I have retaken over the Compilation thread as of June 15th and just got it up to date. Please realize I had surgery June 4th and I'm still struggling a bit. If anyone sees someone post in the section that is outside of June mainly a thread called "Any June Sleevers" which is located in the preop section and not June section, please post their name at the end of this thread or direct them here. It will help me keep up. Unfortunately, I can't be online as long as I used to presurgery.

Thank you so much. My prayers continue to go out to those that had surgery and to those that are coming up on their surgery. Best wishes for speedy recovery to all.

June 1, 2012

BigGirlVee -- Dr. Coirin, Modesto, CA

2thenewme -- Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Mexico

AChristie -- in Juarez

SouthernDonna45 -- Dr. Alvarezta

ta1020 and comfortably numb - Dr. Kelly

June 2, 2012

Dizzle

Ready2Bthin -- Dr. Aceves Mexicali

June 4, 2012

ptprincess93

DcMak72

Furby036 -- Emma Patterson Portland,Oregon

6-4-12_sleever

Karenb4729

Teasha1 -- dr. Ponce de leon, Mexico

Tlaff79 -- Dr. Blaine Nease

Angelakay2 -- Dr. Brad Waggoner

IrishSoul -- waiting on okay from insurance

Dkna2 -- Dr. Garcia, Tijuanna

MamaM -- Removal/Revision

Mina T -- Dr. Paul Stanish

labubakari

Ready for the new Lay-Lay -- George Woodman, Memphis TN

Sallyincincinnati --

Thegoddesszili

Calicolea

June 5, 2012

shereebarb

Chichis77

Bubblesbgood -- Dr. Michael Nusbaum

Kstalvey -- Dr. Nick Nicholson from Plano

Miss scarlet

Back­­~To~Amy -- Dr. Nick Nicholson from Plano

ShannonK

Aznoel -- Dr. Stephen Burpee

New_Hope -- Dr. Stowers, Decatur, Tx.

txdee -- Dr. Nick Nicholson

Amom2twins -- Dr. Aviv Ben-meir

raindrop

Erica E

Cat Scratch Fever

Redbottoms82

IlyssaDel

newnin - Abington, PA Dr. Fernando Bonanni

June 6, 2012

Sunshine08 -- Atlanta, GA

Kmaskery

SylviaMom -- Dr. Aceves – lap to sleeve

MadisonPA

kfitch

Soon2bhotmama -- Dr. Ryan Heider

Pooh

Krystina

kiki green

June 7, 2012

Giselle3264 -- Dr. David Kim, Dallas

LULU TAT

justsleeveme23 -- Dr. Minkin, St. Louis

Lovingmeforever -- Dr. Almanza

butterflylegacy -- Dr. David Kim

MsYoYo -- Fl.

Alp50 -- Dr. Kelly

Debbiesclipper

Bigzoe32

TCBunny - Atlanta GA

Jennifer SoFla

June 8, 2012

Mari6257

Cristal602 -- Dr. Jaime Kelly

Jenz531

Crystalaine -- Dr. Kelly

TinaP -- Dr Jose Rodriguez

Moms3boys

June 9, 2012

cissiesue

June 11, 2012

PEvette

Vanb0052 -- Dr. Svendsen, Methodist Hospital in Minnesota!

