HeadMistress

I had my surgery on 12/28 and lost 14 pounds two weeks before doing the preop Im down a total of 43 pounds in all as of 2/5 can see a big difference in my clothes and shoes its cool im 20 pounds from my mini goal and 50 from onderland.. I work out for an hour a day everday! It helps

Hi everyone!!
I am new to this forum and process. I am just beginning my journey for WLS. I have my first appointment on Jan 24th. Hoping the process goes rather smoothly. I have enjoyed reading the experiences and success of everyone. I KNOW I have made the right decision!! Hope to make some new friends and gain some GREAT support here! Congrats to everyone on their continued success!!

Sometimes things that you really want to do not come easy. Thanks Ballermom for showing us that tenacity it sometimes takes to get this process moving along. You will need that strength of character along with positive thinking. Make sure you have supportive friends around and do not put stock in fake friends who only try to tear you down after your procedure. Be strong because you will still have to interact with those who like to eat and can and will eat(this procedure does not put you in a bubble) the sleeve keeps you from eating to much at one time but the sleeve does nothing for the head(that's all you baby!) so all my fellow sleevers and believers by all means keep it on straight and know what you are determined to achieve and don't let anything break your spirit. To each and everyone out there...A healthy mind, A healthier body and a healthy belief in prayer. My husband converted one of the rooms in our home to and home gym with flat screen tv and receiver and speakers. He also put Apple TV in there so i can watch all my favorite music videos and listen to my music. I been blessed this Christmas and I know he really wants me to succeed and is really in my corner. I can only use the treadmill right now (only 13 days out) but I am getting more stamina and when I use it I see results. Since I started pre-op diet size 24 BYE size 22 BYE and size 20 I am on my way to looking in the rear view mirror at. I went from a 3X up top to a XL. Yeah I smaller up top and I got that sista kaboose if ya know what I mean. Just the way I'm built. I may sound like I am tootin my own horn but I've wanted this for a long long long time. And I couldn't any other successful way to go about getting this weight and high blood pressure and diabetes issue to be a thing of the past. Y'all keep ya eye on it and believe in yourselves cause if you don't who else will?

The first two to three weeks are tough, I agree. Three days after discharge I was readmitted to the hospital for malnutrition and dehydration.
I'm only one week ahead of you and I can tell you it does get better. The swelling has finally receded and, last night, I was able to keep down a couple of saltine crackers for the first time (have not been able to keep down any bread products until last night).
After a short period of time, you'll be able to eat anything you want except in much smaller portions. If two to three ounces of your favorite food allow you to feel full, do you really think you are going to feel deprived because you weren't able to consume four times that amount?
The other day (with my surgeon's blessing), I was able to consume (and comfortably keep down) about 2oz of chopped meat. Normally, before the surgery, I could easily consume two 8-oz patties in a matter of minutes.
It's a strange phenomenon really because my brain is trying to process two conflicting messages: You are full, yet you only ate one-fourth of one hamburger! Hey, what's going on here?!
To be honest, I love the freedom this surgery is providing me with... and I see it as freedom, not deprivation. If I could have eaten 2oz of hamburger or 2oz of Ben and Jerry's ice cream and felt satiated, I wouldn't have needed the surgery.
It's okay to be limited to, for example, 2oz of lox if those two ounces leave me feeling comfortably full. For the first time in my life, I know that not only will I take the weight off but I know in my heart and soul that, this time, I'm going to keep it off.

Hey ladies hope all is well!! Sipping those fluids.. im sipping beef broth as I type one ounce every 15 min.. its actually better tasting then chicken broth. Any who I was having some incision pain.. and tightening.. so uncomfortable. Ugh my surgeon called and checked on me.. (I love him) and resting cause this body is tired!!. He also changed my liquid pain meds because the loratab was causing a rash. I hope every one is in good spirits!!!

OMG I GOT APPROVED ON APPEAL!!! IM SO HAPPY I WAS CRYING! OMG GOD IS SO GOOD

Hey ladies hope all is well!! Sipping those fluids.. im sipping beef broth as I type one ounce every 15 min.. its actually better tasting then chicken broth. Any who I was having some incision pain.. and tightening.. so uncomfortable. Ugh my surgeon called and checked on me.. (I love him) and resting cause this body is tired!!. He also changed my liquid pain meds because the loratab was causing a rash. I hope every one is in good spirits!!!

Good morning/afternoon everyone....
I was sleeved on the 28th and my surgery went well..... I prayed all the way up until the anestheioslogist came to tell me you will be going back in 15 mins.... When i came out surgery i heard ppl talking(lol) and i realized i was alive and everything would be alllright. I am at home finally. I had to stay 1 extra day due to my bp being extremely high. Overall the surgery went well.... My surgeon says it was easy and my liver was small so he was able to go in and do what needed to be done and now im on the road to recovery!!!! I had some shoulder pain and my leftside has been sore but im up walking and sipping as much as i can!!! Glad to read that evveryones surgery went well and we are in the land of the living!!! Praise God\o/
TD

2 days post op im finally home.. drinking every 15 min 30cc doing really well on that.. lost 15 pounds on my 2 week liquid diet. My surgeon told my family I. Had lovely anatomy. Lol what ever that means. Little pain... on the left itty bitty incision and on in my belly button.. my hospital stay was great and the nursing staff was the best. All in all they say i was the best patient.. Hope everyone else is doing well..

Hey guys I found some chocolate Calcium bites they look like little chocolate candies they taste really good... there called Adora Calcium supplement I got them at Whole Foods!!!
500Mg plus D
3Carbs
30 calories
2 sugars
Less then the Calcet Creamy Bites

Day one liquid diet a complete success!!!

Two week liquid diet day 1 a complete success!!!! How are u guys doing!!

Day one liquid diet a complete success!!!

So I see people having an issue getting in there Protein.. im using Isopure whey Protein powder it has 50mg of protien 1 carb and no sugar it comes in the same flavors as the isopure Liquid Protein drinks. One serving gives you 50mg of protein if any one wants to know.

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Hey guys I found some chocolate Calcium bites they look like little chocolate candies they taste really good... there called Adora Calcium supplement I got them at Whole Foods!!!
500Mg plus D
3Carbs
30 calories
2 sugars
Less then the Calcet Creamy Bites

You said your in houston what surgeon are you seeing... im at tlc surgery seeing Dr Scarborough. I told them that I didn't want to pay another deductible so the got me in on the 28th perfect timing before 1/1/2013... let me know if u want more info. Pm me.

Yes I understand I was originally denied I got approved on appeal... I prayed and I asked god you know if this isnt for me then so be it. I would just have to work harder. And I left it with him. Less then 24 hours later they called me and said I was approved. Dont worry just pray and leavint with god whats for you is FOR YOU!!!

Yes I always have a problem with "letting go and letting God"! I need to do that in this case for sure or it will drive me crazy! I resolve to do that now. Thank you for the advice and reminding me that it's what's in His plan!

I got approved today!!! Omg im so stoked god is so good.