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Getting water-logged - I am about 2 weeks out from surgery and finding that even sipping water is making me feel water-logged at times. Basically, I feel that the water has not fully gone down (this feel...

Can't stop burping! - So I had GERD going in, but this is getting ridiculous. After one sip of water, or a sip of protein, I cannot stop burping. I am taking Prilosec as well, but I am afraid to open my...

How did you transition to soft foods? -  I will be starting the soft foods/pureed on Tuesday and I am a bit nervous. I did get pretty nausous going into full liquids. What foods did you start with? I am so excited to sta...

One rough day -  I have been doing really good since I have been home. But today....everything changed. First I woke up and went to the bathroom to empty my drain and realized that I dripped fr...

Just got home -  I was sleeved on Tuesday and was released today. They kept me an extra day due to elevated white blood count and high blood pressure. But it all went down over night and they kick...

Only 15 hours to go -  I will walk into the hospital at 6am tomorrow ready to start the next chapter of my journey. I am on my second day of clear liquids..which suck! I've got the house in order, food ...

AHHH! Make this day end already! - My office is having a pot luck lunch today for all the birthdays in August. I have only 4 days left before surgery and have been on the protein shake diet for the last month. All I...

How did you prepare for coming home? - Well, the date is fast approaching (less than a week away), so how did you prepare yourself and home for your return home? I am started making out a grocery list for foods for t...

A little TMI but need advice - I have a natural case of constipation and I am also only 2 week tomorrow from surgery. The doc already had me stop all vitamins, but I could really use some fiber right now. In you...

A little Heartattack, but resolved! (little long) - Okay, I had my last appointment yesterday to get the last of the questions answered and sign my life away. Then got myself pre-admitted and the last blood work done. Today, the...

Gerd or Acid Reflux prior to surgery - As I am getting for my surgery in less than 2 weeks, I started reading about those of you going through the early stages of post-op. My question is did anyone have GERD or Acid...

Looking great! And your smile has gotten much bigger.

19 days to go - Just got back from my class with the NUT and now I have my Sleeve Bible. Only 19 days away. Not really nervous about the surgery, more nervous about the 4 weeks after where you go ...

Going cold turkey - Okay, so with all your help, I got rid of all the "temptations" (especially at my work desk) and I feel empowered that I can conquer my head hunger. All Ihave with me all day today...

Scared - Not about the surgery, but I have been on my pre-op diet for 2 weeks now and I lost 6 lbs. What scares me is that last friday (the 10th) I went to Ruth Chris Steakhouse for my 10 y...

A little TMI but need advise - Okay. I have had problems with bowel movements in the past. I get contipation fairly easy and I can go up to 5 days without feeling like I have to go. Now I am on the protein sh...

Vitamins - Okay as I am taking my vitamins while going through my pre-op it got me to think...am I going to be able to swallow these after surgery? I am most of mine are small, except the gia...

Venting - Okay, so why is it whenever I call the surgeon's office and talk to the one girl that is currently handling the scheduling and remaining pre-op, I feel like I am the idiot? She ...

What to bring... - Now that I have been approved, time to start getting ready for the surgery. I have seen posts weeks ago listing out items that are very useful to bring with you to the hospital, bu...

FINALLY!!! - As some of you know, I have been battling my insurance now for the last month. They have approved other patients with my same plan with the same documents from the same surgeon. Mi...

The H'anger is actually more common than you think. My husband...