Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Daryl and I'm from Sunny San Diego! I was sleeved last week on May 15, and today I finally got my drain removed! Phew. I hated that thing!

I'm happy to say that as of today I'm down 46 pounds from when I started my pre-op liquid diet! But man, I can't wait until I can get back to the gym in full force! I can't even do my routine stretches! Oh well, I feel great!

I just have a few questions, I'm currently only able to drink 1 Protein shake a day because after a few sips I feel full. I'm also drinking about 54 ounces of Water throughout the day. Should I be concerned about how little protein I'm taking? I should note that I don't feel dizzy or tired at all, and in fact I feel nearly as energetic as before I started the liquid diet. Thanks for the help and it's great to be here!

Hi Daryl! I'm also at UCSD. Dr. Horgan is doing my sleeve on July 3rd. I've been wanting to talk to others who have been sleeved by Dr. Horgan. I went to the last support group and I really liked it. Natalie is' date=' of course, wonderful and Jill is great too. I'll definitely be at the next one, so I hope to see you there![/quote']

Hi starshine mama I too will be getting sleeved at UCSD with dr. Jacobsen. The surgery date is not set yet as I need to list 5lbs. In next 6 weeks to dhow I'm committed. Good luck on your surgery! Keep on touch and post how it went. Feel free to email me at malia247@yahoo.com

Hi starshine mama I too will be getting sleeved at UCSD with dr. Jacobsen. The surgery date is not set yet as I need to list 5lbs. In next 6 weeks to dhow I'm committed. Good luck on your surgery! Keep on touch and post how it went. Feel free to email me at malia247@yahoo.com

Yea so how was the meeting?? Super long huh?

Yea so how was the meeting?? Super long huh?

Omg totally long and REAL emotional since the Pschiatrist used "tough love" approach snd said "this is life-saving surgery!" I wept like a baby but it was a great wake-up call. It wad 4-hours long so yes really long lol! I go back July 18 to ensure I can lose at least 5 lbs. And show I'm committed. I'm so there but I'm glad they want to test me out. Real excited about the process so far! How are you doing?

I'm doing well! I'm on the mushies stage, and I tried making a tuna patty, with chopped onion shredded fat free cheddar, oats and an egg white, blended it up and cooked the "batter" in a pan haha. It looked like a pancake! But tasted like tuna :/ it didn't taste bad though so that's good. Next week I'm on soft foods and I can't wait! A lot of people are noticing how much wait I've lost, its pretty crazy... Good luck with everything! Keep me updated!

Hi Daryl! I'm also at UCSD. Dr. Horgan is doing my sleeve on July 3rd. I've been wanting to talk to others who have been sleeved by Dr. Horgan. I went to the last support group and I really liked it. Natalie is' date=' of course, wonderful and Jill is great too. I'll definitely be at the next one, so I hope to see you there![/quote']

Dr. Hogan is awesome! Yea I miss some of the meetings because I'm usually working! How are they?? I've never been to one!

Hi, I'm also using UCSD in San Diego. My surgery is scheduled for September 4th. I'm anxiously stalking those who have gone before me. : )

I'm with doctor Horgan, scheduled for November 26. I'm on the liquid pre-op phase now. I'm wondering what kind of results you all have had. Any words of wisdom? Thanks!