I noticed a few July folks posting on other threads and thought there might be enough of us to start our own thread (rather than hijacking whatever threads we find with a July surgery in them) - so I invite anyone with a July surgery to post their story here so we can support each other and share our experiences.

I'm C and my surgery is scheduled with Dr. Aceves on 15 July. I'm 29 and married to an Army man - we're currently stationed in Germany. We have two year old boy/girl twins. I'm choosing to self-pay because Tricare does not currently cover VSG and none of the overseas military facilities do the procedure at this time. To complicate matters, our next assignment is (as of right now) in Yerevan, Armenia. Getting this surgery in a remote location like Armenia isn't even a possibility. I'm not willing to wait more than two more years for this surgery.

I started my research in the summer of 2008 when my doctor diagnosed me with Type II (I developed gestational diabetes with my twin pregnancy and it stuck around afterward) and suggested the band. After much research I decided the sleeve best suits my needs.

I'm 5'1" (and some change), 240 pounds and I would be happy with any weight under 160 pounds. I haven't weighed less than that in more than ten years and I have been plus-sized since high school.

Please, hop in and share your own stories so I can share this journey with others instead of doing it alone! If I am successful my mom would like to have the surgery, too, but she's very nervous because she has never had surgery before.

~C

Done on the 15th. Feeling so much better now. Third day after was a bi%ch. Let's get on with a new life!!

@ Rainy-

The third day was awful for me too! But now on day 6, I'm feeling pretty great! I can't wait to have eggs this week! That's what I've been waiting for, just a little bit of normal, non blended food.

Hi from Toronto!

I've arrived home today, from Mexicali and the GREAT folks at Dr Aceves office!

I have had such a great experience! I (along with Sheri AKA CLK) were both sleeved together on the 15th of July. For me, it's now day 5 and I feel great. I spent an extra night in San Diego, and my husband and I walked around the "touristy" area for about 4 hours in the afternoon. That's how great I felt!

The hospital, staff (a shout out to Dr A and Dr C) including the nursing staff were just AMAZING. Talk about top notch care and compassion. I saw Dr Aceves and Dr Campo multiple times each day! Incredible, but true. They both truly care about their patients and genuinely want to ensure you are happy, and comfortable. I'M SHOUTING FROM THE ROOF TOPS, these guys are tops! I would not change a thing about my decision to have VSG in Mexicali....it was one of the best decisions I've made....after accepting my husbands proposal, that is...

Anyway, I'm home, feeling great, and will be happy to sleep in my own bed tonight.

Best of luck to everyone else, and my thoughts are with the other July sleevers who are still waiting for their turn!

La: I'm glad you're back and feeling great! I'm feeling pretty good, too, especially since I got about nine hours of sleep last night. How are you doing with your 64 ounces? I had a heck of a time getting anything in yesterday, probably due to nearly 13 hours in the air. Today I'm doing great and I feel a lot better now that I've incorporated clear protein (Unjury chicken broth is a godsend). I've decided to wait until Thursday (one week) to weigh, since I'm definitely bloated from the IVs followed by a day full of flights. How are you doing on that front?

jls: Glad to hear you're feeling so great. Enjoy that transition to soft foods. I'd say I'm jealous but since I have no appetite I'm okay with my ten days of clears followed by a week of full liquids. :001_tt2:

RAINY: Glad to hear you're feeling better, too. Everything from day three out has been fairly easy and it keeps getting better.

I second those rave reviews of Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos. Wow, what a great experience! I never had any worries and I felt that between his talk to prepare us and my own research there were no surprises. I already plan to bring my mother down to Mexicali when she's ready for her sleeve.

Good luck to everyone sleeving this week. I think there were several folks for the 19th, so hopefully they'll be up to posting soon.

Take care everyone!

~Cheri

Congrats to both of you! It only gets better each day. My hardest problems are remembering to eat and trying to get enough in. I'm sure as the swelling goes down that will improve. Hope not TOO much. LOL

Help you guys....I am on clear fluids and I can't stand the bullets. What can I do to get protien?????

Probably not much help, but I didn't have to be concerned with Protein my first two weeks. Just making sure I got enough fluids and tolerating pureed the second week. This week I begin Vitamins and increasing protein. It's hard to get enough in when I'm only able to eat less than 1/4 c at a time. It's not like you can mix a scoop of Protein powder in that little bit of food.

There are some clear Isopure products, but I doubt you will like them better than the bullets.

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Glad to see your all doing well, I been having to push myslef to drink my protein shakes. So i am just sticking with Isopure right now Ieverything else i been able to hold down just fine even some foods.

Glad to see your all doing well, I been having to push myslef to drink my Protein shakes. So i am just sticking with Isopure right now Ieverything else i been able to hold down just fine even some foods.

Crystal, Your weight loss is awesome!

Crystal, Your weight loss is awesome!

Thanks... It seems to be going well I have lost

14 pounds in 8 days. I am now losing a pound a day, But it also helps having four kids keep me on my toes

Called my surgeon and they said don't worry about protien the first week. I feel better now! Thanks for the help!

Glad to hear everyone is home and doing well! Speedy recovery to all.

Sleeved on the 16th in Mexico, back home now and feeling great!! No pain whatsoever, lots of confusion about how much to "eat" and when, but I think I am getting it figured out. liquids are going down good and I can't wait to chew something!!!!! Isn't it funny how it seems like all you get is sweets when you are doing liquids? My tongue feels like it is wearing a sweater :cursing:

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well and so glad we are on our way!!!

Kathy

Sleeved on July 14th.. Woo Hooooooo!!! Trying to learn the ins & outs of protein supplements. I have found that they are not nearly as bad if you drink them through a straw. The smell is what gets me everytime.

Sleeved on July 14th.. Woo Hooooooo!!! Trying to learn the ins & outs of protein supplements. I have found that they are not nearly as bad if you drink them through a straw. The smell is what gets me everytime.

A straw? I was told not to use straws because you get too much air and that can cause problems (like drinking soda). Tell me it's a myth. I hate not using them.