I know someone who did not lose the first 6 months then she dropped 100 lbs in a year- do not lose hope, follow the guidelines and it will happen

Hi,

I am about 12 days post op and losing about a pound a day on clear liquids. I tested my urine and found I was in a strong state of ketosis-no surprise but wanted to confirm. I see the...

Congrats! Clear liquid phase- G2 Gatorade, WonTon soup- "broth only", Campbells beef consomme, sugar free jello and pops, Fairlife Milk- Krogers carries 2% which NP said was best choice as low carb...

CONGRATS! Major acccomplishment!

My pre-op they sent for my PCP's records inc blood work, chest x-ray and ekg- they ended up doing a CBC is all-

Congrats on your surgery! I am 5 days post op. All in all cannot complain- used pain meds first 3 days and do not need now. I get up every 2 hours and walk 10 minutes on treadmill at a slow pace...

Congrats on your surgery! I am 5 days post op. If I drink too fast I get discomfort in the epigastic area which I take as a warning- slow down- not supposed to gulp-drink 8 ounces over one...

CONGRATS! Start of a whole new life!

That is going to take some real planning but you can do it! Stock a cooler with protein shakes and other allowed drinks. You will need a thermos for warm liquids- I love the boxed soups from...

Hope your surgery went well! I had surgery on the same day. I was instructed to be on a no carb diet for 2 weeks- no more than 20 grams and found that difficult as well. Now I am on clear liquids...

Hi all.

I had surgery Friday- 2 days ago. Had surgery early morning and they did a leak test late afternoon which took an hour and the contrast never did reach my small intestine so they kept me...

I am 6 days pre op and have been searching for one thats tolerable. Mary Ruths organic liquid multivitamin is great- I have that is still great postop!
Pricey at $40 a bottle each month but after...

All insurance companies are a little different. I bet on their website if you look for bariatric surgery requirements you will find them. I needed a 3 month medically supervised diet showing...

Congratulations!!!! Love the positive attitude! There's a belief that 90% of what happens to us is framed by our attitude towards it. I hope to carry this attitude with me to surgery in 6 days!...

Congrats on weight loss! Nothing good comes easy!

Best Wishes, I am having surgery the day after you! Finally got approval form insurance company 2 nights ago and scheduled immediately! I am looking forward to a new life despite any difficulties. ...

Best Wishes!

Hello,

I take pills for thyroid and Gerd and arthritis. I was wondering how long until I can take pills after surgery? I am assuming I cannot on the liquid diet-thanks anyone!

Susan

Thanks & Congrats Mags, Wish you well, keep us updated!

How are you doing? Would you recommend Dr. Juan Antonio López Corvalá? I do not see any cost information on his website. Can you elaborate on your experience?

So you fly to San Diego and are picked up by a shuttle to Tijuana? Must be a short drive? How long did you have to wait for a surgrey date?

Hi,

I am considering sleeve in Mexico if my insurance will not approve. Websites quote Surgeon fee as starting at $4599- what are the additional or hidden costs? I assume hotel, anesthesiologist...

Congratulations! I am impressed by what I have been reading. My insurance company may or may not approve- I am waiting for a second ruling. If unable to have it per insurance I would go to Mexico...

Thanks, I am counting of the info and support here, I do believe I will need it!

Thanks, that's a very encouraging message!