thinkingskinny

The first 3 months I was soo depressed my family, friends, and even drs were worried about me. I was told maybe I had bad reaction to the anesthesia or no one just had an answer for me. I went on antidepressants, something I've never had a problem with or something I would have never agree to taking before hand. But it really got so bad I couldnt say no.
Now to answer your question. I was on antidepressants for a month and went off. I was back to myself. I had the surgery in April and wasn't back to myself til July/August. Now that I'm back to myself I feel GREAT! After the storm it is now the best choice for me. I exercise everyday. I shop just about every week. I think I'm cuter than my friends again LOL. Life is great. And yes I would do it again.

Sounds like a bit of jealousy or bias On the trainer's part got in the way. I'd prolly look for another trainer. As someone whose main concern is health and vitality, I think she definitely could have been more positive. You want someone who inspires you, right?
When I told a good friend of my plans for surgery, she said "be prepared to throw up a lot." I laughed at her ignorance and left it alone. People say the dumbest things. And I haven't barfed once.
On the flip side, I went to the dentist for a cleaning & checkup today. The hygienist asked if here were any changes in my health. I told her about the surgery and my weight loss,and that i was off all my meds. She lit up like a Christmas tree, hugged me and said I looked great. She asked a few questions about the surgery and congratulated me again. You could tell she was genuine in her happiness for me.
Good luck, and kudos to you for hitting the gym!

Well in reading your post her comment was that her friend who had gastric bypass gets sick everytime she eats. How is this statement negative towards you? You could have pleasantly stated how well you are doing yadda, yadda. Maybe this would have lead to conversation about not every patient having a negative experience. Just my two cents.

Sometimes people come here for justification of their behaviors and only want positive posts. If you come on here a few weeks out of surgery "oh I ate a double cheeseburger and some chips with no problem" people are going to be upset and be opinionated. If you don't want both sides of the opinion spectrum maybe you shouldn't post. Just because someone doesn't AGREE doesn't mean they are a "meanie" should they call names, use offensive language and belittle anyone, absolutely not. But this IS an opinion forum. You take the good with the bad and don't let anything anyone says here get you down.

I took ambien after surgery and it was fine. Should be for you too if everything is going well. T.G.F.A. (thank God for Ambien) Happy Snoozing.

I took ambien after surgery and it was fine. Should be for you too if everything is going well. T.G.F.A. (thank God for Ambien) Happy Snoozing.

My best advice, like another poster mentioned above, just focus on your monthly weight loss - you will probably start to have an average monthly loss, maybe starting at 10 pounds or more a month or higher, depending on your starting weight. But as your BMI lowers, the average will lower too. I try to weigh myself only once a week, same time. Sometimes the scale reads that I lost .5 or 1 lb., then the next weigh-in will be -3. It's crazy! I'm not doing anything different from one day to the next, but the results are happening - at the end of the month when I think I haven't lost much, when I see the total number it's like a shock, I thought I was only losing a pound or two! It does catch up - if you are getting in your Protein, Vitamins and Water, there's no way you can't lose! We are all winners in 2013! Happy New Year!

I have an appendix infection I will be fine after all thanks for you'll concerns. Happy New Years!

I had a very hard time too. You can check out my post from when I got sleeved back in April. I was pretty pitiful now that I look back. It's really hard to find stories of hardship on here or any where else for that matter when it comes to the sleeve. But yes everyday I'm happier that I had it done. And that is something I couldn't say until about 4 months out. Good luck and things will def. get better one day at a time.

Thanks lissa
No it doesn't sound dumb to walk. Thats what they kept saying to do in the hospital. So walking doesn't bother me too much. My pain is more so where the incisions are on one side at the site where the tools were used mainly. So it hurts to bend over, turn side to side, and just certain positions. I still sleep sitting up cause i feel pressure when lying down, and paranoid about reflux.
The surgeon said my surgery went very well. My family said it took 30 mins or less. So but i know every body heals differently. Im just gonna take your advice and hang in there. Hopeful I write in a few days saying I'm doing much much better and off pain meds.