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[Sarahjane79 397]

Sarahjane79 how are u doing since your surgery? Any tips u can give to a girl that's only a week away and starting to freak out a bit?

Is Dr. Gluck doing your surgery? My only advice is to sip. Sip sip sip. I'm 8 weeks out, and I still struggle with getting my 64 oz of Fluid in. I do fine with Protein. Although it was hard to get that in until I got to soft foods!

You'll be fine! They are awesome at mercy. The only pain I'd ever really had was just the gas pain. And even then, it was just uncomfortable. But yeah. Just walk. and walk some more. feel free to ask me ANYTHING. I'm an open and book and will answer anything you want to know.

Ps. I'm an doing great. I've lost 55 lbs now. I still do have some pain in my lower left where the biggest incision was. But at a week out, I was putting on my boots, and ripped my healing muscles back apart. Yes. It hurt as bad as you might think Hah. But it's something I can live with, except sleeping. I had to call the doc and they prescribed me some lidocaine Patches. I did sleep on my couch for 4 weeks after. But But I started walking and couple weeks ago, and am going to join join a gym this week. But I've yet to eat something from my list of allowed foods that hasn't agreed with me. Honestly is been really good, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to do this.

[ladyraerae 20]

Yes Dr.Gluck is doing my surgery. I am now 6 days away from surgery. Thanks Sarah and Carol for sharing your experiences with Dr.Gluck. I am so excited but can't believe it's almost here. I am dropping weight like crazy on this liquid diet. I've lost 13 lbs. in a week! For a split second I asked myself if I can lose weight like this do I need the surgery? Then reality set in that I would never be able to do this if surgery wasn't making me do this liquid diet. I do have a pretty strenuous job though so I'm wondering how long I will be off of work? I've heard a lot of mixed answers regarding that. Thanks for everything!

[bollheam 5]

2 days post op! And I'm feeling alright. The gas was the biggest issue with me. But I'm hangin in there. I had a 2 hour drive home that wasn't the most comfortable yesterday either. Can't wait to recover and start to get some results. The only thing I'm afraid of is drinking Water and Protein Shakes. I don't want to overdo it but I don't want to get dehydrated. Any tips?

[MIMamaof2 30]

Yes Dr.Gluck is doing my surgery. I am now 6 days away from surgery. Thanks Sarah and Carol for sharing your experiences with Dr.Gluck. I am so excited but can't believe it's almost here. I am dropping weight like crazy on this liquid diet. I've lost 13 lbs. in a week! For a split second I asked myself if I can lose weight like this do I need the surgery? Then reality set in that I would never be able to do this if surgery wasn't making me do this liquid diet. I do have a pretty strenuous job though so I'm wondering how long I will be off of work? I've heard a lot of mixed answers regarding that. Thanks for everything!

Dr Gluck is awesome!!! I had my sleeve done the day before Sarah! :-) My husband has been a patient of Dr. Gluck's for the last 8 1/2 years. Dr Gluck will take you off work 4-6 weeks if you have a strenuous job. I've heard of corrections officers going back in 2-3 weeks IF they can guarantee they won't have inmate contact.

[carstanger 346]

2 days post op! And I'm feeling alright. The gas was the biggest issue with me. But I'm hangin in there. I had a 2 hour drive home that wasn't the most comfortable yesterday either. Can't wait to recover and start to get some results. The only thing I'm afraid of is drinking Water and Protein Shakes. I don't want to overdo it but I don't want to get dehydrated. Any tips?

make sure you sip! I has to set a timer on my phone to remember to drink! I tracked. Water, shakes, and walking!! It really helped me. Then I switched to myfitnesspal.com and tracked there for over a year. Mi stopped and have now restarted tracking!

[jmartin333 0]

I had mine done in Holland by dr. Shram on dec 23. Anyone have any tips on adjusting to a new diet while getting ready for/going to collage?

[onedaycloser 136]

Had mine done by Dr White ProMedica-Toledo Hospital. Excellent care, no complaints.

[annmarie50 9]

25 more days & getting excited!

[annmarie50 9]

14 more days! Scared, but ready for a new me!

Thinking positive thoughts!

[MetroDetroitChic 86]

14 more days! Scared, but ready for a new me!

Thinking positive thoughts!

Don't be scared. Dr. Krause is awesome. He will make sure you are okay.

[annmarie50 9]

Thank you! I have the utmost confidence in him!

I met with other surgeons & finally chose Dr Krause!

[fastfreddie 2]

My date June 19 with dr Krause also

[annmarie50 9]

Good luck Fast Freddy! We are all going to do great! Did you go thru the program at Beaumont Hospital?

[fastfreddie 2]

Yes I did how about you?

[annmarie50 9]

No, I was at another hospital, my Doctor referred me to Dr Krause. I'm thinking of doing the support group after surgery at Beaumont!