ProudGrammy

Lisa22465 freaking about WLS is common. most all of us get nervous before surgery you will not be committed to a life of bland food - i.e. chicken you will not be condemned to a world of Protein shakes and Jello - promise you will gradually eat all foods, spicey et al - just very very small portions. but remember your tummy is now very small too, so it won't take much to satisfy your and tummy, you will be/feel full chicken and fish, esp. are high in protein - which is always specified - but all other foods - soup to nuts are accepted!!! key word is moderation eating at a restaurant - fitting comfortably in booth - is terrific get a take out container at beginning of meal - put most of food away - leave proper portion on your plate-you will probably have food at home 2-3 servings hmmm - per Webster - normal -???? usual/natural/average were you normal before?? i was never "normal" i.e. couldn't fit in booths, walk up flights of stairs, ride a rollercoaster, do a 5K, play the violin. now that i've lost 100 lbs i can do all the above now (still can't play violin ) you will love your new, healthier, happier life good luck with WLS speedy recovery

Colleen sorry about being laid off from work - yet another fall out of horrible hurricane sandy You post-poned your WLS - you still have it scheduled?? what is the new date? having "cold feet?" buy a pair of fuzzy slippers!!! no cold feet allowed here being seen by a "shrink" is normal protacol. we've all been there done that as far as hearing stories from past sleevers about the WLS - i suggest to go to "search" put in "Anyone Have A Relatively Easy Recovery Story??? as the above title thread implies - you will hear from many happy campers who have loved their WLS, and proudly tell their story you'll find other comments/successes through out the board from other happy sleevers you can hear, read all the good stories, maybe "a few" bad thoughts too but. 99.5% good comments you came to the wise decision before to have the WLS, don't second guess yourself most people will say "WLS was the best thing they ever did!!!" I'm nodding my head in agreement good thoughts and wishes being sent take care

smallbird i'm sorry your surgeon isn't being helpful - he sounds useless to me. all newbies are afraid they will stretch their stomachs, i was too. As Cheri said "you can't stretch your stomach" 85% of your tummy is now gone!!! sounds like you don't have a NUT listen to others on board - take pieces here and there about how to eat and drink you know the rules with drinking? don't drink for 1/2 hr before you eat, don't drink while you eat, don't drink for an hour after you eat. drink . most important to drink as much as you can - 64 oz plus - eat slowly, chew thoroughly since you are so early out, and not getting much advice from dr, support groups are always good to attend, others can help you, advise you - tell their situations good luck, things will work out

BeTheRealMe its great to reward yourself for doing well - for me....... tattoo!! M organ A ndrew E than red heart under each of the 3 letters (MAE) first letter of my grand-kids names !!!! this is my first and only tattoo I promised my DH i wouldn't have another one for the next 58 years!!!! started volunteer work double pierced my ears 2 front teeth capped new found self-confidence "allowed" me to do above

peacequeen We've missed you great to see your lovely, smiling face again - brings class to the neighborhood you were sleeved a couple of weeks after me, so i do remember your problems, leak et al. glad things have been improving - stall and all sweets are a weakness for me too-hard to deal with sometimes don't be hard on yourself about the holiday goodies - done, past and forgotten (I'll never tell ) I see your hard work continueing - losing that last 64 lbs!!! good luck with all your great plans - back to exercising, MFP i know you have the strength and courage to continue the success you've had with the sleeve- as you hope - ("your dreams will come true!!) take care keep up the good work this will be the 1rst of many, many, more happy new years for the rest of your longer, healthier, happier, life btw bud - we've both lost 101 lbs!!! - cool!!! ps - happy belated surgiversary - i would have baked you a cake but.......

i lead a sheltered life what the heck is a striiv??

SleeveShelly per NUT, i measured, volume portions all the time - 1/3 cup - 2/3 cup ie at 4 months po i think you should have never stopped measuring your food - its too early, and many people continue to measure - then you won't accidentally over eat - larger portion - and digest too many calories there i things that i frequently eat, like home made chili - i use my baby bowl - i know exactly how much i am supposed to eat, so in other words i don't measure any more there are foods that i can guesstimate but at one year post op - (not always) but i still do measure

SaraLaughs Congratulations bud!!!! the health issues/improvements, are why we have the WLS!!!! you will probably have other health benefits too!! after 20 years, i was taken off my insulin/meds, four weeks PO!!! diabetes meds gone - yes this is a great NSV

awwwww, great looking pictures from a great looking gal you've done a wonderful job - so happy for you take care see you around the block - if i still can still see you happy new year

