sarahh1828

Hello all, My journey began last October, while in nursing school(LVN Nursing) I realized that if I am going to do the job I plan for, I needed to lose a lot of weight. At the end of a 10 hour clinical day my back and hips hurt! So I contacted Kaiser, and they signed me up for the Bariatric program. After 12 weeks of attending their night classes during my lunch break from school, I finally completed the program last March. I scheduled my surgery for the first available date, April 14th. I took my NCLEX test while on the liquid pre-op diet required for surgery. I'm glad to say that I was still able to pass my test, even with the tummy distraction:) Anyways, the week before surgery I began to get sick, and woke up the day before with a temperature of 102. So I had to call my surgeon, and he cancelled my surgery. I took some time to think the surgery over and try to lose weight on my own like my family begged me to do. Then I saw the pictures of the girl had her surgery a few days before mine was scheduled to be. She had lost 50 lbs. and looked amazing, healthy, and happy. As I looked at her pictures, I was reminded of why I want this for myself. So I called my surgeon and met with him. Set my surgery for the soonest available date (Sept. 8). Well, my husband's birthday is September 4th, and he wanted a Harley. We went to pick it up August 28th, so we could go on one Harley ride before surgery. Well, I wanted to get on and take a picture with it, and burned my leg. I didn't think anything of it for a few days. August 30th I woke up because of a pain in my leg. The blister from my burn had come off, and it was a painful red mess. I just put a bandaid on it and went back to bed. The next morning, I could tell it was infected. I cleaned and bandaged it, and yesterday(Sept. 1) it was finally starting to look better. Went to my obgyn today, and she noticed my bandage, so she asked to take a look. She said it still looked like a very slight infection. She notified my surgeon, and now he is thinking of cancelling my surgery. I am so disappointed. I will not know until next Wednesday if I'm having surgery or not. I have an appointment scheduled then so he can take another look at it. If this is cancelled, it will be my second surgery cancelled for unrelated acute medical conditions. LAME!! Praying that it heals up well by Wednesday. Thanks for letting me vent. Sarah

WOW!! HOney your boobs look fabulous!! One day... I hope mine look as good;)

What are "gummie" implants? GO Irene!! Let us know how you feel about your re inflation. And how the surgery went. LOL. I'm glad this thread is still up. You ladies have kept me laughing. I was too sick last April to go through with my sleeve, but am getting sleeved Sept. 8, so only time will tell how the girls will do. My hubby just said if they get smaller than a nice C, I will be "allowed" to get a reinflation too. lol. Like he could say no?

Set my surgery date for Sept. 8, and my birthday is Oct. 28th. So I will be around 7 weeks out. My family usually takes me out to dinner for my birthday. So I'm wondering what were ya'll able to eat at 7 or 8 weeks out? Thanks Sarah

I was thinking Chinese, and order the wonton soup(probly eat just broth and chicken pieces), or egg drop soup. And maybe a bit of their chicken and broccoli. I'm just worried that my mom will try to get me to eat cake. lol. I was thinking about asking her to get me a fruit cup or fruit boquet instead....if I can eat it.

Ok... I've been lurking here for awhile, and have read all of the articles on alcohol everyone has posted. However, the sleeve patients in my town have their own group on facebook, and the alcohol question finally came up today. One person said they were told that it is more common to have liver damage post sleeve from drinking alcohol than it would be before being sleeved. Is this true? It makes no sense to me. I mean your liver is unchanged, so why would it be MORE damaged after a STOMACH surgery? If anyone has heard this before or know why this may be true please let me know. There's probly something I'm underthinking. lol.

I like the passionfruit Isopure with a crystal light packet.

I was wondering what happened to tattoos after surgery. lol. Guess that answered my question. It's a beautiful tattoo. Awesome NSV!!

That's what I'm doing right now. My family was freaking out about surgery, so I told them I'd give it one last ditch effort. If I don't lose at least 3 lbs a week for the next month, then I'm having my surgery. If I lose more than 3 lbs a week consistently for over a month, then I have to call off surgery. That was the promise I made to my mom. I can't help but secretly hope I fail at the diet and exercise. I'll let you know how it goes.

It IS ILLEGAL for them to refuse to treat at any ER. If you want, you can report them. If you remember the nurses you can report them to your state nursing board, as well as the doctors. There is also a reporting agency for hospitals and doctors. I'm really sorry that they treated you that way. Keep your head up.

