carolyn24seven

rum goes great with juice. really good.you will not miss the carbonation.

I have experienced this numbness for a while. off and on. Usually in bed. I think I am laying on my right hip/side to long when I go to sleep. Or maybe just on my back too long. It definately worsened when I was in the hospital and down for thoes two days. I got up and walked at all hours. I am walking even more now and doing the deep breathing exercises. If I sit to long ie: computer, I get the tingling feeling.SO, for now I am not doing more than one hour on computer. That is a hardrestriction. this is where I chat/vent/getinfo. Have an appt with pcp next week.

I have been experiencing numbness in my right leg. Above my knee. I try to rub it and get it going again, but, no luck so far. I am calling my Dr.

Thanks for the info. I am walking. and now I will not sit for more than 2 hours with out walking around.

where did you get to use the machine? 24 hr fitness and LA fitness do not have one.

Hi Bill, My husband found out about it while staying in the recovery house while I was in the clinic. I would reccomend it greatly for the two days after you get out. Your Dad might get alot out of staying with the various people at the recovery house. My husband sure did. The hotel was only 89. a night. the Program gets that great rate. Normally it is 277.00! For us it was the perfect soultion to a not so perfect recovery deal. I think you could negotiate the hotel deal in advance. Good luck to you.

I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I was told to walk walk walk. No one has mentioned blood thinners. I have never smoked, and in prev surgerys have had no problems. maybe the blood thinners are for that?

I am very interested in what the nurses have to say on this matter. I am 6 days post and now worried. but, walking.

WOW! what a ride. Much more than I expected. I am home. Trying to find something to drink that A. does not make my ankles swell. B. tastes tolerable.. I am still on the anitbiotics so I wonder if that is what makes every thing taste bad. Except S/F pudding. Sweet things taste OK. I am wanting something hot so I have been drinking herbal teas. Now, does any one have this swelling problem? Even with low sodium Soups? Should I just make my own? seems such a waste as I can eat/drink only 1 or 2 oz at a sitting.

The Experience was quite different. I really liked the care I recieved. If you choose Dr. Almanza. I would suggest the option of the hotel. I did not care for the recovery house. Here is why. rooms are small/tiny. no air conditioning. barking dogs outside. one shared bathroom upstairs. food is prepared down stairs for all. When you cannot eat that is hard to deal with. My hubby stayed there the two nights I was in the clinic/hospital. When I was to come out, he got us into the Hotel. I was concerned as I would not have a nurse, but, the fine staff brought me my meds and juices and teas and all was perfect. Hubby got American TV (baseball and football) He could go down stairs and get any food and drink he wanted. American newspapers, with sunday funnies. The Hotel provided free popsicles, soups, yogurts for me. Our room had two queen sized beds all soft and comfy. I had a table to sit and drink my meals, LOL. The hallway was safe/great to walk around for exercize. Walked at 12 and 2 AM one time, and, I got up to three times around before I left. The last night there I felt good enough to get dressed and go down for dinner. The Chef made me special Soup, chicken broth blended with mashed potatoes. It tasted yummy. I am sure that is where the sodium overload started, but I loved that soup, all 1/4 cup of the huge bowlful they gave me..God I am still food obsessed, LOL I am sure the staff at the house does all this also. The nurse from the Clinic that did my IV came to the hotel and removed my drain tube. He was so good. (thanks again Edgar) I also had Sevier (on staff at house) come and give me a massage. He is excellent. My back was hurting and my right leg was numb from laying on my back for so long, so, he was a pleasant relief. Could not talk Hubby into massage, heehee.

Overall my rating for the experience is an 8. (1 to 10) Here are my reasons for 2 points off. I would have liked to see the hand cleaning stations on the wall inside the rooms. I would have liked the appratias used to come in sealed bags that the nurses opened in front of me. I would have liked the nurses to put on gloves and dispose of them in my room. I wish the cleaning crew would come in after each shower and disinfect. I was lucky to be first both days. I hated (one full point off here) the drive clear across T.J to get the Xray Leak test done. yes, I understand the necessity, I still hated that dam trip.There was a parade outside the lab, so surreal.

I know some go shopping and do stuff on their 3rd day, just not for me. I was finally ready on the 5th day. Felt good and upbeat. Finally felt good about what I had done. Met a lady that was escorting two friends having sleeves. (Canadian) She was 7 months out and looks soo cute. She is 5'7 and 165ish, So I have revised my goal to that. It has been so long since I was a "normal" weight I did not have a realistic goal in my head. I was 240 at weigh in, but 245 when I left. All the liquid retension I guess. Dr. Almanza got snippy with me under surgery,....I am a Moley person lots of raised moles. He asked my hubby for permission and they removed 4 from my lower mid section. Love that. Extra stiches, but who cares? Thinking of that,,,, did any of you remove your own stiches? Did that go OK? Gotta do that on the 25th or so.:crying:

So, that is my experience. Great, positive and LOVED the staff/people I delt with.. My hubby even liked it. He got to talk with several couples and Dr's about this whole deal and got a MUCH better attitude towards my weight. He is much more supportive in a positive way, for that I am truly grateful.

