New York Beauty

Now I am REALLY looking forward to my surgery! Will be able to set my inner 'ho free....ha ha! Super post!

Sweet....thanks!!

Oh holy cow dear, the kind of guy who texts you asking for a sex tape is the kind of guy you want to push to the curb. Geeze what a sleeze bag!
I'm married to a wonderful man who I met when I was a size two. Twelve years have passed and when I had my surgery I was pushing a size 18. He loved me at 2 and he loved me through 5 failed pregnancies, fertility treatments (which make it hard to love anyone LOL) a sick baby, failing and rising businesses....thick and thin! Does he like the new changes as I lose? Sure, but his love never waivered when I was fat. He didn't need any video's to keep that love going.
You are young and you've put so little time into this relationship my dear. You didn't over react. Heck if you said you hadn't reacted my post would be something more to the effect of "are you stupid?" He's a waste of your valuable heart. Save it for the right man who will come along and use this time to find the new you.

Congrats!
Yes you will wake up one morning with all these energy and be like okay this is weird. Don't do to much to quick take it slow and wishing a quick and healthy recovery...

Welcome to the club !! Take it slow and easy for a few days but walk as much as possible! Congrats

I am on day 8 and feeling wonderful. I am even wearing blue jeans today...baggy blue jeans too! Congratulations on your surgery!

Had my surgery Thursday morning. Apparently spent a little extra time in recovery but when I woke up in my room I wasn't feeling too bad. In fact it's been pretty easy going except for an hour long bout of hiccups last night.
Was out of the hospital by 2:00 Friday and got a good nights sleep last night. liquids are going down ok, sometimes it stings in there a little, you can certainly tell when it hits the suture line. But other than that I really don't feel bad and not at all what I expected. Hopefully things continue to heal quickly.

Yes, that is what my plan says, but I am taking it very slow and careful. As soon I came home from hospital on the 10th I was supposed to try to do 3 Protein Shakes a day and 2 Snacks such as 2 oz. yogurt, cream of wheat or cream Soups. This week I get to add moist turkey or chicken, cottage cheese and mashed canned fruit, eggs, canned vegetables (no corn, carrots or asparagus) and it even says Triscuit or Wheat Thin crackers, but I am afraid to try that. I can only try about 2 oz. at a time, very slowly, chewing well. I am excited to be trying new things.

Eight days out and feeling great. Bought some Dietz and Watson mesquite turkey breast from the deli today. I had them shave it as thin as possible. Came home and ate about 2oz.. I ate tiny bites and very slowly. So far so good! I have read that some people have trouble tolerating turkey so I am happy.

NY Beauty, sorry it didn't go so well! Tomorrow is a new day, and I hope it's better.
And thanks for the rest of the advice!
I've been allowed yogurt and pudding on my full liquid diet, and I've had zero problems with them. I plan on going slow, but man, am I excited to eat something that's not sweet!

My highest weight was 226lbs and I was wearing a size 18-20 pants/skirts and XL shirts.
I dont wanna lose weight to quick (scared of hanging skin). I am 10 day post op so I am a newbie to this sleeve life but so far I love the choice!

New York Beauty what a shot in the arm!!!
your confidence, morale are through the roof!!!
keep up the good work
can I have your autograph
you won't forget us "little" people when your rich and famous
congrats

Congrats New York Beauty!!! What an awesome experience!!!! Keep us posted!!!

Today I seen my surgeon today!
The first thing he said is omg look how skinny you are getting...(all smiles)
He then ask me if I can be a spokes person during his seminars and he also asked me to take pics today so I can be the first african american in his demo video.
I am so excited...He said my incisions are barely visable and that is so cool, he never seen anything like that.
Today built my self esteem so much...
I am thankful for all the love and support I am receiving! And I thank God for all his blessings.....

Keep up the great work! Those results don't just happen. It takes effort and it's obviously paying off for you. Nice job!

Today I seen my surgeon today!
The first thing he said is omg look how skinny you are getting...(all smiles)
He then ask me if I can be a spokes person during his seminars and he also asked me to take pics today so I can be the first african american in his demo video.
I am so excited...He said my incisions are barely visable and that is so cool, he never seen anything like that.
Today built my self esteem so much...
I am thankful for all the love and support I am receiving! And I thank God for all his blessings.....

Yep the gas is the worst part of it. Gas X strips seem to help.

I hope so...I had my gallbladder removed in 2001...and boy do I know the gas pain all to well. I remember having to walk walk walk WALK...even though you wanna curl up and sleep until they're gone HA HA.
My Dr said that should be the most bothersome thing...and I pray it is. You look as if you are doing awesome...keep up the good work!
XOXOXOX

Not all nausea is caused by the anesthesia with this surgery though so an anti nausea anything might not help. I was vomiting for the first 12 hours post surgery and the doctor told me it was completely normal as your stomach and esophagus are swollen. When the sides of either one touch (from swelling) you will vomit as your body sees it as a blockage and gets rid of anything that might be trying to get through.
Anti nausea meds will not help that.
Good luck to you all who choose this journey.

Soups were my ticket. Any and everything, just pureed real well. My favorites were smoked ham with lentils, chicken veggie and turkey chili.
Family had them in their whole form and I put mine in the bullet for a 10 second spin.

I add black Decaf coffee for that mocha flavor. Makes the Protein Drink palatable

I like to put the chocolate Protein in my Decaf coffee. I don't use any sweeteners or anything so it isn't very sweet.

Oh man that sucks. If anything pre write a letter with your health issues and emotions due to your weight and ask your ob to write a letter for insurance company recommending the surgery is necessary

Hi Kim and Election Day Sleevers,
I am a Nov 6- Election Day Sleever. I have not been on any pain meds, During my hospital stay the general anesthesia and pain meds were making me throw up and I have no belly pain at all. The day I was to come home I was able to keep down liquids. I hate anything cold i can only tolerate warm and hot fluids. I hate anything with a fruity taste. Everything I like prior to sugar I can't stand. I was a sweets eater and even some sugar free products are to much for me. I love chicken broth with a little bit of seasoning.
I am shocked you tried mash potatoes...I tried unsweetened applesauce with my Vitamins and it felt like razors in my stomach. I can not tolerate any dairy at all...
I am planning on going back to work maybe the week of Thanksgiving. I only do minor cleaning at my home which is not normally the case. ( Before I went in for surgery I did a super major clean).
I found 2 Protein Shakes I like and plan on trying new recipes with them so I don't get bored with the taste.
My bandages came off and the scabs are so itchy but I am done 16lbs and every morning when I wake up it feels like Christmas. The first thing I do is look in my full length mirror then weigh myself. I hope by the end of November I am in the 100's and can begin to tone my body.
God Bless you with your journey!

Hey everyone,
My Doc let me go home today. he can't say I am 100% in the clear but I am tolerating a Stage 2 full liquid diet without any nausea or vomiting . He wants to take a conservative wait and see approach which I am glad about. So keep praying for me that my sleeve heals and functions the way it is supposed to despite it's odd shape:)