NancyJerry

Just the cold for me! OH....maybe that's just the loss of insulation - LOL. Sometimes I get a little sensitive to people that irritate me... Sorry...Long day at work and I'm a little punchy. I can honestly say I don't seem to have any types of irritation like you are describing.

Okay, thanks all. Bandaids are coming off then!

Hiya Tammie! Congrats to you on your revision - I think you'll be pleased! Good luck and keep us posted!

Breathe!! Remember (or even write down) all the reasons you really want (or need) this surgery. Then breathe again. Someone from another post said, not to worry about dying that it would be "bad for business." I had to laugh at that, but seriously...trust in your surgeon and your choice to better your life! THEN BREATHE again!
It's ok and natural to be nervous, excited and every other emotion under the sun, but when it's all said and done and you get through your good and (and tougher) days you'll be so happy that you did this.
God Speed for your recovery and keep us posted!

Breathe!! Remember (or even write down) all the reasons you really want (or need) this surgery. Then breathe again. Someone from another post said, not to worry about dying that it would be "bad for business." I had to laugh at that, but seriously...trust in your surgeon and your choice to better your life! THEN BREATHE again!
It's ok and natural to be nervous, excited and every other emotion under the sun, but when it's all said and done and you get through your good and (and tougher) days you'll be so happy that you did this.
God Speed for your recovery and keep us posted!

I am a good cook and as the self-appointed matriarch of the family have always loved to put on big family dinners. Some of my major concerns pre-surgery were that I might somehow develop an aversion to food or the smell of food, and that I might no longer like or want to keep up the family dinner traditions given that I would be limited in partaking thereof. Along comes Mother's Day, 8 weeks out...
We traditionally have the first big cookout of the year on Mother's Day, with all the kids and grandkids in attendance. We prepared the traditonal list of grilled goodies, such as cheeseburgers, hot dogs, brats with all the fixins' such as chili sauce, kraut, corn on the cob, mac & cheese, baked Beans, and most glorious of all... two homemade New York cheesecakes with raspberry coulis!! So darn good!!
The Victory is that I enjoyed cooking and serving just as much as I ever did. I ate a bite or two or most things (skipped the corn on the cob and the green salad, and left off the buns), including the cheesecake. It was a major relief to sail through the first event and still feel normal! Looks like Thanksgiving is still a go!
No one commented on the small amount I ate, but they did notice the weight loss!

I finally got to use this joke, yesterday (with my family) since I went to church with my mom. Afterward, at lunch with the family, there were so many "spin-off" jokes about the bread and wine at Communion we just couldn't stop the laughter!! Just had to share!

First Memorial Day Challenge Goal was to lose 15 lbs. Reached that - YAY!
Second Memorial Day Challenge Goal was to add on another 3 pounds so I could be in the 170's. - Only ONE POUND AWAY - YAY!!
May have to make a third goal - very yay! :-D

It's quite normal. Getting into a regular routine will help, get you Vitamins in - they are very important for your mental well-being as well as physical well-being. And get out and walk or do gentle exercises as much as you can. The Serotonin that your brain releases will mimic what any prescription can do for you.
It'll get better! :-D

Oh, and don't try to force the whole 1/4 cup into your sleeve. Your nut probably intends for you to eat NO MORE THAN a 1/4 cup.

Yes, they are irritating, but they are what we need to be doing early post op. They become routine because they ARE our routine to start with. Truthfully, I think many of us are tired of typing them, but they are the tried and true way to get past the early post-op discomfort, so we keep typing them.

I told my husband.....If I die during surgery, KNOW that I died happy attempting to give myself a new and better life. One way or the other, I would get it!!

Not sure which pre-mixed ones you've tried. But EAS both the AdvantEDGE (17gms) and MyoPlex Lite (20gms) are very good. But my favorite is Premier (30gms).
Good luck!

How exciting! I bet you can't wait to show off a newer you at that wedding!!

