I have it and had it prior to surgery. Take your meds as prescribed and get your bloodworm done regularly. You will be fine.

Start by walking. You will need to walk (literally) after surgery to get gas out. Pay attention to what your surgeon says is ok to do and when. I do Pilates, Circuit Training with a trainer, Zumba...

Congrats on getting off your meds! Switch up your exercise routine...more cardio is what my dr told me yesterday. I have added some crazy group classes to an already crowded schedule. I am 7 mos out...

I am happy to be sleeved. You need to know that this is not the easy way out. There is nothing easy about major surgery and a drastic life change. The surgery is providing you with a tool not a quick...

I interview any prospective doctor. This is an issue of your life in the hands of (in this case) someone who is going to cut you open. You should have a kindred spirit that you trust help you on this...

Enjoy the journey! Try not to be nervous. Wishing you the best of luck and speedy recovery!

Don't overbuy things just yet. Often your taste buds change on you for awhile post op. Get the basics and go with the flow. I loved Premier Protein shake pre-op and now will hiss in disgust if...

Congrats on taking this journey together! Nervousness is the norm and this is an emotional journey. Wishing you the best of luck and speedy recovery.

Welcome to the sleeved side!

Merry Christmas!

I did not have a drain bag.

Merry Christmas!

Check with your surgeon, everyone has an phasing in eating plan set for their own individual needs. I was 4 mos post op before I was allowed to add them back. I primarily did for the protein they...

What a testimony. Happy to hear you are ok and ready to go! Wishing you the best of luck on the 3rd and a quick recovery.

This is my personal belief... You will not necessarily lose slower than others...clear your mind of not losing. The only person you can compare with is yourself. I have hypothyroid challenges. Prior...

Best of luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!

Everyone loses at a different rate. Keep in mind people factor in their pre-op weight loss in their counts. Don't worry and keep your eye on your journey.

Congrats and keep it up!

Congrats!

The puréed stage. Check with your surgeon as everyone has different stages and timelines for food additions.

My experience was the same as girliegirl77 expect it only took 3hours incl pre, op, recovery. I prayed over my team and the team at the hospital the night before and when in pre-op. Being nervous is...

I have UHC as well and they required the 6 mos. It is pretty standard with them if you can provide the surgeon with 6 mos of weight management from the past 2 yrs, they may be able to piece the 6 mos...

There is a place that will try to get you the drinks and vitamins through insurance. I know it is on the site, I will look later and post it if I find their info. I did get a 3 cases of shakes from...

Congrats!!

I would wait a beat. I ordered way too much and my taste buds ended up changing. Money right into the trash. Get samples and start from that point.