Brandy78

Yeah, please post some pics, we are around the same height would love to see some before and aftet pics of somebOdy tall

No, I'm in soft foods now, I can eat baked tilapia, well cooked cabbage, tuna salad and things like that without any problems. I haven't even been nauseated thus far.

I was sleeved on the same day as you and I can eat anything ( chewed well) without difficulties, oops did I say that.

You can difinitely tell a difference, looking good girl.

You look great! Your so pretty

I'm a tall sleever! Im 5ft 11in. I was just sleeved on 8-21-12. I started out at 242 and I'm 216 today , and rocking a size 16 ( yay me) my goal is 175. I haven't been in onederland since 7th grade. I can't wait to feel sexy and become more healthy. Oh and I'm apple shaped, I hope my shape evens out more once I start losing good!

I'm a week out Tommmrow, I left the hospital on full liquids, my nuts said to focus on hydration first and then protein. I'm tolerating everything just fine, I'm down 12lbs! If I were you, I'd just take it slow and worry about staying hydrated with water rather then getting your protein in at this point.

I'm was sleeved on the 21st also and I too started back smoking, as a matter of fact I never quit, I hate that I have this awful addiction. I know better and yes smoking does effect our bodies ability to heal, it also increases the risk of pulmonary embolism.

Everything is going well, the only issues I'm having is increased bp and blood sugars, I think it all related to stress though. I don't remember a thing about surgery. I woke up with a cather in and a jp drain. I have a pca for pain and zofran for nausea, to my suprise I've only been mildly nauseated and no vomitting! Don't have any gas pains yet! My Incision were closed with glue, therefore, I can take a shower right away. So far so good, will keep you all posted.

I haven't been there a year, so I don't qualify for fmla, so I will be off on a non fmla medical leave

We self schedule six weeks in advance, everyone is able to see everyone schedule, if someone is off for lets say maternity leave it will read Jane doe off 8/2-9/20. The reason everyone was questioning why I was off for medical leave because I haven't been sick or mentioned to anyone I was having surgery. The questioning was more out of concern. My company did not break any laws because they did not disclose why I would be off work for the next couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, HR doesn't even know I'm having wls, I told them I needed to be off for an upper Gi surgery.

Hmmm, i know it isn't legal for them to tell what I'm going to be off for

Schedule for 3 weeks for medical leave of absence. Now everybody is asking me what's going on? Finally the pressure got to much to bare, so I confessed "I'm having WLS" to my surprise everyone was very supportive, there even throwing me last meal carry in

Yeah baby! Mine is aug 21st and I'm sooooi ready, my pre op diet starts 7 days before. Good luck to all the Aug sleevers.

You look great!

When I started the required 6 monthg weight loss program my bmi was 35, when they submitted my letter to the insurance company it was 33.8 and I still got approved. I also have htn and dm. good luck to you!

Chick-fil-A

Thanks, congrats to you too!

I have a surgery date, August 21st. I'm clapping my hands and stomping my feet! I'm so excited.

Wow MamaT, 43 lbs is great! When were you sleeved? How long were you off work? Hopefully I'll get a surgery date towards the end of July.

Hi nurses, RN 34yr old. I work on a telemetry unit. I meet with the surgeon on Friday for my sleeve date. Excited and nervous at the same time

Most MDs won't even do the surgery unless your a1c is 8 or less. The higher your a1c is the more likely you are to experience slow healing.

Has anyone used Aflac shot-term disability while off work for vsg? Wondering if it even covers time off for elective surgery.

Very informative article, thanks for the link.