HDubSleevery

Hi there! I also suffer from migraines and it is almost always an uphill battle once I let one break through. I am going to be sleeved in 3 days so I am 4 days into my pre-op diet. I cut caffeine a week before pre-op started. I had headaches, but not migraines (and I was a terrible cranky pants!). They were dull pains on both sides of my temples. My migraines are on the left side and almost always start at the base of my neck and behind my eye. I took Tylenol to keep the caffeine headaches from turning into migraines. Now that I am in pre-op, I am finding that I am getting a lot closer to breakthrough migraines. I am a heavy-duty carb person, so I think my headaches are coming from the drop in carbs coupled with the lack of caffeine. So far, I have been able to handle the headaches with Tylenol versus the "hard stuff" (i.e. Relpax or Fiorocet or Hydrocodone). I have heard day 3 is the worst for carb people so I am hoping I get over this hump tonight. I guess all that was said just to say...I haven't had a migraine but I think it is because I am staying on top of the initial headaches with Tylenol.

Hey lady! I am so glad you are up and at 'em! I'm on a 3 day countdown to sleevery. It's so close but so far. Oh and about your TMI...any time I get antibiotics, I get all "bakery". I completely forgot, but I will have to tell my medical team about it so I can have something. Keep the posts coming. I have two weeks left of my classes online so as long as I am able, I will be online next week!

These are great ideas. Lately I have found myself laying awake at night thinking of all the things I will be able to do (or not do) when I am at goal weight. I won't have the aching in my back and knees after 5 minutes of being mobile. I will be able to play with my 2-year old without getting sooooo tired. I won't be turned down for jobs because of my weight. I won't feel so self-conscious. I will finally feel comfortable enough in my own skin to really be me. I am probably supremely naive, but I don't think the afterwards will be the hardest part for me. I am pretty black and white about stuff. If I can't have something, then I just can't. But if I can have it, I am pretty craptastic about having any self-control. I do worry that I will overdo it the first couple of weeks since I will be going back to work and handling the baby by myself at night. I won't be able to take a nap right when I get home, but I am sure I will be able to get her in bed early and crash right after. If the dishes don't get done one night, it won't kill anyone. I will definitely keep everyone posted on my progress. Thank you all so much for being so supportive. I fly out in 3 more days! It is starting to get really exciting. Since I am a single mom, I am actually pretty stoked about the idea of having a plane ride all by myself where I can sleep ALL I WANT! (It's the littlest things, right?)

The things I obsess over!

Debbie and ForensikChik...I'm glad to hear you made it home and are doing well. I'll be joining you next week so save a seat for me on the loser bench. I'm looking forward to burning that wagon that I keep falling off of!

I have always found it hard to believe that so many of us are obese because we are lazy or can't put the fork down. I have known obese people (myself included) who have gone through some pretty crazy stuff in their lives, both good and bad, and came out on the other side smelling like a rose. It doesn't make sense that we are all fat because we don't do the things that skinny people do. In fact, many of us go above and beyond to try to lose this weight and haven't succeeded yet. So this article helps to shed some light on WHY we aren't winning the battle. Thanks for posting! HDub

I am only a few days away from surgery so to fight my anxiety, I am doing research (some of it over and over again). I finally watched the actual surgery video on the MBC website. Great Googly Moos! I was holding my breath through the whole thing. No wonder we are so sore afterwards! Has anyone else watched it? I was fascinated and grossed out all at once. For some reason I now really want a picture of what they take out of me. I keep imagining it is going to be HUGE and it will probably be the size of a golfball and completely overrated. HDub

Thank goodness I am not the only person going through this! I am trying to focus on my pre-op diet but it is super hard. Of course, this is a big reason why I am getting the sleeve in the first place. I need a physical limitation in order to make a mental change. I have discovered that I am a binge eater. Well...not really discovered...more like proved to myself. I can go all day with my protein shakes and SF Hawaiian Punch. As soon as I get in the house I start to binge on everything I can possibly find. I eat until I am past the point of full and then I hate myself for it until it is time to go to bed. I used to lie to myself and say "you didn't eat that much...it's just ONE meal". That one meal would often add up to 2000 calories! I am really hoping that once I get my sleeve, I will be able to finally conquer this. I even tried this week to think about "why are you eating this?" and I found it wasn't an emotional binge. I eat because it tastes great! I don't seem to have the "off" switch once I get started. Sorry for the rambling. You all have been wonderful in helping me get through the anxiety. I am sure I will start to feel better once everything starts falling into place.

