katrina81

I was able to "resume sexual activity" yesterday, after my 2 week post op appt. And with 24 lbs gone, it was like a whole new world, felt like a new person. Just wanted to give you pre-surgery people something to look forward to!
And I guess I could all that a Non-scale Victory also! heehee

I was wondering about this last night, you know it's bad when you can smell your own breath!!! YUCK!

Is there anyone near Detroit would like to meet and hang out and build a friendship?

Oh yes! Thank god I'm not alone lol nothing works I have to keep mints around

I have a similar issue. I have a "friend" who is self centered, and probably used to being the prettiest one (in her opinion) and the smaller one of us two. She has always had a little bit of a weight problem but not like mine. She used to always go on diets but not stick to them, and exercise only occasionally. Now since I've had surgery, she is really trying her best to lose weight and she is making all kinds of effort. She bragged to me about losing 15 pounds recently. Normally, I would be happy for her if I felt like she was doing it to better herself, but I know she is only doing it to compete with me, and it irks me. She told me I was her "inspiration". I was thinking, "No, you just don't want me to look better than you."

Hi girls I say we all meet up for a coffee and chat....lemme know when you all are available and I will drive on across the border....I have a great little support group in Dubai and we certainly help each other out a lot!!!

Also from the Detroit area, downriver, actually. Had my surgery on June 19th with Dr. Pleatman.

I am about 2 weeks out and feel really good! I'm ready to workout!

I am about 2 weeks out and feel really good! I'm ready to workout!

Elle, First, welcome to VST! You've come to the right place for support!
Second, slow your jets on exercise. You'll soon be able to exercise safely, but you don't want to hurt yourself and set yourself back this early in the process. Be prepared for your weight loss to slow or even stop for a little bit when you first start exercising; it stopped for me for a bit.
Third, Take a picture of your face and compare it to a pre-op picture. I'm betting you'll see a difference in both your face and neck, from "just" 30 pounds. That's where I noticed my changes first. If you're interested in seeing what your progress might look like, check out my gallery of pics here. I started at 352 and I'm now under 250. I have several face pics in there, plus pictures from at least monthly to show my progress.
Congrats on being sleeved! Welcome to the loser's bench.

Good luck hun today is my day too! I have to be at the hospital at 10:30am

Wow I'm late on responses! Well I am doing great. Healing very well I feel back to normal already I know I wasn't suppose to have sex but I did twice my husband can't keep his hands off of me lol I lost 46lbs in 3 weeks. And I can see and feel the change. I am still on liquids I meet with my Dr. On Monday I am hoping to start exercising and eating food soon as get started on birth control soon I do not need a baby right but things are heating up in the bedroom lol I am feeling sexy again and enjoying love making with my husband I was so big a few weeks ago sex sucks for me I didn't even wanted. Sorry if that was TMI I'm just happy! I love my slveeve .

Wow I'm late on responses! Well I am doing great. Healing very well I feel back to normal already I know I wasn't suppose to have sex but I did twice my husband can't keep his hands off of me lol I lost 46lbs in 3 weeks. And I can see and feel the change. I am still on liquids I meet with my Dr. On Monday I am hoping to start exercising and eating food soon as get started on birth control soon I do not need a baby right but things are heating up in the bedroom lol I am feeling sexy again and enjoying love making with my husband I was so big a few weeks ago sex sucks for me I didn't even wanted. Sorry if that was TMI I'm just happy! I love my slveeve .

You know sometimes that hungry feeling is actually a healing of your tummy and sometimes it's actually just gas. I was sleeved June 4th and I'm still on Full Liquids. I am looking forward to pureed stage but I really want my stomach to heal inside and out. I know most people that were sleeved the same day as me are already on pureed and some are on soft food already and last night I tried 1% small cottage cheese (just three partial teaspoons and I mushed it and I chewed it) and my tummy turned and it hurt and I was like okay, not yet.

Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work and make sure to walk and sip your water!

So very glad you are doing well - and just in time fore summer! YAY!
I start thinking sbout Halloween right about now - what costumes you will be able to pick from!!!

My surgery went very smooth I am so happy that I did it. I had no gas pains didn't vomit just soreness . I am sipping on broth and water very slow but it seems like my tummy can't get enough I can wait to get solid foods so that I can feel full.

My surgery went very smooth I am so happy that I did it. I had no gas pains didn't vomit just soreness . I am sipping on broth and water very slow but it seems like my tummy can't get enough I can wait to get solid foods so that I can feel full.

Good luck hun today is my day too! I have to be at the hospital at 10:30am

My surgery is also on June 18th. I also had 2 weeks of protein shakes, and I also cheated 4 times! 4 seems to be the winning number =) When I cheated I did try to have protein only, but a couple of times I had a few carbs. From what other people said on the forums, the carbs are what we want to avoid. I think you will be fine, some people only do the shakes for 1 week, some even said just a few days pre-op! Now that we are so close, just don't do it again!!! We can do this =)

that's what i'm looking forward to...the new me!. I'm recently single...so i'm putting extra hard work on myself. Just working out longer and harder. Plus my best friends grandma past away so another thing that i'm trying to not think about and trying to keep my mind away by working out as well
- Chrissy

Yay! Something told me to call my doctors office today, and ask..and the nurse said "yes, you got approved!" I was so happy! So she said she will be calling me next week to set pre-op appointment dates! Surgery is scheduled for July 17th! Yay!!!

Chrissy, remember we are not perfect, just forgiven. It has taken 22 years to develop the habits that you have, 4 times isn't bad at all. Unless it was 4 times in 4 hours(hee hee). Try not to be so hard on yourself, I think this journey is going to have it's ups and downs, focus on the good, not the bad, and give yourself time to adjust. Good Luck,and stay strong.
Adele