LauraJo

Hope all is going well for you. I havent seen your around for a while and I pray that it is because you are getting busy enjoying life. Godspeed on your journey.

SethP

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I feel so much better! I had planned to attend the support group tonight in Marysville, but had a minor surgery this am and need the rest instead. Thanks again!

Thank you for the great advice! I have the bullet and another blender and love them both! They have been super useful in this process. I am excited and nervous (in my head) to start the soft foods... so worried I will blow this and it won't work for me... need to get through that. How can it not work? I'm sure it has to be quite a change from the band to the sleeve. So glad I went this route... take care!

Hi! Thanks for contacting me. Actually I do have a question. Everyone else on here seems to be staying a few days in the hospital. How is it that we get to go home same day? Is it safe?

Hi Laura - Thank you for reaching out! He was amazing... was so pleased with him and all his incredible staff at PSSC. I absolutely LOVE my sleeve and think it's the best decision I've made. Will be honest.. in my 3rd week and struggling a bit with the pureed food and getting enough meals in. Still hitting about the 65gms protein, but I get so bored with eating and get really full quickly. I'm only getting 3-4 meals (protein shakes, cottage cheese and pureed chicken chili)... I know it all gets easier, however worried about moving on to the soft mechanical foods for fear of not getting enough protein in. How was it for you? Any tips for getting through the first couple of months? Thanks again for reaching out!

Hi oh I am so sorry about your hospital visit and the pain. Glad all the tests were negative. I did drop 2 lbs this morning. I am waiting for a call back to ask the nurse about it. Will let you know.

Glad to hear that you're doing well. Strange that you put on 12 lbs. I had water retention going in and lost about that much the day after surgery. Funny how we all respond differently. Things should be getting quite a bit easier in the next couple of days. . .

My check back last week went really well. I get to start exercising and I'm less than a week away from regular foods.

Had a bit of a set-back yesterday: ended up in the hospital for the day. The suspected my appendics, but everything proved negative in the cat scan. I had sharp pain on my right side and haven't been able to eat anything for a couple of days now. The pain was at a 9 yesterday and at a 4 today. Waiting to hear back from Dr. Billing's assistant today on whether or not I have to come into the office (ferry boat) or since the tests all proved negative, I can stay put.

Hi Laura, 3rd day post-op. For some reason I thought I wrote you back. Sorry for the late response. It went good. Better than I expected. The staff was wonderful and I am glad I spent the night. Seemed like that extra care was wonderful. I am able to swallow easily thank God. I am weaker today I just took a nap. so now having a small cup of chicken broth. I had a premiere chocolate shake this morning. I put it in my blender with a tablespoon of the pb2 dried peanuts and blended it. The taste was good but the frothiness made it harder to drink. I had to go really slow and I was burbing. so I guess I learned a lesson about bubbles. What did the doctor say about you? You sound good. I go for my one week on Friday. Oh I am up about 12 lbs from Surgery so strange. My body must be holding on tight to liquid. I certainly haven't ate anything.

Oh so glad to hear you are doing well. I will have to stay overnight also because of the sleep apnea. It is also encouraging that DR Billings and staff handled everything great. I have been living in Lake Stevens. We have a home North of Spokane in Newport, WA. I will be going there for the summer. So I will stay in Lake Stevens for the surgery and about 2 weeks after and then go to the East. I have started to try a few protein drinks and thinking about the low carb. I start on the 23rd. 10 lbs is great.

Just saw that your surgery is in2 days with Dr. Billings. He is also my surgeon, my date is not until June 6th. I will be starting my preop diet on 5/23 doing low carbs. Hoping the best for you. So exciting! All the food diets are overwhelming. I just keep reading have to start trying some protein drinks.

I couldn't imagine going through this without the support of the forum - and my iPad...
Thanks so much and looking forward to hearing about your journey from fat, frumpy and unhappy to sleeved and a new life....

I couldn't imagine going through this without the support of the forum - and my iPad...
Thanks so much and looking forward to hearing about your journey from fat, frumpy and unhappy to sleeved and a new life....

Hey there - wanted to wish you well for your upcoming surgery. All the very best for a smooth procedure and quick recovery.

Thank You, God Bless!!

Congrats May Sleever!! Our time has finally come; Good Luck with your NEW Journey, Wishing you a Speedy Recovery...Remember to Sip, Walk, & Rest...