Post op is scary. Your fear is normal and healthy. keep reading as much as you can. I went in expecting it to be tough and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. I did get nauseous and when I did, I let my nurse know. They will give you anti-nausea medication which controls it. I did vomit once during the swallow test on day 2. That stuff was gross but, it only lasted a minute or two.
While you are in the hospital, take the pain meds and the anti-nausea meds. There is no heroes medal for sticking it out without meds! sleep when you can and get as much rest as you can. When you aren't resting, WALK! The more you walk, the better you will feel. Walk as soon as they let you and walk often to help dissipate the gas.
Go into that operating room knowing that you are coming out a new person, one whose old life and weight related baggage will be gone soon. The surgery and the post-op week are just the toll you are paying to cross the bridge. Focus on the outcome, be at peace with your decision, and know that this is just a means to an end and it's temporary. You will feel better in a week or two!
I am 7 weeks out and I feel fantastic. Everyday, I lose a little more and every day I notice the changes. This is the best decision I have ever made for myself and it will be good for you too.
Keep a positive outlook and focus on the future, it will help you get through the days that will be hard.
Good luck! Can't wait to see you on the loser's bench!!!!!!

You almost sound like you are disappointed you didn't get sick post-surgery ...
How much did you think you were going to be able to eat post-surgery?
What was your surgery date?
Are you following the basic tenants of post-surgery life?

No drinking 1/2 an hour before/after eating or during
Lean Proteins first then veggies

If you want to cheat, the sleeve is not going to stop you. You may have to do a little work upstairs to help the downstairs do what it needs to do.
Are you willing to make a fundamental change with your relationship with food?

I can't thank you all enough for making me smile. I'm going to get a pedicure and then me and the hubby are off to watch a movie. Thanks again guys.

Go to a salon with a couple of girl friends, get a massage, mani, pedi, etc. You'll feel like a million bucks and really enjoy a good movie! Happy birthday!

Go to a salon with a couple of girl friends, get a massage, mani, pedi, etc. You'll feel like a million bucks and really enjoy a good movie! Happy birthday!

Go to a salon with a couple of girl friends, get a massage, mani, pedi, etc. You'll feel like a million bucks and really enjoy a good movie! Happy birthday!

Just like 100%Sleeved said, everyone tolerates pain differently. And it's very difficult to describe discomfort. I tend to come out of anesthesia slowly, and on top of that I was nauseous so they gave me meds for that (which knock me out). Between those two things I don't think I really woke up until the next day. But that first night I had quite a bit of discomfort with the gas pain in me. You "know" about the gas, but you don't realize that it crawls into every part of your body it can (i.e. up into your clavicle area, shoulders, around your neck, etc). This was the worst part for me, since I was SO nauseous, I couldn't get up and walk - WHICH IS SO VERY IMPORTANT!! That first night was the first and last time I thought I had made a horrible mistake; that I was going to be one of those "small percentage" people for which this goes terribly wrong. By the next morning I was a new person. Once the nausea was under control I walked- without fail, every 2 hours for at least 15-20 minutes around the clock. The gas pain went away and I felt like a million bucks.
Some people will say the gas didn't bother them much, some will say by day two they never took another pain pill. It really is different for all. Best wishes to you and I'll pray you have a speedy recovery.

I told my husband.....If I die during surgery, KNOW that I died happy attempting to give myself a new and better life. One way or the other, I would get it!!

You've gotten a lot of good advice here. But I just feel like adding my 2-cents. For the most part I was off meds within about a week, but I did a lot of walking and getting around as much as possible. If I overdid it, then I would take a pill (and usually a nap). Like so many have, take um when you need um!

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June 20th will be here before you know it. I have NO regrets. I was sleeved March 27. I'm down, something like 33-ish pounds. People are really starting to notice and that is nice. If I had this to do over again.....I'd tell a few less people. I didn't realize how judgmental some of them would be. I eat only 600-800-ish calories per day and THAT is the reason I'm losing weight. The surgery helps me because I'm not hungry and my stomach fills up quickly. But I don't like that for some people the surgery seems to, now, define me.
I like your post. Educate yourself. Be honest with yourself as to why you want this surgery and you'll do great!