection
realizing and accepting that you will feel better in time
feel better sooner than later
sending good vibes
good luck
kathy

With my LapBand I only told my husband and kids. It was so hard to keep "the secret". Almost as if I were lying by not telling anyone. One time my daughter slipped and said "she cant eat and drink together" I almost came unglued.
This time I shouted it from the roof tops I AM GETTING THE SLEEVE. Not hiding anything. Posting updates and pics on FB. Now I have a huge support system. Its a personal option that is yours to choose. Choose wisely grasshopper...

Yes it is emergency care that is life saving. Not an elective surgery.

Find a local consignment shop.
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With my LapBand I only told my husband and kids. It was so hard to keep "the secret". Almost as if I were lying by not telling anyone. One time my daughter slipped and said "she cant eat and drink together" I almost came unglued.
This time I shouted it from the roof tops I AM GETTING THE SLEEVE. Not hiding anything. Posting updates and pics on FB. Now I have a huge support system. Its a personal option that is yours to choose. Choose wisely grasshopper...

That was me for almost a year. I still can't always get it all in. I have days when I really want to eat but can't. I have days when I really don't eat at all. And I have days when I graze on cheese', nuts', and meat' all day. It's definitely a new bizarre normal.
I don't mind it a bit.

When a regular sized bath towel wraps around you WITHOUT any gaps! That has to be the best feeling. I realized this last night when I got out of the shower.
I even wrapped it past the gap about 7 or 8 inches. HOW FREAKING AMAZING!!!
Kelly :) :)

You have the courage to sign up for a pilates class. I was always afraid of getting down on the floor and not being able to get back up

Yes you can fly with Protein Powder and an empty shaker. You can also take sone Protein Bars for when a shake isn't convenient. Go and have fun!