melbelinc

Oh that was awful! 6 dixie cups of milky stuff. I had to chug 3 of them. They watched it go down. And then 3 more. Plus I was standing which was rough because I hadn't done much walking yet. But honestly in the end it wasn't too bad. Just unexpected.

I have one. A fellow sleever that I am friends with on FB got one and it seemed like a good idea. Esp for me because I am going to vegas on vaca in a week, I also go to concerts and things like that where I don't have my purse or card. I only where it when I am out doing something that if something happened I would be safe. Also only a few of my friends know about this, So if I'm out with people who don't know then I wear it. But if I'm at work, with my family, or with my couple of friends that know and something were to happen, I know that they will know what to say or to at least (because I told them) to look in my wallet.
I did get mine from a company called Laurens Hope. Super cute! Also mine says: My name
Gastric Sleeve 5/12
No Blind NG/OG tube
PCN/Sulfa Allergies
Dr. xxx-xxx-xxxx
It's not the worst thing in the world to own.

I went back to work 1 week later. I'm a hairstylist. I felt like a million bucks. I think my surgeon was a little concerned because of working with my arms up but I was fine! Everyone is different though. At my one week when he asked when I was going back and I told him in 2 days, lol, he told me to keep reminding myself that I just had major surgery. Just because I feel so good doesn't mean I don't have to pace myself. And I did exactly that.

I'll bet people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything. I have come across that several times. Some finally said something and then told me they weren't sure if they should have. People can be funny like that.

I'll bet people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything. I have come across that several times. Some finally said something and then told me they weren't sure if they should have. People can be funny like that.

I'll bet people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything. I have come across that several times. Some finally said something and then told me they weren't sure if they should have. People can be funny like that.

I'll bet people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything. I have come across that several times. Some finally said something and then told me they weren't sure if they should have. People can be funny like that.

I'll bet people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything. I have come across that several times. Some finally said something and then told me they weren't sure if they should have. People can be funny like that.

Go try on smaller sizes! But go to the stores you normally shop at. That way the clothes are made the same as you are used to and you will be able to realistically see the difference. I felt the exact same way. Go try some stuff on!

Ok, so I'm a hairdresser. I work with the public and some of my clients have been with me for 10 years. Yet I have only told a select few. My coworkers know. At first I told a few people I was having "Lady surgery" but since I had a Hiatal Hernia, that worked even better. I just tell people that was why I was on a liquid only diet. But from there I tell people and my friends who don't know that the liquid diet jump started my weight loss and I wasn't going to let it go to waste. You just tell people that you are working hard to lose. One nice thing about the sleeve is that the weight loss is a little slower, you can totally pull it off as you are doing it with diet and exercise alone. Oh by the way, you are working hard and doing it with diet and exercise! This surgery doesn't do it for you. It's just a tool to help. Bypass surgery kinda does it for you at first, That's why people lose it so fast. But average weight loss with the sleeve is about 2 pounds a week. Uh, about the same as weight watchers. Again, this is a tool.
Feel free to use my story. It all makes so much sense. Even the scars can make sense. Hey thats just how your surgeon does things.

that was another one she said today! I bought that too. Not corn chips though. She said wheat thins but I bought reduced fat cheese-its. I compared the nutrition info and they were better and smaller so I can take more bites.

I still do, it's so hard not to and my surgeon said I can a bit. But someone posted this video which did get me thinking. So I'm trying to at least drink less.

Ok, so I'm a hairdresser. I work with the public and some of my clients have been with me for 10 years. Yet I have only told a select few. My coworkers know. At first I told a few people I was having "Lady surgery" but since I had a Hiatal Hernia, that worked even better. I just tell people that was why I was on a liquid only diet. But from there I tell people and my friends who don't know that the liquid diet jump started my weight loss and I wasn't going to let it go to waste. You just tell people that you are working hard to lose. One nice thing about the sleeve is that the weight loss is a little slower, you can totally pull it off as you are doing it with diet and exercise alone. Oh by the way, you are working hard and doing it with diet and exercise! This surgery doesn't do it for you. It's just a tool to help. Bypass surgery kinda does it for you at first, That's why people lose it so fast. But average weight loss with the sleeve is about 2 pounds a week. Uh, about the same as weight watchers. Again, this is a tool.
Feel free to use my story. It all makes so much sense. Even the scars can make sense. Hey thats just how your surgeon does things.

Now my surgeon said that with the sleeve you can drink while eating. I personally don't think maybe as much. Just to wash it down a little. I still do but I'm trying to drink a little less. I don't like the full feeling so I'm pretty happy with drinking.
I don't think you avoid anything because calories and whatnot are absorbed in your intestines. But so are your nutrients and thats why sleevers don't get as malnurished as bypass people.

I hate my lifestyle sometimes. I'm a hairdresser and I never take breaks or lunch. So I don't end up eating till I'm starving! And then I'm rushing to eat just to get something in and I don't usually eat enough which means I'm hungry again too soon. OR I wait till I get home and eat too much too fast because I'm dying of hunger. I have a hard time eating slowly because I'm so used to be on the go and don't have the patience. Moral of this story is... I actually hate eating. Ha!

I hate my lifestyle sometimes. I'm a hairdresser and I never take breaks or lunch. So I don't end up eating till I'm starving! And then I'm rushing to eat just to get something in and I don't usually eat enough which means I'm hungry again too soon. OR I wait till I get home and eat too much too fast because I'm dying of hunger. I have a hard time eating slowly because I'm so used to be on the go and don't have the patience. Moral of this story is... I actually hate eating. Ha!

I have one. A fellow sleever that I am friends with on FB got one and it seemed like a good idea. Esp for me because I am going to vegas on vaca in a week, I also go to concerts and things like that where I don't have my purse or card. I only where it when I am out doing something that if something happened I would be safe. Also only a few of my friends know about this, So if I'm out with people who don't know then I wear it. But if I'm at work, with my family, or with my couple of friends that know and something were to happen, I know that they will know what to say or to at least (because I told them) to look in my wallet.
I did get mine from a company called Laurens Hope. Super cute! Also mine says: My name
Gastric Sleeve 5/12
No Blind NG/OG tube
PCN/Sulfa Allergies
Dr. xxx-xxx-xxxx
It's not the worst thing in the world to own.

Check out sites like Groupon. There are always deals for massages at salons! You will only pay like 1/2 price for them. Massage is the total way to go.

I still do, it's so hard not to and my surgeon said I can a bit. But someone posted this video which did get me thinking. So I'm trying to at least drink less.

Once your incisions are healed. Just take it easy. Just floating around is totally cool. But if you want to swim or do anything that would use your abs That would be a no no. Have fun! swimming is my favorite!

I still do, it's so hard not to and my surgeon said I can a bit. But someone posted this video which did get me thinking. So I'm trying to at least drink less.

I still do, it's so hard not to and my surgeon said I can a bit. But someone posted this video which did get me thinking. So I'm trying to at least drink less.

I like her interview on Bethanny. And I don't really care for her. Lol.

That's awesome! I'm very happy for you. I know my problem is I don't exercise. I have a bad knee and am having knee surgery in the fall. So I can't. I tried Zumba once, until my knee went out and I crawled away. lol. But boy, that is a workout!

I still do, it's so hard not to and my surgeon said I can a bit. But someone posted this video which did get me thinking. So I'm trying to at least drink less.