Anyone else going to have their sleeve in May? I'm excited and now the nervousness has set in. I am reading a few posts that people are in the hospital for like 3 days. My dr said I would only be in the hospital one day. And that I would walk the same day as my surgery.... Is this something they tell everyone or should I plan on more than one day there? Either way, my life changes May 16th and I'm excited

Holly,

So glad you are doing well! I thought about you a lot last weekend!

Did you like Dr. Ponce ?

This time next week I will be in Tijuana and sleeved by Dr. Ponce! I start my liquid diet tomorrow!

How long did you have the drain ?

Keep up the good work!

Candi

Thanks for thinking of me Candi you will love Dr. Ponce he is great... I had the drain in until i left the hospital so i had surgery on Thursday night and left for the hotel on Saturday around 2pm Make sure you try to bring some silky pj's and a light robe... they will help you maneuver in the bed.. and the rob will help cover up your behind..:-) I was cold in Mexico so bring a light jacket .. but i'm always cold..anyways... oh and chapstick.. the first 24hours you don't get to have anything.. i had a dry mouth sooooooo bad.. chapstick helped with that.. Good luck.. i wish you a smooth safe surgery!!!!

I'm going in at 6:45am for surgery at 8:30am. I'm nervous and excited. Please pray for me.

May 21 with Dr. aceves. Starting to get a little nervous (eg can I do the post op diet?!). Did people clean out their cupboards? How'd you prep the house?

I have never seen it mentioned anywhere... How long after surgery do you have to wait before you're allowed to shower?? I will have a drain in for a couple of days.

I did not have a drain and was told I could shower 2 days after surgery.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hi before things start moving along. It's almost 6am in Tijuana, and I'm scheduled for surgery at 8:30. So, so, SO nervous, but Trish has been phenomenal and assures me everything will be fine. Fingers crossed!

Praying for you Krista. Good luck & we'll see you on the Loser'sBench the next time you post .

Hibmirn,

Good luck today you are iny prayers.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hi before things start moving along. It's almost 6am in Tijuana, and I'm scheduled for surgery at 8:30. So, so, SO nervous, but Trish has been phenomenal and assures me everything will be fine. Fingers crossed!

You will do so great krista you are in good hands.. i loved Dr. Ponce and trish was excellent!! Praying and thinking of you today.. the first day is the hardest.. after that it's all downhill.. good luck girl. When you walk past room 309 think of me.. that was my room... Holly

Hello, I have taken the first step in getting the sleeve, I went to the required seminar. What is the process and how long does it take from the time you go to the seminar/first dr visit to actually having the surgery?

Thanks for the information and best of luck to you all.

A

Day 23 of liquid diet and still going strong.. can't believe one week from today is surgery... realness is starting to sink in.. this liquid diet is the best one I have every been on as far as results.. just hit the 45 lbs mark.. who knew losing weight could be this easy lol.... that is a Joke for those of you playing along at home..... here is the guidlines I was told to follow...

Examples of liquids that are allowed: If not on the list, it should not be consumed.

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Black Coffee

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Tea/Iced Tea

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Skim Milk

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Low or no sugar fruit juices

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Jello sugar free

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Water

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Gatorade

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Sports Drinks

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Crystal Light

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EAS Shakes

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Muscle Milk Light powder or RTD’s (ready to drink cartons)

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Slim-Fast Low Carb Shakes

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Atkins Advantage Shakes

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Beef, Vegetable or Chicken Broths

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Propel Flavored Water

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Special K O2 Protein Water Mix (packets)

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Any 100% Whey Protein Powder mixed with water or skim milk

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Popsicles- Sugar Free

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Sugar-Free Kool-aid, Crystal Light etc.

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Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar Free made with Skim Milk

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98% Fat-Free Cream Soup made with Skim Milk (1 can per day)

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100% New Whey or any whey 3 oz protein bullets (25 gm or 42 gm)

I am really digging the protien powder that I got from Chike nutrion.. I got thier free samples of flavors they offered and loved them so much I ordered more... all the flavors are good and they don't taste like a protien shake... I highly recomend it.

Iam a may sleeved may 22 it Iam so nevrous .

May 21 with Dr. aceves. Starting to get a little nervous (eg can I do the post op diet?!). Did people clean out their cupboards? How'd you prep the house?

On my way to hospital. Will post when I can. Good luck to all today

On my way to hospital. Will post when I can. Good luck to all today

good luck!!! waiting to talk to surgeon then surgery in an hour! lost 14 lbs on my 5 day clear liquid diet!! wahhhhhh this is so real so quick!