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    1. I am three weeks post op on Monday and the scale hasn't moved for me in six days either. I have only lost nine pounds in three weeks, and lost waaaaaaaay more pre-surgery as well. At this point I am in regret land and just wish I never did this. I assume it will fail like everything else I have tried. I'm completely over it all to be honest.

    at shalon

    don't be regretful, you have just started it will happen for you trust me and i have not been sleeved and most likely will not be due to finances. i would love to be in your shoes right now three weeks post op. remember your body is still adjusting to have major surgery and the scale will move. at least yu are not like me working out like a dog and eating all the things i don't want to eat just to lose five pounds i working hard just to get that five pounds and you lose more than that just by your intake alone. it will come stay hopeful.

  2. Posted

    Hey all!

    I am just over 4 months out and feeling great!!! I am SO happy I had my sleeve done back on May 27th of this year (seems like forever ago)!

    I am about 6 foot 1 and was 332 on 1/1/11; 312 on 5/13/11 when i started my 2 week pre-op diet; 297 on surgery day 5/27/11; now 221 as of 10/2/11...

    Thats a total of 111 pounds lost total; 76lbs since surgery day!!

    I just wanted to share my progress, i'm still going to try to lose another 10 or 15 and then hopefully start toning as i added weight training to my cardio schedule about two months ago (1 - 2x per week)...

    CONGRATS YOU LOOK WONDERFUL AND YOUR PROGRESS IS VERY INCOURAGING. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND CONTINUE TO ROCK YOUR SLEEVE

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    Hello everyone, Well, as of today, I have been sleeved for six days and I have been amazed. I will take you through my journey for the last 6 days and try not to make this too long. On day 1, we (my husband, Mom, and Aunt) arrived at the hospital and up to this point, I never felt afraid, but a peace that I almost didn't understand, but I knew God was with me. I went to Potomac Hospital in Dale City, VA, my surgery scheduled at 2:30pm with Dr. Halmi, they took me directly to the surgical department and went directly to the OR waiting room. They took me to my room and began the pre-op stuff before surgery. After surgery, I remember waking up in my room and my family around me and looking under the sheet at my scars, saying, "Wow those look good". I thanked them and asked that they go home, because I wanted to just sleep. It was amazing, because I didn't feel any pain (the doctor attached a pain line in my stomach, which really eliminated pain). The nurses got me settled in for the night and I slept and ate a few ice chips. I did get up and go to the bathroom that night, which was pretty easy, except the bladder was still sleeping. The only issue was gas pains (they were rough at times).On day 2, I was up and down during the day, and still amazed, that I didn't have any pain, but I was a little sore. I ordered breakfast (chicken broth/tea/water/jello), but wasn't able to really take a sip of anything without feeling the fullness pain. I walked the halls 2 times, which really did help with the gas and stiffness. They did the x-ray to make sure I had no leaks, and all clear. I moved to full liquids, but still couldn't get much in.On day 3, Now today was really interesting, I still felt no pain, little gas and was moving around pretty good, finally had a bowel movement. I ordered breakfast (cream of wheat/hot tea/water/jello). The order came and I was looking forward to a big bowl of cream of wheat and this is when the reality of my surgery came about, I lifted the top off the plate and their was my cream of wheat (A LITTLE CUP, LIKE YOU WOULD GET WHEN YOU HAVE ketchup TO GO) -- I was shocked, from that point, I knew (the reality) that my life would never be the same. Guess what, I couldn't get all of it down.On day 4, I was scheduled to go home, still no pain, which was great and I walked the halls 4 times and felt good. I rested most of the day until my husband and 7 year old son picked me up. Still not able to eat much, because my stomach was still swollen. Good day.HOME: At home, I still had no pain, but just some soreness and moving around really good. The first couple days, I couldn't really get that much liquid down, but on day 5 (Sunday), I could really get more liquid down (16 oz of water; 20 grams of protein; and chicken Soup broth)--exciting. I have been taking all my Vitamins. I have felt some burning around sore sights, but I know that is a sign of healing. I fixed dinner for my guys and that went well, because I was drinking all day, I felt totally full all day and didn't want to eat. I am very thankful and look forward to the days ahead. I am not going to weigh until my 1st doctor visit on Friday, October 14. I will let you know what the stats are. Thank you all for your support through this site and the prayers that went up!!

    you go girl, you sound like my sister Nikij she is 13 days out and this is her first day back to work. she was release the next day after surgery and when she got home she was walking around fine in minimal to no pain. when her home health aid came she was amazed at how well she was doing. you sound like you are on your way. you were able to fix dinner for your family five days out and that's super. you sound like you are well on your way to a speedy recovery. congrats on your sleeve and keep up the great recovery. make sure you keep us posted.

