LonnieThatGirl

Glad I am not the only one... Noticed fuzzy tongue and freaked out; thought maybe it would start growing hair or something. LOL

I haven't had body odor all over, but my sense of smell is crazy - just like when I was pregnant. I can smell people's breath before they even approach me. Gross...

I am only 5 days out and have already experienced taste issues. I actually started experiencing it on my pre-op liquid diet, but more so after surgery. I am on liquids (start puree tomorrow) and even the Protein Shakes I liked beforehand taste odd. I heard it is normal, but is an odd thing to experience.

Mine is Friday, too. And I had the same silly thought going through my head about my face. LOL I am always told how young I look, and I am pretty sure it's because of my fuller face. I am going to be 37 in Oct and most people still think I am in my 20's. I had a friend lose weight and her skinnier face made her look older. So, you are not alone in that thought. I have had many silly thoughts floating around in my head lately. LOL

many hugs :-(

By the way, this is not a cop out, we have tried in the past but we (do to genertics or metabolism or whatever) can't keep weight off like skinny people do. WE NEED THIS TOOL!!!!

SO TRUE!!!

I wouldn't suggest doing the band over VSG... in my opinion. I first was going to do the band and changed my mind after seeing how many people decided to do a second surgery to revise from LAP band to VSG. I did tons of research before making my decision, and although I have gone back and forth about whether to go through with it (I am def. going to do it at this point... only 1.5 weeks away!!! so excited), I NEVER veered from what procedure after I decided on VSG.. Remember, it's just my opinion based on my research. I know someone personally who had LAP band with not so good results, but I also see that many have had success with it if they didn't have much to lose. I think it is totally up to the person's preference. One reason I chose VSG is that I wanted really good results (I have a lot to lose), but I didn't want a foreign object in my body (LAP band - my fears = band slipping, body rejecting, band growing into body tissue, going through a procedure and not seeing big results) and I didn't want my body functions altered/re-routed (Bypass - my fears = basically I wanted something a little less invasive and VSG was a good compromise)... The middle road was VSG. VSG, although only recognized as a procedure in and of itself in last several years, was part of the DS since the 80's. Many patients would get the VSG part done as a precursor to the DS, but it was realized that the VSG on it's own was successful for losing weight and became a stand-alone procedure. So, it has been around for awhile. There is not Vitamin malabsorption issues. Your body parts still function as normal - no rerouting. No foreign objects placed. Can tolerate NSAIDS better than some other surgeries (although it is recommended you don't take them at all if you don't have to). Etc... Many things influenced my decisions, and those are some of the reasons. I wish you the best in whatever decision you decide on. Remember, this is your decision - not your sisters' or kids'. Whatever makes you and your hubby feel comfortable doing, do that. If it is LAP, then do that. If not, then don't choose what someone else wants for you. I hope I was able to help some... Best wishes on your decision! I know each procedure has it's pros and cons, and you just have to decide which is right for you. :-)

I am on day 5 of my liquid diet (9 more to go!). I usually have an occasional dream that I remember when I wake up, but since I've been on this liquid diet, I have all-night, very vivid and realistic dreams.

My sense of smell has also increased.

Anyone else ever have one or both of these happen during pre-op liquid diet phase?

Lifting prayers up for you... Sounds like the doors are opening; if it is God's will I pray he keeps opening the doors and that he gives you a peace about it - that everything will fall into place!

My surgery is July 29th, but I was told that I will be starting liquid vitamins day after surgery. I will continue on liquid for a month I believe until ready to take the pills.< /p>

I'm having my surgery around the same time you are, Aug. 4th! Good luck! I have some of the same worries but all I can say is we will get through it and on the other side we'll be much healthier and happier.

Thanks and good luck to you, too!

Hi! I'm almost 3 weeks post op and feel so much better than I did the first week or week and a half. I had buyer's remorse several times and I had panic moments. I had depression and the feeling that I would never feel better again but as of today....hummmm, let's see, I am 19 days post op....I'm starting to feel more and more like myself again. My belly is still tender and getting my Protein down is still a bit of a challenge but I would definitely do it again. If you had asked me, oh say, a week or so ago....I might have answered that question differently.

I have a blog that I use almost strictly for my journey. I wrote about how I felt and what I was going through. I haven't updated in a few days so you don't see all the positive things I'm feeling now but I did have a hard time the last couple of weeks. If you want to read it, it is

http://sliceofhealth...e.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for your info! Sounds like from others the first few weeks are the worse with it progressively getting better... that's good news :-) Thanks for the blog link, too!