If I need any futher surgery, IE: Tummy Tuck, etc. I would go back there. But, I would drive straight to the Hotel and be picked up from there. Marriot, TJ. Hope that does not turn anyone off to this deal, it is the best. The nurses I had were so darn caring and good at their jobs. Ricardo was my assigned personal support staff. He spoke very good english and tried very hard to accomdate all my wishes. It all went well for me, hope it does for you where ever you choose to go. Just do not be afraid to get-r-done.

Onward and Downward---weightwise:thumbdown::001_tongue:

good for you. I like the attitude. Scary it is. Strong we shall be. Welcome to the boards. I was sleeved 10/15. Not even a week ago. I am fine. trying to find stuff I can drink. So, keep going and keep us posted. I am glad you have made the decision NOW. I sooooo wish it was available when I was younger/lighter. The damage to my knees would have been much less. sigh. anyhoo, onward and downward!

Jo Ann I am so sorry you have this huge let down just when you thought things were going your way. You sound like a fighter and I wish you the best of luck.

I am being sleeved tomorrow. Dr. Almanza at the Emanuel Clinic in TJ. I did months of research before I chose this Dr. I could have just as easily gone to Dr. Aceves. It really is a personal choice. I will keep posting on here if you want to follow my story.

I hope for you that you will win your appeal.

I am in my hotel in SanDiego. Tomorrow is the day. Went out to Denny's for Soup and salad. Quite good actually. Hubby is doing so well. He IS my man. forgot to weigh myself before I left darn it. I hope they weigh me tomorrow. wow that is the first time I have ever wanted that. LOL

Anyway not too nervous, pretty peaceful and enjoying the beautiful skyline. Big ole cruze ship was leaving when we walked out for dinner. Made me think of the group cruize idea again. I still like it. Just not till I am thin.

forgot to bring our cards, I know they have them there, just don't have any HERE. Ohwell.

I will post again when I can.

Fly with me Angels.

If the game aspect gets you movatited to get up and do it, that works for me. I may borrow one to see if I can get a sweat going. MacMadame: you are a hard core athlete, no little Wii game is going to work for your healthy heart. You go girl. I hope I get there even if I have to do the Wii for a few months first. I am gonna get back to riding my bike to the beach and back yet. 12 miles used to do it all the time. My goal is by next spring.

I am surprised your Husband would rather spend $19K than 6 K . Most men are the exact opposite. Once he is convinced you are going to do this, he may change his mond. Let him know you are going to be there for the long haul! He is probably worried you will leave him when you get thin. Hence the threat so he could be first to leave and save face. Silly men. We just gotta convince them we are not going to trade up as soon as we are thin. Sheeze!

Congrats! Mine is in 2 days. My scale lied to me . I started at 252 and 5 days later it said 245! Just on preop diet. then 2 days later it was 248! huh? so I am taking the 248 figure as the right one. darn it. I am still determined to make the scale move 2 to 3 lbs a week , after my sleeve. TWO MORE DAYS.

speedy recovery and God bless.

thinoneday: great answer that about eating healthy and exercizing. I do not care to "educate" anyone about this. Most think I am being "lazy" to do this. The only people I have told are my hubby, bless him. and one Dr girlfriend. Hubby still thinks I should do it on my own but will support me, Dr. G/f says go for it. I just am not telling anyone else. to much negativity out there. It was bad enough when I would go on a diet, what are you eating? you are???? oh please. spare me.

drmed :ok so you buy it on the cheap and now you have this big machine in your home. SO? does it work? What are the stats?

you are scaring me guys. how bad is it? I thought they "controlled" the pain with meds?

WOW congrats to all you NVSers. Great job. I am looking forward to posting here!

I am still pre surgery, but, to get enough Water down I have been adding the Strawberry/lemon CVS brand fiber. tastes fine and really helps in the end>LOL.

OMG. you guys. Since when does anyone pay attention. They all want to tell you what to do by their superior knowledge and have you say thank you oh great one. I do that to anyone who gives me advice. Kinda mean I know, but, really they do not want to know the facts. They do not want to be educated. I am not telling anyone about my VSG. I am just telling them I am on a diet. AGAIN. Not suprisingly they are all supportive of that. I am going to save the anger for the gym, burn more calories!

Thank you all who can and will do this. It will help. Wish I could. too far away.

I like the picture/diagram of what it does for the organs in the body. I assume that was your point, not the advertizment? Ha anyway, I think the picture will help my husband understand better. Maybe....:001_tongue:

if it really worked that well wouldn't the gym's carry it?or curves? It is really expensive and I do not want any more crap in my home. Trying to downsize. I would go to a gym and work out. Gets me out of the house.

yea! so glad to hear you are back on track. I am going to take to heart you comment aboutthe carbs leading to hunger. I had not thought of that. I will now give carbs the "evil" designation in my mind. What a battle, thanks for the weapon!

does the Wii make you sweat? that is the workout rule of thumb. Gotta get ya sweating to really get good exercise.This according to my trainer from the past.