and I have a few questions I haven't seen covered exactly...

What should I have around for the post op period as far as liquid food is concerned?

What is everyone's favorite Protein shake? What is the Protein/carb/fat profile of a good shake?

What meds should I expect to be on? I've seen Nexium/Prilosec, Gas-x, something for the gall bladder? Anything else?

What is the best way to maximize the weight lost after the surgery? I'd like to loose about 150lbs if possible.

And if it makes a difference I am thinking I am going to have my sleeve done by Dr. Aceves, though I haven't contacted them yet.

Thanks so much!

I still go to my support group held by my band dr. He does not care where you had surgery. He just wants people who have had WLS to go to a support group. There are people there who have gone to Mexico or other hospitals due to insurance reasons. There are all types of

wls at this support group. There are a lot of people who had gastric bypass, and bands, and the sleeve is just now starting to become more popular, so we have had some new people coming who have had the sleeve.

He has never done a sleeve, but he has done so many gastric bypass surgeries so he has experience with the staple lines. It's just that most insurance companies are not paying for sleeves yet.

Three weeks and counting Vangel, actually 20 days and if you dont count today......I'm so excited!!!

Ruthi

Yes, we can burn up the phone lines and be our own support group. :-)

Three weeks and counting Vangel, actually 20 days and if you dont count today......I'm so excited!!!

Ruthi

WOO HOO...I'm excited too ... I think DF may be even more excited than me ... he's bummed you're not driving down with us, but understands the situation ... Ernesto is picking us up in Calexico after he picks you up in SD ....:thumbup: