Tipintx

As a first grader learning to read in the 60's we read d**k and Jane books. d**k and Jane had a dog named Tip. My oldest brother is 18 when I am born - and loves to torment tease and give nicknames. I am 3 years old reading See Tip Run when in walks my brother and says - your name is Tip - 45 years later few people know me by my real name - I live in Texas and I am Tipintx:)
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Great Word....

I am 2 weeks out. The first day I would have told you it was a mistake. I was hurting, i was nauseated, and I was thinking what have I done to my body and knew I could not undo the "damage".
I spent 2 nights in the hospital. I too have a very supportive, loving husband who took very good care of me and helped me to walk the hallways, and kept encouraging me.
By day 4 - the pain and nausea were gone. Now came the learning process: sipping fluids, avoiding dehydration, trying to get in the Protein shakes.
Today I left church and told my husband how thankful I am To be on this side of the surgery. I wore an outfit I haven't worn in two years. My husband said I was walking faster. And I am still making myself drink liquids, telling myself not to cheat and eat the biscuits I so badly want:).
Your husband is right to tell you to ask questions. For me I had to make a choice. I know myself well enough to know I do not have the self discipline to eat less and work out more to lose the weight I need to lose. I needed a tool to help me.
So i purchased one:)
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I am 2 weeks out. The first day I would have told you it was a mistake. I was hurting, i was nauseated, and I was thinking what have I done to my body and knew I could not undo the "damage".
I spent 2 nights in the hospital. I too have a very supportive, loving husband who took very good care of me and helped me to walk the hallways, and kept encouraging me.
By day 4 - the pain and nausea were gone. Now came the learning process: sipping fluids, avoiding dehydration, trying to get in the Protein shakes.
Today I left church and told my husband how thankful I am To be on this side of the surgery. I wore an outfit I haven't worn in two years. My husband said I was walking faster. And I am still making myself drink liquids, telling myself not to cheat and eat the biscuits I so badly want:).
Your husband is right to tell you to ask questions. For me I had to make a choice. I know myself well enough to know I do not have the self discipline to eat less and work out more to lose the weight I need to lose. I needed a tool to help me.
So i purchased one:)
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In all honesty, I would be worried if he wasn't afraid for you. To me that is a sign of love and concern. This is major surgery, it is not a joke and the aftermath is difficult and he'll be the one going through it with you. He has a right to be concerned but it appears that complications are the exception, not the norm.
Take a look around the forum, search "complications" and the threads where people discuss their problem should pop us.
Good luck!

Congratulations pip! You inspire me.

Thank you all so much for the prayers. Surgery went very well. I was in the hospital for 2 overnights. Family is at peace. Just a matter of recovery now and requested continued prayers that this will all go smoothly. Let me know how I can pray for you all also.

Well I am one week out today. I go tomorrow to have my staples removed. The first 48 hours were the hardest. And I have spent this week trying to get the hang of SIPPPING fluids. Somehow I missed this information in all of the research I did. I was up 10 lbs when I got out of surgery so this week has been a wash as far as weightloss goes.
I move into full liquids for the next 2 weeks. This is definitely a learning experience and if possible I think it helps to have someone at home help you the first few days. There is quite a regimen of crushing pills, tracking Fluid intake, and breathing exercises. Not to mention walking which seems to be the best advice for faster recovery.
Ok, I wish all a successful week! May God bless and keep you in His most capable hands.
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Allow me to be perfectly honest, if this question was asked of me within the first 3 weeks of my surgery...I would have screamed from the rooftop "DONT DO THIS TO YOURSELF"..
HOWEVER, now that I'm officially 7 weeks out (what a difference a day makes) I must say it has been worth every moment....I say this with the understanding that I have more hills to to cross and and valleys to wade in.
My only suggestion is research, talk to others, read what ever you can find...BUT search your own heart, only you know who you are as a person and what your own personal strength and determination is....Realize this is a lifelong decision and no turning around once the surgery has been completed....understand the life changes that will need to be made....and understand if you do not follow through with that commitment..or if you believe this surgery will take care of it all......then its all for not...

