smiller1982

Great!!! Progress

Thank you!

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Wow... you look great... how many weeks or months postop are you?

I'm 14 days postop...

8 weeks post op today! Congratulations on surgery. Good luck.

50 lbs down!

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You look so freakin awesome in your pic! That's all in one month - wow! Your doing awesome!

Awww thank you so much. My goal was to be down 50 lbs by Christmas. Only 10 more lbs to go!!!

Gongrats and the best thing is having the energy and the ability to move gracefully with your children.

It's wonderful, although I'm still trying to get my energy up. I'm really working on upping my Protein but it's hard to get it all in.

So what and how much are you able to eat now

I eat a lot of grilled chicken and sliced turkey. Tried ground beef and it hurt. Really want a grilled chicken salad, but still to early for raw veggies.

I'm SarahMiller1982 anyone feel free to add me.

Your weightloss is really evident in your face! Good Job!

Thank you. I still have a long way to go but I'm on the road.

Update: one month post op pic.

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I'm glass you are doing better..did they do the leak test while doing surgery or did you do it later on?..my surgeon said the leak test he does is before they close me up

My doctor does both. He checks before he closes you up and the next day you have to do the barium swallow.

My iv also infiltrated in my hand and its still slightly swollen:-( how about yours?

It was sore for about a week but it's all good now. Can't even tell where it was. Hope tours starts feeling better soon.

Hi Sarah:) I am new to this site too. I had my surgery on 10/8. I just saw your picture of your IV in your arm. Ouch! We're you able to move around after with it in your arm? Normally, they put it in your hand. Anyway, I feel the same way you do. I can't wait to drop this weight and go out and live life! Good luck to you.

The IV placement wasn't an issue until it infiltrated on my second day. They had to remove and replace it about 3:00 am one morning while I was waiting on my pain meds. The nurse tried 2 different sites and blew both of them. After that it only took 3 more people to finally get it right, around 6:00am. Needless to say I was in quite a bit of pain by this point.

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Hi I hope your doing better and good luck on your journey )) I go see a surgeon on Wednesday this week and I will talk about the sleeve and the Lap band I'm undecided what should I do ??? Did you think about the band at all ??

I'm almost 3 weeks post-op and I feel amazing! My only issue is the heartburn' date=' but the meds are helping. I started my pre-op diet (high protein/low carb) on 8/21 and was sleeved on 10/1. I am officially down 37 lbs and I couldn't be happier. When I went in for my initial consult I was dead set on having the Lap Band, I hadn't really looked at anything else. But I ended up doing a lot of research on the sleeve, band and bypass during my 6 month medically supervised diet. I even made a pros and cons list, which will be different for everyone. Personally I found the sleeve the best fit for me. Accordingly to research and my surgeon, 40% of people who get band have to go back for a revision surgery due to it slipping, buckling or causing an ulcer. Besides the fact that there seemed to be to much leeway with the band. I was told by my surgeon, if you want to go on vacation and splurge then you can come in and we'll take the Fluid out. I thought to myself "what's the sense in that, you give me an inch and I'll take a mile." My insurance wouldn't approve me for the sleeve right away because my BMI wasn't 50, but they would cover the bypass at BMI of 40. My husband wasn't completely onboard with the idea of having the bypass and I was having some doubts. 4 days before my surgery I got a call that BCBS had changed their guidelines and I was now approved for the sleeve. One of the greatest calls I've ever gotten. I recommend doing your research on all the procedures and see which one will fit your lifestyle best. Good luck in your journey and keep me posted.

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Oct. 20th update

I went to my doc two days ago' date=' 24 lbs gone!!! Woohoo! I feel great. My boys were surprised to see how different I look. They are proud of me they say and that alone means the world to me. My insulin was cut out and my pills for diabetes cut down to one a day and doc said many more meds will be coming off of my list on the 15th when I see him again. This is what I am talking about!!! This is why I had this surgery done. Nice, little clothes too but HEALTH first!!! This will be my last week home and I plan to get a new haircolor, facial, pedicure, manicure, new makeup, clothes, one new perfume. Yup, it's all about me! Something I find so hard to do... I deserve it and I am so going for it!!! Good luck to all in recovery along with me. My prayers are with you and all future sleevers as well. Love you Sleeve Family!!![/quote']

That is amazing!!! So happy for you. It's a wonderful feeling. Can't wait to hear more updates.

Thank you! I'll definitely be trying the pillow trick. Also glad you're feeling better.

5 days post op and I've somehow magically contracted a cold. Coughing, sneezing and wheezing suck after surgery. Plan your surgery after cold and flu season I beg of you!

I had the worst gas pain ever! I used the gas x also with little relief. I also had gInger tea' date=' it has anti-inflammatory properties it worked pretty well. I also had my kids pat my back and I used to pat my stomach gently. I also felt that using a heating pad helped relieve my pain as well. You're almost there. By day 4, I was feeling pretty awesome. Good luck![/quote']

Thank you very much! It's crazy, when I was d/c from the hospital I weighed 10 lbs more then on my surgery day. I'm assuming from all the fluids and gas they pump you full of. I got home on Thursday afternoon and as of today, Saturday, I still have 3 lbs to drop to get back to my surgery day weight. Here's hoping they go fast!

ARe you still taking pain meds and when did you stop taking them? If so then stop because they can slow down your digestive track and make it hard to get the gas out. The gas strips didn't work for me but I only took 1. Try drinking some Water. I ended up passing my gas by farting and burping.

The last time I took pain meds way as soon as I got home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Only thing I've taken for the pain is tylenol and gas x. It's really hard for me to get Water down, I get extremely nauseous. I am however getting my fluids. My kids are laughing at me because I've farted and burped so much. Still doesn't seem to get it out.

I am now 5 days post op and am still having horrible gas pain. I've tried gas x and walking. Anyone had this problem and how did you deal?

I'm happy for you and wish you a speedy recovery enjoy your babies. Many blessings

Thank you very much!

Congrats! Glad you're doing so well. Ever since surgery my drinks have to be ice cold. I was chomping on ice chips in the hospital' date=' only way I could get the Water down.[/quote']

Me too, I had cups of ice lined up all over the place. Do you still have that problem? Also how long ago was your surgery?

Glad you are over the surgery portion' date=' hope and pray all goes well in the days and weeks to come. Keep us posted. I am supposed to get sleeved next week but my Cardiologist wants me to have a stress test tomorrow. I am not sure if that will delay my surgery date. I am excited as well. Would like to add you as a friend as well. God bless.[/quote']

Good luck! How did everything go? When is your surgery scheduled. Thoughts and prayers for you as well.

Congrats! You're on your way to a healthier you!

Thank you very much!

So glad to see you made it! Blessings to you and prayers for a speedy recovery

Thank you very much!