Hello all... Im new to the forum. I have been researching WLS for about 8 years and finally made the decision to have the Sleeve in February. My surgeon is Dr Cavaretta from Synergy Bariatrics in Buffalo. I am excited, nervous, terrified.... but I know I am making the right decision. I turn 30 a week after my surgery, so I keep joking next year I'll have to have a 30+1 party to Celebrate since I wont be up to celebrating at all this year... I have a few questions...

Anyone from the Buffalo/WNY area that wants a surgery buddy?

I have major texture issues... can anyone recommend a good pre and post op Protein shake that isnt too gritty?

My biggest "fear" for surgery is having a bladder catheter... did anyone have one? I know they want you mobile and walking so Im hoping I wont have one... thanks for any insight!!

Update: weighed myself today... since last Friday when I began my liver reduction diet, I have lost 20lbs... thats 30lbs gone since the end of july. I finally have hope that this will help things all work out huzzah!!