Lissa, you have been the most inspiring person on this site. Happiest of surgiverseries to you.
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The BEST DAM MEDICAL ADVICE EVER DISPENSED!!!!!! Give that lady a high five And get Out of my way people's I got bacon to fry.

Well, today is the day - going to be sleeved! Thank you all for your encouraging posts, tips, and commitment to helping those of us who are starting our new life:)

Well, today is the day - going to be sleeved! Thank you all for your encouraging posts, tips, and commitment to helping those of us who are starting our new life:)

Well, today is the day - going to be sleeved! Thank you all for your encouraging posts, tips, and commitment to helping those of us who are starting our new life:)

Well, today is the day - going to be sleeved! Thank you all for your encouraging posts, tips, and commitment to helping those of us who are starting our new life:)

I just reached UNDERHUNDER! Yep, less then a hundred pounds left to reach goal. I am 5 and a half weeks out from my sleeve surgery and 25 pounds down since that day. So excited to have made it to what is 1/3 of the journey down for me. Survived a 10 day stall and am currently 4 days from regular foods. For me these first 6 weeks, that seemed like they would take so long with the recovery and special foods, seemed to fly by. Thanks to all of you and the support you have given me, and thank you Jesus for the hope and freedom that I have.

I am 12 days out and shoild be starting puree on monday but have found myself rather hungry and tolerating full liquids so tonite i made my first puree. Mashed potatos with Protein Powder and cheese and fat free sour cream. It was amazing....i finally got to see what it felt like to be full on about 1/2 cup of food and what a great feeling. I am so satisfied! It has been An hour and i am still way full...it feels as tho i have eaten a huge meal! This was the part i was rather skeptical of because i remember with the band i would be at a stopping point with my eating but still very hungry! This surgery is the real deal! Praise the lord!

Lissa, thank you for continuing to post and answer questions and especially for the encouragement you bring to this group:). Congrats on a job well done!
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I don't frequent the board enough there are so many wonderful stories, of success, so figured I'd share mine.. I had the operation on march 12th of this year, started at 347lbs pre op, now I'm 224lbs, and feel great.. My ideal weight is 190lbs but i want 215 or so.. to hit that in under a year is amazing.. It's been amazing, not much as a single issue, haven't even had any nausea since the first time I woke up from my surgery.. Eating has been a learning experience, since I was a big eater, and enjoyed food.. Now I cherish a ice cream sandwich every now and then.. I have bat loads more energy, and my job has benefited from my productivity.. I read a lot of treads on here bout eating, and stuff and they were a tremendous help.. And for that I thank you guys! Well anyway here's a before and a after... Thanks again...

Are you serious? He'll regret it once you reach your weight goal. You have a beautiful face. Believe me... he'll regret it!

You are an encouragement!
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Beautiful - in both photos.

I went thru that anxiety myself in June. One side was "Am I doing the right thing"? The other side was "will the scalple slip from him hand"?
I know I was doing the right thing, I tried every diet there is and nothing worked, so that wasn't it...They don't use scalples anymore (unless they ABSOLUTELY have to), not to mention I had complete confidence in my surgeon, and still do, so that wasn't it either. I was nersous, its to be expected - It is major surgery after all. And since this was my first in surgery in 16 yrs, yes I nervous as hell. After awhile I calmed down and was looking forward to what the future will hold for me. And with the Good Lord Above, the future looks brite.
You will be alright. Stay focus.

If you did NOT have one... it would be okay. Like any craving or annoying itch, it will pass. At the end of the day, no regrets! Safety first
Enjoy the holiday no matter what you decide.

I love this as I am a waterbaby myself. That's gotta feel great. Sounds like its time to look into a new Seadoo