CantBelieve_IdidIit!

I just want to see what others felt have been there biggest OMG moments after surgery.
Mine was this summer....we went on a family vacation this summer to SoCal. First OMG...the plane ride. I FIT!!! Last time I flew I overflowed out the seat and had to use a seat belt extender....this time, fit comfortably between the arm rests and no extension. I even had slack left over once I cinched the seat belt down!!!
Second, we went to six flags....and again I FIT!!!! Last time I went to six flags I had rides I embarrassingly had to get off because I couldn't fit........this time, FIT ON EVERY FREAKING ONE OF THEM!!!!
And the final OMG, I'm not ashamed to say the sex with the wife is amazing!!! Its like when we were dating 14yrs ago....holy crap, I mean I know how much rolls and all that get in the way...but just don't realize how much until they are gone. :wub:
I know that last on maybe a little much for some, but sorry....I'm just gooshing with good things!! The wife is actually getting a bit tired of me pointing out all the things I can fit into now that I couldn't before.....activity wise, not the sex.....

I had a difficult time after surgery as many know...however, I recently turned the poverbial VSG corner in the last few weeks...I can eat some foods now... get my Protein & fluids down without the constant nausea & pains...thank goodness/valuim,bentyil & zantac!
So I'm back to work fulltime, taking care of grandson even went on a Anniversary date with my husband to our favorite Chinese restaurant (PF Changs) had egg drop Soup & 2 shrimp steamed dumplings WITHOUT throwing up immediately in the restroom!!!
All this and I am wearing 10/12 super Cute jeans!! (OMG reallY???) It seemed like I could finally breath deep and get things done that I had put off...during the rather Orrible months since VSG.
So firstly, I had my regular mammogram that I had put off (6 months) last week...they called me back next day on friday and said can u come back today for a rescan...I knew with my mom dying of breast cancer that it might not be good..long story short they said I have what looks like stage 1 breast cancer. I go back tomorrow for a lumpectomy and will find out within 24 hours if they are right.
I say all this to remind you ladies DO NOT put of something so damn important...get those boobs checked regularly and ON TIME...please!!
Strangely I am pretty calm...(not hubby! bless) I figure if it is...then I will fight it, in the mean time I am reading everything I can about what's in store and trying to stay positive.
Hugs to you all!
PLEASE #CHECK YOUR BOOBS!!!!
Nancy x

I had a difficult time after surgery as many know...however, I recently turned the poverbial VSG corner in the last few weeks...I can eat some foods now... get my Protein & fluids down without the constant nausea & pains...thank goodness/valuim,bentyil & zantac!
So I'm back to work fulltime, taking care of grandson even went on a Anniversary date with my husband to our favorite Chinese restaurant (PF Changs) had egg drop Soup & 2 shrimp steamed dumplings WITHOUT throwing up immediately in the restroom!!!
All this and I am wearing 10/12 super Cute jeans!! (OMG reallY???) It seemed like I could finally breath deep and get things done that I had put off...during the rather Orrible months since VSG.
So firstly, I had my regular mammogram that I had put off (6 months) last week...they called me back next day on friday and said can u come back today for a rescan...I knew with my mom dying of breast cancer that it might not be good..long story short they said I have what looks like stage 1 breast cancer. I go back tomorrow for a lumpectomy and will find out within 24 hours if they are right.
I say all this to remind you ladies DO NOT put of something so damn important...get those boobs checked regularly and ON TIME...please!!
Strangely I am pretty calm...(not hubby! bless) I figure if it is...then I will fight it, in the mean time I am reading everything I can about what's in store and trying to stay positive.
Hugs to you all!
PLEASE #CHECK YOUR BOOBS!!!!
Nancy x

