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You should report the tech , because what if she does that to other patients who dont speak up for themselves? She is paid to do ultrasounds and not therapy work.......good luck on your wls journey

Last Thursday I went to get a sonogram of my gall bladder as required by my surgeon. I was a little grumpy because I was hungry and couldnt eat until after the sono and felt like I was waiting forever to be called. So finally the tech calls me into the room and tells me to lift my shirt and lower my pants so she can get to my gut region. She asked me why I was having the sono and I told her that I was pursuing weight loss surgery. She squirts that warm gel on my tummy and immediately goes into a story about how she used to be overweight and lost 80 pounds in two years by swimming and changing her diet. She went through a bad divorce and decided that since her kids were grown up and out of the house that she wanted to focus on herself and get healthy and lose weight. She said she went swimming early in the morning counted her calories during meals and went swimming in the evening when she got home from work. She’s telling me all this, and I'm just listening, trying to keep calm, because she's saying it in a sort of condescending tone; almost like she's trying to convince me not to have WLS. She goes on and on about what size clothing she used to wear and what she wears now, and I still listened, but I didn’t say a word. I'm the type that will usually take on a challenge, but all I wanted to do was get outta there and get my bacon and egg english muffin samich. Then she said those effin words..."I would never do the surgery, that's the EASY WAY OUT" and everything started to move in slow motion for me...like in the movies when a bomb is about to explode. I had to do everything in my power not to jump up off that exam table and cuss her out. I dont know what she said after that because I was literally trying to figure out a way to tell her that I wasnt interested in her opinion and didnt appreciate her trying to make me feel bad about having weight loss surgery. I took a deep breath and relaxed. Her opinion was her own and meant nothing to me. However, I did feel the need to put her in her place.

I'm so proud of myself....I said to her, "I'm happy that you were able to find a way to lose weight by swimming and counting calories. Unfortunately for me, I dont have the time in my busy day to go swimming in the morning and evening, as I have an entire family to take care of in addition to my full time job. I've tried countless times to lose weight with conventional methods and have failed every single time. You said it took you two years to lose 80 pounds? Well hopefully with my surgery I will lose 80 pounds in half that time, and can focus on maintaining it with my diet and regular exercise, but I know for a fact that it will not be an easy way out." (I was real sassy when I said that last part).

She then begins to apologize about not meaning it "that way", that she was just explaining to me that since she was able to put her mind to it and focus she was able to lose her weight “naturally”. My response was "Well, I'm puttin my mind to this surgery and will focus on it and lose my weight “naturally” too. I took one of them huge hospital paper towels, wiped that gunk off my tummy and wished her a good day as I sauntered off into the hallway.

7am B - 1 egg overeasy

10am- Brie cheese ball

1pm L - 1-2 ounces eggplant and turkey meatball lasagna

4pm - 1-2 ounces refried Beans with melted cheese

7 or 8pm D- 1 crab leg with cant belive its not butter....yum yum

Hey everyone.... starting from once you were able to start eating solid foods give me an example of what you will eat on any given day and how much!!!

This should be interesting. : )

Thanks

Good Afternoon,

I tried to find the calories in the ricotta bake from eggface recipiesyou said you posted in recipes , but I was unable to find it,,,,if you have a minute can you send me the link to it.......thank you and have a great weekend

I did it! It is in my post about the recipes.< /p>

Here here Weho,,,,,,,,,,,,,great post and great way to think. I am only a month out and have adapted the same attitude...I am no longer increasing my weight gain and I feel great , eventually Ill get to where I should be and until then will enjoy every minute of this sleeve

And it doesn't help when you log onto this site and see stuff like "21 days post op and down 50 lbs!!". I am excited to see people lose weight, don't get me wrong. But sometimes it causes us to set our expectations too high. Six pounds is great! The way I see it, even if I lose 1 lb a week for the next year, that's 48 lbs! Plus, I am eating healthier and feeling better. Do I want to lose weight quicker? Of course I do. But the minimum is still better than the alternative which for me would have been to gain another 25 to 30 lbs and stay on my blood pressure meds and pretty much slowly kill myself.

