lisalalani

I am five days post-op now. I am doing SO much better. I was able to eat and drink better starting yesterday. It has made ALL the difference! I can walk without pain. I didn't take pain meds yesterday or today. I don't really need them. I have my check up on Thursday. I can't wait to start driving again. Wow. I am just So much better.

I am here. I just took a shower. I am on full liquids. I am trying to get in a little cream of wheat. I have no energy because I can't really drink/eat much. Pain is pretty good. I am trying not to take lortab. I hate it. When I swallow thing I feel it in my stomach and it is a bit painful. I am glad there are so many of you to help me on this journey. Thank you for your knowledge and support, everyone! <3 <3 <3

Thanks everyone. I am so grateful to have this forum with so many who know and understand. I am on liquid loritab. I just feel like I could sleep for a week!

Got sleeved on Wed. Got home last night. Not feeling well at all. The morphine they gave me made me sick each time I threw up. My sides feel like I got hit by a Mack truck. I am not able to eat/drink much. I am on full liquid diet. I am going to go back to bed and rest now.

I am scheduled for 6:30 a.m. tomorrow! WOW!!! I can't believe it is finally here! Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I will keep you updated on my progress. I am so thankful for this forum, for all of you. Your support and experience help me tremendously. Next post: Sleeved!!!

That is So wonderful! I am so happy for you. What an inspiration to the rest of us!

YAY!!! Congratulations! I wish you well tomorrow! Mine is Wednesday. I can't wait, either! Good Luck!

This is exactly what I am going to ask the hospital when they give me my surgery time tomorrow. I like the idea of just bringing the mask instead of the whole thing. I hope that is the case.

Thank you SO much! This is a GREAT help!!!

You are so cute, Dooter!!! I hope it ends quickly for you guys. I am not looking forward to that. I am tired of being hungry. I am on day 13 of the 2 week liquid diet. It is a constant nagging, as I am sure you both well know!

I am getting So excited!!! Tomorrow the hospital is calling me to tell me what time to come in Wednesday morning! I can't believe the wait is almost over! Ahhhh!!!!! I just want to yell at the top of my voice! I am SO READY for this!!!!!! WoooooHooooooo!

Thank you, both of you!!!

Hi! Do the staples always stay in the stomach on the new sleeve, or do they absorb or something over time?

Thank you, Momstertimes3!

I get sleeved on Wednesday!!! (Mar 28) I have been wanting this for 10 years!!! Finally all the stars and planets have aligned and I am more than ready!!! Between having babies and insurance, I haven't been able to until now. I am so grateful to be in this position to take control of my life and be able to LIVE it!

I don't know anything about him, sorry. I live in Springfield and I have Dr. Edwards at Mercy doing the surgery on Wednesday the 28th! Good Luck to you!

Thanks everyone! You have been a lot of help.

Please, what brand and name of bike and what store did you get the bike? I need to get one soon! thanks!

Hi all! Now that it is spring I really want to get a bike to ride with my family, but I don't have a bike! I haven't ridden since I was a teenager. What kind of bike can I get to hold me? I am 350. Any suggestions that won't cost me a fortune? Thanks!

I am glad to find this. At my pre-op appt. on March 8, 20 12, I was 410. FOUR-10! I couldn't believe the scale. My surgery is scheduled for March 28th. I have lost 18 lbs on my 2 week liquid diet so far. My weight has been a struggle my WHOLE life. Even as a 5 year old I was obese. I am so ready for a new life. I have a wonderful family. I have the best husband ever and four beautiful children. I need to be here for them, for me. I have never been in control of my weight. I have been wanting to have WLS for 10 years, but the timing with insurance and babies was never right. Now that I am finished having children and insurance pays for it once again, I can do it. Thank you all for being an inspiration to me.

I am glad to find this. At my pre-op appt. on March 8, 20 12, I was 410. FOUR-10! I couldn't believe the scale. My surgery is scheduled for March 28th. I have lost 18 lbs on my 2 week liquid diet so far. My weight has been a struggle my WHOLE life. Even as a 5 year old I was obese. I am so ready for a new life. I have a wonderful family. I have the best husband ever and four beautiful children. I need to be here for them, for me. I have never been in control of my weight. I have been wanting to have WLS for 10 years, but the timing with insurance and babies was never right. Now that I am finished having children and insurance pays for it once again, I can do it. Thank you all for being an inspiration to me.

I am checking in! my surgery is March 28th! I am so excited!!! Good luck to ALL of you!

My date is the 28th, too! Good luck to you!!!!!

Wednesday was my first day of 3 shakes a day only. I am so sick of the sweet shakes. I want chicken broth-something salty. Thinking of the shake is so icky to me. I almost feel like I would rather not have anything! Does that make sense? My surgery on Wednesday can't come fast enough!

Sorry it has been so long. I have been drinking EAS brand shakes. They have 42 g of protein. So far, they are the best tasting to me, in fact, I am drinking one right now! As far as exercise, I try to move around more, I do have bike pedals I use when I don't hurt so badly. My knees are both bone on bone and walking is terribly painful. We have a pool, and will be opening it soon, so that will be my main source of exercise.