So happy for you...and hopeful I can follow in your footsteps!

Thanks for your post and reminding us newbies about the importance of following the rules! Truffles, what's YMMV?

I was just sleeved 12/10 by Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and was blown away by how awesome everything was. My sister was sleeved somewhere in Mexico a year ago, and while (1) she has had no...

I wonder if I could get some anywhere?

Sure thing jelly bean. :) I feel ya - I'm a tad grumpy myself. When all else fails…I go to bed! Goodnight!

ncubed03, I'm right there with you. I was sleeved Tuesday, and I'm battling "head hunger" pretty fiercely today. I know it's illogical -- #1, I'm not physically hungry, and #2, I don't want to damage...

Brightness, sounds like we are on the same post-op plan. How are you tracking your fluids? I find myself restricting my intake too much for fear of taking in too much, then realizing that I'm pretty...

Congrats! I had my sleeve 12/10 as well. Just got home today (I was in Mexico). Doing well -- just tired mainly. And of course sip sip sipping! :)
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Hey MikeH - I am in eagle pass Texas -- getting picked up tomorrow at 7:20 am to go see Dr. Alvarez! :)

Congrats! My surgery is Tuesday but I went ahead and took advantage of yesterday's half - off everything at goodwill day. 17 bucks for a ton of stuff several sizes down. A little premature, I know,...

Rock on guys, thanks - it is so fantastic to have a place to come with questions like this! You have all made me feel tons better -- I've been kicking myself for not calling my doctor when I had the...

Hi all - got a question for the veterans! I read somewhere that you shouldn't take extended release medications after having the sleeve. Is this accurate? I take several meds like this, and totally...

Hey Mike, I noticed your surgeon is listed as Dr. Alvarez -- did you decide for sure?

MikeH, my pre-op has coffee and tea on the "ok to have" list!

Wow, good for you for being so diligent! I've got a headache from h*ll and am irritable!

No, don't have to move to clear liquids until after :)

Today's just day one, and I've only had a ready-mixed protein shake and a little water. Gotta get more protein and water in for sure.

I know everyone's pre-op diet is different, but I thought a visual depiction of one example might help!

Basically mine is 7 days of "full liquids," including protein shakes and soups.

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So weird! I'm on day one of a 7-day liquid diet, which is the least my surgeon requires (it's longer the more you weigh). My sister, though, only did 3 days when she had WLS a little over a year ago...

I think many of us wrestle with the questions you raised. I have resisted surgery for years -- probably a decade -- but after seeing my sister's success (she went to Mexico to have the sleeve and has...

Wow MikeH - small world! Whereabouts in Nashville? I'm in Old Hickory - moved here from Chattanooga in February.

Hi MikeH - I leave in about 10 days for surgery with Dr. Alvarez. I'll be happy to share my experience with you when I get back! I can tell you, too, that my sister had surgery in another area of...

Hi all - I know several people who have had WLS in the states and received a "dining out card" from their surgeon basically stating that the person had WLS and can't eat a normal sized meal, etc....

I appreciate all the good info on protein shakes/etc.! One brand that I have used for a year or so (I haven't had surgery yet - this was just a supplement/meal replacement sort of thing) is Arbonne....

Hi all! I'd like to hear your thoughts on time off from work after surgery. As life would have it, I am starting a new job the week before I have surgery. My new boss knows I have a medical something...

Kait, I'm new to this site and still pre-op (scheduled for Dec. 10), but I just wanted to write and say keep your chin up. It sounds like you have a ton on your plate -- your mom's caregiver, the...