Jenny Thom

I was the same way. All thru the journey I thought something was going to stop me from having the surgery. I was just done this past Monday. The 2 days before were very rough. I cried at nothing picked fights with husband and friends. Surgery was really a breeze. You're going to do just fine. The anticipation is worse than the surgery.
I was just discharged today. My only concern is getting shakes and Water in. I feel bloated and full. There really is no pain besides the gas.

Some people do not understand obesity. If it was a matter of eating veges, we wouldn't have this disease. Our brains do not work that way. I can share with you that getting sleeved was the only thing that put me on the way back to being healthy. I still have ways to go but I have lost a chunk of weight already. Prior to surgery I tried every diet known to google that any clown put on the Internet and nothing worked.

From what I've seen, about 5% - 10% of people regret their surgery long term.. which means 90-95% DON'T regret it.
Short term regret in the first weeks postop is extremely common.
The ones with long term regret don't hang out on message boards full of happy patients for long.
It seems the majority of regret is fueled by physical complications or unresolved emotional issues.
We've seen regret stemming from religious beliefs.
Sometimes people find that perfect diet/exercise program that they are sure would have worked without surgery.
And the biggie... "he/she wouldn't have left me if I hadn't had the surgery".

I am 2 days pre-surgury and on the 2 week liquid diet. I would say buy as you go. I bought several different flavors of sugar free jell-o, and after the first 3 days (when I was detoxing from sugar) some of them don't taste that great, and some taste even better. That is weird, I know....
I can say that Liptons noodle Soup has saved me! I drain out all the noodles, but that broth tastes so much better to me than just plain broth.
You guys got this!!!

This one drives me CRAZY. I bet hundreds if not thousands of people DIE every year because the social stigma against WLS deterred them from getting life-saving surgery.
First of all, we all know there is nothing "easy" about WLS. It's weeks/months of misery and recovery and takes a lifetime of commitment and hard work.
Second of all, even if WLS was "easier" than doing it the "hard way", why is that a bad thing? As a society, don't we strive for efficiency? They are always coming up with ways of making every aspect of life quicker and easier. So why is "easy" bad?
Thirdly, it really seems to be a double-standard when it comes to WLS versus other medically necessary surgery. You never hear anyone saying that getting a knee replacement is the "easy way out". "They should just walk it off and fight through the pain." So why is getting surgery to correct other medical issues okay, but WLS is not?

Was just watching GMA (Good Morning America) they had two girls who lost a lot of weight and were half their size. I guess they're featured in People's Magazine because they had the editor on there and they asked why they choose those particular girls. Her response was because they lost weight the hard way no surgery no gimmicks. It really upset me to hear that because it feeds into the idea that surgery is the easy way to lose weight, but if only they knew the dedication and hard work we put in as well. I wish people would educate more before opening their mouths about anything. I don't know why it has to be a competition anyways as to who lost weight "naturally" and who got surgery. Either way you lost the weight, you're getting healthy, no way is better than the other. Okay rant over lol
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I find this show so frustrating! The enabling spouses and families (especially feeder husbands!), the lack of rule following by the patients, Dr. Naz's lack of personality...

I've had a couple knee surgeries and a couple abdominal hernia repairs.
I had another abdominal hernia repaired at the same time as my sleeve surgery.
The pain that I felt post op from this surgery was best described as minor and very easily controlled. While my IV was in I could simply press the button when I needed a shot of pain medication. It was removed the next day and I was released that afternoon. I had been given a prescription pain med (liquid) that I took the first two days at home and then I didn't need anything beyond that.
The hernia repair was where I was experiencing the mild and easily controlled pain. It was so much less than what I'd had with the two prior repairs. Way, way less.
I questioned my surgeon more than once to see if he'd even done the sleeve as it was never a source of pain.
I'd have to say that this surgery was about on the same level as my vasectomy a few years back. No kidding....very minor. Had it not been for the hernia repair I'd have been able to return to work in just a few days.
My sleeve has been a medical miracle in my life.
I've lost a large chunk of weight that I wanted to lose....and am 10 months post op. I feel in control and confident to face the rest of my life with my sleeve and my newfound nutritional knowledge of what my body responds to.
I am off the prescription meds for: blood pressure and pain (back issues). I now take Advil on days where I feel my back and knees need it.....but not everyday.
I can't begin to describe the incredible way that feeling better physically translates to improved outlook on life. It is a side effect of the weight loss surgery that I didn't anticipate.....but it is occurring and I'm grateful for it. I did'n't realize how grumpy and miserable I'd been in that last year or two prior to my VSG surgery.
Once the burden of weight began to lift.....so did my spirits. Truly a case of free yer ass and your mind will follow, lol.
My low pain results are not uncommon. Most of us have strolled through this process with supreme ease. I can say this and I hope that it sinks home........it'll seem counterintuitive when it occurs for you.....until you take that leap of faith...it is this: When you are laying in your comfortable hospital bed.....waking up after surgery....warm blankets on you....pain meds in your system....comfortable and sleepy......and they tell you it's time to get out of bed and go for a walk......they mean YOU....yes YOU, lol. Gert yer ass up and do a few laps. It gets easier every time and it'll do wonders for your recovery rate. Keep on walking every few hours.
There are lots of hurdles you have to get over in order to have your surgery.......insurance requirements.....financial concerns.......scheduling time off from work.......the logistics of getting to/from hospital.....etc. Do your part to get these nailed down and taken care of. Rock the pre-op diet. Don't let "pain" be a hurdle you think you have to deal with. The professionals at the hospital will take care of your pain management and it'll be a non-issue.
Go forth and kick ass !!!!!!!!