Readytobeslimxoxox -- Dallas

Blondeej Dr. Aceves, Mexicali -band to sleeve revision

KamloopsMom -- Mexicali w/sister surgeries

Healthy Mama

Kat1 -- Dr. Garcia

Pam2011 -- Dr. Orlando Icaza

bogeydog

blackdahlia -- Dr. Clark

celticharpist -- Dr. Brock Borderlon

Detroit_Tom

cindyandhersleeve - Houston

karrina-D

cissiesue

June 12, 2012

Eager12 -- Dr. Robert Wegner, Memphis

Iwant2Bthatgirl

need2change -- Dr. David Kim

Dayo -- Dr. Robert Casillas

Denalisa -- Dr. Wittgrove

CRosa -- Dr. Pavlos Papasavas

glsun0612

Wolfgirl1978 -- Dr. Keith Chung

Joy00

Newme_38 - Dr Babak, Maryland

June 13, 2012

Gene1970

JRoybal

Slimwithin

DuranFan1969 -- Dr. Christopher Hart, Atlanta

New Orleans Lady -- Dr. James Redmann, Slidell / Covington, La

SweetSusie1 -- Dr. James Davidson

NJHANIBAL

rherrera

Kiloalphatango - Australia

Wolf3749 - Dr. Patterson, Portland OR

ZoobDude - Dr. Lopez

June 14, 2012

Ssilian -- Dr. Anthony Terracina, VA

Karma84

Finding Myself -- Dr. Kelly in Tijuana Mexico

Goofycathy -- Dr. Kelly in Tijuana Mexico

thinmymind -- Dr. Kelly

Estrovan - Dr. Bauman in Charlotte NC

Pdubbaya23 -

June 15, 2012

TLC223

HolyCow1234

Territravel --

June 16, 2012

june16 -- Dr. Jorge Daes, Columbia, SA

June 18, 2012

ChrissyDeex3

VeronicaH

Pteri -- Dr. Srinivasan at Emory

innerme

Naturals --

mommieof3

Kymwalla

June 19, 2012

Sunshine25 -- DFW area

DadTo2 -- Dr. Nicholson, Dallas, TX

Littlebits

Zoobdude -- Dr. Almanza

Lehg520 - Dr. Kristin Noonan

Katrina8l

Katelynrose

June 20, 2012

Ready! Set!

Brandy Riggen

nmg4unj5

JRoybal - Dr. Garcia

jonamarie2012

June 21, 2012

Angie_Musgrave

Skinnytata - Dr Le at Kaiser South San Francisco

MDZNCSLIM

June 23, 2012

MirandaK -- Dr. Almanza, Mexico

June 25, 2012

Looking Ahead

Ready Rudy

Artichokes -- Dr. Lautz Brigham & Women’s in Boston

Jubjub07 -- Dr. Aceves

anais02 -- Dr. Garcia

Skane10 -- Dr. Garcia

Janedeaux3

Lose4good2012 -- Dr. Billy (may use spider surgical tool)

aled

carolinagirlz

136HereICome- Lawerance hospital in NY

ChristianMomma7

CRichard1107

SMP1126

June 26, 2012

locoladi

Trista1975 -- Dr. Almanza-reyes, Mexico

JTmoas

s.ledbetter17 -- Dr. Edwards and Lane – mcg.

Nardelkn

cherryseven

chuckles -- Dr. Keith Gersin

Misslorlor

MsPerry

1920-Zeta

tumblersmom

glocks90

suzilouise

rudekitty

ShrinkingBellyKelly

June 27, 2012

herewegoagain

Edward Mun -revision

GivingItMyAll

pkehrer

mcsleevy - Dr. Sherman Yu in Houston, Tx

Joyce Ellis-joy686 - revision

MoreganK

Praldous - Saranac lake NY Dr.Hill

Carlashooter-

Aworkinprogress - spider single incision with Dr. Robert Marema

Ris26

June 28, 2012

kkm23 -- Dallas

Iwannabslim -- Dr. Jaime Ponce – sleeve revision

Sleevertobe

Mina05pit - Philadephia, PA

Apricot111

ready4change79

June 29, 2012

EileenFrances -- Dr. Subhash Kini

Robin33 -- Costa Rica

tonibugg -- Dr. Rod Juarez

SunnyCox - Dr. Kelly in Mexico

TinaP - Dr Rodriguez

June 30, 2012

lil lee -- Dr. Aceves in Mexicali

Mrslittle -- Dr. Alvarez

Edited June 19, 201214 yr by MinaT

I did it !!!!

Surgery started around 7:40 this morning, took about 1 hour and in my room by 10:30. I have had minimal pain (being told to stay on top of pain meds was the best advice ever!) and was a touch nauseous in recovery but have felt much better than I thought I would. I've had a popsicle, Water and some broth and doing good there and have already done some good walking.

