Deb of Maryland

Gas x really does help I also slept with a heating pad on my back.... If you have a rocket that helps as well.

I sooooo want a pickle! I have been wanting one for DAYS!!!!! But I can't have one yet!!!

Oh my gosh that is so funny I was at the grocery store today and I told my son I sure wish I could have a pickle and have craved them now for at least a wrek

My jeans are to big already! And I went to Walmart...just looking around in the clothes to see what's out there for when I need to buy a few staples...and I found this really cute black and white printed maxi dress in a size 22/24...only one they had. So I bought it. Came home' date=' tried it on..just to see how much more I needed to lose for it to fit...and holy balls it fits!!!!! Have to wear a smoothing garment under it...but it fits!!!![/quote']

That is definitely worth celebrating! Congratulations!

My surgeon suggested Prilosec OTC but I ask which I have been taking at night since my surgery on 2/27 but I asked my pcp to give me a prescription since it is much cheaper than buying OTC.

GM.. FAMILY...PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS TODAY...I WILL BE HAVING SURGERY AT 8:30 THIS MORNING.....THANKS....scared n nervous

Everything will be great! Good luck !

I wasn't required to loose weight for surgery.....it was suggested but Nott mandatory. I did however east less and my weight would fluxuate towards the end when I felt like I needed to get in that last sushi roll with dessert and a soda. I drank sodas until the last three days pre op and the funny thing is I am not addicted to soda like some people I know I just thought I needed to have a Pepsi since it was going to be my last. Congratulations on your way to a new life but I think it's okay to enjoy your old life while you can too (the little devil on my shoulder agrees too).

I'm a little over 10 weeks out from surgery... I have to say' date=' I've never done anything so physically, emotionally and mentally engaging as this sleeve journey.... Early out, the physical part of the journey was the most difficult for me.. but, learning to navigate my life and social interactions by listening to Sleevina and the rest of my body, has allowed me to release the anxiety of eating... (still there sometimes, but it was crazy at first!!! OMG!!)...

Lately, the emotional and mental challenges of this journey have weighed me down some.. I guess, I expected to do what I'm supposed to and the weight will fall off and everything will be great!! NOT TRUE!!! Yes, the weight is coming off, but I don't know if my mind and body are in sync...I started not taking my vits and supps on time or at all (changed that yesterday!!).... Many days I only eat once (I know... that's crazy and can be dangerous.. I won't do this EVER again!)... When I look in the mirror, I still see a 382 pound woman.. I haven't gotten rid of all of my "big" clothes... I'm trying to figure out if it's because subconsciously I feel that I will wear them again!! I find myself using the word.. ONLY when talking about my weight loss... sometimes I feel that I haven't done enough... I've lost about 33 pounds since surgery (54 lbs total), but people think I've lost tons more because I'm losing lots of inches!! I am grateful..

I'm grateful because

[*']I can run around w/ my niece and nephew...

[*]I can cross my legs (I haven't done that in 8+ years)...

[*]I can walk around a store or my house for hours w/o sitting down or my back hurting...

[*]I can wear HEELS again!!!... (I'm a shoe freak.. this makes me sooo happy!!)..

[*]I'm comfortable in chairs, desks and my car...

[*]I haven't used my inhaler in over 3/4 weeks...

[*]I don't have to roll around in my chair at work for half of the period.. I can stand and walk around ALL day!!...

So, through it all the crying, complaining, ups, downs, EVERYTHING... I don't regret a thing!!! These are my lessons

[*]I will not compare myself or my journey to anyone else's... Our journies are as different as we as individuals are.. Yes, we have similarities, but no body's exactly the same

[*]I will not beat myself up for making an unwise decision... it happens, take a breath and make a better decision next time..

[*]I will not just focus on weight loss... I am in the midst of a total life make over... It will not happen overnight...

[*]I will not diminish my strength, hard work or successes to appease people... I've lost friends... but I've gained a new lease on life... I think I've come out ahead

[*]I WILL NOT STOP!!! I am determined to live my BEST life, EVERYDAY!!!!

Thanks for sharing favor done simply needed that right now after a crying spurt!

@favor thanks it really does

@carlos I swear I have white coat anxiety because of the scale......you are doing so great keep us posted on your visit:)

@ wanna thank you are you ready for your surgery? I know everything will be fine and in a couple of weeks we will all be routing for you and looking to hear some pst op results

Thanks Dorrie....I appreciate it!

Went to my PCP today exactly one week following my surgery to get a B12 shot and well it has been a long time since I wanted to get on the scale at the doctors....hehe but today was different very curious to measure my loss:). And I am happy to announce I lost 15 pounds! Came home took off my dressier clothes to spend the rest evening in my "Life is Good" shirt and indeed it is!

Wow!!!!!!!! that is amazing definitely looks like two different woman.....oh so inspirational! Thank you for sharing!

Hubby got gasx strips some relief for sure and the taste is great

Thanks neighbor . Definitely try them! If you don't mind me asking when and where did you have your surgery.

Thanks Nettie's will definitely try rocking I did drink Decaf coffee this morning hoping to push it out no luck but the wariness did feel good

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate it!

I am 6 days post op and not producing gas like I did previous days and I think that is why my tummy hurts. I hear my tummy rumbling but nothing comes out......have been on colace 2xs a days and senna at bedtime as prescribed by doctor......any suggestions?

Thank you for sharing your letter all of those reasons you listed rang so close to my heart as well. Only 6 days after my surgery I appreciate reading your past and seeing your present results.

I had my surgery this week and planned a trip to Florida at the end of the month and my doctor advise me not to because of the risks of blod clots ( driving about 12 hours)

Caiti glad to hear your status.....I too am 5 days post surgery. It's good to hear how you are doing and progressing.

Congratulations and glad to hear all is going well.

Well my period always came like clock work due on the 12 th of feb and guess what it came on feb 22 and my surgery was was this week on feb 27 I am a heavy bleeder and last usually 5 to 6 days. So on what was to be my last of the days I had surgery embarrassment took over as I went in pre op room to prepare for surgery. My nurse Judy asked when my last menstrual was and I told I was currently on it. She gave me a pair of disposable panties much like the ones I had after having my boys and a pad. I wore it through surgery and woke up with them on so it didn't obstruct anything I guess. But I was placed on blood thinners which then prolonged me ending for 3 extra days. It was embarrassing at times for me since my husband had to wipe me but I got over that quickly its part of life and "through sickness and health" lol he made it through that horrific task of changing me.