mrscastillo

hi everyone, To those who wished me well, thank you. Im officially 2 days post-op... I'm able to keep more liquids down but omg my pain!!! It's not "give me the meds" pain it's more "I wish iwas farther out from surgery so I could breathe normally" pain.... I just feel like the anesthesia is still in my lungs... Trying to breathe it out but ugh! Not working.... Any suggestions? also, I can't seem to stay awake.... Is this normal? I know my body is trying to heal, but this isn't my first surgery! It's actually my 5th and I'm soooo not used to this sleepy feeling :/

Today's the day! Surgery in 4 hours!!! I decided to continue my journey with the sleeve.... Insurance is still giving me an issue but my doctor says don't worry about it! I love y surgeon! wish me luck, say your prayers

bariatricadvantage.com im drinking their Protein Meal Replacements.... they are really really GREAT and fulfilling.... good luck!

hey everyone..... first off, thanks for reading this.... my husband is questioning my ability to follow the new lifestyle and it has me questioning my abilities as well... i was all set for surgery (supposed to be tomorrow!!!) and now hes asking me if i really want to do this and what if i fail.... i could cause damage, or die, etc etc... im questioning myself.... is this really a good choice? what happens if i mess up? what if i eat something in 3 years and pop open my stomach? theres no going back.... he says i only have 60lbs to lose.... and he thinks i can do it on my own... i know i can lose it on my own.... but what happens when i start eating again and gain back 3x's the amount??? i dont want to die from obesity.... im tired of being the "fat" girl.... im tired of it.... my husband says i should stick with the lapband and just get it fixed instead of cutting off my stomach..... help??? what do i do? i just dont know right now!!! :'(

ew that's all I can say.... I knew I was fat, but I never thought I looked like a fatass until I took them :'( #depressed

new whey liquid protein from the vitamin shoppe..... Great way to get your protein....42grams in one shot! And they taste pretty great!

quick, run!!!!! but seriously...good luck

I got a call today from my health advocate nurse.... According to them, I might not be approved for my surgery that's scheduled for Tuesday As if I didn't need that added stress.....

Twotastic?

You can do it. My brothers sound,like your family lol... I failed at the lapband AND the lapband failed me..... It slipped. My sleeve surgery is aug 21st. And you know what I keep saying? "you can do this..... No one can bring me down.....don't listen to what he says.... Don't eat what they eat.....I DON'T WANT TO DIE BEFORE MY 40s!!!! " I have an obese brother.....325lbs.... And all he tells me is that I can't do this.... People are afraid to try..... You will be great.... As long as you follow the doctors instructions..... And in a few months if you have a bad day, just make the next one better......I always drink during eating.... But I know I can't anyone..... Go on YouTube and find videos of people who have had the sleeve.... Good luck with whatever decision you make.... I'm getting the sleeve because I need to loose weight and this tool will HELP us

Okay.... I finished watching it last night...l got quesy but very glad I finished it

Vincent Lombardi The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.

maybe you should think about bottle feeding for a week, just until your incisions heal

That's why I wanted to watch it..... But man! It was so INTERESTING lol

I've told 3 people at work. Who also happen to be really good friends... My friend ulises is big like me and is sort of planning on getting the surgery... But he's not sure if he wants the lapband or the sleeve lol. My friend Dianed, who also struggles with weightless due to a thyroid issue and finally, My friend Norma, who has the lapband (like me) and (like me) is trying to get approved for the sleeve (I'm pretty sure her insurance doesn't like her because they won't approve her surgery.... I trust these friends of mine.....that's why I've told them, and them only. I haven't decided if or when I will tell anyone at work.... I don't want them to judge me or tell me what I should or should not be eating (I've gotten that before too!!!) you guys are right..... People have no filters....

I was only able to watch 5 minutes....I couldn't finish the rest.... LOL... I want to watch it all again but not tonight lol...

I think I might be sick.....definitely neausus! just watched the procedure done on YouTube........ Don't watch it!!!

My doc only has me on a one week pre op diet.... 1200 calories per day, and liquid for 2 days before surgery good luck!

yay congrats!

Hubby had his without tomatoes, we ran out lol. He said it was still good!

Call your bs ca ppo medical advisor. I was originally denied, called my lady, told her how much I had struggled and she approved it that day!!!

my doctor told me I needed to be on a 1200 calorie diet.... So far, so good. I've lost 8lbs! today for lunch I decided to make a turkey wrap..... So last night I went to the grocery store, bought my ingredients and made my hubby and myself some lunch.... 374 calories later, we are enjoying the healthiest most delicious turkey lunch wrap on the planet LOL Low carb smart & delicious tortillas= 80 calories (regular tortillas are as much as 150 calories!!!) Buddig turkey deli slices (90 calorie package, divided into one wrap for each of us= 45 calories) 1 small haas avocado (224 calories, 1/2 each= 112 calories) 1/2 tomato, cut into slices = 16 calories Classic ranch dressing (ONLY 1tbsp!) = 50 calories Lucerne Mexican four cheese blend (1/4 cup) = 55 calories Iceberg salad, lettuce = 10 calories. <---- AWESOME!!!!! Raw lemon juice 0.5fl oz = 4 calories Total calories = 374 first I heated up my tortilla for 10 seconds....cold tortillas are gross lol Second, I mixed 1/2 avocado with 1tbsp ranch and 0.5fl oz lemon juice. Next, I layered. Tortilla, avocado-ranch mix, turkey slices, lettuce, tomato, cheese and wrap it like a burrito and cut it in half. Finally, enjoy Hope you liked it as much as I did

Try bariatrics advantage. I had the same issue but these are the best I've tasted so far. My favs are chocolate and strawberry....buti haven't tried the others lol.

great job! I suggest not bing anymore jeans until you get to size 14.... You'll get there fast

Call your doctor