MrsPiggleWiggle

Yes the count down is on . I can't wait to be done and home again lol.

Hoosiergirl thanks to your blog I was able to make my decision. To the ladies who are having their surgery in the 8th let's meet up for dinner in the 7th. Will pm later today. Also really nervous now. Think I will cry for a bit lol

Thanks everyone!!! I booked my ticket today leave on April 6th to April 13th. I am having some dental work done on that Monday April 8th and 9th at Dent art with dr lugo.

Yeah hope to hear about your story. Keep us updated and maybe we can meet up at the Hotel.

Sorry forgot to add that my surgery date is April 10th.

Just weighed myself, between the pre op diet snd surgery Friday, I am down 15 pounds. Very motivating :-)

Just had a nice walk with prettyinpink...she looks great!
I had a good day-not even a bit of nausea since the surgery, and the nurses bring pain and nausea meds on a schedule. But I walked a lot today and am very sore. The staff here are all vey nice.
Deborah
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I am doing much better this evening. I will share my experience real soon. Thanks for the support and prayers, yall are the best!

Morning all!!! I'm waiting to board my plane. Leaving good ole New Orleans. Missed my flight, but its all good. Everything happens for a reason. If you're keeping tabs on me, like I am keeping up with most of you, I shall post my experience here. Praying for an uneventful flight. Later yall :-)

Here I come lets get this show on the road!!!!!!!! 2 weeks preop diet and this my third day liquids surgery tomorrow!! I'm ready!!!

We have arrived! The pick up was very smooth... Called Samuel when we were by baggage claim and he was there within minutes! Pulled right up and picked us up! Off we go to cross the border!

Thank you! It's very rewarding when I can help others that are just starting out on their journeys, even in small ways like this. I know when I was just starting I couldn't read enough about it! Lol good luck to you on achieving all your goals!
Also,as a little advise to you all just starting out...make yourself little goals that you want to accomplish along the way. Small milestones like reaching a 25 pound loss or even for 10 pounds (for those with a little more money..lol). Make out a list of things you would like to reward yourself with along the way. For me, when I would lose 25 pounds I would do one of those desired things on my list. For example; the first 25lbs I went and got a pedicure, for the next I got acrylic nails, then I got a new hair style at a salon, after that it was my first massage ever....things like this helped me keep motivated to go to the gym everyday, or at least do some form of exercise. It also gave me more self confidence....and overall a feeling of accomplishment! Keep smiling! And welcome to your new life!

I am 5 weeks out today so far I am doing great down 37 pounds so far. there is a few things that I can't eat bt I love just they don't agree with me anymore. I am feel a lil tired still but I'm feeling much better than last week. I am having trouble gettin all of liquids in cause I hate Water not good i know. I haven't had any hair fall out yet thank god for that I am scared to lose my hair.< /p>
sleeved by Dr. Cabrera and Dr. Venzuale on 2/25/2013

I'm 3 week out today and down 20lbs. I started with a low BMi and am happy with this loss. The first two days after surgery were the hardest but it has been better since. I stopped taking any pain meds once I got home from MX, haven't needed them. I have no problem getting all my Water in, I don't have to sip anymore I can take regular drinks now. Isopure unflavored has been my saving grace for getting my Protein. I am walking up to 30mins everyday. I haven't noticed anymore Hair loss then normal but my skin is so clear and my nails are stronger then normal. Getting off all that junk food has been good for my body I am going back to work next week and feel ready for it. I started puree this week,a hard boiled egg went down fine, but refried Beans were too dense for me. It's all a learning process
I find that my head does still occasionally want some junk food but my body isn't hungry and is satisfied and sustained on this diet. I haven't felt weak at all. My biggest struggle thus far is getting my head and stomach in sync. My head wants food but my stomach doesn't and up until this point my head has been stronger then my stomach, time for them to work together lol
My advice to any going through this surgery, push through and persevere, the moments when you regret it, feel pain or struggle keep moving forward it will get better and on the other side is nothing but good health! When I was at the hospital feeling miserable someone told me to "just keep truckin" best advice I could've gotten

BIG THNX to all of you that replied to this thread......it means so much
Sassygirl I could've kept reading your post....You go girl...that is awesome!!!
Where are the 2 & 3 yr. sleevers?!?! I'd love to hear from you all!!!

