prayers coming your way.....I couldn't have done it if my insurance didn't cover it.

Glad to hear you are now post-sleeve. I'm curious about the drain. My surgery was laproscopic (as were others who had procedure done the same day.) Nobody had a drain. Is it something some...

So happy for you. I had gout attack and a problem with knee in "other leg" - that was the only reason I took some pain meds. Like you, didn't have any abdominal pain. There was a man who had...

Last week, I was released by Dr. to eat whatever I could tolerate. I LOVE almonds and on previous diet, had them as a snack. I was so hungry for something crunchy, I ate 6 almonds yesterday. I...

Congratulations. I can't wait for that ONEderful feeling!

My BCBS approval came through 2 weeks after the doctor submitted - even before I had the sleep study and endoscopy done and well before my informational class. The process - 1st Dr. Visit to Surgery...

That is TERRIFIC! Good job.

It looks like you're doing great. I'll admit is a little scary. I was so careful introducing new foods on the soft diet, but didn't have any issues at all - just couldn't eat much of course.
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Yesterday I went to my doctor for a scheduled follow up. I was doing great and after only 1 week on Phase 4, I was released to eat anything I could tolerate (on the diet of course.) I was really...

Congratulations on your decision. I am 59 and fortunately, my insurance covered the procedure. My only regret is that I didn't have it sooner!

Best of luck.

I would probably trade my chick-fil-a for Hawaii :)

Hi minipam:

I'm sorry to hear you're having issues. I had surgery 5/14/13 and just got back from the surgeon's office for a scheduled checkup. I am cleared to eat anything I can tolerate (while...

You're so right Janet B. My pre-op diet was all liquid - bari-shakes and water/tea/sugar-free jello only. I'm on soft foods now and they are terrific!

Hmm, surprising. My blood pressure was high - actually astronomical in pre-op waiting to start (213/110). They went ahead with the surgery anyway. They put me on another bp med immediately and...

I went on an errand at lunch today and remembered someone told me about grilled chicken nuggests at Chick-fil-A. I went through the drive thru and ordered 4 nuggets - $1.60 (includes tax). Here's...

This has happened to me during a previous successful weight loss program (although I slowly gained it back). Everyone's body is different, and it's perfectly normal (even expected) for me to show a...

Congratulations! I can't wait to get there myself. Good job.

Not sure. I am 6 weeks out and can eat about 1/4 cup at most - also my whole abdomen is still swollen. Even though I've lost 33 pounds, my pants still fit about the same at the waistband. UGH.

I don't know your classification but "Morbid Obesity" is exactly what the condition is - something that if not taken care of. greatly increases your risks for serious health conditions and even...

I was allowed green tea (no sugar or milk, but could have artificial sweetener)

I had the same problem. When I got to where I could eat Greek Yogurt, the problem approved significantly.

Good advise. 6 weeks out I have some pain (first pain at all) on the left side just under my rib cage - also radiates around to 1/2 my back - same area. It started after I walked on the treadmill...

I had one incision that got infected with some drainage - I was told to keep an eye on it - just to wash with soap and water and do not put a bandaid on it and do not put neosporin. It needed to dry...

I am sooo ready to have something solid. The two weeks on phase 3 (pureed foods) was actually the hardest for me. I guess it was a texture thing.

The nutritionist gave us a book with very...

On pureed foods, everything has to go through a blender that is not already the consistency of baby food or thinner (at least that's per my doctor's instructions)