Meljp

You are beautiful!! I just showed hubs your photos because we are pretty close in stats. My starting weight was 256lbs. He said you look awesome! He plays in 2 bands that's why I showed him your photos... Just have one question for ya. How tall are you? Blessings~Melanie:)

Todays the day!! You are probably getting ready for your surgery. I wish you the best! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today...Blessings~Melanie:)

Good for you! I am 7 days post op and when I am released this Friday to work out that is exactly what I am going to do. I have Fibromyalgia and the resistance the Water gives me is perfect! I thought the same thing about the age of the women. I am 54 and thought wow I may be the hottest chick in the pool!!

Good for you!! I was warned by my Nutritionalist that baby food (the fruit) is very hight in sugar. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy!! I started pureed yesterday!!

I had a small portion of a baked pork chop with mushroom Soup gravy...the looks don't bother me at all because I know how good that dish was before pureed food!! Also I have a great tip for keeping your food hot. I have one of those electric coffee cup warmers and a small glass bowl. I turn it on and put the empty small bowl on it and then while I am pureeing <sp? it the bowl will be very warm and I can take my time eating and it stays delish!!

Hang in there and keep on fighting. Don't take no for an answer. I know easier said than done, but you are "fighting for your life"...I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!! Blessings~Melanie:)

I've seen their commercial on TV, but never went past that until your post! and yes we have one in our town. As soon and I get passed the puree I will be checking them out! Thanks, Melanie;)

Huge Congratulations to YOU!! Time will fly by. Get all your ducks in a row and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and a very speedy recovery! Melanie:)

you are so rude you must be ashamed of your self being this old and calling people an ass and an idiot.

I call them like I see them!! Always have and always will. My surgery was one week ago and I feel fantastic. No issues. and I am so over you and your ignorance. Don't bother trying to "get my goat"...

as you won't get a rise out of me!!! done with reading ANYTHING by you...

I don't understand why everyone's being so defensive. He was just asking a question and he's clearly frustrated because it's extremely difficult to change habbits. Everyone should calm down.

Hamany ana msawya el 3amaliya gabel sboo3 oo ham waaaayed lay3a chabdi malait, kelyom abchii i misss old food wayed! Bs u have to remember u did this for a reason and try to think of the longterm positive effect. With time, i'm sure we'll get used to it and even love the new us. Goodluck!

***Oh look he has 2 accounts here! Let it go and he can go play with himself!! If you don't reply hopefully the fool will leave..... *the post above was #1 by a new member....duh

why its a freedom of speech ?

Yes for sure it is, but you are sounding like an "ASS" and looking like an idiot!

Can the administrators delete this thread? Mel:)

Will send up a prayer now....let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able...Blessings~Melanie:)

WOW....you don't look like the same person!! Congratulations on your weight loss! Melanie:)

I am on day 5 post op and I cannot get in 8oz. I sip most of the day (but not for an hour after I eat). It sounds like you are having spasms. I have been having them too. Things got better yesterday (day 4). Make sure you are sitting up straight when you drink. Warm goes down better than cold. Maybe drink room temp. Hope things improve for you soon. Melanie:)

Beautiful letter! I was so touched reading it. You should be very proud of your accomplishments! I am only 5 days out and I want to tell you that you are an inspiration to me!!! Bless You! Melanie:)

Hey there "Sleeve Sister".... 5 days post op here too! I feel so much better with each day that passes. Happy to hear you are doing so well!

Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! It's day 5 post op and swallowing is getting better. I was able to eat some cottage cheese and then some Soup Beans yesterday and I felt soooo much better just being able to eat food again. I don't know what I would do without this site to come to. You all are such a Blessing!

I had my sleeve surgery this past Monday the 27th. Everything went off without a hitch. While in the hospital (and on IV pain meds) I was able to do the ice chips like no bodys business! and drank most everything placed in front of me. I also walked with no assistance. There was some discomfort in my chest area. Today is the first day I am going to do my best to stay up. Sitting on sofa, and not in the recliner.

What I would like to ask is did anyone experience this?: when I sip, as soon as it hits my chest area it feels like someone is grabbing and squeezing in my chest. It feels real tight in my chest. It passes after a few seconds and a couple of burps, but I HATE this feeling!!! Even if I am not drinking and just burp I get the same feeling. Has anyone else experienced this? and how long before it passed?

I haven't been able to take my pain meds because in the first post opp day when I did attempt to swallow them I would immediately get that hot Water in my mouth feeling...you know the one you get right before you throw up?...the pills were spit. I would rather take a beating than throw up! I've been that way all my life..so I am just toughing it out and not taking pain meds.

I want to thank each and everyone of you that helped me along my pre op journey...with out this site I would have been totally lost...

Well it's here! I am leaving in less than an hour. I have to be at the hospital at 9:30 and they said my surgery would be around 11:30...please keep me in your prayers and I will catch up with ya on the losers bench! Blessings~Melanie:)

You look fantastic!! I long for the day I make my first trip to Victoria's Secret!!

verysoon I am so elated your story had a happy ending...your strength and conviction is a Blessing...I am being sleeved in about 24 hours and I know this is the best decision I have ever made...the few people I have told in the last few days are against me having the surgery, but they do not live in this body of mine and they don't know the pain this extra weight is doing to my body and soul...you are truly an inspiration to me! God Bless you!...Melanie:)

I don't know how old you are, but it might be a hormone thing. I am 54 and have been on the Vivelle patch for several years and would NOT be without it!! Well except for the week before my surgery scheduled this monday the 27th!! Melanie:)

Hey sleeve Sis! I am sitting right beside you on that damn roller coaster of emotions...I had the hardest time making a grocery list this morning..the things I will need for today and tomorrow's liquid diet...things I will need when I get home next week...things for hubs to eat while playing my nurse at home...Thank God he offered to do the shopping for me as I think I would still be wandering around Walmart!! I feel like I am in a fog or have jet lag or something like that...I will be so happy this Monday when they wheel me off to the operating room...Best Wishes for your surgery and we will catch up when it's over....Melanie:)

GOOD FOR YOU!!!! I WILL be joining you ONE day in the future!! My surgery is this monday the 27th!!...Melanie:)