  4. Posted

    hey it's been a while since i've seen you post. you were one of the first people that i read up on when i joined this site about a year ago. you look fabulous. i am 22w and if i could get to a 16w someone would have to slap me. mind you i'm no closer to my sleeve but that's a whole other story. you have done a great job i surprise that you want another 50lbs off. you look fine just how you are today. continue to work your sleeve girl you have done fantabulous.

  5. Posted

    hey everyone

    it's been a minute since i've posted, i've been here reading and seeing the progress of everyone and you all are doing great. just wanted to drop a line and let you know my sister Nickij is doing well. she had her surgery yesterday and she's been up walking around and doing just fine they are even talking about releasing her today. i just wanted everyone to know she made it through and on her way to the loser bench. everyone keep up the great work, continue losing, and work your sleeve.

    oh in case you are wondering i'm still no closer to my sleeve but i stay hopefull

    i love my sleeve family

    thickinphilly

  7. Posted

    hi guys

    i have not made a post in quite a while i've been reading about everyone and you all are doing great. i'm still no closer to my sleeve but that's another story all together but i digress. i just had a general question for everyone, how much weight did you lose on your pre-op two week liquid diet. i'm just curious any feed back would be greatly appreciated. every one keep up the good work and i am so happy for everyone progress.

  10. Posted

    hi guys

    thickinphilly here

    it' been a while how is everyone doing? i have been reading the updates as well as some of you guys frustrations. keep up the good work and remember even a half pound is a loss. any way i don't know if you guys remember my story i'll be brief. i was going through all the motions to have this wonderful life changing surgery and then it came to an abrupt stop becaue it would have cost me over $7000.00 out of pocket expense and this is after insurance. Any way one of you guys gave me a link to a site that give grants for WLS. i entered in all my info but i have not heard from anyone at the time all the grants for 2010 were depleted but i was told once grants for 2011 were opened i would be notified and like i said i have not heard anything. i can't remember the site if one of you recall this please send me the link again so i can reach out to them again and if not i'll keep pluging until something happens. thanks guys and everyone keep up the great work and i will one day be were you guys are. i will not stop until i have my sleeve.

  11. Posted

    awe guys you don't know how much your comments mean to me. i do feel like we are a family and i enjoy sharing my day to day with you guys. like most of us i have struggle with my weight for over 25 years and some time you need people who know how you feel first hand. well to i lost 15lbs which is a drop in the bucket when you need to lose 100 but i'm greatful for that little bit. my new gym will be open in a week so i'm really looking forward to that so i should have some progress reports for you guys weekly. everyone have a great weekend

  12. Posted

    hello sleeve family

    HAPPY VALENTINE DAY EVERYONE

    i really miss you guys i have not been on the site in so longer. wow i have been reading and catching up with everyone's progress and achievements. everyone is doing well i see and i am very proud of everyone. Well my status hasn't changed. i'm still not able to get the surgery but i'm working on my weight it's slow and steady but it's working. i miss you all so much i really felt like part of a family on this site but since i was not able to get the surgury i felt i really didn't belong here. i feel like i'm in on something that i will never be able to experience. any way everyone keep up the good work and take care.

    ps nickij (my sister) she's doing well and still toying with having the surgury because she is 100% covered would blue cross and blue sheild. i'll keep you guys posted.

    thickinphilly

  13. Posted

    Hi debinphoenix, at orientation they stressed that we would need to give up straws period! Every time yoiu inhale from a straw you're also taking in air into the stomach which they don't want you to do. This is a tough habit to break, but it's getting easier week by week. :rolleyes:

    hi

    what about coffee and other beverages that stain the teeth. straws help alot in preventing that from happening.

  14. Posted

    Sarah

    i have not been sleeved yet so i can't say i know how you feel physically with your sleeve, however i think this is when our good food choices come in. you may have felt like you could eat the whole pizza and you felt just fine but i know that you know that we should not eat a whole pizza. even if your full feeling did not kick in your common sense should kicked and know not to eat a whole pizza now that you have been sleeved. now don't get me wrong i know oh so well that it is easier said then done but you have the tool to help you make it less of a decision. your stomach is much smaller than it use to be so just the thought of that should deter you from eating large amounts of food. i guess this is what they mean when they say you have to learn to use your tool. you can do this you made the biggest move by having your surgery now you have to work your tool for the best results. keep you head up and focus on what made you make this move in the first place.

    thickinphilly

  15. Posted

    I was sleeved on 11/9 and actually had to stay in an extra day in the hospital cuz the throwing up. I can only hold down less then half n ounce every 30 mins. Seriously I've gone into a deep depression and keep thinking this is a mistake. Everyone keeps telling me its going to get better but it is? Everyone I know has had the bypass or lapband and they are not going thru what Im experiencing at all. Hubby suggested I should post on here and see what you guys have to say cuz I actually wanted to die after surgery.