All I know is if anyone ever needs a surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Hart is amazing!!!

Good luck to all today's sleevers!!!! Thanks for the advance well wishes for tomorrow! I'm very nervous and obsessed that I don't have enough time to get it all done before I go in tomorrow at 6am. I dropped my three boys (7,9,11) off with grandparents in Houston and drove back up here to Dallas yesterday with a heavy heart, wondering if I'd ever see them again... Am I obsessed with the off chance that things will go wiggy or have any of you all felt this as well? I'm a mess!

You are definitely NOT alone.. I have two little girls. One is 6 1/2 years old and the other 7 1/2 months old. I have been driving my husband crazy saying, "What if this.. and What if that.." I even had a long talk with my best friend about helping raise my girls if I died.. I think it's normal to have all of these emotions..

That's why my date is June 29. I can take off anytime, but that's my husband's week off and he can just take a couple of days off before vacation then go back after his regular week off. I am excited this is actually about to happen! Dreading this darn preop thing though!

I started my pre-op today and I feel like I'm going to die! lol

[quote name=McSleevy ' timestamp='1339623869' post='373353]

I started my pre-op today and I feel like I'm going to die! lol

I so dread this preop but maybe after a couple of days we'll either die or get used to starving. My friend is taking me to Olive Garden for a little lunch tomorrow....I've been doing a couple of shakes a day already but the evenings are tough on me.....My husband is a junk food addict and weighs nothing so I told him he has to buy stuff I don't like!

You are going to be so happy with Dr Rodriguez and staff .. They are wonderful people and did great job not too much pain at all! Are you going to Juarez?

They are I'm one week at work doing great. Only one scare that needs to heal.. Drink my Fluid.... Get gas strips and walk all the time

I so dread this preop but maybe after a couple of days we'll either die or get used to starving. My friend is taking me to Olive Garden for a little lunch tomorrow....I've been doing a couple of shakes a day already but the evenings are tough on me.....My husband is a junk food addict and weighs nothing so I told him he has to buy stuff I don't like!

That's very smart of you to have started doing some shakes already.. I probably should have done the same. OOPS! lol Enjoy that Olive Garden! Have a breadstick or two for me! I have heard for many people that this pre-op diet gets easier as the days go by.. I sure hope so because I am not even through the first day and the very thought of another Protein drink makes me CRINGE!

Btw, what is your pre-op diet? Just curious.. Here is mine...

1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A liquid Protein

Meal Replacement DAILY: (Choose from the following)

Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury

EAS MYOPLEX LITE, or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25

Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk.

2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ.

sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY:

Water

CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS)

sugar free Jello

LOW SODIUM broth

SUGAR FREE POPSICLES

Sound tasty?? lol

P.S. I see a couple people have said something about a secret FB page.. Do you know how I can find that? Thanks!

I am here, and alive. Been suffering some HORRIBLE reflux/heartburn.... not gonna lie, been feeling like I may die (being dramatic here).... due to it being a revision, the part of my lower esophagus/upper stomach where my band was is still pretty inflamed and swollen. This is normal, but it does not make my life any easier at the moment. I haven't been able to get down any fluids yet.... the other girls here that were not revisions, just sleeves, have been eating their Soups and teas just fine.

At this rate I will lose 50 lbs in a couple weeks if I can't get anything in! They also gave me my band to have... pretty interesting to look at and think that thing was in me for over a year!!

Waiting to start feeling better so I can realize this was worth it..........

I am here, and alive. Been suffering some HORRIBLE reflux/heartburn.... not gonna lie, been feeling like I may die (being dramatic here).... due to it being a revision, the part of my lower esophagus/upper stomach where my band was is still pretty inflamed and swollen. This is normal, but it does not make my life any easier at the moment. I haven't been able to get down any fluids yet.... the other girls here that were not revisions, just sleeves, have been eating their soups and teas just fine.

At this rate I will lose 50 lbs in a couple weeks if I can't get anything in! They also gave me my band to have... pretty interesting to look at and think that thing was in me for over a year!!

