Did you ever tell them about your surgery? I really don't want to.

I was there three weeks ago. You'll be fine. The first couple of days are a little hard but just do what they tell you and you'll be fine. Gigi posted a great blog about her trip with pictures. I...

The first few days are the roughest but it gets better and better every day. You'll be up walking the same day. Just do everything they tell you and you'll be fine! :) Best wishes.

Mine was just like Luna354 said with a second test that required drinking a small amount of purple liquid that they watch for in my drain. I guess if there was a leak it would have had purple fluid...

Poker Guy, what's up? Did you have a leak or something?

Please say Hi to the nurses at the hotel, Alex and Sergio for me. My name is Fredia (like the Mexican artist). That's how I helped them...

Thanks for this post and all the replies. This is very helpful.

That's exactly why I am trying to keep it to myself and just a few family members. People can be just awful and I don't want to deal with it.

Best wishes! I had my surgery with Dr. Almanza two weeks ago. I'm back and work and feeling pretty decent. I actually went back to work the next week. The post op diet is a little challenging but...

Awesome. How is it going for you?

I had surgery on Monday and went back to an office job on Wednesday of the following week. I did fine. You just need to be able to get your liquid diet schedule set to be prepared to do that at...

so glad to hear from you. You're going to do awesome. Day 1 is the hardest day and they get a little better each day. Well so far. I am on day 8 but I feel pretty decent and am back to work...

I'll check and see. Thanks for that.

Hello out there,

I am now 7 days post op. I wondered if there are others at my same stage that would like to share our progress together. Looks like there is no group for June sleevers. I...

"Head" hunger, I think that's it! :)

Oh my, I'm sorry. I hope with more time, that does get easier. Thank you for the reply. I was just worried that drinking regular or larger drinks of water might be bad for the healing or...

Hello there! I am now 6 days post surgery. I am doing very well so far, I think. I am trying to walk a lot and trying to not over do it and lift or push and pull. Because I don't have much pain it is...

Where do you get liquid collagen? I have not heard of that.

I can relate very much. I have always been some degree of overweight, even when I was growing up, I always heard that I was plump or chunky. I'm as worried about the psychological impact almost as...

Thank you so much. You've done so well so that means a lot coming from you.

Thanks so much. That's my thinking on the subject too. I appreciate that confirmation. My surgery is on Monday. Getting really close.

Thank you so much! That is helpful. From somewhere I heard that gas is a problem. That may only be right after surgery. So I was a little scared of beans. So this is good to know. Glad you are...

Thanks so much. You are always so helpful. I don't eat fish but I know that some vegetarians do.

I have been told with a sleeve that you have to drink 30 mins before or after but not during your meal. Or you won't be able to hold the food. I don't think you are supposed to drink alcohol at all...

Hi there,

Anyone have good suggestions for how to get your protein for a vegetarian? I'm a bit worried about that. And I am a little picky with my choices even in the vegetarian realm. I don't...

I am not planning to be open about my surgery. I am afraid of too much of exactly what you mention. And I don't think the negativity is what we need. I am having mine on the 6.26. If the cat...