mishiegirl2012

M up for my surgery in December. Looking for buddies and friends who are December surgeries! Let's connect and help each other

Hey December sleevers! I am: scared, happy, panicked, happy, excited, nervous, overwhelmed, proud of myself for taking this huge step oh and scared lol did I. Mentioned scared? Lol
Pending united healthcares approval (submitted THREE weeks ago....can you say inpatient? Lol) my surgery date is December 10!!!!!
I'm ready!
Michelle

M up for my surgery in December. Looking for buddies and friends who are December surgeries! Let's connect and help each other

M up for my surgery in December. Looking for buddies and friends who are December surgeries! Let's connect and help each other

Hey December sleevers! I am: scared, happy, panicked, happy, excited, nervous, overwhelmed, proud of myself for taking this huge step oh and scared lol did I. Mentioned scared? Lol
Pending united healthcares approval (submitted THREE weeks ago....can you say inpatient? Lol) my surgery date is December 10!!!!!
I'm ready!
Michelle

Hey December sleevers! I am: scared, happy, panicked, happy, excited, nervous, overwhelmed, proud of myself for taking this huge step oh and scared lol did I. Mentioned scared? Lol
Pending united healthcares approval (submitted THREE weeks ago....can you say inpatient? Lol) my surgery date is December 10!!!!!
I'm ready!
Michelle

The day after I regretted it because of the pain. Now I am so glad I did it.
8 weeks and 35 lbs down.
I do miss eating though. Learning to eat small amounts slowly and chewing lots is hard to learn.
I am amazed by how much people eat, kind of grossed out by it. Obviously we can all get by on far less.
I now eat to live not live to eat.
Good luck on you surgery

Nobody could've explained to me just how hard it is to break up with food. I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow and while I'm not hungry, I MISS food and eating.
Food was my friend and never let me down. It made me happy when I was sad or mad, and made me happier when I was happy. I really miss it as pathetic as that sounds. I have an addiction and I know there are some foods that I just can never have again, and it's so hard.
Some days I feel like, "I can do this; I'm strong and awesome!", and some days are, "I regret having done this and I want a big, comforting meal."
This sleeve business sure ain't for sissies, but at the end of the day, I'm glad I did it and I'm committed to my decision.

No one told me about the severe gas pain immediately after surgery. I would have appreciated a heads up. I wouldn't go back I'm so glad that I did it and my life will never be the same. I also feel like I look forward to meals that aren't as gratifying as before because of the small quantities now but I am perfecting the art of eating a half a spoonful of everything so I still get to taste what I want.
Sent from Lake Travis

Looking Ahead statsWooHoo
June 25, 2012
338 lbs
5 months later
11/24/12
227 lbs
down 111 lbs
keep on doing what you are doing - its working for you
happy b'day bud
you are not getting older, you are getting better
kudos

I've been fat all my life and I'm so happy that I don't have to make a New Years resolution this year to lose X number of pounds! I would like to lose 35 more pounds, but since I'm sleeved I know it's achievable by my new lifestyle and I don't have to make it a resolution by starting another diet. This feels so good!!!

I wish I would have known just how hard the eating stages are. I'm on puree right now, and I thought it'd be simple. I bought all sorts of things that would be simple to puree and eat...but I didn't realize that certain things would make me feel incredibly nauseous--or that my stomach would hate them.
I also wish I knew just how hard this surgery actually would be. Before I made up my mind, I watched tons of vids and did a lot of research. It seemed most people had an incredibly easy time. For me, it's been a lot rougher than I expected.
But... on a positive note, I wish I would have known that I would succeed. I spent a lot of time pre-surgery worrying that I wouldn't lose anything. But, it's been 2.5 weeks and I've lost 25 pounds!

Same here, wish I had known about it way sooner than I did.
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Wish I'd done it sooner also. Today, I'm 5 months out of surgery and miss going to food for comfort. Wish I could have found another comfort before doing the surgery. I'm still looking for that special hobby that fills the void of me chewing. I pretty much eat anything I want now...just not alot of it. My stomach says Im starving and after a couple bites, I'm stuffed and feel like I was jipped out of something good. I look forward to the skin removal sometime next year. Hopefully during the summer. I had a rough time the first month and the mental part of what I had done was really tough the first week home....but other than that...its been a breeze. Today is my birthday and I told my family - No food, just gifts and visiting. Was a little odd but turned out ok.

i glad i didnt know how much better the sex would be because i would have done it years ago. i did this to be healthy....but dang, i had no idea i was a stud. lol. dont judge me.

I wish I would have known that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be so I could have done this a lot sooner.

M up for my surgery in December. Looking for buddies and friends who are December surgeries! Let's connect and help each other

I'm 12/10 as well.

Starting my pre op diet tomorrow, surgery on the 4th No turning back now!!

Wow 62 lbs. in 4 months - Congratulations!!' I am hoping to get the sleeve soon and am wondering what and how much you can eat 4 months out?

after 4 months I lost62 my sw:262 now199 I'm so happy I haven't been in the 100*s in 13 yrs this sleeve is amazing best thing I could ever do :-O

My sleeve date was Nov. 19th! I'm home and learning about my new life. Before my surgery it helped to read the different post about the surgery and take all that information in. So I'll add two cents!
The weekend before surgery I was getting pretty antsy. My husband took care of that! Movies, church, manicures and pedicures...he was with me and kept me busy and he kept telling what a good choice I was making...love him.
Morning of surgery in the hospital by 6:30 for baseline blood work. Oh dear, maybe a little dehydrated...maybe a little nervous but I almost passed out while they were drawing blood. So drink up and don't look...it's never bothered me before but it did that day! Good news it passed within five minutes!
The next part was a whirlwind! Some paperwork, start my IV, saw the doctor, hubby in the room, kisses, and then rolling up to surgery! Started asking me what I did over the weekend, said I went to see
Lincoln and it was a great movie and boom....I'm waking up in recovery!
The rest of Monday was a bit rough because of my meds... I didn't gell well with all the pain meds and the patch behind my ear! I ripped that patch off and quit taking the pump I asked for just meds for the nausea. I walked about every two hours all night and took several gas x strips. By the morning...nausea was lifting!
Bottom line...don't be afraid to ask, walk, and do what is best for you!
Leak test was on Tuesday morning...it was fast...they got me in and out quickly. Doctor came by and wanted me to stay a second night. Did a lot more walking and resting between the bed and the recliner in the room. I'm glad a had my pillow it probably was mental, but it helped me rest! And oh yes the clear liquid diet...best sugar free Popsicle ever! In fact it seemed too sweet!
What did I need at the hospital? Brought my light weight housecoat and I used it. Slippers....I ended up just staying in their socks. Gas x strips were golden. My pillow, my I pad and phone because you can only watch hospital tv for so long!
Most important....if possible bring a supportive person!! I spent time telling my husband about what was going to occur, my fears, and hopes. It was nice to have him to help out so much!
So now I'm home learning to get everything in which takes some planning. But I'm doing it! I'm out walking, and taking everything one day at a time. I'm thankful.

Hi Taralynne
Im starting my pre op in the morning. I hope your not getting nervous like I am? Good Luck. Ill be around if you want to chat.
Sarah

December 10 for my surgery also!! Good luck!!