    LESLIEH

    i have not been sleeved yet actually i don't know if i ever will be due to financailly issue but that's another story. i believe you will get better. i can't say i know how you feel again i am not sleeved but from reading the many postings from this site there are people who felt like you and after a week or so they felt much better. it's only been a few days for you so you are bound to feel a littel out of sort but look at the long run you made the right decision i wish i could be in your place becasue i would take all that you are feeling right now in a heart beat just knowing that in few short weeks not only will i feel better but i would be losing weight as well. you will be fine don't push yourself too much and if you want to rest then rest. you will feel better in no time.

    thickinphilly

  16. Posted

    mousygirl73

    i don't mean to come off offensivley or anything like that but i implore you to really look into the DS because i have a friend that had it done and yes she has lost a ton of weight. she was like you 328lbs she had DS surgery 12/16/09 and she is down to 163lbs as of a month ago it may be a little more than that. the problem is not that she can't loose weight she does not look healthy and she knows it. the wieght came off too fast, it made her look older, she tired all the time, she always always always in the bathroom because the way that surgery is ten minutes after you eat you have to be very close to a bathroom if you know what i mean. she can't stop losing weight mind you she eats whatever she wants i do mean what she wants. she has not done once ounce of exercise and has lost half her body weight in less than a year. now this may sound good but it's not because the weight came off so rapidly it aged her a lot and she is afraid she will waste away to nothing because she eating but she is still losing wieght and she doesn't even want t lose anymore but it is simple out of her control. i know each person is different but i urge you to seriously think about the DS.

    thickinphilly.

  19. Posted

    I will pray for you! I know how your feel. I had an exclusion and paid $8,000 for a lapband that didn't work. Even though I have coverage now, I still have a $2,800 co-pay for my revision. Are you sure the hospital won't allow a payment plan? I would think they would rather have a payment plan than to not cover the surgery at all- since they will still get plenty of money from the insurance. I would call and speak to someone at the hospital and explain your situation. Don't give up!

    Becca

    i spoke to directly to the bariatric coordinator and she is the one that gave me the info about all money being paid up front because it is considered "elective surgury" i will not give up someone on the site said they are going through a program right in NY which is no where from me the function within the Aetna network so i may look into that. i also signed up to be notified about grants for 2011 so i will keep all my options open and see what happens. thank for your support.

  20. Posted

    wow you seem like you have been through a lot. i can't even imagine dealing with what you have been through. i thank you for your honesty at least you are willing to admit it hasn't been all peaches and creqm. one thing you can be thankful for is that you know your down fall and where you fell short. i say don't beat yourself up to much i know i know easier said then done. you are doing a great job keep the good work.

  22. Posted

    Change you change your insurance for 2011 to one that will cover it?

    humpty dumpty

    i wish it was just that simply.my employer only offers insurance from aetna and i have ppo which is the top and aetna still only covers 80% the other 20% of it is all on me. the surgury is $26,000 and 20% of that is $5200.00 and then i have a $1650.00 deductable that i knew i had but $7000.00 i don't have and won't have. i will keep trying staying hopeful in philly

    thickinphilly

  24. Posted

    thanks everyone i really appreciate all your comments, prayers and support. that's why i love this site so much. i will certainly look into that website that gives grants for the sugery. i will keep you guys posted and i will always check in to see your great progress and success stories. prayerfully one day i will have a success story of my own. have a great day everyone.

  25. Posted

    hello everyone

    i feel back from the site because i received some disappointing news about two weeks ago. i will not be able to get my sleeve. finally i thought i would have a chance of being a normal size not. I found out that there would be a $7000.00 out of pocket expense that i just simply can't afford and this is with insurance. I don't have the option of a loan no one in my family has this kind of money to loan ( i wouldn't any way no way to pay back) there is just no way i live check to check and $7000.00 is a lot of money. i knew there was a $1650.00 deductable which i was fully aware of and ready to pay but i was forgetting about the 20% that Aetna will not cover it just completely slipped my mind. I was told because this is elective surgery all moneys had to be paid up front. it took me this couple of weeks to finally except the fact that i would not be able to have the surgery. i know some of you would suggest mexico still a cost of $7000 to $8000 same difference i can't afford it. this is worst than being denied by the insurance company at least you can appeal that. i don't have and won't have the money that i would need to pay for the surgery. i was so encouraged i thought i would finally have a some what of a healthy body. yes i can go on a diet and i can lose 50 or 60 pounds ( not a lot when you need to lose 140) but i will gain it all back plus some just as i always have over the last 20 years. i am 330lbs with a bmi of 53 and looks as if this what i will always be. sad in philly

    thickinphilly

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