Hey all! I'm new around these parts

My surgery is scheduled for January 7th and I was wondering if there are any others schedule for the big day in January 2013 ...?

Hey all! Newbie here! I'm hoping for the 29th here in Atlanta. Paperwork was submitted yesterday to insurance!

I'm on my 4th day of 2 weeks of liquids and feeling great! Smell of burgers from Five Guys nearly killed me yesterday though. 3rd day was definitely the hardest. Working out a lot for distraction which isn't easy on 800-1000 calories but I find if I just add a tsp of peanut butter it helps. Good luck everyone!

One week out from surgery.. Had some side effects for a few days , nothing I can even complain about! Very happy with results. Lost 23 pounds so far!

Tomorrow is the big day for me! Wish me luck!

Good luck!

Good luck!

Good luck! it will be great. I am 8 days since I was sleeved. IT is great!

Hello to all my January sleevers!

My surgery was1/14 I just got home yesterday ....This surgery is no joke it is very painful each day is a working progress ....I am able to keep all my liquids down tea,broth,jello-o even my meds ...Thank God!! Today, I will be having my first Popsicle ...Walking around the house helps so I try to walk for 5-10min ...I would say the worst part is the pain after the surgery anf gas pain...Well good luck to everyone!

Just came back from my one-week post-op doc visit! All is good! I'm down 10 lbs from day of surgery!! I have had no issues to really complain about - been pretty smooth sailing all things considered! The only odd thing, is that they still won't let me drive for another week or 2... I"m not even on pain meds anymore... they said it is because of the anethesia! Anyone else experience this?

One week out from surgery.. Had some side effects for a few days ' date=' nothing I can even complain about! Very happy with results. Lost 23 pounds so far![/quote']

Hey Cam! Are you 23 lbs down from your pre-op diet or from surgery? I am also 23 lbs down (from my pre-op) and also one week out (10th) so we are right on pace with each other. :-)

Keep up the good work!

Karen

Just came back from my one-week post-op doc visit! All is good! I'm down 10 lbs from day of surgery!! I have had no issues to really complain about - been pretty smooth sailing all things considered! The only odd thing' date=' is that they still won't let me drive for another week or 2... I"m not even on pain meds anymore... they said it is because of the anethesia! Anyone else experience this?[/quote']

That sounds pretty weird to me. Anesthesia should be long out of our system by now (I'm also a week out, the 10th). My discharge papers said I could drive as soon as I left the hospital as long as I wasnt on pain medication.

Karen

Hey that is awesome ! I am 23 pounds down from my surgery.. Luckily did not have to do a pre op diet. How are you feeling and doing?

I was sleeved on the 9th and I am down 12.5 lbs

today I ate too much full liquids MY throat feels full. I got full fast because I used 2%milk and powdered peanut butter. I was out of skim milk. whoa it feels like my throat needs to burp but I'm afraid to burp! ha!

Hey all! I'm new around these parts

My surgery is scheduled for January 7th and I was wondering if there are any others schedule for the big day in January 2013 ...?

Mine is scheduled for January 22

I was sleeved on the 9th and I am down 12.5 lbs

today I ate too much full liquids MY throat feels full. I got full fast because I used 2%milk and powdered peanut butter. I was out of skim milk. whoa it feels like my throat needs to burp but I'm afraid to burp! ha!

I was also sleeved on the 9th and I'm down 11lbs. Mostly lost during clear liquids. Much slower now that I've added in full liquids. The only thing I have any real trouble with is the protein drinks. Even if I sip at them about half way thru I have to stop for an hour or so or I'm really uncomfortable. I'll be glad to move into real foods and not depend on them.

I was also sleeved on the 9th and I'm down 11lbs. Mostly lost during clear liquids. Much slower now that I've added in full liquids. The only thing I have any real trouble with is the protein drinks. Even if I sip at them about half way thru I have to stop for an hour or so or I'm really uncomfortable. I'll be glad to move into real foods and not depend on them.

I was sleeved on the 7th and I feel the same way about the shakes. It takes me so long to drink one!

I had my surgery on the 2nd and went to the doctor today. Down 19.8 lbs!!! I am thrilled!

Hi Nancy - I am from Ft Collins Co and I too am being sleeved on 1/23. My doctor doesn't require liquid diets prior to surgery - after reading this forum I can see that all doctors have different views. Any way blessings and prayers for your surgery and new life. How much weight do you want to lose? I am so excited and so ready to be able to keep up with my grandsons

Hey there lucky you not having the liquid diet! I would totally be good with that! Well, I want to lose about 80lbs or so. I am at 219 now, I would like to be 100lbs, but I want to be realistic too.

I am getting really excited!