Uniqueladybug

For my birthday at the beginning of the month my mom who everyone by now knows is 2 years post bought me cloths 2 things for every size going down. I was a 28-30 pre surgery and still wearing everything. And she started at size 24 at first I was discouraged... Like really? Jeans that don't give? Ugh..... I pulled them up and OMG they fit. I haven't been this size in who knows when. I don't even remember! I feel like a million bucks right now in jeans. Still have a long way but this is my moment.
Sorry had to share! I just called my mom lol HAPPY FRIDAY!
Surgery 7/25/12

im just over 3 weeks too and have in the last few days been having a similar pain. cant deciede if its actual pain, gas or just my stomach wanting more food! maybe its just our bodies getting used to all the changes. something that is screwing with my mind is that i have no idea where my stomach is (i know this sounds strange...) but if i the doctor had told me physical where my stomach is i could realt more to the pain. im sure that probably doesnt make sense to anyone but me!
i have also suddenly began to feel nausous at the smell of food.. especial protien powder!!
hope you feel well soon! good luck

Had a regular doc check up yesterday and i have lost another 9 pounds! Pre op i weighed 302 and yesterday i was 286!

Didn't talk to my Dr. about sex but I'm 10 days post op and gave it a whirl. Wasn't to bad just used a lot of pillows and our imagination to keep me comfortable.

I'm thinking of our last September Member WOW this month went by so fast!!! Congrats to all of us sitting on the losers bench!!! Some of us have it easier and some it hasn't been so easy but no matter what we know that we are here for each other at anytime and that is so helpful during the procedures we've had. Its not always easy but we keep our heads up high and stay possitive because we know the outcome of our losing journey! Thank you for being honest, helpful and inspirational!!! My prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of you

Hope today is better than yesterday. You will get there. be kind to yourself and let your body heal.. stay hydrated, sip sip sip, walk walk walk and then rest. Everyday will be better and then one day you will think what the heck i felt so much better yesterday and have a kinda yuck day, and the next you will start feeling better again. It is kinda this way with any surgery and you have just had some major surgery.
Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for healing.

I'm home. Surgery went well. Glad to be home in my bed. Pain is not too bad now especially with the pain meds. Hope everyone is doing well and for the ones still waiting it is all worth it.

Some inspiration for all of us!
Surgery 9/24/12 344

Decided to try a few bites of SF pudding. That went well, so I made puréed black bean Soup for dinner. Very delicious and the pouch approved!
Surgery 9/24/12 344

Even how we define "pain" is different for all of us but like others have said, it's a very good bet that you'll be feeling MUCH better within a week. You are going to be amazed at all of the great things that are just on the horizon!!

Yes! Got my date. October 18th.

Could someone please come up with a high Protein low carb/sugar pizza, doritos and reeces cup?? I am having some bad cravings today....not giving into then but dang what I would give for 15 mins of no rearranged guts. Ok thanks for listening to my rant....I'm back to the real world now.

I'm home !!! Feeling so much better still sore but better

I'm a preschool teacher so every year I get my picture taken. I just got mine back today and love the difference I can see in me neck and face! I was so excited and a lot of my co workers complimented me it felt so nice! I still have a long way to go but I'm feeling pretty good today

Hey guys surgery went well I get to go home later today. The first day pain wise was the worst. It's crazy I'm 2 days post op n I can lay on my side I'm a happy camper because laying on my butt all the time has been making it Hurt.

Post op belly with my incision sites x 5
And my q pump
My grandbaby came to visit that's enough to lift the spirits and get the healing started.
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Yay! I peed! I get to go home very soon!

A day after I got out of the hospital, I felt much better. It all started to come together probably about 2 weeks after surgery. I had the drain tube out and I was able to eat soft foods. I had more energy by that time. I was able to get out and walk around stores, go back to work, and ease back into most of my activities.

Have to try this. Anything to get the damn Protein Shake down

Post op weight now 246

I had surgery at 715am..had some scar tissue removed and have to have a hernia repaired at a later time but overall...i really cant complain. No pain just uncomfortable...the gas was horrible in recovery but has been very mild today. Thank you God. Im ready to get this life change started!