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Dawn, amazing. I am one week out. I've lost 7 since surgery. I just made Onederland. WOW. I too am on thyroid meds. Also high bp; high cholesterol, antidepressants, and sleep apnea machine. I wan to rid as much of those as I can. Your story encourages me. Thanks.

Kaiser does NOT recommend the following as Protein drinks Slim Fast Atkins Special K Protein Water Glucerna Boost Ensure They DO recmmend others and I will list a few here: unjury EAS Premium Protein Pro complex Isopure powder (Zero or Low Carb) Jay Robb Premier Protein shakes (Costco_) Those are just a few. Very important to cut carbs and sugars down. Hope it all works out.

I'm 6 days post op and I'm on soft pudding type foods. liquid was only in the hospital for me. How long do you have to be on liquids? I'd say don't beat yourself up about it. Move on. But remember how it made you feel.

way to go

Hi there. I just got sleeved on January 5. I'm feeling pretty good. I too was considering the lap band at first. But thecidea of a foreign body and other things turned me upwards the sleeve. I did much research. Sole searching, and asked tons of questions. For me, my doctor checked for leaks before I even woke up. The percentage is I believe 1 in 100 leaks. But I'm sure they'd quickly fix it. As far as hemorrhaging, during surgery there is always a possibly of significant blood loss as in any surgery. But that percentage is low as well. Were u reading of hemorrhaging later after surgery or during. I'm thnkjng I made a great choice. Keeps me restricted in over eating. I'm very excited for the new year and new me. Aloha, lisa

Ditto what they said. You will do great. Here's to a new you.

david, I'm not using much pain killer anymore. I had a slight headache last night before bed, so took some. But don't really need it much. My tummy feels like I got run over by a truck too. I'm doing well with the Stage II foods. I have tried sf pudding, sf Jello, chicken broth, Protein shakes (I have 30 g shakes so need to down 2 a day), sf applesauce, cream of chicken Soup diluted with Water, water with crystal light. I haven't been able to get 64 of of liquid in a day yet. But I'm still using the bathroom, so no dehydration. Sip, sip, sip. How are you doing on your Stage II? Have any tips for me? do you feel like bubbles or something in your tummy? It's like a bubble burn, but not a bad burn. Odd to explain. I'm sure it's because we had 2/3 of our stomach removed. Dr. Le was amaziing. I had Moreen for a nurse quite a bit. Loved her. And Christina, and Evelyn, and Irish. Great staff. Keep in touch. If you want to email me, my email is panchoandlisa@att.net

<My doctor told me the Gas X strips don't work on the gas coming out of your body from the anesthisia. That is the gas that is moving around. I think today it feels lots better. Question: I'm 4 days passed being sleeved. when I lay down sometimes I feel a burning in my tummy, I guess like heart burn. I'm on prisolec. I guess maybe it's from having my stomach operated on. Any light on this? Anyone else experience this? DAVID, how are you friend? You looked amazing at the hospital. When did you end up going home? The next day or day after? I stayed two nights. I didn't really want to go home. I haven't had a good night's rest since surgery. I keep waking up. Not in pain. the only pain I'm in is at one of the surgical sights to the left of my belly button. I think it was the biggest cut. Just feels like a pulled muscle, so not really Pain. Just annoying. I took a shower and did my hair. Put my jewelry on. I feel amazing.

Not solids, but pudding, applesauce, protein shakes, cottage cheese, etc.

WTG. I was sleeved on the 5th. I used pain meds only because I was so out of it and thought I needed them. Then they made me nauseous. I'm glad to be home, but was super sad to leave this one nurse whom I was quite fond of. I've been walking around the house. On solids already. I think I'm glad I went through this. hahha

I'm home. It went well. I had an amazing doctor and staff and nurses. I got sleeved on January 5th and came home the 7th. I've slept on and off. Washed my hair last night. It was horrid. I've just had some major gas issues. Trying to pass it. ETC. So here I am starting a new life. Weird. But I'm happy. any questions for me, ask away. Aloha, Lisa Saw my buddy SFDavid in the hospital too. He looked GREAT.

David, I'll see you on the other side. Thanks.