My surgeon said the gummies are fine, just double them ...so I eat 4 a day

I just went and bought Centrum because I too was taking gummies and thinking its not good enough ...but I took centrum for two days and can't do it anymore so went back to gummies,calciumchews and B12 shots

Wow ........you look amazing, and I too was in the one cheek on the chair club.....I am one month out and am 1 1/2 on chair now......keep up the great work

Hi, everyone just giving my update.I am exactly four months today and feeling wonderful.I lost 60 pounds so far!!! I can eat whatever I want with no issues.I have not noticed any hair loss as of yet.I do wear a lot of weave, so I am not constantly combing/brushing my hair.Life is great so far.I am in school, and I can finally fit comfortably in the chair.Four months ago I would hate going because I would have only one butt cheek holding for life in the seat lol.Also, a lot of people been complimenting on my weight loss saying how great I look.Life is good and I really cant complain.Here are some pics.Starting from pre-op thru the 4th month post-op.

I agree with previous post, your body isnt getting enough nutrients so unti you start eating even if its a few bites of refried Beans or scramble eggs your body will hold onto the fat supply....just take baby steps!

I am 25 days post op and I'm just not that hungry. When I do eat, I get horrible indigestion in my throat. I haven't lost hardly any weight in the past 10 days either. Someone told me that it's b/c I am just not getting in my Protein, calories etc. I do fine if I just drink the shakes. I thought that for awhile I might just do shakes. But someone told me that it's bad b/c your stomach needs to get used to having real food in it eventually. I understand that but for now if shakes work for me then why not? Is it that big of a deal? other people go on liquid diets. Any ideas?

I have heard that there is just less ghrenelin because there is less stomach either way we are eating less and if have learned to eat healthy we will all do great

Thanks for sharing this info. This definitely solidifies my decision to get the sleeve. It makes the surgery seem even more necessary to me now!

The EAS shakes at costco are good, and you dont have to worry about mixing Water or milk.....Good luck on your journey and just take it one day at a time

The clear liquids should just be the day before surgery and two weeks after. It honestly isn't that bad, just stay busy doing other things that day and you'll be ok. After surgery you'll be learning how to eat again and not much fits in your teeny tiny tummy so even getting in 30 ounces of liquid is hard, let alone adding milk or fruit to a Protein shake. I'm two months out and still can't do smoothies they are simply too thick.

It will go pretty quick after your surgeons visit........good luck on your wls journey

congratulations... thanks for the information....I will keep you in prayer.....

Think it depends on your pain tolerance, I had m surgery last friday and I stopped using the pain pump at midnight that same night and havent used any pain meds since I left. The only pain and it was just a pain in the butt was the gas, but that subsided within two days. I feel great just tired most of the time but getting in the fluids an Protein just fine. I was scared oughta my mind and looking back now it was wasted energy lol, but we have to go through that tunnel to reach the great path we are on now........Good luck

Very sweet of you to do this.........looks great.Thanks for taking your time out to make such a cute list

Thank you guys for your words....I am home now , they kept me an extra day due to dry heaving. I told them it was from the nausea medication and sure enough when they stopped all meds I felt fine. I went in with migrane and nausea and they actually considered cancelling because it might be an underlying issue. I said no please dont lol...Anyways feel great today and down 10 pounds since friday, thank you to everyone that has giving me guidance and kind thoughts. So glad to be on the new road together....

Surgery is less then 12 hours away and Im not at the excited stage, Im still at the Im scared out of my mind stage......please send your prayers my way. Why am I not excited for this chance at a new, healthier life??

Welcome aboard,

this site is amazing. And you will get almost every answer you ever dreamed of asking in this forum. My surgery is 3 days away and I feel like I am fully prepared and 90% percent of it came from reading everyones journey....Good luck on yours and send your prayers to those that are going to be seated on the losers bench soon.

Hi all, I received a link to this site from a coworker. Both of us are on the Sleeve journey.

I had my seminar 4/23. On 6/6, I had my psych and nutritional evaluations. Got clearance from my PCP on 6/10. All I am waiting for bloodwork results and insurance clearance to get on with the big day. We have great insurance through work, so it is more formality at this point. When I went for my initial consult, I weighed in at 411lbs. Since then, I have lost 10lbs, so I am pretty pumped about that.

I am working with Bluegrass Bariatric Associates (Dr. Oldham) in Louisville.

I look forward to being part of the gang here.

-Pete

Thanks all.... I am taking a reg size pill and just seems like it would get stuck ............will ask about the granules or tiny ones........thanks again for such quick response

You look Amazing

Just wondered how everyone managed to swallow the nexium or acid pills given by there M.D if you can barely drink water....surgery in 3 days so just curious..........

