My surgery is scheduled for 1:30 pm today, but we're having a snow storm in New England so we'll be getting an early start.

It's been a long road up to this point, but I feel very ready. My daughter was sobbing last night when she called from college and my wife is very worried, but I'm not as nervous as I expected to be. I feel confident that I've followed all of the instructions and am very comfortable with my surgeon, so it's time to remove 85% of my stomach and move on to the next phase of my life.

How are you doing Andrew? My husband was sleeved Dec. 2. Other than a problem with a catheter, he has done exceptional. His weight is similar to yours, and since surgery he has now lost 15 lbs. The numbers are not what matters though, it is the fact that he wakes up with a blood sugar of 100 rather than 300, and the same at night, after being on this eating plan. Incredible for his diabetes which has been so out of control for so long. Blood pressure is great also! Best wishes to you!!!

How are you doing Andrew? My husband was sleeved Dec. 2. Other than a problem with a catheter, he has done exceptional. His weight is similar to yours, and since surgery he has now lost 15 lbs. The numbers are not what matters though, it is the fact that he wakes up with a blood sugar of 100 rather than 300, and the same at night, after being on this eating plan. Incredible for his diabetes which has been so out of control for so long. Blood pressure is great also! Best wishes to you!!!

Doing well, thank you. Sleeved on Dec 10 and the pain is gone for the most part. Feeling much better today than yesterday.

I'm very happy about having 7 out of my 8 prescription meds discontinued and averaging 90 blood sugar in the morning.

My challenge is getting through the next 2 weeks drinking this horrific shakes. Sampled 12 kinds and they all make me gag.

Best of luck to your husband for continued success.

I was sleeved 11/18. I found EAS Protein powder at Walmart that is not milky. My husband likes Bariatric Advantage powder because it is milky. Our favorite and popular here, is Premier Protein they sell at Sam's, or online. In the grocery they sell Torani SF syrups near the coffee. We add the flavors to shakes (Caramel, chocolate, raspberry), and Skinny Girl SF syrups that come in Gingerbread flavor, etc. I have several bottles. Walmart has them.

If you need to get protein down, you can buy unjury unflavored Protein Powder online, and mix it with broth, or anything, clear or creamed Soups, but you cannot heat it to really hot as it clumps.

Before surgery we added lots of ice to our shakes, which helped, and so long as you get your protein down that might help.

My husband and I have come off several meds also, thank God!