I'm excited about getting sleeved Thursday. But I woke up this morning with the sniffles, a sore throat, and fever of 100.1. Do you think they'll still sleeve me if I'm the same on Thursday?

Fever's gone. I just want an answer from my surgeon today, because some of my family is driving 8 hours to be with me after. I guess I'll call back.

I was wondering if you got tattoos while you were heavier, did they look the same when you lost the weight? I was debating on getting a tattoo but not sure if I should get if after I hit goal or now. I can wait, but I'd like to get it done in the next six months. I know a tattoo won't stretch because we're not gaining weight, but will they shrink? Thanks

If they cancel my surgery, I really don't think I can afford to go through all these tests again. Or put my poor hubby through this emotional rollercoster.

I can't wait to: Feel better about my body. I miss the one I used to have. Have a towel fit around me. Knee high boots Chase my son around all day at the park and not feel like I'm dying after. Go on a hike with my husband Not have people ask if I'm dieting if I don't order dessert at a restaurant Not have people think "why is the fat girl ordering dessert" if I go out Go ice skating again. I seriously miss this, but since I've grown larger I have a hard time with it. Better sex. It's good now, but it will be better when I feel better about it. Dressing my age again. There aren't that many plus size clothes that make you look like you're 22. lol. Working a ten hour shift without horrible back pain at the end of the night. Seriously, I came home crying the other day. Not good. After a few years, getting pregnant without all the complications I had with my son. Being the confident, sassy woman I was, but I've been trying to get back to this for awhile now.lol.

I don't know the answers to your questions as I haven't been sleeved yet. But I'm so sorry your hubby is being so unsupportive. This group has been a huge source of support for me so far. We're all here if you need us.

Thanks!! I currently have one on my right shoulder, so you guys have given me hope that that one will still look okay once I'm at goal. I think I will wait until I'm really close to goal to get the other one though.

Thanks. You are inspiring!! I hope that my results are as good as yours 6 months out, then I'd be 10 lb. from goal!!

Hi all! I'm 5 days pre-op. I will be sleeved Thursday morning. I was freaking out about this a few days ago, but have calmed down a lot. I'm actually excited. I think it's because now on day 9 of my pre op diet, I'm not hungry anymore. I like this feeling. If this it what it feels like having the sleeve, I will be so happy. I still cook for my family, even though I'm not eating. This was really hard at first, but now it doesn't bother me. I hope this lasts forever. lol. I am so grateful to all of you on here who ask such wonderful questions, and have such wonderful answers to questions. My family was not supportive in the beginning of my journey, so you all were my only support system. This was fine with me. However, armed with some of your collective knowledge, and facts from my doctor, now my family has accepted this decision. lol. My mom is even excited for me. If I do well, my husband may even have it done. So I"ve got to rock my sleeve! And I think with the support of this group I can. Thank you all again for your support and knowledge, I am in awe of all of you and your amazingly positive attitudes!!

I miss strawberries, the smell of them makes my mouth water. How soon after the sleeve can I eat one? I usually eat them mushed up with a teaspoon of splenda (or frozen). I was planning on eating them when I get to mushie stage, but don't know if that's a good idea. Thanks for your input.

Can I ask what you have done to get such amazing results? I know sleeve, but are you extremely low carb? How much do you exercise? Do you count calories? I'll be sleeved next week, hoping to have results as great as yours. I'll be at the same starting weight. Thank you.

I ordered the sample nectar packets, and found a few I liked. I can't handle the chocolate strawberry and vanilla flavors(ew), but I do well with the fruity flavors (lemonade and crystal sky). I've been able to handle the Isopure clear flavors, but they're not for everybody.

I'm right there with you. Day 7 of a 14 day diet. I've found that the more protein I get, the better I feel. I've been buying the Isopure clear zero carb drinks(40g protein), and drinking 1/2 in the morning, and 1/2 in the evening. That makes me feel alot better. I'm so hungry when my husband made a veggie sandwich I was drooling, and he put cucumbers on it(HATE cucumbers)!! I must say though, Day 7 is definately better than day 3. Day 3 I was waking up in the middle of the night from hunger pains. Good Luck!! We can all do this!!

My husband is taking time off to help out. I just don't want him to feel like he should be in two places at once to take care of us.

I'm really worried about this, as I have a two year old at home. I'm hoping they'll let me go home the next day, but don't know if this is realistic or not. Please let me know when your doctors sent you home. Thanks!