I know the feeling. But take a deep breath and think of the benefits that you will derive from the surgery. Many on here will tell you that it is the best thing that they ever did for themselves. You...

You're welcome. The sleeve is such a great tool for weight loss. I paid for my daughter to have this procedure in December 2015. She has gone from 220# to 135# and she looks like her ole self again....

Yes, you will be able to handle it. Most do well with the sleeve. And the long term pain that you may suffer if remain significantly overweight will be many times worse. I.e. Back pain, knee pain,...

Keep up the good work. It will happen for you and you will be happy with the result. Getting closer to your date will give you extra motivation to comply with a preop diet which can also assist with...

Congratulations on your decision to move forward with your weight loss Liz. I noticed that you are from Kingwood Texas. I too am from the Kingwood area and there are others on here as well. Keep us...

Many on here supplement their protein intake with with protein shakes. For example, Costco sells Premier shakes which contain 30 grams of protein, taste good and work for most all phases of a sleeve...

Your story and pics are amazing! So happy you are transforming your life.

Glad that you are doing great and posting so soon after surgery! Best of luck.

Mega congrats! I hope that I can say the same in a year from now. What did you find was you best stall breaking method?

There is a wealth of information on this site. Start reading the posts and that should help you with your decision. Good luck.

You have to be thinking WTF is this? You are too far out from surgery for it to be swelling and restriction in your sleeve. I wouldn't know where to begin. Yes, see your Doc! I hope this improves for...

Glad to hear that all is well. You will be walking your butt off soon.

Wow. Isn't this forum truly awesome? With savvy vets and newer achievers serving up practical advice to recalibrate your own successful behavior, how can you fail? I'm just happy I decided to come...

It's what you have been planning for. May your doctor show great skill during your surgery and may your recovery be steady and uneventful.

Alright! Congrats!

Shirl gives great advice. Also keep in mind that each pound that you lose pre op is one that you will not have to lose with the sleeve. The surgeon will appreciate your pre op weight loss as it will...

Sounds like you are in the right frame of mind to move forward and set up for success. Good luck to you.

I am in Houston area up at Kingwood. I drove Eagle Pass TX where the Endobariatric van picked me and 2 others up and took us to the hospital across the border. Dr Alvarez charges $8500 but includes...

I like the Labrada shakes that come in 17 oz containers. They have 40g of protein and are low carb. Try the cookies and cream and chocolate.

Amazing results! Keep up the good work. Hopefully you will continue to lose, but maybe not quite this fast.

No wonder you are sideways. The sleeve can be converted to a bypass.

Hey Shelby. What the doctor is trying to prevent you from swallowing a colum of air before you get to the liquid. In my case I followed the advise for the first two weeks postop and then starting...

Too many times. And I will play along with your doctor's thinking. It could brighten my day.

At this point nothing trumps hydration. This hot weather does not help either.

Go for it! The knee surgery will probably be a more difficult recovery than sleeve surgery. I've had the sleeve and my wife has had both knees replaced. You could be amazed how much you life/health...