I have my surgery tomorrow. I've been in and out of nervousness. I'm fine at the moment. I have to be at the South San Francisco hospital at 6 am. Surgery is at 8. I'm excited. Found out in pre op class that Kaiser pays for hotel night before for me and guest and 2 nights post op for my guest since we live 50 miles away. That's a nice benefit. I'm not paying a dime for my surgery. The only thing I'm scared of is that I'm scared of waking up scared. OMG it's finally almost here.

Aloha everyone. I'm being sleeved tomorrow. OMG I can't believe it.

Your meds. Any meds that you might need that are necessities. Of course, the doctor will have to approve you taking anything. I take High bp, antidepressants, thyroid, high cholesterol meds. also if you have a sleep apnea machine, Kaiser wants you to bring that. The pillow was suggested to me. I bought a "Surgery Bear" at the Build a Bear Workshop. Her names is Giggles. She's pink, yellow, orange swirly kinda. Very soft and cuddly. She giggles when you press you paw. I need my support Bear. I HAVE SURGERY IS 5 DAYS. OMG

Thanks everyone for the sound advice and words of encouragement. HOnestly I'm so sick of eating. I went out last night with hubby for dinner and couldn't eat it all. Today I am starting a liquid diet and tomorrow is my pre op class. So tomorrow i'll find out for sure what I really need to be doing. The doctor didn't limit me to liquids only right now even though my surgery is January 5th. But I am doing it for myself because I know what a pig I've been. Once again thanks. I can't believe I'm getting sleeved in 9 days. Say what!!!

I'm getting sleeved January 5th. Doesn't seem real. Hard to visualize it. I hope it all works out. I hope I lose weight. I hope, I hope, I hope. Going to start a 10 day liquid tomorrow (for Breakfast and lunch) even though doctor told me it wasn't neccessary. I want to make sure I come out the other side strong. Class on Tuesday. Support group too. Get to meet SF David. Woo hoo

I've been doing the same thing. My surgery is January 5th. My doctor told me I didn't need to do a liquid diet leading up to surgery, but I'm going to anyway. My kid and hubby have been throwing up and sick and today my tummy has pains, so I'll start it when my tummy can tolerate it (perhaps tomorrow). Today I'm just eating bland things.

I'm getting sleeved January 5th by Dr. David Le at Kaiser SSF. I am very excited and nervous. Can't wait.

Congrats. I get sleeved in 2 weeks and 2 days. I hope I am up and at em like you are. Good job.

Hmm I'm a bit scared about the hair loss. I have fine, thin hair as it is. I don't think I'd look good with no hair. I guess I'll cross that bridge when it gets there and hope for the best.

Glad you are doing good Amber. Keep up the good work. Sounds great getting someone to help with your hair.

I'm super excited. I went to see Dr. Le today in South San Fran for my pre op appt and to sign consent forms. I actually lost another 1/2 lb. He told me it wasn't necessary for me to go on a liquid fast for 2 weeks. If I want to replace a meal with a Protein shake, then that's fine. I go in on the 28th and meet with Dr. Rainville, the anesthesiologist. And then go to the pre op class. Last night I went to a support group discussion at Kaiser in Santa Rosa. There was a girl there that just had the sleeve done in Mexico 5 days ago and another 5 months ago in SSF with Dr. Le. I was so glad I went to that group last night. So glad to have talked to Dr. Le today too. He put my mind at ease and even told me a funny story to keep in mind. I told him I'm afraid of waking up freaking out. Like super anxious. He told me they'd take good care of me. So I'm happy and content with my decision. We were at the mall tonight and I think I'm gonna get a Build A Bear surgery bear. She's pink and very cute. I'm glad to get the support here from you guys. Amber, good job getting through it so far. No leaks? Stacey how have you been?

Wow, you look amazing after your weight loss. Very beautiful. Even with your hair loss. \

GREAT. My hair is brown and gray naturally and so I dye it blonde. I have short hair. I will die if I lose my hair. I barely have any as it is. It is fine and thin. I guess I better get a cute short cut, but I don't think i can stop dying my hair blonde to go ugly brown/gray mix. I'll talk to my doctor