I am having the Vertical Sleeve on Nov.29th and I am a ball of nerves!!! I ahave so many things going through my head. Will I be able to drink?? Will I be able to get protein in?? Will all of my hair fall out??? AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Please can someone ease my mind. I also need to know how to loose 10lbs before surgery on Nov. 29th without being on a liquid diet????

You are making a great choice so don't worry too much . You will be able to drink, it will just be in small sips at first. I drank lots of hot tea after surgery which helped. Now, at ten months out, I can drink like any normal person can. Getting in your protein isn't too hard, especially with all of the protein shakes and suppliments out there. Just make sure your vitamin has iron so you don't get anemic like I did. Your hair will fall out, but it grows back. I have tons of new growth and even though my hair is thinner, I still have plenty. As for losing weight, I would try low carbing it. Good luck with your surgery! I couldn't be happier with my sleeve and I am so happy you are getting yours! We are always here for you. Congrats on making this amazing life change. You are going to do great!

Thanks!!!

I was sleeved 10/19/11 since that and the 2 weeks prior I have lost 34lbs. Prepare for awful gas, and possible upset stomach but I have no problem with drinking or eating really except I have no desire to eat, its all gone which is a beautiful thing. As for the 10lbs with those protein shakes as meal replacements it simple otherwise, Prayer alot of Prayer.