Lakelady

I'm 6 weeks out and haven't thrown up since about 24 hours post - op but yesterday I went out to lunch with a friend and got tilipia and broccoli. I guess I was chatting too much and didn't chew very well because after a couple bites I felt painfully full in my chest. I ended up running to the bathroom and it all came up. It wasn't so much like vomiting as it was coughing up mass amounts of clear mucus with bits of food in it. I eventually lost my whole lunch. I just skipped that meal. THEN for supper that friend ended up making tiliapia and cauliflower! I went slow and all was fine. Is that sliming?

I'm 4 weeks out and have nasty reflux-bad when I've eaten, bad when I'm hungry. I'm a little freaked out because it might be long term. My doctor didn't prescribe a PPI but told me today I could take OTC Prilosec. It's working great but I don't want to take it forever.

I drove to Dr. Mark Pleatman in Michigan. He has a great cash-pay price and I felt comfortable after I spoke with him and after watching this video of his on youtube. Apparently my surgery went exactly like the one in the video, so that's nice to hear. I'm not sure about "most experienced" but I felt good about my choice. It was SO NICE to drive there and back without worrying about flights and passports. My husband was unsure about the whole thing so I know that would have freaked him out.

I wasn't worried about dying. But I was still scared-mostly of complications. I just felt the fear and did it anyway. I regretted the surgery for about 24 uncomfortable hours afterward but now I'm so much more comfortable in my skin minus 18lbs! You'll do great!

I was sleeve 4 days before you. And I tried tuna salad but it was ROUGH (no glass shards feelings tho). I'd back off on that.

Yes-exactly the same weight range. How tall are you? Because I don't even DARE to dream of 118! I haven't been that since 5th grade! I ate more Kcal yesterday and did 30 minutes on the elliptical and the scale moved again this morning!

I'm with you! I've lost 18-19 lbs in just over 3 weeks. I feel SO DIFFERENT! I'm REALLY enjoying this.

I'm 23 days out and I thought some of you would like to hear about my experience so far. Surgery-OUCH and GAG for the first 24 hours. Got lots of comments from hospital staff about how "small" I was. I grinned and told them its a cosmetic surgery for me. And I'll never see any of them again-so WHO CARES? Recovery-100% for the last couple weeks-no problems at all. Incisions were itchy for a while and now are scabby. I wonder what to do to decrease them? Weight-lost 17lbs-stalling for the last few days, but that's pretty standard at this point Clothes-busting outta my size 16s before surgery, 14s are HANGING off me now! I have A LOT of 12s I'm eyeing. I hope to get to goal before having to shop. I have given away most of my old out of style 10s but that'll be some fun shopping when the time comes. Mood and Energy-MUCH better than I've been in years! I can move around so much better. I can't believe I'm only getting 500-800 KCal a day because I don't feel weak or shaky. Food-protein first, sugar isn't good, lots of shakes, Soups, pudding, Protein enhanced diet hot chocolate etc. I'm supposed to be on mushies but venture into soft foods in social situations-lots of restriction when foods have bulk Proteins-getting 40-60 grams a day, really hard to get the recommended 60 because all Protein powder is nasty unless diluted in food. Greek yogurt is a blessing. Hunger-no cravings or head hunger. Just mild real hunger that is satisfied with a small amount of food. Of course that has to be food high in protein because I cannot get much in through the day. Social-I'm feeling guilty because I haven't told anybody but my husband. People are clearly jealous of my quick loss and wonder how I do it. I have a "eating friend" who is smaller than me but we eat together A LOT. She is noticeably irritable when I'm not eating like I used to. Argh I gotta tell her.....but its easier not too.

Hey! I'm with you! I'm 23 days out and stalling. I'm about 17lbs down so I'm pretty happy anyway! I'm glad this board is here so I knew to expect it. I'm trying to get the protein it-that is supposed to help. Sounds like you are doing better with working out!

I started "low" at 31-something. My goal is about 23-24 because that's where I was as a young adult. But anything under 25 would be GREAT! It's still very hard to imagine myself there...