I had a difficult time after surgery as many know...however, I recently turned the poverbial VSG corner in the last few weeks...I can eat some foods now... get my Protein & fluids down without the constant nausea & pains...thank goodness/valuim,bentyil & zantac!
So I'm back to work fulltime, taking care of grandson even went on a Anniversary date with my husband to our favorite Chinese restaurant (PF Changs) had egg drop Soup & 2 shrimp steamed dumplings WITHOUT throwing up immediately in the restroom!!!
All this and I am wearing 10/12 super Cute jeans!! (OMG reallY???) It seemed like I could finally breath deep and get things done that I had put off...during the rather Orrible months since VSG.
So firstly, I had my regular mammogram that I had put off (6 months) last week...they called me back next day on friday and said can u come back today for a rescan...I knew with my mom dying of breast cancer that it might not be good..long story short they said I have what looks like stage 1 breast cancer. I go back tomorrow for a lumpectomy and will find out within 24 hours if they are right.
I say all this to remind you ladies DO NOT put of something so damn important...get those boobs checked regularly and ON TIME...please!!
Strangely I am pretty calm...(not hubby! bless) I figure if it is...then I will fight it, in the mean time I am reading everything I can about what's in store and trying to stay positive.
Hugs to you all!
PLEASE #CHECK YOUR BOOBS!!!!
Nancy x

I am in tears right now from reading all of your suggestions and positive thoughts. You all are so wonderful. Thank you so much.

For your nausea, try sucking on a sugar free peppermint (I just use a sugarfree breath mint) It has done wonders for me. I wish I had discovered it sooner. For me it is almost instant relief. Also, when talking with your doctor, make sure you mention the nausea. It could be due to acid. Your stomach still produces the same amount of acid that it used to in it's larger size (I guess it doesn't realize 85% is missing). If you are not taking one already, you should be on an acid reducer such as a proton pump inhibitor (Prevacid, Prilosec or Nexium) This could make a huge difference. For your liquids, try drinking standing up (giving a straight line from your mouth, through your esophogus to your stomach) Also I had to continuously keep Water with me and just sip sip sip. If cold water bothers you, try room temp, or warming broth or Decaf tea. If room temp bothers you, keep adding ice. I found adding flavor like crystal lite also helped me in the beginining (which is weird because normally I hate flavored water). You may just need to keep experimenting to see what works for you. Hang in there. It really does get MUCH better! In the meantime, try to treat yourself to something non food related, like a new top in a smaller size. There is nothing like getting new clothes to make you say, YAY I AM GLAD I DID THIS!!

It was about 5 weeks before I felt 'normal' again. I had horrible cottonmouth till then, and still do if I'm not careful.
Another thing to consider, if you are on any kind of blood pressure meds, they may need adjusted. If you're doing this good on the weight loss, you may be close to getting off your meds. Just another idea.
Here's to feeling better soon buddy.

Took me about a month and a half to not regret it.. still wasn't finally happy with my choice until about ten to twelve weeks post op. You well get there.. just takes time. =\

You lucky girl..your ticker shows you in ONEderland,,why would you want to go back to the 200's? Is there anything positive that you can think of that you are experiencing that could help you overcome the feelings you are having? I had moments where I asked myself,,why did you do this and I would never really answer that question,,I just did it in a poor pitiful me attitude. So I started answering myself..I did this so my son can wrap his arms around me, so I could breathe when I lay on my back at night, so I could visit stores I never stepped foot in because i was too fat..so I would stop hiding from everyone and everything. I want to do things that I always wanted to do, go places I've never been. Ask yourself and just keep looking toward that light..you can do this.

TiredOfChubRub
Sorry things are not going well presently
Why do you want your life to go back where it was?
are you having physical issues, nautious, vomitting etc.?
are you missing eating/chewing food?
are you having trouble keeping shakes and other liquids down, now into the stage of soft foods?
what exactly is going on?
i never want the part of my old life back - had me eating all the time, trying to fit into clothes that were too tight, mainly not being a healthy happy me.
i am "glad" that person existed before and i have her on the back burner - just to remind myself that she used to exist
i remember how miserable "she" was - the new me is much healthier, no more meds for diabetes or high blood pressure no more CPAP - and no more huffing and puffing - i was always exhausted
i am working on being more confident with myself - getting out in "life" more - just being a new and improved me.
not sure why you wouldn't want to mimic part of whats going on with me, and other sleevers.
please explain - the sleeve has saved me - heavy since 18 - 40 years later - i'm doing pretty well.
Glad to be on the other side
talk to us
take care
good luck

i am now 6 weeks out and finally settling in to my new way of eating.....up until 2 weks ago i was pretty pissed at myself for doing this and i hated it!!!! but once i was able to move up to real food, it helped. i know 6 weeks seems likeso far, but you will be there before you know it i swear! it will get better i promise.

