Buffy

How are you?

Hello --- it has not gone well at this point! I am back in the hospital for the third time sine my May 15 date. Many complications ..... Did not have as much stomach removed as a normal sleeve would. They left me with 35 % of my stomach... Not the usual 20%. Had hernia repaired, some growths on the spleen also. No cancer found. Yea for that ! God has blessed me.

Now it turns out that where my esphosgas and stomach meet there there is a twist in the esphosgas. Since the surgery I have not been able to keep liquid down. Been dehydrated and vomit daily. Since surgery I have gained 8.4 lbs to date. They claim due to the iv's......not sure I buy it all.

Tomorrow I will have another endoscope to see if they can stint the area, if not I will have a stomach pacemaker installed to regulate the stomach muscle electrically.

I have not given up ...... I just want to get better and lose the weight I set out to do. This was supposed to be the icing in the cake for me. I lost 87 lbs on my own so I was 200 before surgery ...then after liquid and Protein diet for 1 week had surgery at 191 today I weighted in at 198.4, and still growing.

This is not how it should have gone.... But I believe this also will pass and I will be able to share my success story soon.

Please keep in touch.

Thanks, Buffy

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Buffy,

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How are you?

Well I had surgery on the 15th at 11am. Was out of recovery in my room by 5pm. I was kept an extra day because anesthesia was kicking my ass and BP was all over the place. I'm still out of it trying to figure out how to get my energy level up. I'm also dealing with Aunt Flow who decided to visit me today.. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Hello --- it has not gone well at this point! I am back in the hospital for the third time sine my May 15 date. Many complications ..... Did not have as much stomach removed as a normal sleeve would. They left me with 35 % of my stomach... Not the usual 20%. Had hernia repaired, some growths on the spleen also. No cancer found. Yea for that ! God has blessed me.

Now it turns out that where my esphosgas and stomach meet there there is a twist in the esphosgas. Since the surgery I have not been able to keep liquid down. Been dehydrated and vomit daily. Since surgery I have gained 8.4 lbs to date. They claim due to the iv's......not sure I buy it all.

Tomorrow I will have another endoscope to see if they can stint the area, if not I will have a stomach pacemaker installed to regulate the stomach muscle electrically.

I have not given up ...... I just want to get better and lose the weight I set out to do. This was supposed to be the icing in the cake for me. I lost 87 lbs on my own so I was 200 before surgery ...then after liquid and Protein diet for 1 week had surgery at 191 today I weighted in at 198.4, and still growing.

This is not how it should have gone.... But I believe this also will pass and I will be able to share my success story soon.

Please keep in touch.

Thanks, Buffy

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@my gastric sleeve...congrats! I am glad ur doing well!!

Good luck to the May 15ths...I know there were lots of us...I am nervous!!! Let's get this done!! Meet ya back here!!

Hello --- it has not gone well at this point! I am back in the hospital for the third time sine my May 15 date. Many complications ..... Did not have as much stomach removed as a normal sleeve would. They left me with 35 % of my stomach... Not the usual 20%. Had hernia repaired, some growths on the spleen also. No cancer found. Yea for that ! God has blessed me.

Now it turns out that where my esphosgas and stomach meet there there is a twist in the esphosgas. Since the surgery I have not been able to keep liquid down. Been dehydrated and vomit daily. Since surgery I have gained 8.4 lbs to date. They claim due to the iv's......not sure I buy it all.

Tomorrow I will have another endoscope to see if they can stint the area, if not I will have a stomach pacemaker installed to regulate the stomach muscle electrically.

I have not given up ...... I just want to get better and lose the weight I set out to do. This was supposed to be the icing in the cake for me. I lost 87 lbs on my own so I was 200 before surgery ...then after liquid and Protein diet for 1 week had surgery at 191 today I weighted in at 198.4, and still growing.

This is not how it should have gone.... But I believe this also will pass and I will be able to share my success story soon.

Please keep in touch.

Thanks, Buffy

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Just wondering if anyone is keeping their sleeve a secret and how it worked out for them? I know you need a support system but I am only telling literally 2 people' date=' besides my hubbs of course! We live far away from family and only see them a few times a year so they will not be able to really support me in any way and i only have a few friends who see me on a regular basis. I just don't want to tell people i had to get surgery to lose weight and have to validate my reasons to them. Do you think its wrong?[/quote']

Not at al.... It is your body, your decision and really no one's business. I'm with you the only people who know about my sleeve (May 15, 2012) is my friend taking care of me and the doctors. That was my choice. Plus G od forbid I don't meet someone elses goals.....I will not have to explain myself. Take care, Buffy

Was scheduled for v day but was postponed till next day on the 15th. I am 54 pounds down and have been at a stall for two weeks. I had some complications at first but I feel better now. Still getting used to all the changes.

