protein, fluids and vitamins faithfully!!! 12 days out was a hard point for me, the newness had worn off, no actual food was taking its toll, the mental and emotional side was going rampid. Try to...

Hello wini, this is a wonderful place for raw honest perspectives on the sleeve procedure, recovery and life style. I am six weeks out, have a completely different outlook now than even a month ago....

Hello, how are you feeling? I am almost 6 weeks out from my surgery date, I can tell you that what a month in time can make in how you feel. Remind yourself it will not be like this forever, it...

Welcome..... This is a wonderful site to educate yourself from peoples real experiences, the lowest of lows and highest of highs.

Great way to start!! I agree the first few weeks have been rough, hoping to keep improving mine!

check with your doctor if there is a alternative, it was rough not taking it, but the pain was horrible! Might have just been me, the size was not the problem, not sure what was. See if there is a...

Not sure about the day of surgery counting, I had to do two full days before the day of my surgery. Oompa, this will be the worst break up ever! Now mind you I mean this in the most positive way....

Thanks all for all your ideas and support!! I am now entering day 8 of post opt and can take my Zoloft in halves and speratically thru the day. I did hold off a day or so from my original post as...

Sorry you have had so much pain, Had my surgery Thursday the 9th, did not feel terrific, but not to much pain. Today I am feeling better and stronger, I can tell the swelling is going down and all...

I am 7 days post opt..........I sleep on my side,back and even woke up once on my belly............

I sleeved Thursday the 9th, feel like I have been mending good. Although my only issue is when I took my zoloft.... OH MY from my throat to my belly I hurt, burned and became miserable. Has anyone...

My surgery is in the AM........Wishing you an easy recovery!!

My surgery date is Thursday the 9th......Have to say I am nervous and excited....I wish you well, a easy recovery and HUGE success in your journey. Let us know how your procedure goes.....you will...

I have not been able to find these, suggestions?

Well my surgery date has been set for August 9th, excited and scared, strange mixture of emotions. So scared of the first month, the nausea, pain not so much, getting my fluids and protein. ...

awesome news!! You are going to do fantastic!! Getting healthy will result in the numbers.......Congrats, keep us posted.

You as also, well wishes sent your way :)

You are not alone, although I have not been sleeved as of yet, my journey has begun. I am fairly new to blogging and here, have been very greatful for experiences and warm honest people.....am sure...

I was given my pre op requirements today....not too bad, need labs, pelvic, upper GI and complete a online course and lose 7lbs. My journey of being sleeved has officially began. What a roller...

So very right, thank you for the well wishes and reminders of why we are here and need to have this procedure done. Brenlee, would love to stay in touch, and travel this journey side by side. Where...

I just had that appt last Monday, will find out this Monday what is expected of me to complete this process. I too am excited, although scared of what I will be having to give up. It will...

Thank you for the warm welcomes, 4linton, yes that is the Sacramento River in my Pic..... Truly is a small world is it not. The auction yard is still open, my boss's husband actually works there :) ...

Hi Natsleberrie, I live in Redding, will be having my surgery in Pleasanton at Valley Care. No surgery date set yet, but getting close. Wishing you well on your journey. As much as I believe this...

I am new to this support group or forum or blogging communities.... So far I have been very enlightened and educated here. Anyone from the Northern California area? :confused:

I am meeting with my surgeon, phsyc eval and dieticion this coming Monday. First day of the actual process for me, I will know the following week what I will be required to do ....medical test, diet...