Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

You did a good job for your first video. I know it will get easier as you progress.

Thank u, I hope so :-)

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I'm going to Rush.

Welcome Mz Bunny.. Im just starting my six months.. Ur almost at the finish line..

It be here b4 u know it... :-)

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Thanks for welcoming me. I'm still getting used this. I according to my pcp I will have my surgery at Rush. Still waiting on referral.

Mz. Bunny

Hello everyone' date=' I'm new to this site. I live in Richton Park. I just completed my 6 months with the nutritionist as BCBS requirements. I've met with my primary physician and notified him of my completion. Just waiting for my referral to the BCBS, then I hope and pray for the results of meeting with surgeon. I hope this process is not like the first 6 months.

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Has anyone had there surgery at Rush Hospital? I would like to know how the doctors are. Bedside manor? How was it. Please share. Thanks

Mz. Bunny

Cool beans! Stef is cool' date=' i heard shes good at doin wut does, also a sweet person

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She is cool and definitely knows her stuff.

Thats fine' date=' u didnt eat much & ur human, ur going to mess up, thats a giving. Like they said the surgery is on ur stomach not ur head...

When goin out try packin up something to eat on, that way u r not starvin & wont have u making bad choices. I see that planning/preparing in advance helps me (my mind) stay focused...

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Thanks DaFierce1, I'm going to work that. I know that it will be easier as I get further out. By then I will be able to carry protein bars and things like that. Currently it seems like everything that I am eating needs to be refrigerated.

News flash! White meat chicken is not our friend for post- op sleevers.

Laurie had informed us in class that white meat chicken tends to be too dry for us sleevers, unless you have a way to make it very juicy, to go with dark meat. So yesterday I decided that I would finally cook. Got out the good ole crockpot, frozen chicken tenders, spices, liquid smoke, chicken stock, and barbecue sauce. House is smelling, chicken looking good. I'm thinking " oh yes" it's on. Trying eating it, tasting delish, go to swallow and then it happened. The darn chicken was stuck in my chest for which seemed like eternity. Sooooooo depressing. So now my best friend is happy cause she received a container full of barbecued chicken. So I went to the store and bought ground turkey and made homemade meatballs. I'm good to go now.

News flash! White meat chicken is not our friend for post- op sleevers.

Laurie had informed us in class that white meat chicken tends to be too dry for us sleevers' date=' unless you have a way to make it very juicy, to go with dark meat. So yesterday I decided that I would finally cook. Got out the good ole crockpot, frozen chicken tenders, spices, liquid smoke, chicken stock, and barbecue sauce. House is smelling, chicken looking good. I'm thinking " oh yes" it's on. Trying eating it, tasting delish, go to swallow and then it happened. The darn chicken was stuck in my chest for which seemed like eternity. Sooooooo depressing. So now my best friend is happy cause she received a container full of barbecued chicken. So I went to the store and bought ground turkey and made homemade meatballs. I'm good to go now.[/quote']

Why or how does it get stuck? I'm sooooo nervous! Tomorrow is my surgery!

I was told to chew chew chew. I think I'm just going to be very afraid to eat.

Why or how does it get stuck? I'm sooooo nervous! Tomorrow is my surgery!

I was told to chew chew chew. I think I'm just going to be very afraid to eat.

Don't be afraid. Everything will be just fine. When I say stuck, I don't mean like I'm choking. It's like it's like you can feel it sitting there and you want it to move down. If the is dry, no amount of chewing is going to make it . I also made that mistake with a piece of over cooked baked fish.

I wish you the best of luck Ruthie74, I will see you on the losers bench. Yay!

News flash! White meat chicken is not our friend for post- op sleevers.

Laurie had informed us in class that white meat chicken tends to be too dry for us sleevers, unless you have a way to make it very juicy, to go with dark meat. So yesterday I decided that I would finally cook. Got out the good ole crockpot, frozen chicken tenders, spices, liquid smoke, chicken stock, and barbecue sauce. House is smelling, chicken looking good. I'm thinking " oh yes" it's on. Trying eating it, tasting delish, go to swallow and then it happened. The darn chicken was stuck in my chest for which seemed like eternity. Sooooooo depressing. So now my best friend is happy cause she received a container full of barbecued chicken. So I went to the store and bought ground turkey and made homemade meatballs. I'm good to go now.

DANG WISH I CUD OF GOT THAT MEAL...LOL

YEAH THEY WERE SAYIN TO USE GRAVY OR SOMETHING TO MAKE IT MOIST.. BUT OTHER THAN THAT NO PAIN OR ANYTHING GOING DOWN? HOW SMALL OF AN AMOUNT OF FOOD ARE YOU OR NEED T O CHEW ON AT A TIME?

No pain, just major discomfort. I take very small bites. It's suppose to take 30 minutes to complete each meal.

Yesterday I had dinner with family for Father's Day. I was able to eat 1/2 of a Turkey Italian sausage with the casing removed (instructed that our sleeves may have a problem digesting the casing or it may become stuck) and one of the smallest fingerling red potato I have ever seen (the old me could have eaten at least 3 of them at one time). But I sat there with my saucer and cut everything into tiny pieces and ate very slowly savoring every chew. The rest of the family had regular plates that overflowed, and had seconds and thirds. I was full from less than a toddlers portion. Instead of the usual, going home with a couple of plates. I wrapped the other half of the sausage and another potato. I couldn't help but to laugh at how things have changed in just two weeks.

Sitting in the hospital lobby waiting for pre op class 3 to start....

Sitting in the hospital lobby waiting for pre op class 3 to start....

heyyyyyy i just left from down there! :-)

SOOO I JUST FINISHED WITH MY NUT.. HOLLY, DID I MNTION THAT I SO LOVE HER?? LOL I AM 4 LBS DOWNS.. WAIT I DONT THINK YALL HEARD ME I SAID 4 LBS DOWN! WHOO HOO TOO EXCITED... SO NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THEM TO CALL ME TO START MY CLASSES.. SOME TIME WITHIN 2 WKS, IN JULY SOME TIME... I CANT WAIT IM TOO HAPPY! CAN U TELL?