buckeye_girl40

Hello everyone , just checking in ... it's been awhile for me. Had a slight complication with nausea and vomiting , but things are on the mend now. Day of pre op 248.8 Day of surgery 241.8 CW 212.6 Total loss 36.2 lbs gone forever woot woot !'! It's coming off slowly but hey it's coming off and that's what counts.... less loose skin is the way I look at it. Finally cleared to up my exercise .... so look out 2013 , Here I come !! Sent from my DROID4 using VST

Good luck with your surgery and recovery. God Bless!

Named mine Darth Sleevius..... sometimes he can be quite evil ! Sent from my DROID4 using VST

I was on clear liquids for 1 week then went to full liquids for 2 weeks. Just started soft foods yesterday. I did a lot of broth , popsicles , G2 , Isopure mixed with light cran grape juice. The

Welcome to the losers bench ! So glad everything went well for you. Showering can be tricky.... I put the shower head pointing down while I soaped up... Dr. Alvarez told me that you can stand with your back to the Water and that it wouldn't hurt anything. Just don't let the incisions get soaked. Again, congratulations . Tina Sent from my DROID4 using VST

Good luck tomorrow! You're gonna love Dr. A Sent from my DROID4 using VST

Congratulations Tally!! So happy for you.... my scale is slowly starting to move again. I've made it down to 223.8 as of this morning woot woot. May have to reconsider my Christmas goal though, stall kinda zapped the original goal of 199.... so, I'm gonna shoot for 215. Again congratulations and God Bless Sent from my DROID4 using VST

Good luck to you today... Lord , we ask that you guide the surgeon and all staff to a successful surgery and a smooth recovery. We pray for calmness for our sister and her husband. Amen ! You got this... you're gonna do great ! It will be over in a flash and then you will be off to a happy and healthy life. Everyone is nervous on the day of surgery , I know I was. Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench ! Sent from my DROID4 using VST

You go girl!! You look amazing... so happy for you. Sent from my DROID4 using VST

I was sleeved on November 30th... 10 days out and down 16 lbs since surgery. Sent from my DROID4 using VST

I'm right there with ya Ola Tess! This week has been a b**ch.... I am 10 days out today and feel better. I can actually see a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel. I chose the perfect name for my new tummy, cause yesterday "Darth Sleevius" was really upset with me... I introduced Protein shakes yesterday and I could have swore that at the first sip he took out his " light sabor" and gave me heart burn allllll day long. Even acid blockers was no match for him! Sent from my DROID4 using VST

It is sooo comforting to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. You spend several months researching , preparing ..... thinking that you're ready, then Boom! The first few days I was feeling good about everything, then day 5 set in and I hit blues city... I am 10 days out today and this morning am feeling some better. Started full liquids yesterday, so maybe things will keep getting better and better for me and for all of us. Happy Holidays to everyone and God Bless. Sent from my DROID4 using VST

Glad I could make you laugh.... hard to find humor when your body is going crazy , and that I can relate to as well. Hope you're doing better.... I have managed to get more fluids in and even been able to eat more Popsicles today... hopefully it means the swelling is almost gone. I start full liquids on Sunday, never thought I would be happy to have a Protein shake... but have to say that I'm totally stoked!!

Me too... yesterday I could've swore that I was having hunger pains , crazy thing is though I'm not hungry. I mean when I see food I don't want it.... maybe I'm finally loosing it lol.... I've noticed after I drink Water " Darth Sleevius" makes some of the most awful noises... It's like he's saying , " come to the dark side... mwahaaaa "

@allnewme surgery went great! No complaints.... Dr. Alvarez was the best decision I have made in a long time. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. I'm 4 days out and have already lost 7 lbs, so excited!!

I was sleeved Nov. 30th and so far no complaints. Been getting down 35oz so far.... warm liquids much better than cold. Still on clear liquid diet.... down 7 lbs woot woot

I'm doing a lot better this morning, yesterday was a little challenging.... had a bout with nausea. Still managed to get in 22 oz yesterday woot woot! This morning woke up and no nausea.... hope it stays this way.

Glad to hear you're doing some better. I'm having a bit of trouble getting all my fluids in too. It's all about patience at least that's what Dr Alvarez told me. Just keep trying, we'll get there! God bless

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You won't regret it.... so glad that I chose Dr. A! sipping can be a little difficult just have to make sure to time it just right. Take a sip then wait 2 minutes.... Good luck with your upcoming surgery

Thank you.... The way that Dr. A does things your pain is so small, his approach to everything is so worth the money. Started my ice chips this morning, Pure Heaven! !

Good luck on your journey pappabear! You have chosen your surgeon well.... Both him and his staff are wonderful.

Okay Tally I'm offically on the losers bench, so here goes SD 11/30/12 HW 244.8 SW 235 GW 199 I don't know what my measurements are yet though... Good luck everyone! Tina

Thank you so much for the kind words everyone..... So blessed to have such a great vst family!

Quick update.... Surgery went well, no pain, no gas pressure.... Been belching like crazy! just a little nausea, but they are controlling that with meds. Hope my other sleeve buddies are doing ok