@@tracii62 my surgeon told me to discontinue taking prednisone for my knee pain as it will affect my healing process. My sleeve is on 8/31/16

@traccii62 I take prednisone for arthritis knee pain and my surgeon told me to stop taking it as it will affect my healing process. My surgery date is 8/31/16.

@@Dub did you tell your surgeon About your abdominal hernia before surgery? I'm having groin pain and thinks it's a hernia

I am beyond nervous and excited for the upcoming day. I have been counting down and been beyond prepared for this. I did 6 months of medically supervised classes. I finished my binder class which gives me all the diet plans and stuff for after surgery. But a part of me is so scared.
I'm scared this won't work. That my last resort for making myself health and now over weight will fail. Even if I follow everything to the letter. My best friend is having a gastric sleeve done right before me. But the horrible part of it is I'm worried she will get better results and I will resent her for it. Which I know I shouldn't because she's my best friend.
I feel like I'm the only one who feels this way. Before this point I lost weight I got down to 175 the lowest I have ever been. Then out of no where why I was eating right exercise 2 times a day it all came back and more. I'm now at 235. I count the days because I don't want to hurt all the time anymore. I want to be happy with my body and to be healthy. I'm getting married May of 2018 and I want to walk down The aisle in a fitted dress. Feeling great and happy. Being the perfect bride. I know I have to take it day by day but I'm a planner. I like knowing what will happen. And this, this is a big unknow for me. Has anyone else felt this way before. Any advice for me on how to get the negative thoughts out.
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@@myfatisnotaflaw I can relate to all that said. My date for surgery is 8/31/16. All the best. Keep us posted

Hi everyone and thank you so very much for al the well wishes! My surgery was around noon last Wednesday, so today is Friday and 2 days post op. It has been a crazy ride and not an easy one by any means. For pain I had morphia which helps but also let me asleep so I did nothing on Thursday. The small amount of throwing up was hard because of hurting so bad. I was changed to reglan and tordal so last night and today I have walked, showered, and got in a Popsicle. But the nausea is still there just mild. I'm still feeling too bad to determine if surgery was right for me. My bmi was t high enough but I have spinal issues that prevent me from doing many things and that is what helped. Few more days to get through this mess of symptoms and feelings and then I hope to say it was worth it. Right now, I can't say that. Looking at others storied to find some helpful hints
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Actually disappointed is an understatement!
was supposed to have my surgery today, but the a/c in the surgical facility stopped working by the time I was to have my procedure, so I was cancelled. I dont have a date now. The doctors told me it MIGHT be next week Sunday, but this isnt guaranteed because they have to find a time to squeeze me in now. They wont know until tomorrow.
This means I have to go to work tomorrow. This means explaining to everyone why I am back in the office. This means rescheduling for the time off again AND I have to stay on the liquid diet until this is sorted out.
I was so upset. I just wanted to say F it and not go thru with it at all. I didnt, but this additional extra time is frustrating.
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Keeping my fingers crossed. Submitting to insurance July so hopefully I should be going in for surgery in August. Can't wait!

Keeping my fingers crossed. Submitting to insurance July so hopefully I should be going in for surgery in August. Can't wait!

Keeping my fingers crossed. Submitting to insurance July so hopefully I should be going in for surgery in August. Can't wait!

Keeping my fingers crossed. Submitting to insurance July so hopefully I should be going in for surgery in August. Can't wait!

I just got my date scheduled today. August 3rd!! I need to have a pcp visit blood work and an ekg.
I start my 2 week liquid diet July 20th. I am super exited and reading everything here, watching YouTube videos and scanning Instagram and everything I can right now
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August 8th for me!
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My last NUT weigh in is 12 July, then approval to insurance will be submitted...I've met all my other requirements. I'm praying for an early Aug surgery date!

I'm hoping for an August date. I just started the process. Already obtain insurance approval (required before I could even schedule a consult). I had a group info session, going to ger blood work this week, already scheduled to see surgeon for initial consultation June 17, exercise physiologist June 22, still have to meet with dietician and psychologist. My insurance doesn't require supervised weight loss program and the hospital I'm going through says it's about a 3-4 month process. So that should put me at August.
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My last nutritionist visit is July 14th so I'm hoping to have my Surgery date around the middle or end of August, I would love to keep in touch

My last appointment for my supervised weight loss will be at the end of July so I'm looking at a sleeve date in August and would love to find some others that will be sleeved around that time as well. I think it would be awesome to keep track of each other via Facebook and have a mini support group!
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