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I think I can... I think I can..... -  It has been almost 5 weeks since I have been sleeved and I am down 25 lbs. While that is a good thing, there have been moments when I was sure I had made a terrible mistake. For t...

Steroids and sleev -  Did I miss something during my pre-op visit?  My allergist gave me steroids for a severe ear infection and I think it is affecting my stomach. I actually vomited up my lunch today...

Tummy troubles -  I am at day 16 post op and struggling with gas and tummy issues. I am trying to get a little more food in (soft) but it tends to upset my stomach and then I don't want to eat anyt...

This surgery has kicked my butt -  I am on week three and still feel tired and shaky. I cannot seem to get my energy back and I took another week off of work because I am afraid I won't be able to handle it. Just g...

10 days out update -  Am on full liquids now and feel almost human. Still am having trouble getting protein in, it just tastes so nasty.  I am still very tired and trying to take it easy but the doctor...

Sleeved on the 13th and still here -  Got sleeved on the 13th. Biggest issue for me was the nausea. In spite of the patch and oral anti-nausea, I always have problems with anesthesia. Pain wasn't bad but had problems ...

Hungry, Cranky, Nervous and excited - I finished all my pre-op appointments and am struggling with the pre-op diet. Headaches, tired and just plain hungry.  However, I am getting excited about the surgery (9/13/11) but...

Protein pudding-delicious -  Just tried Power pak protein pudding. It contains 30 grams of protein and 9 grams of carbs. no sugar. My nut  recommended for after my surgery so I tried some. Awesome. It is only...

Surgery date set, any surgery buddies out there? -  I an finally scheduled to go from band to sleeve on September 13th. Anyone else out there have my date? I could use a surgery buddy or buddies!! Am having all the range of emtions...

Surgery date set, worries abound -  My Revision surgery from lap band to vbsleeve is set for 9/13/11. My biggest concern is the anesthesia. I had trouble waking up after the band surgery and use a CPAP for several y...