NO YOU DO NOT!!!!
You came into this for many reasons:
to lose weight
to be healthier
to not have chub rub!!
and I am sure that your lsit goes on. You can do this. It will get easier.
Keep going, NOTHING tastes as good as thin WILL feel

Wow! That's amazing! I'm so embarrassed to ever have my picture taken. I can't wait to not dread it. We have no family pics or even pics of me in the last 10 or so years!

Omg you look wonderful. I can hardly wait to post my before and after pics. I am 5 days post op.

When I started this journey, I set in my mind that I would consider the sleeve a success if I got under, and maintained under 200# within the first year of surgery. Well, I am just over 8 months out, and am now seeing "1" as the first number on the scale. I have not been under 200# since the late 1980s!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, it is hard to believe I am finally here. I never got under 200# when I was banded - and I had that band for 10 years!!! The sleeve really does work.
I attached a photo from 2 days ago - and one from a month or two preop. When I showed my son the before photo, he was shocked, he didn't remember me being so big. It shocks me too, so I get it.
Before:

Current:

My wife made me a little embankment with pillows in bed. It was awesome. Totally supported my from all sides. Slept and relaxed there.
Thanks Honey! :wub:
(Yes, she reads the boards)

Hang in there y'all!! I'm 8 weeks post op tomorrow and down 43lbs!!!! I even had complications and had to have the open procesure because my doc nicked my colon when he began the laporacopic procedure.. I had to stay in the hospital for 5 days and have a scar from my breast bone all the way past my bellybutton!! But I finally made it to Onederland and it feels amazing!! The first few weeks are rough! I'm not gonna lie! You will cry, mourn food and hate yourself for doing this but when you get on that scale and it says 199 for the first time in over 10 years, you will be over joyed!! Hang in there it WILL get better!!! It IS better!!!

My two cents, I'd be happy to leave that 4 oz of filet behind. Before the sleeve I would have found a way to stuff it in.
And really, it never tastes quite as good once it's been reheated.

I am 4 months out and have only lost 52 pounds, so I'm behind you!! I have been on a three week stall and feel huge today!! I laughed when a coworker told me I looked really skinny. I'm like - um, 210 pounds on a 5' 3" gal is skinny? Compared to 262 pounds I guess it is.
We all have our good days and our bad ones. Try not to think about what others say or what you THINK they are thinking - you are most likely way off base. I hope you can get your mindset it a better place. We're here for you!!

Let me do the math rq. You were 330 at surgery and you're now 275.9.
We have really similar stats. I started at 348, am currently 260, and am about 5 months out.
I still feel (and AM) fat, but I'm getting to a place where I can feel pretty again. I'm not "a looker" by any means (Looker, not Hooker, though I'm not that either), so maybe ANY feeling pretty is misplaced, but I'll take it. I'm starting to feel a little more normal. "Normal" fat instead of "Crazy" fat. I'll feel a lot better around the 210 mark.
Feel good about yourself, feel accepted, feel pretty -- I can't tell you that. I HOPE you can. And if you find that you cannot, I hope you can take a long, hard look at yourself and figure out why. Everyone has worth, regardless anything
"This isn't what I wanted it to do for me." I think the surgery is doing exactly what it's supposed to. Are you eating less than before? That's about all it can give us. The rest is on us. Maybe you had unrealistic expectations? What did you expect? Let us know, we might be able to help level set or troubleshoot.

Well, Beloved, I learned a lesson today, one that I've read of on here before. Today I just wasn't very hungry. I didn't have Breakfast. I drank 25% of an Isopure and had some chicken broth mid afternoon. I only drank 30ish oz of fluids.
I had surgery Monday, August 20, 2012.
Guess what, I got light headed and dizzy tonight. Thank goodness for chick broth and powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Chicken Soup Protein powder!
Lesson learned and a word to all my follow new sleevers: eat even if you don't feel hungry!

It has been one year and I have lost 111 pounds! Just wanted to share my before and in progress pic! Still have a few more pounds to lose, but I am almost there!

I was a too much eater. I love all foods. Especially meats and veggies and pastas and breads. I have sworn off pastas and breads and carbonated beverages. Other than that I eat what I want. I do have a sweet tooth so ...

Amazing results! Single-digit clothes...what the hell is that??! LOL

He subject says it all! I finally after almost 6 months broke down and shopped for new clothes! Everything I bought is a size 4!!! 97 pounds down and 21 to go to goal! I started at 228 and now weigh 131! Thank you God for VSG!