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  1. EllenIrene

    Getting protein/water in

    I had gastric sleeve three days ago and so far everything is going well except I have no appetite at all and am really struggling to get enough protein and water in me. Is this normal for the first few days out? Any suggestions?:(
  2. EllenIrene

    Not having a good day

    I am one week out from gastric sleeve surgery and my mammogram shows something. Now I have to go back in today for more tests. I'm afraid I am going to have to cancel my surgery. It doesn't seem fair but I know I can deal with whatever god hands me. One day at a time!
  3. EllenIrene

    13 days til surgery!

    Started my liquid diet today and I think reality has set in. I also received my paperwork with the patient consent that listed all the "risks". I know the chance of them are minimum but boy I started to get cold feet. I had to remind myself that health problems I could obtain from being...
  4. EllenIrene

    Gastric Sleeve vs Lap Band

    Had my first visit with the doctor. Went in thinking I wanted lap band but now am leaning towards gastric sleeve. Insurance will require me to be under a physician-directed diet for three months before I can have surgery so looking at probably September. If anyone has had the gastric sleeve...
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