SusanR

This may be a dumb question, but where and with who do we follow up after surgery?

I can relate about the smells & tastes being too much! I had my surgery the second week of Srpt 2012 & I've lost 51 lbs. so far---slowly but surely. I eat pretty much what I want, just smaller amounts & losing 1-2 pounds/week. Hang in there! it gets better.

Thanks! I really needed to hear that!

Try walking a little & use doctor approved analgesics for a few days-I bet it's trapped gas.

Thanks everyone! Couldn't do it without everyone's support!!! I just don't know why my clothes are WAY too big for me, but weigh the same? Is it the protein?

I am also frustrated with my stall!! Started at 272 when sleeved 9-5-12. Stalled for almost 3 weeks at 240!!! What should I do? My clothes are all way too big-am I losing inches but not weight? Help!!

I'm gurgling right now!!LOL!

I hope you are doing better! I was sleeved Sept. 8th & there have been some uncomfortable times, for sure, but nothing like you have had. Hang in there! Praying for you.

Sept.8th for me

I appreciate your updates since it helps me get mentally prepared for my surgery this Friday!

Scheduled Sept. 8th. Getting nervous!

Thanks!

Hi Everyone! How much time should a person take off from work? My surgery facilitator told me I would be able to go back to work 3 days after my sleeve surgery. Also, where do Mexico surgery patients go for post-op check-ups?

Very informative & helpful! Thanks!

I'm scheduled to be sleeved Sept.8 with Dr. Rodriquez who has great reviews, but I'm really nervous about post-op follow-up. I live in Ohio. How do others handle this? Just go to your usual MD for labs; not neessary? Will they talk to me about this when I have my surgery?

Try ProStart 64 liquid protein supplemnt from Bariatrics.com

I can appreciate where you are coming from. I am 56, 5'4', 270# and I feel so confident in my decision! My sleeve is scheduled for Sept. 8 and I've started my pre-op diet. I think part of me was in denial about how truly fat I am! I am ruining my health-high cholesterol, HTN, both knees need replaced, pre-diabetic. I can hardly walk to my unit in the hospital from the parking lot to get to work! I had to wake up and get real. I didn't think I could do it (lose the weight), but I can!

Hang in there! All your feelings are normal. You must remember you are doing something positive for yourself-surgery is not a punishment ...