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Seasoned sleevers - Is there ever going to be a day I can eat a meat, veg, and a starch at a meal? I researched the sleeve for many months and still did not realize it was the Atkins diet with a lo...

Medicare - I promised when I was sure Medicare paid for the sleeve I would tell you all. I just received notice from the hospital that Medicare paid most of the bill from my sleeve surgery d...

In a stall so early out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - I am but 4 weeks out and have been in a stall for at least 2 weeks.  I lost 15 Lb pre-op and another 17 after surgery.  I am not able to exercise because of chronic pain that I ...

Craving pickles!!!!!!!!!! - When are you officially able to eat pickles?  I am craving them and for two days I ate them.  I am only 3 weeks out.  I chewed them very well.  I guess until Christmas Eve I wil...

Christmas Dining - Question for all you seasoned post-opers.  I will be 3 1/2 weeks out by Xmas.  I will be able to eat cheese, rolled up lunch meat, all soft meats.  I am preparing rotiserre chic...

Older Sleevers - I am 2 weeks post-op and I am 66 years old.  Wow am I having a time of it.  Today I finally got in the car and ran an erond.  I went to grocery and picked up a roast to fix my h...

HELP I'M SO COLD - Has anyone ever been so cold that they could not get warm for hours?   I have noticed this happening the past 3-4 days but today was horrible.  I got home from an outing and was...

Protein - Question:  can you mix the protein powders with milk or with your favorite crystal light and freeze and then make a slushy out of it?   Does the freezing affect the protein any?...

post-op struggles - I need some help or advice.  I am one week out from surgery.  I can barely get enough protein in and only 40 oz of liquids.  I lost 15 lbs pre-op and gained 6 lbs after surgery....

Ticker - How do you set up a ticker?

sleeved!!!!!! - I was finally sleeved on Wed Nov28.  Two days after my 66th birthday.  It was quite an experience.  Everyone was so nice at the hospital.  The worst part was when I woke up.  I ...

pre-op diet weight loss - How much weight have most lost on the pre-op diet?  I am 10 days in and lost 13 lbs.  Is this average?

Protein shakes - What is the best brand for unflavored protein shakes?  Do they mix well with any liquid or yogurt?  I use nector Capacino now but the sweet chocolate gets old real quick.  Six d...

pre-op diet - Question:  I have been on the pre-op diet for 6 days and one more week to go.  Am not hungry and am losing weight.  Now I question wether  I should have the surgery or not.  May...

Medicare persons over 61 HELP - Please persons over 61 from the Cinti Ohio area that are on Medicare.  I am scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks and I read that Medicare in southern ohio  does not cover the s...

Attention Post opers - Help anyone who has the sleeve surgery.  Went to the surgeon today to sign the papers and buy my shakes and vitamins.  We had a meeting about what to do before surgery and after...

Finally a date!!!!!!! - Went to the doctor last week and finally passed all the tests and hoops.  Have a date of November 28.  It is 2 days after my birthday and there is Thanksgiving and 2 close family m...

Dr Christopher J Northup Cincinnati Ohio - Who is going or has gone to Dr Northup in Fairfield Ohio?  I would like to know how many others have had him and how everything has gone for you. I am getting to the time of sur...

Southern Ohio Dr Northup - Hi, Anyone out there have Dr Chris Northup in southern Ohio.  I would like to find out what people thought of him and how you came out after surgery.

Diabetics - Anyone out there with type 2 diabetes?  Some one on insulin considering the sleeve or already had it.  I really need to contact these people.  It is getting closer to surgery date ...

medicare - Has anyone heard that Medicare has approved the sleeve yesterday?  I was wondering if anyone has contacted their doctors to see how this is going to work.

type 2 diabetes and sleeve surgery - I am new to the group,  Is there anyone out there that was on insulin and had the sleeve?  I am thinking about the surgery and have an appointment with the surgeon,  I need to know...

diabetes - is there anyone out there with diabetes that has had WLS?  I am considering the sleeve because of the diabetes and can not find   anyone that has had the surgery with diabetes.  I ...