I am from the Central Coast, but I had to travel to Bakersfield for my surgery. Had it by Bakersfield Surgical Associates, Dr. Naik.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday out of town. I was released on Friday evening, but asked to stay in that town for one or two more nights. I only stayed one then went home. I just had a cat and a...

Best of luck. Welcome to the post-sleeve side!

Jaleesa,
Great job with your loss so far. I had mine the same day. My weight in 8/2010 was 274 and the day before surgery was 232. I have not however had the same luck since. I have only lost 13...

I had my surgery 2 days before you on Feb. 15. I am a week past 'The Mushies'. I have incorporated the foods you mentioned and I have added shredded chicken, a little mac n' cheese (there was...

I had my sleeve on Feb 15, 2 weeks ago today. I had a lot of nausea, but it was from the morphine. Once they switched me to something else and increased the anti-nausea meds, I was a different...

Glorania,
I had my surgery the same day you did. I haven't see much change since I returned from the hospital either. I think all of the responses to you that I have read so far have some...

Welcome fo the forum. Reading your post was as if I wrote it. I also felt like my body was at it's limit. I was at 274 and I am 5' 3 1/2". I had tried everything but I have always had the extra...

Although I have never tried it, I have read a lot of people that like one called Premier Protein. If it is not the one they sell at Costco, then that is also one I read a lot about. I just got a...

I had mood issues while I was on the morphine, but once I switched mess my mood was mellow. My nausea is better but the air in my stomach gets excruciating. I was also given a dissolveabletablet...

Hi Shane! Had mine the day after you in Central California. Liquid diet for me too, but I am glad jello and pudding were ok w/ my doc. Best of luck to you!