Waiting to start feeling better so I can realize this was worth it..........

Bless your heart! Praying for you to start feeling better fast! I must say that you look FANTASTIC in your post-op pic.. Hang in there! Keep us posted on your progress...

Oh Blondeej, I hope you start feeling better VERY soon. Remember your doctor can prescribe something for the heartburn or reflux. Hang in there!

I plan on going as often as I can. There is actually a meeting June 19 according to the schedule. I thought maybe on one of my post-op walks I'd swing by and check it out. LOL Yeah' date=' right. Somehow I don't think so. When did/do you have your pre-op class?[/quote']

My pre-op class is Monday, June 28th. Had my pre-admissions telephone interview today Counting down the days...

Blondeej .... Yes they can help with reflex....you don't have to suffer... And what's the saying, "this too shall pass"... healing hugs sent your way!

You are going to be so happy with Dr Rodriguez and staff .. They are wonderful people and did great job not too much pain at all! Are you going to Juarez?

Yep! Going to Juarez =) That is the only thing that causes me any concern lol I know we'll be fine but Juarez is admittedly a little scary!! Being in DFW area though, it made more sense to fly to El Paso instead of San Diego. Plus Star Medica is supposed to be an amazing hospital!! I'm just happy to have someone in my "neck of the woods" having the surgery on the same day. I hope we can keep in touch =)

[quote name=McSleevy ' timestamp='1339627917' post='373426]

That's very smart of you to have started doing some shakes already.. I probably should have done the same. OOPS! lol Enjoy that Olive Garden! Have a breadstick or two for me! I have heard for many people that this pre-op diet gets easier as the days go by.. I sure hope so because I am not even through the first day and the very thought of another Protein drink makes me CRINGE!

Btw, what is your pre-op diet? Just curious.. Here is mine...

1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A LIQUID PROTEIN

MEAL REPLACEMENT DAILY: (Choose from the following)

Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury

EAS MYOPLEX LITE, or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25

Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk.

2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ.

sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY:

Water

CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS)

sugar free Jello

LOW SODIUM broth

SUGAR FREE POPSICLES

Sound tasty?? lol

P.S. I see a couple people have said something about a secret FB page.. Do you know how I can find that? Thanks!

Here is the link to the FB thread. In the thread is a link to Robin's FB profile to give her a friend request to be added to the group.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/40813-fb-page/

Here is the link to the FB thread. In the thread is a link to Robin's FB profile to give her a friend request to be added to the group.

http://www.verticals.../40813-fb-page/

Thanks for replying about the FB page. I have not slept in a few nights so I took something last night and got some sleep!

[quote name=McSleevy ' timestamp='1339627917' post='373426]

That's very smart of you to have started doing some shakes already.. I probably should have done the same. OOPS! lol Enjoy that Olive Garden! Have a breadstick or two for me! I have heard for many people that this pre-op diet gets easier as the days go by.. I sure hope so because I am not even through the first day and the very thought of another Protein drink makes me CRINGE!

Btw, what is your pre-op diet? Just curious.. Here is mine...

1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A liquid Protein

Meal Replacement DAILY: (Choose from the following)

Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury

EAS MYOPLEX LITE, or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25

Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk.

2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ.

sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY:

Water

CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS)

sugar free Jello

LOW SODIUM broth

SUGAR FREE POPSICLES

Sound tasty?? lol

P.S. I see a couple people have said something about a secret FB page.. Do you know how I can find that? Thanks!

My preop is ...

3 meal replacement shakes a day

broth

2 slices whole wheat bread

2 cups fat free veggies with no butter, or other condiments

2 cups slim milk

1 cup fruit

At least 64 oz of sugar free liquids and water....

I am thankful because, at least, I get to chew! I have been doing 2 shakes a day and then supper. But night time is my achilles heal! Just gonna try to keep busy sewing and reading. I am looking forward to that Olive Garden today with my friend! But last time I ate something heavy like that it made me miserable!

My mom ask me last night how much of my stomach they were taking out...I told her 75 to 80% and she like to have freaked out! I wish she would just quit asking me questions!