Maddie

Sorry, it must be soooo frustrating. I would be pissed too. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Awesome! You will surely be in my prayers. Don't over pack, you won't use 1/2 of what you bring. The most important things to pack are: - baggy clothes to come home in ( your tummy will be swollen and tender) - chap stick (anesthesia dries you mouth and lips and it's a little while before you can drink) - personal pillow (I can't sleep without my own pillow) Best of luck to you.

My doc said 5 weeks.

I second that!

I am scheduled for 7:30 tomorrow (Wednesday). Thanks for asking.

-You will find yourself more interested in conversation. -When you go out it will be more "quality time" because you can focus on him instead of the food. -You'll be able to go out AFTER dinner instead of him having to help you home in a wheelbarrow cuz your stuffed. -You can share a meal with him or order an appetizer which means there will be more money to do other fun things.

As a public figure it's important to maintain your integrity. So lying like Star Jones did, can come back and bite you in the butt. I don't suggest telling them before hand. That is your business and your decision. You don't need everyone and their dog telling you if you should or shouldn't do this. When the weight starts to come off, then I would let the news out. Be proud that you have made a choice to be a healthier you. That's my 2 cents. Best of luck to you.

This is the reason you should be taking measurements. It can keep you from getting discouraged. Oftentimes when you are losing weight, you are losing inches.

Gratz on reaching the half way mark. That's awesome. I am so happy for you.

I know a girl who got pregnant after reaching goal. She had a tough time in the beginning learning to eat right for the baby. She had already developed VSG eating habits. But, she quickly adapted and ate exactly what she should. After the baby, she switched right back and was back to goal in a few months. She said the secret was this...even though she had to add more carbs to her diet, she made sure they were "good carbs". She didn't use pregnancy as an excuse to eat anything she wanted.

Even after I started losing weight, it was ages b4 I could see it. My belly was so swollen that my pants were tighter than b4 surgery. Like GoodLife said, it's tough being patient but trust me, the sleeve works. It takes time for your body to heal, adjust and to lose all the swelling. Just continue to do what you know is right. Best of luck to you. Feel free to pm me anytime. I will help in any way I can.

UPDATE: The O.R. schedule was full until 7:30 tonight and my surgeon didn't want me fasting that long. So, I will go in at 7:30 in the morning. Thanks again to you all, I don't know how I would get through all of this without you guys.

Just talked to the drs office and they said to call back at 11 to find out if I am on today's schedule. They are still working on it. I am not a good "waiter". LOL

Thanks to you all. Tiff, it took me a while to understand how you don't have buyers remorse. But, I am so glad there are peeps like you to hang around and help us newer ones deal with complications and other issues. I have reached the point where I wouldn't take it back for anything. Like you have said, it's all been worth it. This is just another bump in the road.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Getting support from fellow sleevers means everything.

This week I will be going under anesthesia for the 6th time in less than 3 months. My dr is part owner of the hospital I go to, so I told him that I after all of this I wanted plaque on the donor wall. I plan out my menu daily and stick to it. The problem is, I try a few bites, and the rest goes in the trash. This has been the trend since my original surgery. I chew like a big dog and unless I am eating mushy food or Soup, it's a no go. Everything feels stuck and hurts. The past couple of weeks, the pain and increased. I know most sleevers go off PPI's after around 3 months. But my reflux has started getting worse. Since last week when I wake up and have to spit out what comes up, there is blood in it. Not huge amounts, but it's fresh red blood. I saw my surgeon today. He is trying to get me on the schedule for tomorrow for an endoscopy. If that doesn't work, it will happen Wednesday. It could be a stricture, the hernia repair could be too tight, and then of course there is the ulcer on the staple line. I know I'm almost 3 months out, but before they took out my gallbladder, I had an endoscopy prior to make sure my tummy was ok and there was an abnormal looking area on the staple line (protrusion and different color from the rest of the staple line). It couldn't be verified at that point if there had been a small leak, but for safety he added additional staples to the area. Anyway, I may not know until tomorrow morning when I go to the hospital. UGH

I have a protein snack at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. It really recharges me and keeps me going. When I substituted other kinds of snacks for the protein, I could feel a difference.

I am so sorry you have had such a tough time. to answer your question, I did feel the way you are feeling. I had complications, a major bleed, transfusion and additional surgeries. At this point, weakness, pain and soreness are normal. But will ease with each passing day. Also, you shouldn't expect weight loss yet. They are pumping you so full of fluids, plus the normal Water retention after the trauma of surgery. I actually gained 26 lbs. from the day I checked into the hospital till I left! Remember to use your spirometer(sp). Keep those lungs working. Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

The body?s ability to absorb Vitamin B12 from dietary supplements is largely limited. For example, only about 10 mcg of a 500 mcg oral supplement is actually absorbed in healthy people. B12 aids in metabolism, so it is very important to WLS patients. I have it in my multi and still take it extra as my doctor recommends.

I almost spewed my Water when I read that your cat's name is Phoebe. Do you have a "smelly cat"? :lol0:

It does infuriate me and we are having the similar issues in the USA. Insurance companies are lobbying to be able to exclude obese people from having any insurance coverage at all. There are many variations of what they want to do. But obesity is a disease. If they will pay for an addict to go to rehab, which is freakin expensive, why not an obese person to have surgery? It ends up saving the insurance companies so much money when we get healthy. UGH :tongue_smilie:

Great stats and some wonderful NSV's. Grats, I am so happy for you.

Nice surprise! Most peoples tastes change after surgery, so trying Protein drinks before may have only made you spend money now on something you won't like later. Best of luck.

I wish you and your baby the very best.

That is so freakin awesome. You worked really hard to get to this point. I am really proud of you. Keep up the great work gf. You rock.