Kim Ster

Of course everyone is different, but I want to share my experience. I had my surgery on 10/12. I was really nervous about pain. I didn't have any except sore throat first day! When I got home I didn't even need Tylenol! Was easier getting in and out of bed than after gall bladder surgery. Again, everyone is different, but I wouldn't put yourself through worry that might be for nothing. Good luck everyone!

I am scheduled for surgery November 6th. My biggest fear is complications......I have had spine surgery and a hysterectomy so I am no stranger to PAIN....the thought of a complication just freaks me out. I found this on an obesity surgical center's website in the patient info section. I brought me comfort....
Possible Complications
Gastric Sleeve (gastrectomy) complications are relatively rare and when they occur most likely it is during or very shortly after the procedure. These are generally not life threatening and can be managed safely either surgically or non-surgically.
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Howdy sleeve sister. I am so nervous but excited too. Just want it over with and be on the mend. I have lost 33 lbs since beginning this program...looking forward to losing much more. I cant wait to get into my small clothes then have to buy new ones....
Best of luck to you...
Kim

November 6th.....nervous, excited.....I just want to get this over with and be on the mend!

Don't cheat you guys!!! This is a beginning of a whole new life. Eating poorly is why we are all on this page! Seriously it's not worth it. food has been our crutch for our whole lives. Kick that crutch to the side and start working on your "head". I know some of you will not agree with me and that's okay. I'm 7 weeks out from surgery 30lbs down and I struggle everyday. I've learned that my eating came from emotional eating. I decided this week to go to a counselor to deal with some old demons and the things that I hid behind by eating. I am doing really well in so many ways now. Food is really not my issue anymore it's all the hurt that is resurfacing that I have not dealt with in my life. I'm proud of myself for not cheating. All the crap I use to eat makes me nauseous to even smell or look at. My main goal is to succeed and to love me FIRST again! I wish you all lots of luck!

Doesnt matter what other ppl notice or dont notice...its if you notice and how you feel about yourself. You look great. Comparing your before pic to your profile pic, there is a huge difference. All that matters is how you feel about yourself and all that goodness will shine out.
I am scheduled November 6th....scared as hell! but I have to do this to save my life.
God Bless
Kim

Thank you ladies...true words of wisdom!

Hi, I will find you on MFP, Love that site, have been using it since August, have lost 30 lbs. Scheduled for my sleeve November 6th, only a week away, I start my LD tomorrow.
I am 43, married with 2 dogs and a cat. I work for the Coast Guard at Selfridge ANGB in Michigan. I have some army friends...where r u from?
Kim

Howdy Folks,
I am 1 week away from my surgery...November 6th! I am so dam excited and scared to death at the same time. I have lost 30 lbs since starting this journey in late July 2012. I have an excellent medical team just dont want any complications.......
I live in ST Clair Michigan, I work as a Certified Medical Assistant for the United States Coast Guard at Selfridge ANGB in Harrison Twp Mi.
I have 2 dogs, 1 crazy cat and a wonderful supportive husband.
My medical team has me on Clear Liquids and Protein One week prior to surgery...not so bad!
Good luck November sleeve siblings......I am naming my sleeve, my first choice is Sleevie Nicks or the Sleeve miller band, Sleevie Wonder, Hurricane Sleevie....I welcome any creative name ideas.
take care and PLEASE keep in touch.

some ppl are so ignorant! I am not bothered by telling ppl I am about to be sleeved. I am not ashamed that I need help, ask for it then use it to my benefit! If you have mental health problems is it taking the easy way out by seeking a psyc? NOoooooooo. Its natural for ppl to judge one another and some ppl just need to talk about others to take the focus off their own miserable life.....
Hold your head up high and be proud! You're in a size 8 for pete's sake women!!!!!!
Go Get'em Tiger, set them straight!

Trust me Kim you can't be anymore nervous than i was. I'm a guy but had never had surgery. Plus you get upset and try to say maybe if I try to lose it one more time. But if your like me I have lost and gained back plus my whole life and I know I couldn't do it the last 50 times I tried what made this one different. I have lost as much as 98lbs on my own but I gained a 140lbs back. It's really not that bad I had a great doctor and staff and hopefully you will to. I started 7 weeks ago at 352lbs I lost 12lbs before my 3 week pre op diet I lost 30lbs on my pre op and since surgery on 9/19 I've lost 24lbs that's 66lbs in 7 weeks I feel great. The hardest part is learning to eat right and very little (which satisfies) But I'm use to large quantities and very fast. That is painful and as my first time yesterday it will come back up. I was eating Vienna sausages for lunch I'm on pureed stage and there very soft. The first time a couple days before I ate 3 and I was stuffed yesterday I was running my mouth and eating and managed to eat 4 but I didn't keep it. But I love that (Not the throwing up which wasn't much) but the fact that I actually have a tool to tell me stop dummy you eat to much. I think it's awesome so far and after the first month after I believe everyone agrees unless there is a complication. But if you look at the few that do even then after everything is better and there use to it they like it to. Main thing is never say why did I do this I haven't thought that once so far. Sorry for rambling but me and every person on here post op knows what your feeling. And you'll be fine.

well first congrats on your surgery date!! I was very lucky and haven't had any pain or problems at all.. unless you count dry heaving right after surgery but that was from the anesthesia LOL it happens everytime I have anesthesia and that went away the first night once the anesthesia got out of my system and I've been fine ever since!! when they tell you it's ok to walk do it!!! that first week or two home my life was walk walk walk sip sip sip LOL I totally recommend myfitnesspal if you don't already have it! also helps to get involved with support whether it's online or local! I have found some great support here and on Facebook through some private groups (bariatric bad girls club being one of them). Truly this was one of the top 3 decisions I've made in my life and I'm SO glad I did it!!!! I <3 Elvira (my sleeve's name). :wub:
p.s. I am angelsept19 on MFP if anyone wants to be my buddy

Hi Ladies, I am scheduled for my sleeve November 6th.......I am so nervous. Can you give me some encourgement and words of wisdom?
Thank you so much
Kim

Unjury all flavors including the chicken Soup are great!

some ppl are so ignorant! I am not bothered by telling ppl I am about to be sleeved. I am not ashamed that I need help, ask for it then use it to my benefit! If you have mental health problems is it taking the easy way out by seeking a psyc? NOoooooooo. Its natural for ppl to judge one another and some ppl just need to talk about others to take the focus off their own miserable life.....
Hold your head up high and be proud! You're in a size 8 for pete's sake women!!!!!!
Go Get'em Tiger, set them straight!

some ppl are so ignorant! I am not bothered by telling ppl I am about to be sleeved. I am not ashamed that I need help, ask for it then use it to my benefit! If you have mental health problems is it taking the easy way out by seeking a psyc? NOoooooooo. Its natural for ppl to judge one another and some ppl just need to talk about others to take the focus off their own miserable life.....
Hold your head up high and be proud! You're in a size 8 for pete's sake women!!!!!!
Go Get'em Tiger, set them straight!

One bowl of cookie crisp wont undue anything......just get back on track, use myfitnesspal for logging all food and exercise. Dont keep food you cant controll yourself with in the house. If you have a family, they can eat right too, even kids dont need that junk.
Good Luck, you got this! Stay in control!

One bowl of cookie crisp wont undue anything......just get back on track, use myfitnesspal for logging all food and exercise. Dont keep food you cant controll yourself with in the house. If you have a family, they can eat right too, even kids dont need that junk.
Good Luck, you got this! Stay in control!