Hello, I also had my sleeve yesterday ---- May 15. I am home today and so far so good. Every thing went smooth. I have not been or had anything to eat. I am suppose to take it easy and am aloud to take up in 1ounce of Water every two hous. Heck it took me 15 minutes to just sip 1 ounce. So two more days on Water and then I can introduce myself to water downed drinks, no Protein Shakes and nothing you can't see through until my visit next Tuesday. Kinda scary thinking I will be living on water the next couple of. But hey what is a week in my life -- considering what my future holds. Just wish I knew about this before I turned 64'. But better late than never. I wish you and all our May sleevers easy sailing from this point on.

Arrived in TJ safely... Never felt like I was in danger! Samuel picked us up right on time' date=' and was very nice. We arrived at the Marriott, to wonderful service and warm smiling faces! Everyone here is so nice and quick to get you whatever you need! I will post after my surgery my whole experience with Dr Garcia. Would appreciate some prayers! A little nervous!!![/quote']

Why did you go to Mexico?.. Just wondering the reason for the choice?

Good luck.....I am right behind you there - I will be there on Thursday!!!

Keep us posted - it means alot.

Why do so many go to Mexico?... Just wondering ?..

Wow I am a day away--tomorrow is finally my big day. I am more than excited I am over the moon. It has been a long struggle to get here and I am so ready! They did change my time from 7 am to 11 am. Bummer --- but at least they did not change the day! I am so happy. Been on my liquid since Thursday the 10 th...... My the weight is falling off -- I have been dropping 1pound a day so far. Since Thursday down 4 whole pounds -- go figure. I will keep everyone posted on my progress. Wishing all my May sleevers great success and looking forward to an uneventful recovery for us all !!! Hugs and prayers to us all, also.

Athletic' date=' Bitter, Caring, Daunting, Energetic, Fervent, Grand, Happy, Inspired, Jovial, Kind, Loving, Maniacal, No-nonsense, Operatic, Playful, Queen, Reminiscent, Sociable, Tactical, Under-appreciated, Vehement, Wild, Xotic, YellowRose, Zippy. Me from A to Z[/quote']

Hello diva , Please say a prayer and I will pray to gain that wonderful attitude as well. My date is May 15th...I am 64 and so very excited to continue on this beautiful journey. Keep up the great work.!

Hope to hear from you again in the future. Buffy

Hours away' date=' got my call to be at the Hospital to check in at 5am... WOW its finally here, its been a long road to get here, and I gotta give praise where its due... God is good all the time, and all the time God is good... He has been so faithful to complete this work in me, I am feeling overwhelmed by the blessings and just so incredibly grateful, Good luck and best wishes to all May sleevers and a special hug to those going tomorrow as well <3[/quote']

Hi Jenny, how is it going? I get my sleeve on May 15th.....I also thank God and feel so blessed and grateful for this amazing opportunity hoping to hear from you and your wonderful journey. Keep the faith !,,, Buffy.

Surgery May 15th...any sleeve sisters???

Hello, I also am scheduled for May15th...... I wish you the best......this has been a long time coming for me. I am so excited and so ready for surgery. I started my liquid diet on Wednesday the 9th. All is well on my end. Please let's kep in touch and compare notes. My e-mail is gacinag@aol.com. Hope to hear from on either here or my personal mail site.

Hey there, I finally received the authorization to have my surgery on May 15th. I was denied; and it has taken close to three weeks to get the final approval. Hello, today at 5:30 p.m. Talk about last minute.....I have been on pins and needles for the last three weeks. I can't wait !! I started my liquid diet May 9th, and so far so good. I am so looking forward to the next chapter of my life. Wish me luck ~~ I am 64 (65 in October) ... And ready to start my new healthy life. Best of luck to all.

There are a lot of us here to help. Just post what you need or message us.

Hello, I cannot figure out how to post my profile. Can you tell me step by step how to get into it and do it. I am almost 65 and this I-pad thing and posting is new to me. Thank you in advance. Buffy,

Canot figure out how to fill out my profile. Any suggestions, anyone ?