If it's worth anything I was pleasantly surprised not to have a catheter a couple weeks ago when I was sleeved. I'm also a nurse and place catheters but have never personally had one. It wasn't a bother to get up and pee. i was pleased.

Thanks for writing everybody! It's so great to connect. I know without this I'd be over 190lbs plus for the rest of my hungry life. I remember what is feels like to be 140 and just WANT IT BACK.

I have 2 of those too! NO biggie. Just time.

Thanks for telling your story! I was sleeved on the same day! Isn't it weird being able to eat less all day than you could in one sitting last week?

I'm a Certified Nurse-Midwife and here's the scoop: Hold off on a tummy tuck until you are done with pregnancies. You can have breast implants and breastfeed after (tell them to do it right for that concern) but breastfeeding can be less comfortable that way. I'd say get the sleeve, lose the weight, have the kids and then fix yourself up afterward!

It's 230am and I can't sleep either. I'm only 4 days post op so I'm wondering if I've been resting too much recently or lack of calories is keeping me awake.

5 incisions-they didn't hurt afterward past the first day. 1 IV site-but my sleeve sister that day had to have them start several times just to get one site.. The time in the hospital SUCKS but recovery is pretty fast.

I started with a BMI of 31.5. I took a lot of heat from the hospital staff-nurses etc many of whom were heavier than me. I just told them it is a cosmetic surgery and I'm fine with that! I'm only 3 days out so don't have any long-term experience. Just saying-I understand why you might want to do this. Ideally I should be 50 llbs less than my starting weight. I've worked VERY VERY hard before and lost 30lb in 6 months only to gain it all back plus 10 lbs. I needed some freaking HOPE! I know I can control myself if I"m not hungry. But before I was ALWAYS HUNGRY.

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I was also sleeved 1/27/11! Each day is better but I've been regretful during these hard days. I just wanna be to the good part. I can't imagine getting all the Protein in yet. My Breakfast was so gross (thin oatmeal with vanilla Protein powder and a splash of milk) and it got cold before I could eat is all.

Hey you all! I got sleeved on the 27th. Really wondered WTH I was thinking while I was in the hospital. Now my surgical incisions are almost painless. This morning I dry heaved a lot but just took micro sips of clears. Now my stomach still really hurts but I'm just sipping and sipping. I have to go back to work on Feb 7th so I'm nervous because I cannot feel like this and work.

I was sleeved yesterday. The 1st 24 hours were very unpleasant. I'm better now but not perfect. I'm losing sight of the big picture - but I'm sure it will come back. Now that I'm out of the hospital I'm worried about getting fluids in until I'm better. Thinking of you.

Tabitha-let us know how you are doing! I'm having the VGS in 2 days. I'm anxious and excited.

Hey Motherof3! Looks like our starting weights are almost the same-I weigh a little more. I'd LOVE to see 130 but I'd even be content maintaining at 140.

I'm scheduled for 1/27/11 with Dr. Pleatman in MI. I can drive there and the self-pay price is reasonable. I thought doing it semi-locally would be easier than flying to MX. My BMI is "only" 32 but I've lurking here for a year weighing the same. Long story short: I'm having the surgery because dieting makes me SO HUNGRY that I have to make it a full-time job to get down to a BMI of 25 only to have the weight pile back on. I only have one problem: I haven't told my husband. He's so skinny that he's always trying to gain weight and has a low appetite. He doesn't understand why I don't just eat less-BECAUSE I'M HUNGRY! When the topic of WLS ever comes up he is very judgmental, saying that if people just applied themselves more they could lose weight without it. He'll also be worried about the risks of surgery. Anyway, it doesn't seem right to not tell him so wish me luck-he's coming back from a work trip on Saturday. I'm paying with my money from a different account that he doesn't track so just making an excuse to be gone a few days is so tempting.........but not really in the spirit of marriage. Ultimately I'm going to have to stand my ground about what is good for me.

Thanks for letting us know. It is so good to here these things when we are in the deciding stage. Lillita-I have a love affair with food and can't break up! I'm hoping to get sleeved when I can make the time and make the committment.