Lonniethatgirl,

I have no insight for you either, only that i have read these forums for weeks now. I also am being sleeved on August 1st ( about 2.5 weeks) and am totally scared and completely excited at the very same time. I wish us both good luck in our future!

Gayle

I have the same feelings, Gayle! Good luck with your surgery!!!

My surgery isn't until July 29, but I can tell you what my dr said about sipping....

Wait 10 minutes before eating after drinking and then after eating do not drink for an hour...

The reasoning (in addition to hurting): When you have liquids in your stomach, it triggers the muscle at the bottom to open and start letting the liquid out of the stomach and proceed in it's normal pattern. When this happens, food may escape also which allows you to eat more and not feel as full as fast or for as long as if you would if you didn't have liquid with meal. They even suggest that when you have Soup to drink of liquid, wait 10 minutes and then finish contents of soup. This concept is not just for those having surgery but is suggested for those not even having surgery... helps them lose weight by keeping the food in their stomach longer and therefore not eating more or eating more often. HTH

I was about your size (height and weight) when we flew to Boston. Getting 3 seats together and then spilling over (if you have to; it was only slight for me but it helped that my arms and legs weren't cramped together whole flight) will work - that's what I did with my son and hubby :-) You can ask for the extender, but again at the same height and weight as you, I didn't need one. It was a little hard to buckle, but I did it. On the flight back I just draped belt around me when the belt sign was on so when they walked by it looked like it was on. Safest thing? I dunno - I figured that it would take something really major to get 275 pounds to move out of the seat I was wedged in, and if it was that major, the seat belt was the least of my concerns. lol You should be fine. Enjoy vacation.... and like Smoky said, "... travel with your head high and enjoy..."

Wow and already posting? That's a good sign and an encouragement!!! Congrats - may your recovery be quick!

I hated life right after surgery and I still hate life on any given day, but I know that I made the right decision for myself. Try reading this thread and this one for stories from sleevers who had a hard time, but are happy now.

Thanks so much for your honesty and your links you provided!!!

Well, I'm having my surgery tomorrow, so I can't speak to the "after", but I do know that everyone experiences it a little differently. That said, virtually everyone that I have seen post on here has said that it was worth it in the long run - even when they had difficulties right after surgery. It's normal for us to be nervous about this. It's also normal right after the surgery to go through a period of "WTH did I do?" and of "Why did I do this to myself?" Again, it's normal and I wouldn't worry about it too much. Of course this time tomorrow, I might be singing a different tune. LOL

Good luck tomorrow!!! And thanks for the encouragement!

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your journey!

I was told that I will never again be able to take ibuprofen. And here's an example why:

I was just at my 2 week nutritional class today and there was a lady there that had had the bypass years ago. She has taken ibuprofin for the last year or so and it caused an ulcer. She had to have a revision to the sleeve 2 weeks ago because of it. She has been on a feeding tube and still will be for the next 3 weeks. Just something to think about.

Will she ever be off the feeding tube? I've heard stories like this before, and I don't want to take the chance of ulcers and having a feeding tube, so I think to play it safe I won't be taking ibuprofen anymore regardless of what some dr's say. (although not being able to have NSAIDS scares me!)

I will be sleeved in 2.5 weeks, and I am facing a lot of anxiety about it. At first I had questions whether I was doing the right thing or not. But after reading post of post-op success stories and how it changes someone's life (I cannot tell you how many people said it's been the best decision they've ever made), I feel a little more at ease.

My questions: How many of you had a bad experience post op (maybe with being sick or other issues) and now LOOKING BACK can say it is the best thing they did? I know there are some that had smooth-sailing surgeries and are happy with their success (AND I hope to be one of them), but in preparing myself for another reality, I would like to hear from those who had a difficult time at first but have passed through it and still think it's the best thing they did. I see some early post-surgery posts of people having a rough time, and I am feeling anxiety about it... just want some reassurance that it is worth the pain!

Great question... one I had too! Looking forward to sleeve in 2.5 weeks!

Congrats!!!!

I always read conflicting info on NSAIDS (ibuprofen)... my doctor says I will NEVER be able to take it again post surgery and will have to get a medical alert Bracelet stating that I cannot have NSAIDS, but I've seen a lot of people on the forums say their dr thought it was ok to take... dunno.

Hoping you get better soon!

I will be having my surgery in 3 weeks. I have a husband and a son and I am 36. I live in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. My Dr is Keith Kim in Orlando area.