blossom12

Thank you so much for your encouraging words and you're right. And thank you! I'm having better luck then I thought I'd have with having this surgery.

Even though I feel terrible because it is painful to see her struggle, I told myself continuously last night that I need to be happy for my accomplishments and just be there for her in her time of struggle. I've been waiting so long to finally get healthy and stay healthy, I can't let any negativity get in the way of that. Thank you for your response and it's nice to know someone else is feeling what I am. xx

Congrats! The nausea will go away soon enough and you'll feel better and better every day. keep walking, you won't regret it!

Today marks my first 10 lbs loss since my surgery on Monday, July 2nd. I was so happy and so excited, but then I began thinking about a lot of things. The lbs are melting off of me, but my best friend who is actually working VERY hard to lose weight without surgery hit a plateau she hasn't been able to move from for a while now. It's not fair and I feel so guilty. Before this surgery I tried everything to lose weight and I would only lose about 40 lbs then I couldn't lose anymore. I tried for years until I finally decided to have surgery. I know I should be happy and excited for myself, this surgery was the best thing to ever happen to me but I'm so depressed for my friend. She's does everything she can and still isn't seeing results she should be seeing. It's just not fair. I just needed to vent. I needed to let all this guilt out.

Does anyone else experience a slight sharp pain when they sip just a little too much liquid? I'm still trying to teach myself how much I can have, but there are some times where I don't think I'm sipping too much then my stomach tells me otherwise like, "Nice try, slim. Better luck next sip. *insert sharp pain here*."

your new life is going to kick major butt! make sure that excitement overpowers that nervousness.

I was on the same boat as you just last week lol I'm 4 days out now and I'm glad I did it. It helps to keep in mind the longer, healthier, happier life that will be ahead once you have your surgery. The night before I couldn't sleep, I was freaking out and scared, but then I kept thinking to myself how much better everything will be after. If you keep that in mind, you will do just fine and you will be fine. (You must also follow whatever plan the doctor tells you to follow, it helps, BIG time.) Stay optimistic!

congrats! it'll be great! just got my surgery done on monday, you'll do great!

My big day was July 2nd! I feel great and it's only day 4. Best decision I've ever made in my life already down 7lbs.

Thank you! Getting the sleeve was the best decision ever and it's only been 4 days! Just make sure you walk, walk, walk! that REALLY helps. BUT don't over due it, too. Good luck!

Hey there! You can just call me Blossom. I'm 21 years old and I was sleeved on July 2nd! My surgeon is Dr. Neil Floch and he is a God send. Very kind, funny and caring man and I am so grateful that he did my surgery. He made me feel so safe before getting the procedure, if someone else was doing it I probably would have backed out. Hm, I'm not sure what else to write so I'll just say whatever comes to mind. Being only 4 days out, I am doing surprisingly well. I figured I would have more pain and be this miserable bedridden person, but I’m the exact opposite. I did have very strong pains due to the air they pumped me up with, it was beyond uncomfortable, but that feeling is all gone. That was actually worse than the actual procedure itself. What helped was all the walking I did. A couple hours after surgery and I was already walking around the east and west wing of the 6th floor of the hospital lol The first day I came home I was weak and tired because I no longer had the IV keeping me hydrated, but now I’m waking up early making sure I take my Vitamins and the right amounts of fluids as well as walking around every couple hours I feel fantastic. A little sore, but fantastic. I can’t wait for finally get out there, work out and live my life the way I was meant to live it. No more couch potato here! Before I was embarrassed, I felt like getting this surgery was the easy way out, but it’s not, it’s a helpful tool and takes a lot of hard work if you want to see real results. Also, I’ve already lost 7lbs! whoot! Lol xx Blossom