Karmen081020

I chose surgery because I was tired of merely existing and wanted to live, feel good about myself and be able to enjoy life with my three kids. I was on blood pressure meds and cholesterol was getting out of control. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and I'm glad to be able to enjoy going to gym again even if it's only for 30 minutes, I can go to the park and play with my youngest child and not be out of breath. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was discharged on full liquids which meant Protein shakes, cream Soups, yogurt (no fruit), SF Jello and SF pudding. Have you tried adding Protein powder to broth? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Look at the bright side: you lost 30 lbs in three weeks! That is amazing. Our body needs time to adjust, I'm only 16days out and my body is starting to look funny too, losing from where I shouldn't and staying the same where i should be losing. I am grateful for this surgery, I do not have to take my blood pressure meds no more and my BP is normal. I know my clothes are not fitting the way they should be and just like you I don't have money to go and get me new clothes. What I do have on hand is a sewing machine to alter the pieces that are worth altering and going to the Goodwill store to get me some basic items with the money I am saving from my meds! Hang in there, look for a support group, find the positive in this experience. There is no turning back now so make the best of it. Good luck!

My mother doesn't know about my surgery, all my family knows about it except her just because I want to avoid the usual negative criticism. I will eventually tell her but not yet. Sent from my iPhone using VST

What kind of broth are you drinking? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was sleeved June 5th no gas pain and tolerable incision pain. The only thing that kept me up last night/this morning was my arms had this burning pain. Feeling much better. How are you all doing with your liquid intake ? I don't seem to have room in my new stomach! Sent from my iPhone using VST