Karishero

Dang.. you look great! Are you sure you weigh 170?

Me too. This time 2yrs ago I wouldn't hv ever considered surgery but 60 lbs later n lowest self esteem ever I am ready to take control of my life. Check out my you tube screen name karishero Now I am so excited I just can't wait..Jan 15 initial consult. Not sure what the insurance will require but excited to get started.

Good luck I am looking forward to getting mine too. Just remember trials don't last always joy comes in the morning.

I smoke Marlboro 100$ full flavor too

Looks like the verdict is in...30/30. Thanks guys!

Thanks for all the great advise.. My only concern with Chantix is my mom tried it and it made her severely depressed. I have stopped on my own before and not even for this big of a reason so i think i can do it again.. I have so much to gain without it...

I just subscribed to you too.. thanks BigBootyQT

BigbootyQT- I can totally relate to ppl in your ear telling you to just work out.. what i get a lot of is "do it the natural way".. i don't really have a lot of ppl in my life that support me because I'm pretty much the most overweight person around. But thru this support site i have been able to reach out and learn a lot.

MIne is Karishero!........... great job..

The overall results that i have read state: Do not to drink with food, Do not drink 30 min before or after your meal. Basically by drinking you are able to eat more and that contradicts the reason for having surgery done to begin with.

I am two weeks away from my initial consult but I am already aware that I will need to quit also before i can have surgery. I thought that for me i may try the e-cig but now that i think about it i guess it has nicotine too. Hmm.. I know the last time i quit smoking i gained 20lbs.. hopefully that won't happen this time.. wow this is soooo not an "easy" lifestyle change as everyone likes to negatively tell us.

Was just wondering how y'all were doing?

To get us weight u multiply the number by 2 example 60=120

I am not sure ant the v8 but yes I would advise anything that helps u remember not to use straw just becareful when sipping not to get air bcz this can cause gas

Sleeve Stomach Comparison/Concept: Stomach is going from the size of a Football to the size of a plastic Easter egg. Your stomach has to learn to eat again just like an infant, first liquids, then puree, then soft, then normal food. What to take to hospital: Eye Mask/Ear Plugs Lip Balm Shampoo, conditioner Toothbrush Phone Charger Gas X strips or chewable Robe Personal meds Blanket Heating pad Stomach Binder to support stomach/Pillow Things to have at home POST OP: Multi-Vitamins chewable/liquid-Don’t take at the same time as Calcium and Iron Biotin-hair loss prevention Vitamin D Iron-B12(sublingual)/Calcium-Don’t take at same time or with Multi take at least 2hrs apart or they will contradict each other. Clear liquid Protein shake (Isopure, Muscle Milk, whey Protein etc). Popsicles/SF Fudge Pops SF Jell-O SF- Hawaiian Punch/Kool-Aid Italian Shaved Ice-SF Diet V8-Splash Decaffeinated Tea Torani flavored sweeteners for shakes Broth-cubes Water-Gatorade G2-Smart Water-Propel Zero 100%juice Crystal Light-varieties Mio-flavor for Water Full Liquids Cream Soups Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Skim Milk Cream of Wheat Yogurt Carnation Breakfast-SF with skim milk SF- pudding (skin or soy milk) Do’s & Don’t s Don’t drink with a straw Don’t drink while you eat or 30min before or after Avoid carbonated drinks Avoid caffeine Avoid gassy or greasy foods Chew food and eat slowly Stay upright for 30 min to hour after eating or take short walk after meal Eat at least 2hrs before going to bed Sip, Sip Sip 48-64oz of Fluid daily Stop eating at first sign of fullness Avoid hard candy and gum Things to remember after surgery: You are learning how to eat all over again so spitting up or vomiting from time to time is ok. This actually can last for up to 8wks post op or longer if you eat too much or too fast. Swelling in the abdomen, It takes approximately 7-10 days for the swelling of the sleeve to go down. During this time you may have trouble with your intake but it will get better.

Here's a compilation of the information that i have found during researching. Some from other posts and some from websites. I am not a medical professional. Just a individual who is about to journey down the same road as you are. My VSG consult apt is Jan 15th Fort Worth, TX. Many of you have inspired me and helped me make this process some what less nerve racking so I thought the least I could do was share the knowledge. Feel free to list any additional tips or advise that i may have overlooked. Sleeve Stomach Comparison/Concept: Stomach is going from the size of a Football to the size of a plastic Easter egg. Your stomach has to learn to eat again just like an infant, first liquids, then puree, then soft, then normal food. What to take to hospital: Eye Mask/Ear Plugs Lip Balm Shampoo, conditioner Toothbrush Phone Charger Gas X strips or chewable Robe Personal meds Blanket Heating pad Stomach Binder to support stomach/Pillow Things to have at home POST OP: Multi-Vitamins chewable/liquid-Don’t take at the same time as Calcium and Iron Biotin-hair loss prevention Vitamin D Iron-B12(sublingual)/Calcium-Don’t take at same time or with Multi take at least 2hrs apart or they will contradict each other. Clear liquid Protein shake (Isopure, Muscle Milk, whey Protein etc). Popsicles/SF Fudge Pops SF Jell-O SF- Hawaiian Punch/Kool-Aid Italian Shaved Ice-SF Diet V8-Splash Decaffeinated Tea Torani flavored sweeteners for shakes Broth-cubes Water-Gatorade G2-Smart Water-Propel Zero 100%juice Crystal Light-varieties Mio-flavor for Water Full Liquids Cream Soups Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Skim Milk Cream of Wheat Yogurt Carnation Breakfast-SF with skim milk SF- pudding (skin or soy milk) Do’s & Don’t s Don’t drink with a straw Don’t drink while you eat or 30min before or after Avoid carbonated drinks Avoid caffeine Avoid gassy or greasy foods Chew food and eat slowly Stay upright for 30 min to hour after eating or take short walk after meal Eat at least 2hrs before going to bed Sip, Sip Sip 48-64oz of Fluid daily Stop eating at first sign of fullness Avoid hard candy and gum Things to remember after surgery: You are learning how to eat all over again so spitting up or vomiting from time to time is ok. This actually can last for up to 8wks post op or longer if you eat too much or too fast. Swelling in the abdomen, It takes approximately 7-10 days for the swelling of the sleeve to go down. During this time you may have trouble with your intake but it will get better. Thanks, karishero

I'm in Fort Worth as well.

I read that staple slippage from swelling can cause leakage and generally 10 days out chances of leakage minimize.

I read that the spider robotic technique is one incision.

@debiso that sh** was funny...I cracked up when I read it..but maybe ur right.

@Kellee2012 Did ur doc say anything abt ur meds slowing weight loss? I'm on Paxil n scared my weight may b from it so I'm worried that I wont lose weight

I'm on Paxil for anxiety n scared some of my weight might hv come from it..will surgery still work?any advice?

I am on antianxiety Paxil n scared that some of my weight is from it..will the surgery still work? Any suggestions?

I hvnt been sleeved yet but I heard to drink room temp or warm liquids don't know why other than it doesn't hurt..

Sweet tea I am same height n weight as u..hv curves n worried ant skin..hopefully it turns out OK..I don't hv surgery date but I'm praying for Feb too