Slenderella

This horrifies me and is my biggest post-op fear! I'm seriously terrified of throwing up, havent done it in over 39 years. ;( I'm so sorry you had that experience. Do you think you ate too much or do you think it was the consistency of the swordfish? Maybe analyzing what cause that to happen will help you prevent that in the future.

So sorry you aren't feeling well! When was your surgery? Hopefully another person with post op experience will be along soon help you out. I'll say a prayer that your tummy calms down soon. Hugs!

Wow, that's great!!! You must be thrilled.

So happy for you!!!

It really is! When I saw your post about August being 3 weeks away my tummy flipped. UGHHHH, I don't wanna be first. Wahhhhh!!! ;( Being first makes me more nervous than getting the surgery its-self! hahahaIII I'm going to go join the July thread too so I can be last. LOL!!! First...wow.

Jane, I read your quote and I thought I was going to cry! YAY for no puking!!! YAY for doctors that understand our irrational fears!!! YAY for meds that help!!!! Your comments confirmed my thoughts to explain this fear to my doctors. I'm guessing with the hernia repair they are also doing they are going to be more than happy to keep the puking monster at bay! I'm going to write down the meds you mentioned and make sure we have a plan in place before surgery starts. Thanks so much for chiming in, your post has really encouraged me! <3

This is exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for! Thanks so much for sharing you experience and advice with me.

This is a great visual and one that I'm writing down! I'm glad to hear the puking is somewhat peaceful! hahaha!

After reading all the posts about "eating one bite too many", I'm starting to really worry about what signs I will need to be looking for so that I don't overheat. I'm seriously terrified of vomiting, I haven't done so in 39 years because of my irrational fear. I've been nauseated, but I've never puked. I would much rather feel like poo then to have to hug the porcelain throne. Hahaha! I know everyone is different and all of that, but it would be helpful if some of the post-op peeps could share their experiences with me. What things can I do to prevent vomiting from overheating or anything else? How will I know I'm full; does it feel the same as before the sleeve? I've researched and read my handbook, but I havent seen anything concrete that I can put in my memory bank Sorry I'm such a freak, but I have to get the puking monster under control before August 1st. LOL!

Yay!!! Now I have a partner in crime! I am so glad I started weaning myself of the junk befor the liquid diet. It really hasn't been too hard and it feels good to know I'm already working on changing my ways. Honestly, I'm hating food right now and just ready to get this show on the road!!! Good luck to you as you take each step towards a healthy YOU! Hugs!

Oh, I am so sorry! Praying he finds a job soon and your weight loss journey continues as planned. Sometimes its hard to understand why our plans get interrupted, but most of the time we understand the reason once we've passed through the storm. Hopefully this is a short storm for you and your husband! Heck, who knows, maybe there is a better job right around the corner and it will have insurance benefits that will pay for surgery!! Hugs! Slenderella

@jorsea, that's great!!! So happy for you.

Did you have the hernia repaired at the same time your sleeve was done? I'm also having a hernia repair when i get my sleeve, and I'm a bit concerned about the recovery with the dual procedure. Initially I was planning on using using my vacation time and returning to work a week after surgery, but not I'm wondering if I should take longer and go on short-term disability. This has me stumped, so I'd appreciate any advice you have to offer. Wishing you a pain free recovery!

Whoop!!! You go, girl!! Love reading your happy news

So, today is the day I get to report my first NSV, and I haven't even had my surgery yet!! Yes, I'm gunna brag and I know y'all will love listening. I am pre-op, and I have been giving up some of my vices over the last few weeks in preparation for starting my liquid diet on 7/23. I am an emotional eater, I turn to food when I need comfort. Today was very challenging emotionally, and I did not turn to food for comfort! As bad as I wanted the ice cream, diet coke, doughnuts, candy, fried cheese and taquitos that I passed in the grocery store with my broken heart, I sassed my big ol booty right by that junk and left without buying any. Take that bad day! That is an NSV, right? Anyone else have NSV that happened pre-op? Happy losing, Slenderella

EEEKKKK!! Just looked at the calendar and it's only 26 days until the party gets started...and I'm going FIRST. wahhhh!!! ;( I'm starting to get a few butterflies every time I think about it, but as I'm determined as ever. Heck, I found out yesterday that we got a contract on our house and we will close on Aug 9th. Perfect excuse to back out and reschedule, but I'm going for it! Looks like I will be busy packing before surgery, so maybe I won't have too much time to get anxious. Let's do this!

Hahaha!! Not laughing at you but laughing with you. Kids do have an amazing way of keeping us humble, don't they? Bless your heart. Just put a little more air in that balloon and keep on truckin'!!!!

I literally thought the exact same thing less that 5 minutes ago!!! I am thrilled to know that this time next year I will have completely transformed my way of life. 4 weeks from today I turn into Slenderella.

Great job! Keep up the good work.

~I can't wait to be able to wear a skirt ing the summer and not get a rash from my legs rubbing together. ~I can't wait to have pretty hands and not cute little sausages for fingers. ~I can't wait to wear a sundress. ~I can't wait to have food left on my plate after a meal. ~I can't wait to have my picture taken with my son when he graduates from college in December ~I can't wait to see a thin face when I look in the rear view mirror. ~I can't wait to feel in control of my health ~I can't wait to rejoin the world with confidence and self-control ~I can't wait to feel ready to find a new church home and see what God has planned for the next stage of my life!!!

Praying that everything goes better than you imagined it could! I can't wait to hear your glowing report. Goodluck!

What an exciting week for you! I love reading about the NSV, because I believe they are the real victories. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

I prayed for you several times today, so thankful to read your good report! God is so good! I will keep praying that you are completely healed. My son had the camera pill test a few years ago and it's actually pretty cool. It takes thousands of pictures as it moves through the digestive tract. Big hugs to you as you heal!

Well you can add me to the August 2012 list, yay!!! I just found out yesterday I am scheduled for August 1st, so right now it looks like I will be first in line. Eeeekkk!!!! Y'all are going to be there cheering me on, right??? I am scheduled to start my full liquid pre-op on 7/25, but I am using the next few weeks to wean myself off of things so that I don't experience such a shock when the 25th rolls around. The week of 6/25 I said good-bye to carbonated beverages The week of 7/2 is audios to sugar The week of 7/9 is Ciao to fried foods The week of 7/16 is Au Revoir to "white carbs" The week of 7/23 is HELLO TO THE NEW ME!!! Let's do this, August sleevers!!