MJ's comingN2form

BTW no personal,sick,or vacation is being used

YES use FMLA it will protect it job and some pays u while out. I get paid 100% of my pay for 6weeks and I'm taking the whole 6 weeks after 6weeks it pays @75% so I'll be going bk to work sept 4 and I don't have to use my PTO

They have special hospital underwater that u might have to put on with a pad or just where a tampon they don't go in that area for surgery

This is not inappropriate we are all grown..even though this site has a lot of goody to shoes..but I was always told heavier set women has the best "Golden Flower" I just hope it still feels the same to my partner if not better..POW!

I have a small waist and very hippy don't know what that's consider. I'm bigger at the bottom but still formed nice at the top! Hey ladies ever stood in the mirror with your arms stretched up and say to yourself "I'll be fine if I can just loose this stomach"

I mean did u have a cocktail

Ok what I need to know is did I have a cocktail and if so how did I effect you? I'm 2weeks post op and I can't wait to hit my favorite Mexican spot and have a cadillac Rita

Sounds like indigestion..nexium is prescribed by some surgeons post op!

I can't wait to start implementing solid foods..just start soft foods today my only struggle is to slow down..I'm worse than my shitzu droid when he gets his doggy treats!

Everyone is different. I know someone who had the bypass started @279lbs and now at 170 and she looks AMAZING! She is bikini ready and as had her surg 5yrs ago..oh did I mention she only walked daily and she was 50yrs old time of surg..her advise to me keep the Protein and Water up! Pilates always worked for me it tones the body real nice. Search web for skin toning and firming soaps cebraonline.com Name of soap VEGAN SHEA BUTTER SOAP WITH MIXED GARDEN HERBS

Question? Did the Dr not run test/labs/ultrasounds/upper GI etc...prior to surgery? Glad to hear all is well now. Be blessed

Hi Michelle congrats! I'm also new to the site and find it very helpful but a lot of responses are opinions and experiences. You will be able to determine between the 2 but don't let some comments discourage you. I wasnt really down to have the surgery on my own my mom kept pushing the issue. 2 coworkers and myself decide to make it a team effort and had the surgery together. It all happen so fast. We talked about it in April and in July we were all ready for surgery. I was the scariest one becuz I knew I had to be head strong and I wasn't ready to give up good food! Oh how I love my chicken wings! But when I looked at the example I was setting for my daughter (who is also obese) I knew I wanted to do it for her if not for me! She gave the ok becuz i didn't wanna feel like she was getting cheated becuz I chose to go the easier way and it's my fault she's obese. But she is my biggest cheerleader and @ 14 showing her support for me brings tears to my eyes. She doesn't blame me for her being over weight I blame myself. It's not easy by far it takes dedication and lots of will power and that's speaking from only being 2 Wks post op. I hope all goes well with you and congrats once again!!

@ phillygirl ROTFL!!

They test u the next day for leakage! My Dr didn't require preop liquid diet just did soft foods 1 day preop and had no problems so far.. 2day makes 2 weeks and I'm down 27lbs. No worry especially if your surgeon is part of biatric excellence board!

Hands down c section pain is worse!! I can't tolerate pain to much and the sleeve pain is bearable. The epigastric gas after surgery is worse than the pain from the actual surgery

Enjoy because I can't wait to pop the pill not to fund of the chewables because i dont like anything gummy..Liquid forms makes me wanna vomit.

You know calcium also comes in chocolate sugar free chews, gummie form and liquid. Move to other options. I'm 2wks post op and I take calcium chews

Give her shade baby becuz when you meet your goal she will have to pick her mouth up off the floor!! Pay her no mind..it's easy to say things about someone if they don't know our struggle. I could have did it the so called "right way" but I'm love to eat and my sleeve is the "little kick in the butt i need"

what did you replace crystal lite with?

Yep it's the protein. I'm on WHEY protein shakes, jello, water, apple/grape 100% juice no sugar and sugar free popsciles. I cant wait to have my phill cream cheese (fat free) wrapped in deli meat. HMMMMM...i can taste it now on flat break crackers

This was on discussion yesterday are you drinking Crystal Lite? Crystal lite has a product in in that starts with an "a" (sorry forgot the word) but folks are getting bad migrains when consumed.

Search your provider directory for a in network psych. Excited for you tomorrow makes 2 weeks since sleeve and as of 3 days ago I'm 27lbs down

Yes I stay with a cotton mouth and experiencing bad breath. I'm told I'm in the Ketosis (fat burning) stage. Due to high protein and no carbs. Gum can't even cover this dragon breath

My friend was sleeved 2 wks prior to me and she had a cocktail this weekend and said she was fine.. I guess for each it's own..someone from this site emailed me and said they waited 4 wks and told me to add a splenda and add a splash of water in the alcohols used for the margaritas and mix w/fresh lime, lemon and oranges

I'm new to this also was sleeved 7/26/12 post op everything was successfull no problems. My only issue is bad GAS and experiencing Ketosis.. Preop I was a smoker (pot) and drinker and stopped 4 days prior to surgery. Nothing to worry about everything will be fine. Just be honest with your Dr and your Anesthesiaist (dont know if i spelled that right) I was up front about everything. The pain is bereable, the more you walk the faster you heal. Now preop a lot of folks mention they were on a liquid/soft food diet, I only did soft foods 1 day prior surgery. If your blood work and test come back fine then you will be fine just follow his orders. I have my post op visit next week and I will be asking when can I have my 1st cocktail and raw oysters..LOL oh BTW I'll be 2 wks tomorrow and I'm 27lbs down as of 3 days ago..