Amanda[/b] congrats on your pending WLS you are in for the ride of a lifetime 2 thumbs up for the sleeve

lessofmeismore hey you!!!!!! what a great way to bring in the new year so happy for you!!!! congratulations, congratulations and more congratulations and yes, lessof"you" is MORE!!!! still want to be able to see you though btw - waiting to scream??? i heard some noise last night, wasn't that you - fess up happy dance, happy dance WooHoo

mekhimom two months PO - glad you are doing so well 42 lbs down - woo hoo for the most 99.999% of us sleever - we think the sleeve is the greatest thing since sliced bread mekhimom-you are the one "gazillionth" satisfied sleeve contestant!!! your prize is health and happiness for the rest of your longer life People should hear of the "rare" bad experiences with the sleeve but......... at the same time they should get an immediate balance view by reading good results of the sleeve - that people like you write congratulations continued good luck happy new year

SummerMarie confused not sure what problem you are referring to?? sounds like you handled the holidays quite well You ate a cookie?you ate everything else well ? your exercising, recording your food "only" (not supposed to use that word ) down 1 lb since christmas? this is a time period that people unfortunately gain a lb or two, or stay the same. you managed to lose 1 lb!!! OMG girlfriend - down 64 lbs in 3 months??? your doing great - would i lie to you only "problem" i see is that your worrying too much can i nicely say GET OFF YOUR BACK" congrats on your success - i know you'll continue to flourish happy new year

ShrinkyDrinkMe22 hey bud, lookin great thanx for sending me here. its awful when you miss special threads!! Gotta keep a better eye for special threads - i.e. yours I see a great new year for you wow, i see you got a golden star - golden star for a special golden "star" happy new year congrats bud WooHoo

yale88 you are an "official" sleever - congrats, you did it. sorry you couldn't sleep earlier, nerves will get you everytime caught up on a little sleep during surgery - was that you that i heard snoring?? hope all went well, you are a little groggy? (who isn't ) maybe a little sore, gas ?? but you are starting the journey of a lifetime!!! bumps here and there - but mainly you'll sore high, while your weight goes low you'll be amazed how you will gradually get healthier and happier, you will feel wonderful what a great way to start the new year good luck speedy recovery

hey dude don't see enough of you on the board - now i'm seeing "less and less of you" happy that YOU are so happy, you are doing great - kudos people frequently say they hate it when others say, "but you have such a nice face, and smile!!) - well guy you do and you do its also nice to hear a DH talk about "beautiful wife" great before and "during" pictures keep up the great work i know this new year will bring you more and more success!!! you deserve it btw - happy b'day for tomorrow (its nice to see profile info ) take care see you around the Water cooler happy new year

New Year's resolution - please fill out your profile, ticker info people knowing you age, height, starting weight, current weight, goal weight, surgery status and date, VISA # (ooops, optional!! )........... this info can be useful for answering questions, not to mention, "some" of us are "nosey" hoping to see "less and less" of all in this new year

ATX check it out, someone corrected your surgery date (not me) date is now correct at 1/13/13 have a great surgery speedy recovery happy new year

tami88 welcome to the reality of the sleeve!!! many many people experience didfferent emotions prior to being sleeved - perfectly normal work hard to lose that 10 lbs - this will be a good "pre" experience for when you get sleeved next month. everything about the sleeve is exciting!! you will love your new life with your sleeve - remember, the sleeve assists you with losing weight. you have to work with the sleeve to be successful. As long as you follow the sleeve "rules" - when, and how much to drink, eating proper small portions et al - i know you will do great speedy recovery good luck happy new year

allthatjazz4u now i am chuckling - i was hoping on "catching and "yelling" at you for not filling in your profile/ticker dirty trick - you have your info filled in - from Soup to nuts aka i know your - height, starting weight, current weight, DOS - hmmm i could now start first chapter of my novel take care happy new year

I luv it when i see family having the sleeve done "together", same time period - same day??? wow how cool is that!!!! you and DH are supporting each other, through "heavy" weight - and gradual normal healthy weight, you will achieve day by day - and THRIVE keep up the good work HAPPY NEW YEAR

JamieDawn, ursomajor3460 - aka Newbies WLS - great way to start the new year health and happiness to you both speedy recovery

great to see a thread telling pre-sleevers, newbies - that sleeve experiences, recoveries go so well. my situation was great no nausea, gas, vomitting - not even super tired - walking around and drinking - things went smoothly people do need to see both sides of the stomach, I mean coin there are sleevers that unfortunately have bad outcomes from WLS - and their stories are important to hear. we shouldn't act like ostriches with our heads buried in the sand - its ok to know what "possibly" could happen. the % of these serious problems are far and few between IMO most surgeries go smoothly, well, with out any complication - the normal side effects, nausea, vomitting, gas, all that good stuff - small price to pay for such a wondersul surgery and great outcome for the rest of our longer healthier happier lives good luck to all pre-sleevers and newbies you are in for the ride of a lifetime

back at ya girlfriend here is to seeing less and less of all of us this new year

mnmommaof2 peoples strength, tiredness varies - but it is common to be tired, how tired from one person to another?? common denominator is we're all different 14 hrs sleep new years eve??? thats ok, in the new year you'll gradually find more heath, happiness and plenty more energy!!! good night