Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I get the not drinking for 30 min to 1 hour after eating as drinking will allow you to consume more food but why no drinking 30 minutes prior to a meal?  I've seen different doctors opinions on this.  My doctor says no drinking 30 minutes prior to meal


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I was using unjury and I still do like their unflavored powder but I didn't realize I was about to run out and having to order it from them it takes a week to get to me.  I need a product I can buy in store to either hold me over till the unjury can ge


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

wondering when I can have a very small amount of olive oil post sleeve.  I am in week 3 and can have a little bit of a red potato.  Would be nice if I could cook it in a small amount of olive oil.


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

I can move on to full liquids this Saturday and am looking forward to it.  My question is how much of a cream soup or sugar free pudding will I be able to take in at a time?


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

I am 1 week post op with the sleeve today.  Things are going well.  11 pounds lost since surgery.  I'm getting a little tired of the clear liquids.  My dietician said I can mike chocolate protein powder with water.  What are yalls favorite chocolate pr


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

so I am 2 days out and have noticed blurred vision.  They told me not to touch a patch that was on my neck and I didn't.  They had me stop taking blood pressure medication at the hospital.  I have been checking my pressure and it has pretty much been a


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

wanted to let those I have spoke to know that sleeve surgery went great and I am home now.  Started walking right away after surgery.  I have been sipping constantly on liquids.  I cant have other than clear liquids for the next few days.  Getting pret


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

I will be sleeved in a few hours!  Wanted to thank everyone for answering all the questions that I have posted on here.  It has been a big help!  Any final words of advice before this stomach comes out?


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

so I am scheduled for the sleeve this Wednesday and now have shingles.  Frustrated as you can imagine.  Guess the stress did me in.  Guess I will have to delay the surgery for a couple of weeks.


Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Whose In The Operating Room - I am curious how many people are in the operating room for a sleeve surgery.  Specifically the people who are working on you.  I ask because I see that most make 5 incisions with d...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Anyone had surgery in Louisiana? - has anyone had the sleeve done in Louisiana and if so where at and what doctor?  Recommendations?

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Protein Drinks After Surgery - How soon can you have a type of milk with protein powder after getting the sleeve?  I am asking because it is really hard for me in the past to drink protein powder mixed with wate...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Must haves for surgery - can anyone recommend things to bring with you for surgery? I know a lot of people talk about dry lips after surgery.  What else?

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Anyone had Dr. Lavin for Surgery? - Anyone out there had Dr. Lavin in Louisiana for sleeve surgery?  Trying to find out his complication rates but his office has been slow to respond.

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Did you have leakage after the sleeve? - i went to another WLS seminar last night and people started asking the doc questions about chances of having a leak after surgery.  He didn't spend much time on it so I went home a...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
The band and medications - i am pre op for a sleeve but am getting really scared about the possibility of leaks and the dangers with that.  Thought I would research more on the band.  So how does everyone do...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
How much swelling after the sleeve? - i am in the pre op stage and like to do tons of research on how people did with the surgery.  I watched a video that said the stomach for the first 5 - 7 days after sleeve surgery ...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
What can you have pre and post sleeve surgery? - I've watched some videos of what you can have pre and post opt (2 weeks before, 2 weeks after).  Can anyone tell me actual things that you can have?  I hear liquid diet but I am tr...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
How can I swallow my meds with so little water? - i know I have asked questions before on swallowing my perscription meds after sleeve surgery but it is so important to me so I'm not taking it lightly.  I've seen videos of people ...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
What Complications? - can anyone tell me complications could be expected or ones that you have experienced after the sleeve?  Still in a pre diet phase and trying to decide on moving forward with gettin...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
What Should I Know About VSG - I am in the pre diet stage (insurance required) of a sleeve surgery approval.  Can anyone tell me some things that I might not have read about that I should know about the surgery ...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Trying to Make Up My Mind - So I am a month in to a required 3 month diet by federal BCBS.  The only surgery I will consider is the sleeve.  I have met with the doctor's office twice so far for my weigh ins. ...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Support Group Meetings - my surgeons group offers a support group meeting for surgery patients.  Can anyone tell me what happens at these meetings?

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
primary care not on board - I'm sure others have run into this... I saw my PCP today for a sinus infection.  My PCP is great in that he is easy to get into and spends a lot of time with you.  With that said I...

Bbinder2002 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
3 month pre op diet - what a time of the year to be on a 3 month diet for sleeve approval.  I'm trying to cheat only on the actual holidays.  Anyone have any tips through this process?  Also when do you...
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