tonya9969

OHH EMM GEE!!! Girl you look fabulous!!

If youre having pribkems breathing- you should go to ER-

Hey I think I recognize you from the support fb page. When did you have your surgery? I'm super excited. Scared about the aftermath though. Do you get good pain meds and naseau meds in the hospital? I'm self pay so I'm nervous they will treat me different and just give me the basics since United Healthcare isn't footing any of the bill. That's probably stupid to think but it has crossed my mind. When did you go back to work? I'm hoping I can return the following Monday......

I was self pay as well- I was treated like royalty! I didn't have any nausea so I didn't get nausea meds... I was prescribed liquid loritab to use at home and never needed it. I've used it once since surgery and that was for menstral camps. I was very very bloated after surgery - that made it hard for me to sleep comfortably. Once I started walking- it was like magic- the air just started exiting! I felt so much better!

I was sleeved 7 weeks ago on July 12

The before pic was in November 2011

The after was today September 1

WOW !

I live in Louisiana and surgery date is October 16th' date=' whoo-hoo!!! My surgeon is Dr. George Merriman.

Nervous....excited......nervous........excited. Lol[/quote']

Dr. Merriman is my doctor as well !! Surgery went super smooth !!

You look super sexy!!

You look FABULOUS !!! I can tell you are young!! How are your friends responding to ur weight loss??

My second week out of surgery I was suffering so bad from head hunger and carb withdrawal. I licked the seasoning off 5 sun dried Tomato basil wheat thins but didn't eat the crackers. My God that was so good at the time' date=' and it satisfied my cravings.

Best part was my dog got to eat the licked crackers. She was thrilled to get such a treat. She did a little labrador happy dance. I probably did that 2 or 3 different days until I started on soft foods. By then my cravings were gone.[/quote']

I just love reading your responses- you are just too funny

after weeks of being all stressed out about finding the dress..... and without having any idea of the size' date=' I found the strength and went out shopping for a dress!!! I found one! and it was a size 8! I almost cried!!!! I think last time I wore a size 8 was in elementary! hahH! i looooove my sleeve! i hope to reach my goal weight someday, but I sure am happy today just the way I am!!![/quote']

Girl you gone outshine the bride!!!

Thank y'all- midol does have the same ingredient of Tylenol

It has Acetaminophen , caffeine, and pyro laminar maleate

Ok.. Right?

You didn't ask for advice' date=' but since I'm a suck a pain ... The cooking confession got to me because I feel guilty about it.

1. I don't cook as much anymore either. Most nights everyone just fixes what they want. There are always leftovers. I cook a large amount of meat and a couple casseroles and that seems to work to feed us. Mind you, I don't have young children.

2. I eat pretty well. The quality of my food has improved so much. I had 2 or 3 baby back ribs a couple bites of sweet potato and a bite of a fried green Tomato. Not to shabby. I don't miss food in great quantity. I don't want it.

3. I still go to happy hour or out to eat. I just eat what I am able to and make smart choices. Now it's mostly about the company and conversation.

4. Have an appetizer party where everyone brings their favorite tidbits. Mix a birthday with your favorite activity such as dancing, swimming, camping, kayaking or shopping LOL!

5. Confidence is awesome. Vanity not so much [/quote']

Thanks Catracks... And I'm not vain, but I am enjoying my new look! Good idea about the party!

Ignore it- absolutely not!! Tell your surgeon do they can treat it before Wed!! You have time to flush it! Otherwise it could spread during surgery .

1. I confess that I'm not motivated to cook for my family anymore n I feel really bad about it.

2. I'm concerned that I will hate the sleeve once I reached my goal weight ... I'm really gonna miss food then...

3. I feel that I'm isolating from my family n friends because I have no interest in happy hour or lunch dates.... Things we use to do almost daily

4. I hate that all celebrations surround food!! What am I gonna do for my birthday !?!?

5. I'm starting to look and feel good- I maybe tipping on Vainness( if that's a word).

Amazing how co signing behaviors that got us here is seen as support. But suggest exercise and you are a troll.

Vsginnj- what have to realize is to each his own- if he/ she is ok with eating TWO ice cream sandwiches - then that's his/her life- this is not your battle or concern - just take care of yourself. And please don't let these ppl upset you... I just look at it n be like Wow... Really? Then move on!

Two ice cream sandwiches??!? I cAnt believe ur sleeve didnt protest! I'm so Afraid I would relapse if I ate goodies like that- I'm a cake person n I'm scared to eat a teaspoon of it!

Thanks... Guys and I will try one without the skin..

So I'm the guinea pig?? Lol ... Guess I'll take one for the team.. Lol

8 weeks out- do you guys think my sleeve can handle hot wings??

Absolutely AMAZING!!

You will be fine- sip sip sip

I have never wore a 4 in my life - i remember my smallest size as being a 9. im 5'6- i think i would look like a drug addict if i wore a size 4. im looking forward to a size 14!

Crystal - just curious... What size did you think you were?? I mean before you. Went shopping... Knowing you lost a significant amount - were you expecting ..10,12,14?

Please tell me you exaggerated to be dramatic!! This just sounds unreal- I'm so glad you had your daughter there to help you- that hospital should be shut down and the quacks that work there shouldn't practice medicine in a testing lab!! My prayers go out to you and your daughter. God I hope there's a silver lining some place- besides the fact that your lucky n blessed to still be alive- is there one positive you can tell us about??