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cukiemunstr    2

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I'm down 2 lbs. I won't be down 10. I just don't see how I'll get down 10 by Wednesday. But I think some loss is better then none. I am back on track and have been working out daily. Out of my funk with the sleep apnea machine and life. I'm really excited about seeing Dr. Le on Wednesday.

for anyone who has had the sleeve down a while ago., can you resume normal activity with working out eventually? If so, how long did it take? I know everyone is different. Just wondering.

I also have an appt with Dr. Le on the 23rd. But that's a Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for Monday the 29th. I had to lose 13 pounds but so far have only lost 8. I have done everything he said to do, and it just does not want to come off. He may cancel my surgery, but no one can say it's from lack of trying on my part.

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Wildorchids    7

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I also have an appt with Dr. Le on the 23rd. But that's a Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for Monday the 29th. I had to lose 13 pounds but so far have only lost 8. I have done everything he said to do, and it just does not want to come off. He may cancel my surgery, but no one can say it's from lack of trying on my part.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Sorry, my appt is on Wednesday, not Tuesday. I'm excited to talk to him. Get the ball rolling. Awesome that you have a surgery date. Let us know how it goes. How do you like Dr. Le? My first impression was a good one. I think he has a good track record, right?

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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I went to my appt with Dr. Le yesterday. I'm down to 206. He's pleased. However, he is strongly trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said he felt I could do it on my own since I "only have 75 lbs to lose." ONLY 75 LBS/ He wanted to know if I thought it was worth the risk to have an elective surgery for about 70% of the total amount of weight I have to lose.

Does anyone have any opinions? One thing is I've battled the bulge all my adult life. I'm so tired of it. Any advise? He's going to see me again in a month and if I decide to have it, the surgery will be in January.

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cukiemunstr    2

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I went to my appt with Dr. Le yesterday. I'm down to 206. He's pleased. However, he is strongly trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said he felt I could do it on my own since I "only have 75 lbs to lose." ONLY 75 LBS/ He wanted to know if I thought it was worth the risk to have an elective surgery for about 70% of the total amount of weight I have to lose.

Does anyone have any opinions? One thing is I've battled the bulge all my adult life. I'm so tired of it. Any advise? He's going to see me again in a month and if I decide to have it, the surgery will be in January.

He did the same with me. He gave me a goal of 13 pounds and told me that his office staff needed to lose more than that. He asked I would be happy with only losing about 30 lbs and told me to come back in a month. I went back, he told me to keep working on losing that weight and then gave me a surgery date. He had me come back in a month ( a week before scheduled surgery) and if I had not lost "enough" he would cancel the surgery. I went on the 23rd and he was pleased with what I had lost and I am a go for surgery on Monday. :)

I think that is his way of making sure you are serious and not making snap decisions.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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He did the same with me. He gave me a goal of 13 pounds and told me that his office staff needed to lose more than that. He asked I would be happy with only losing about 30 lbs and told me to come back in a month. I went back, he told me to keep working on losing that weight and then gave me a surgery date. He had me come back in a month ( a week before scheduled surgery) and if I had not lost "enough" he would cancel the surgery. I went on the 23rd and he was pleased with what I had lost and I am a go for surgery on Monday. :)

I think that is his way of making sure you are serious and not making snap decisions.

So cookie, can I ask how much you weigh? I started at 219.2. I'm at 206. He didn't tell me to lose anymore, just to stay on pre op diet. Im at 206 now. How long have you been in the program? I started it all on 9/14. He said if I'm sure when I come back, he will go ahead with the surgery and schedule it for January. He also told me about his office staff needing to lose as much as I do and not getting the surgery. Sigh

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cukiemunstr    2

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So cookie, can I ask how much you weigh? I started at 219.2. I'm at 206. He didn't tell me to lose anymore, just to stay on pre op diet. Im at 206 now. How long have you been in the program? I started it all on 9/14. He said if I'm sure when I come back, he will go ahead with the surgery and schedule it for January. He also told me about his office staff needing to lose as much as I do and not getting the surgery. Sigh

At orientation, I was 221 and am not 205. I started in Richmond, but asked to transfer to SSF. He wanted me to lose to 200, but I didn't make it. It sure wasn't from lack of trying and he didn't say anything about me not losing that last five, thank goodness. I tried really hard, and even today at Thanksgiving dinner, I hardly had anything. I am determined to not gain any and hopefully lose a little more before I go in Monday.

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khready2go    1

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I'm down 2 lbs. I won't be down 10. I just don't see how I'll get down 10 by Wednesday. But I think some loss is better then none. I am back on track and have been working out daily. Out of my funk with the sleep apnea machine and life. I'm really excited about seeing Dr. Le on Wednesday.

for anyone who has had the sleeve down a while ago., can you resume normal activity with working out eventually? If so, how long did it take? I know everyone is different. Just wondering.

There is no lifting of anything over 20 lbs until you meet with the doctor, 1 month after your surgery. You can then resume exercising.

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Thanks Cookie. I needed to hear that. I feel like deep down it's something I want, but he totally confused me. 55 lbs would change my life. I wouldn't be obese anymore. Let us know how your surgery goes. Aloha

Karen, thanks for the input. how have you been doing?

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donebare    0

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Just looking to start a new thread or meet some NEW people that have had Kaiser sleeve surgery or are going to have sleeve surgery soon. I am Chrissy I live In Sacramento. I was JUST sleeved on June 16, 2010! I was sleeved at Kaiser Richmond by Dr. Im. Looking for new people, Fun, Friends, new issues, recipes, suggestions, or just to talk!:)

I'd like to be your friend, Chrissy! :rolleyes:

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LisaaaLisaaa    8

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Donebare, you're doing great on losing the weight. GREAT JOB> How does it feel being sleeved?

Cookie, thinking of you today and hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Hugs

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cukiemunstr    2

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Cookie, thinking of you today and hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Hugs

Aww Thanks Lisa! I appreciate it, I am kind of freaking out here. I will calm down...especially after the valium! I am ready for this. :)

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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