TinaMari

YOU LOOK GREAT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. THIS IS SO ENCOURAGING FOR US NEWLY WEDS! HEHE.

Out of curiosity, has anyone's PCOS dramatically improved or was eliminated after being sleeved? If so, approximately how long after being sleeved did you see the change? Also, how has the side effects (hirsutism, cysts, irregular menstruals, etc.) of PCOS improved for you?

Thanks Everyone!!!!!

Yay!!! Good luck to you & Welcome to the losers bench!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Oh wow, Really!? If that's the case then why do they give you blood thinners at the hospital to prevent blood clots?

That's really odd that you didn't know that. That is one of the main requirements. My nutritionist told me about the whole weigh-ins as well. My insurance only required 3 months but I was weighed by my nutrionist and by the surgeons office. I hope you didn't already start the process because that would be terrible!!!

I am happy to report that I am free of diabetes!!!!!!!! Hallelujuah. Thank you Jesus!!!! I just came back from my endocrinologists office and I do not have to take anymore insulin. I am going to continue to check my sugars once/twice a day just as a safety precaution but otherwise I am done. I am so happy!!! For all of the diabetics out there there IS a light at the end of the tunnel! POOF IT'S GONE!!!!!!! FYI: I was sleeved July 17th... It's August 1st. Now how do you like them apples!!!? *Happy Dance*!!!

Oh no!!! I think she should check into that. I believe this is a waste of time as well. Tell her to call her insurance company to see if they require all that excessiveness. If not, question the doctor's rationale regarding this. Personally, I find that to be quite ridiculous. But I'm no M.D. so who am I? *shrugs*!! Hehehe.

Good Luck to you!!! You'll do well.~!!!

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Sometimes I get wrapped up into the whole racing/rapid results mentality. I didn't realize 18lbs in 15days is a decent amount of weight loss until I read your posts. This is why I love this forum. @Cita - I am 236 now. I'm so close to onederland. I can't wait! Thanks Everyone !!

I think so as well. *sigh*! How many calories are you taking in per day?

Okay. So. I was sleeved July 17 and the weight is not "melting" off like I thought it would. lol. I mean I'm down like 18lbs since the 17th but I thought I would be down wayyyyyyy more. Am I being ridiculous or what? So, I just wanted to know exactly how did you post-op sleevers loose weight at a decent pace? I've been walking but I'm not sure if I should amp up my cardio or what. How much exercise were you doing? Or what type of plan did you have to melt the fat (lol)..? Also, did anyone ever not exercise and loose weight quickly? Thanks for sharing!

Good luck!!! Stay calm and you'll be fine. Let us know how you make out. **Praying for you**!!!!

I was sleeved July 17th. I HATE protein powder!!!!! The only time I like it is when I buy a smoothie from tropical smoothie and they add in the unflavored protein. Otherwise I'm not interested in them. I've tried several brands. Most of them smell awful. How can I drink it if I can't even stand the smell!? OMG. So most of time I end up throwing it into the trash before even tasting it. I can take EAS protein shakes but otherwise I'm not interested! lol.

You look amazing!!!! This is definitely inspiring!! Keep up the good work~!

I was sleeved July 17th. I had none of the issues you speak of. I know everyone is different but I'm sure it will get better. I too was on morphine. I had a little bit of nausea but it wasn't bad enough to where I couldn't walk. It just made me very weak so I was afraid to walk. Eventually I got up around 3AM and forced myself to walk. Mind you my surgery was at 7:30AM (on time) and yes I was laying around for that entire time! The gas pains are terrible. In fact, I didn't find walking helpful at all (in regards to releaving the gas). I was chewing gas-x like it was noones business. That somewhat relieved me. Otherwise I just dealt with it. I didn't have any throat pain. They told me they were going to put a breathing tube down my throat so I suspected my throat would be sore when I woke up but prayerfully it wasn't. However, when I had the endoscopy done my throat was hella sore! OMG. So I definitely feel your pain. And yes, coughing hurts like hell! Unfortunately, I caught a cold on day 3 and oh boy was it painful to cough. Sheesh. Anyway, I understand what your going through. Just take your pain meds, walk a little each day and I'm sure it will get better. Take Care ~!

Oh MY! Unfortunately this has not happened to me or anyone I know. I just wanted to send my support. I hope everything turns out well when you go see the new Dr. Good Luck!

Wow!!! I didn't think pickles would move the scale up like that. Sheesh!! I do like pickles. I'd say just enjoy yourself in moderation. You'll be fine!

Me too! I was going to ask to see that portion but I was late to the hospital and everything moved so fast I didn't have the chance to say boo before it was lights out!!!! *sigh*

Hahaha!!! I'm sure your nurse didn't really want to be bothered. But I do think it should be apart of your medical records. I'm going to ask my surgeon about this when I go back next month. Googling a pic... Really!!? Is she serious. lol. WOW!

That's amazing!!! Did you do a lot of exercising? I hope I loose a lot of weight fast.

Have you ever wondered what YOUR actual sleeve looks like!!? I don't know if I'm weird or what but I really want to see what it looks like. It would have been nice to see my stomach before it got sleeved as well!!!! lol.

I love NY!!!! You should be able to eat salads, lean meats, protein shakes, stuff like that. You can even pack some of your protein powder! Have fun~!!!

yay!!! Good luck to you~!!!