Hello, I never had an I-pod. Sounds good !

I have consulted with 2 different paramedics about my surgery and the necessity of a medic alert Bracelet. Both of them felt like it was NOT necessary because we don't have a "pouch" like a band or bypass' date=' since our stomach shape is similar to a regular stomach only smaller. It basically refers to if you are unconcious and needing a blind NG tube inserted through the nose/mouth to intubate you and the fact that they could puncture your stomach since it has been surgically altered.

I think most bypass people also can't have NSAIDS, so most of their bracelets say something like No blind NG tubes, No NSAIDS, and of course any other personal issues or allergies.[/quote']

Hello, I am new here. What is NSAIDS. And NG tubes ???? I hope you can help me out. I am confused. Thank you

Hey Sleeve Sister!!! May 15th here too!! Waaaahhhoooo!!

Hello, would you be so kind as to send me your chart via my e-mail : opgwyn@aol.com. Thank you. I need all the support and help I can get. I live alone and will be doing this journey on my own. May 15 is oh so close, now. Good luck on our journey.

Just found out that my date is May 15! I am excited and nervous all at the same time!!! I am very worried about the protien shakes and getting all the protien in that I need! Start my 2 week pre-op diet on Monday morning!

Helo, my date is also May 15. I am so happy, excited, scared and thrilled ---- just can't wait. I see my doctor tomorrow and I guess I will neon the same plan as everyone else here. Good luck to us all !!!!

My surgery is May 14th. I'm going to the nutritionist this afternoon & start my pre-op diet tomorrow. The surgeon had told me that it's Protein shakes during the day & a high Protein low fat dinner' date=' but I'm getting the actual specifics today. We bought some of my liquid things for after surgery this weekend when we went grocery shopping. That made things more real for me!![/quote']

My date is May 15'. Good luck to us all

My surgery is May 14th. I'm going to the nutritionist this afternoon & start my pre-op diet tomorrow. The surgeon had told me that it's Protein shakes during the day & a high Protein low fat dinner' date=' but I'm getting the actual specifics today. We bought some of my liquid things for after surgery this weekend when we went grocery shopping. That made things more real for me!![/quote']

would love to see this... How soon were you eating this? what type of exercise were you doing? 79 lbs in almost 3 months is great whats your secret? I will be sleeved tomorrow and would love to have the success you have had

I also would like to see your chart. Congrats on your success , I go May 15. I am so excited, tomorrow is my last vist before the surgery. I guess I will start my pre-op stuff at that time.

I am worried about getting the correct whey powder."..... Ang suggestions? Thanks and keep up the great work. Pray I am as fortunate as you inn losing.

I haven't started mine yet. I find out tomorrow when to start...might be immediate but I sure hope not!!

I also go tomorrow, my date is May 15. I am so excited . God luck to us all

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My surgery is May 14th. I'm going to the nutritionist this afternoon & start my pre-op diet tomorrow. The surgeon had told me that it's Protein shakes during the day & a high Protein low fat dinner' date=' but I'm getting the actual specifics today. We bought some of my liquid things for after surgery this weekend when we went grocery shopping. That made things more real for me!![/quote']

Helo, I am on May 15. I see my doctor tomorrow for all the specifics as to diet before surgery. I am having trouble trying to write on the board. I will need all the help and prayers I can get. This is exciting, scary and wonderful all in one. Let me know how things go for you.

I turned 65 three weeks after my surgery. I have a lot of life left in me and I'm not living it overweight any more. I want to be the hot Grammie. lol

Good for you --- I am so looking forward to May 15th date. I also am 64 and will be 65 come October. We deserve a good healthy life. I also will be a hot Mom-Mom. When is your date? Keep in touch !

Hi Buffy! I'm in the Ocean City area..... I'm not much help with the post care questions' date=' as my sleeve is scheduled in July, but if you want a buddy to share in the experience, fears, workouts & celebrations.... I'm here for you!! I definitely have soooo many questions myself.

Who is doing your surgery? Mine is Sofronski...

Take care & be well!![/quote']

Hi there, RainyGirl. Dr. McCullough is my doctor. I am 64, 5' 5" tall, and so excited ---- May 15th can't come quick enough for me. Are you on Facebook? Or e-mail address so we can be in touch. I live only 1 hour and 20 minutes from OC...... When is your next appointment ? Maybe we can meet up to talk.. God luck to you on your journey. Keep the good thoughts - I know I am !