I'm a newbie to the loser's bench, I was sleeved March 28. Gas pain: gone; nausea: gone, post op bloat: gone, energy: yep! I do want to post my immediate post op condition because I'm afraid and will forget just how fast I felt better. And I am 5lbs down from the morning I left home.

Surgery on 2/4/13....eating small portions of Protein first, then fruits, then veggies. Energy level is great. Working to be consistent in my exercise (walked 3 miles yesterday). sleeping well. Been through a couple stalls but continue to lose inches.
Overall....would do it again! Very pleased with the results!

I am one year and 8 months post op...I'm still here! I have been doing great! My hair stopped falling out at about 7 months post op....it is shinier then even before...my skin has cleared up...and is so soft now! I have gone from 315 pounds down to 170! I went from a size 24-26, and 3x to a size 9-14, and large tops....all of my back, knee, neck and any other aches and pains have gone away. I can walk up a flight of stairs without stopping to catch my breath after....I can wear makeup again because I don't sweat it all off anymore! I used to be covered in sweat all the time! My shoe size has gone down....so now my feet can fit into cute shoes again! I can have sex in any position now ! My cholesterol, lipids, and all other blood work are within normal ranges! My youngest daughter can fit her arms more then all the way around me! I can fit on all the amusement park rides my confidence and self esteem are booming! Hehe.... My husband looks at me with THOSE eyes again . I like my picture taken again. I am able to eat anything with my sleeve....but I don't really like sweets anymore. I can drink whatever I want, and as fast as I want again. I am excited for life again! I love going out and doing things, instead of sitting on the couch all day long. Seriously.....the list goes on and on....I'm sorry this was so long....but these are some of the most important things to me that have changed since being sleeved. The only problems I have right now are; my boobs went from being really full and bubbly to way smaller, and floppy...my tummy looks like it was a full balloon and someone let all the air out, and these last 20 pounds are hard as hell to get off! The sleeve was the best decision I could have ever made for my health! I would have never been able to reclaim my life without it! Good luck! Hope this helps!

I'm here!!!! 5 weeks post op and doing wonderful. Stalled on the scale, but soft foods, inches going down, things are all good here.

Nearly 4 weeks out update: I'm feeling pretty good, just tired a lot. Went to the bowling alley yesterday and did fine until the 10th frame and decided I was finished for the day. I'm eating most anything that soft or easily chewable. I've found that if a particular food doesn't agree with me I get a little chilled and feel dizzy. The incisions are taking longer than I'd like to heal but are getting better each day.
I've lost 21 lbs and do not regret this surgery for one minute.The adjustment to this new lifestyle is harder than I thought it would be but I'm making small progress each day in learning how to succeed.
Good luck to you!

Those of you that are post-op PLEASE keep us informed as to how you all are doing be it bad or good...I know once you all have the surgery things change but it really means a lot to us that haven't been sleeved...
STAY WITH US....lol

Amanda, I am so excited for you! I told you it would be a successful day.
I was sleeved immediately after Amanda, with Dr. Aceves, and I am down 25lbs post op. it's amazing to just melt away. I must say I am waiting for the stall because I know it's coming, but until them I'm enjoying each time I weigh.

No that's just postop. I lost an additional 15 lbs total preop.
Amanda Rae

I've followed the postop instructions to a T. Plus walking off and on all day.
10 days Clear liquids. 10 days full liquids which is where I am now. My goal is around 600-700 calories and 50+ grams of Protein. I'm using MFP to track it.
Amanda Rae

I had to share this with my fellow Mexi-Sleevers 1st.
I weighed in on my 2 week Surgiversary today at my doc's office. I'm officially down 27 lbs! Feeling good and so motivated! I go back in 3 weeks. I think I may "weight" until then to weigh in again!!!
Amanda Rae