I am scheduled for August 16th with Dr. Aceves. It is less than a week away!

I am coming here because you folks are always the ones who can help me when I need it the most. I am exactly one week away from my surgery date and I am scared, nervous, and anxious all at once. I have been great up until today. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and it was the first time in a long time that I have really looked at my demons face-to-face. I had to have an ARGUMENT with myself last night not to go to Krispy Kreme doughnuts and follow it up with a pizza. I have known for a long time that I am addicted to junk food, but I never realized it was this bad. Everything else I have ever really tried in my life I have been able to succeed. (Well, I never see a failure but more of a different path to get to where I need to be.) I have read all the good and bad that I could find about this surgery, but it seems that a lot of what I am seeing this week are complications. Of course, it could be that is all that I am remembering because I am fearful. I think I am only minimally afraid of the surgery and maybe more afraid of the change that will come afterwards. The eating I think I can conquer with the help of the sleeve. The accusatory stares of others like I have done something wrong is what may be the hardest for me. (I am a bit of a people pleaser at this weight. When I was smaller I was way more kick-a**). I am not sure what I need right now. Maybe a hug or a kind word or a kick in the pants. I'm sure whatever it is, you folks can help me through it. Thanks so much for listening, HDubSleevery

That is FANTABULOUS! So glad you are getting support for your new life.

You look great! Thanks for posting!

I have been reading here and on the Mexico board. I am so sorry this has happened to you and thank you for posting so people are aware. I hope you get better soon.

Now that you say it, it does make sense. Unless the gas is pumped into your sleeve or intestines, it probably won't do me much good (except perhaps psychological). I did find the strips and the liquid Tylenol at my Kroger grocery store today. Silly question...how does the pumped in gas make its escape?

Glad you are doing so well! It sounds like you are in great spirits!

I am going to see Dr. Aceves on the 16th. I keep hearing that people took Tylenol for pain after their surgery (maybe when they got home?). When I leave the hospital, will I be able to handle swallowing a pill or should I try to get the liquid tylenol? Also, where did you find the GasX strips? I was in Target today and they had every possible kind of GasX EXCEPT the strips. Thanks! HDub

I am August 16th! Woot Woot! Please add me.

I am August 16th too! I start my pre-op diet on Monday but I started some diet prep this week. I cold turkeyed the caffeine 3 days ago and I am feeling pretty good. I have been trying different Protein shakes too. Yay! Congrats for August!

I haven't been sleeved yet (August 16th!) but I had a lot of the same questions you did. I am a single mom of a two year old little girl. The mommies here have been great with advice for me and are easing my anxiety. From what I gather, I won't be able to pick her up for at least 2 months. I bought a small step stool for in the car and one for in the house. We are working on her using the step to climb in and out of her car seat (I have an SUV). I moved her baby bed next to mine - she still sneaks in to sleep with mommy, but with her bed next to mine I don't have to worry about helping her get down from my bed. Other than getting in and out of the bathtub, I think she and I are covered. I hope everything works out for you!

Ugh! I am going through the same thing. I decided to start early so I wouldn't have to deal with this post-op. I was drinking 2-3 cups of coffee, and I can't even imagine how much sweet tea I was drinking. I took Tylenol and it is turning the major headache into a dull roar. This definitely is not fun. I hope it only takes 2-3 days.

Will do! Good luck!

Oooh you will have to let me know how it goes! I'll be there soon. YIPPEE! It seems like it is all moving so fast that I can't keep up.

I'm going to see Dr. Aceves to get sleeved on August 16th! I fly in on the 15th! :clap2: Is anyone going to be there with me? I am going to be alllll byyyyy myseeeeelf.

I get to call myself a virgin?! Sweet!

That IS a great analogy. I'm finding that it isn't just skinny people that make the funky face but fat people do too. I think other people who are overweight are turning their internal negativity onto us as a place to latch on the feelings. Skinny people don't have the frame of reference. I'm a lady (well on a GOOD day), so I won't understand what it's like to be kicked in the nads. I'm sure its painful but I only know that from what I've been told. I'm sure WLS is like that...you just can't be there mentally until you have been there physically.