Have a nice rest and when you wake up you will begin your new journey,,,,prayers are with you

Hello everyone, my day has come, im in the waiting room waiting to be taken in. Im not nervous like i thought i would be, more anxious. Well wish me luck!

Vitamin c chews

Calcium chews

Multivitamin chews

Biotin

b complex

niacin

gas x

chapstick

slippers

baggy sweats and shirt for hospital

magic bullet

Protein samples for shakes

gatarade singles

propel singles

sipper cup

baby spoon

tomatoe bisques Soup

chicken and beef broth for Soup

pedialite frozen pops

eggs,string cheese, yogurt,crab sticks, shrimp,soup,hummus

............hope this helps and good luck....Im only 6 days away so send me your prayers

I am scheduled for surgery in about 5 weeks and am working on a list of items I need to get pre and post-op. Does anyone have a list they don't mind sharing with me? Thanks in advance.

Hope you are feeling well, keep us posted when you are up to it....prayers to you

Well...T minus 8 hours. I'm surprisingly calm. I've kept myself so busy today that I've barely noticed I've only had clear liquids. I weighed myself tonight and I'm 6 pounds heavier than this morning. I hope its just all of those fluids. I'll flip out if they cancel surgery because of Water weight gain. I just got my shower and used the Hibiclens antiseptic as instructed by my doctor. I've had a moment with all of my kids telling them how much I love them. I'm ok with this. I just pray everything goes well. I have 5 kids that I want to be around for.

I'm waking up at 5 to do another Hibiclens scrub and take my prilosec. We leave for the hospital at 6...its not quite an hour away. I was told that I have to do my hugs and kisses in the lobby and family isn't allowed in the pre-op area. That makes me very anxious. I should mention my husband and my parents are going to be there for me. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful support system.

I feel like this is so surreal. Like I can't believe its really happening. I hope I stay strong and not flip out once I get there. I'm having the majority of my stomach removed...wow. Tonight, when I took my pre-surgery pics it reaffirmed for the 1000th time that I'm doing the right thing.

I wish I would of done a video blog. Maybe once I'm home I'll do that. If you are up at around 730 central time, please say a prayer for me or send good thoughts. I really appreciate it. I do plan on taking my laptop though I may not use it at all. Depends on how I'm feeling.

I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've recieved here. I'll report back as soon as I can.

Best Wishes and Prayers to all those joining me on June 24th

I feel the same way , I am 42 and my body feels double that . I want my mind and body to become equal and that is why I decided to do this surgery as well. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted

Hi! I don't really know where to begin, other than to say I decided to get the sleeve done. Through counseling, I have relaized and admitted why I did this to myself in the first place and where the roots of my over-eating lie. Once I realized I over-eat to rebel, and well, I am 38 and not rebelling against anyone anymore, I pretty much stopped immediately. However, I want to Not be hungry ALL THE TIME anymore. I want my knees, ankles, and hip to stop hurting everyday. I want to be 38; not 58.

The hot pain in your leg should be evaluated... are you diabetic? Ask your doctor for a segmental pressure exam, it will check your arterial pressure and pulses and see if you have a block some where . Feeling of hot pain is sometimes a symptom.

Anyone else had nerve issues since their sleeve?

A few times I've woken up (or felt, while sitting) with a weird "scrape-y" hot pain in my right leg, which then led to numbness and tingling. It goes away... the first time I thought it was cuz I slept on it funny, but the second time, I woke up and had been sleeping on my back. I have also woken up with both arms numb, which hasn't happened to me in forever -- not since we got the tempurpedic mattress. (Which honestly should prevent this stuff!)

And the past 2 days, my wrist symptoms flared up... I rarely have carpal tunnel symptoms but my wrist is mega unhappy right now and my right pinky just went numb.

I have never had the leg symptoms before in my life. When it was just that, I figured it might be a side effect of losing a bunch of weight on my backside (yay) and maybe from lying in the hardish hospital bed. But then it's moving to my arms, and I'm a little freaked. I am quite positive that it wouldn't be considered "serious" by my doctor so I'm asking your opinion.

What do you think... Nutritional deficiency? Just general weirdness from losing weight?

Otherwise, except for an incoming sinus infection, I feel pretty fine.

Thanks in advance!