mylastchance21

So I had my surgery today at noon. I'm sitting in the hospital recovery room. 5 small incisions & I'm on a liquid diet for 2 weeks. Overall, it wasn't too bad. A little bit of gas in my tummy from when they inflated it, but I have been walking & that helps A LOT. Anyone that is pre-op.. It wasn't that bad.. Pain is a 2-3/10. Well worth it. Today is the beginning of my new life!

Congrats to you! I'm laying in my bed now as well. Got sleeved around 130. Gas isn't bad at all. Had bad nausea when I got up to pee earlier that I threw up for a bit and lots of dry heaves. So they gave me some drugs for that. As long as I stay horizontal the nausea stays away. Have only gotten up twice so far. I was in recovery for 3 hours and then got to my room about 6.
Have two incisions and those don't hurt but my abdomen does.
Hope you have a great night and get some sleep.< /p>

Pre op 307 now 259

Don't be scared its a lot of information to take in....my sleeve date is 12/12/12 and I'm nerves only because I've never has surgery before. But I'm ready to change my life and get healthy. It's gonna be risk and I think if I follow the doctors orders u will be fine. Just stay positive!!!

85% That still makes me cringe, has anyone else struggled with that no? Im sometimes worried about if something else happend and I need to get a portion of my stomach removed, then what? This is crazy, but I refuse to let another year go by and im fat!

That's how I felt the very first time I heard about bariatrics years ago. Back when the only option was gastric bypass and it was still so new.
I kept hearing things like "malnutrition, hair loss, appetite loss, fatal" all the scary buzz words that people throw out not thinking about the fact that they're talking to people already facing a serious life decision, and probably already in a life or death situation, as many who consider bariatrics are (as we're told all our lives its only a matter of time right?)
But since then so much as improved. The surgery has become so much more efficient and the options have changed drastically. I mean now we have vertical sleeve and lap band and everything. it's all loproscopic and there are specialists in every step from pre- to post-op and nutritinal follow up. People are more aware of bariatrics and it's benefits, and with an epidemic like obesity in the US it's necessary that people become very good at what they do.
I can understand being scared, and I'm sure I will go through my terror moments too as I get closer, but I just remind myself that nothing is too terrifying to convince me that an early grave is an option. I don't have major health issues yet *knock on wood* but I have a few (bad knees, easily worn out, pre-diabetes, poor circulation in my legs, PCOS). And I know doing this will give me a much better quality of life. I'll be able to have real confidence, not the facade I've learned to put on around my friends, I'll be able to go to a shopping mall and not feel embarassed as I walk around the clothing racks with my friends buying so many cute things and me with my pair of earrings cause that's all that will fit.
it's what comes after the surgery that motivates me. The idea that i can finally be the person I see in my head and feel in my heart.

You look great! Congrats!

Hello Everyone!!
As a lot of people have did, I have been lurking on the boards for a while. I actually read every post in this thread, trying to absorb and soak up any helpful information I could. I will be attending the informational session tonight at the bariatric center here in Savannah, Ga. I have already spoken to my PCP and I have the guidelines required by my insurance company. I am just so nervous it's unbelievable and I don't even have a surgery date yet! I have been praying and asking God for guidance with my decision. I will be 30 years old next November and I just refuse to be in the same health I'm in now. I feel blessed because I don't have any major health issues- HBP or Diabetes. I think my major concern is the actual surgery, loose skin and having to completely give up the food that our culture loves so much "soul food" I know that way of thinking is so backwards, me worrying about giving up food but I would be lying of I said I wasn't. I'm not too worried about Hair loss as I am natural and my hair is pretty thick. I have told two people, my boyfriend and my best friend- who are both very supportive and will be with me the day of surgery. At this time that's all I plan on telling because I refuse to deal with the negativity. My mother thinks I am fine just the way I am and that's fine but I don't feel the same way. I think my aha moment was when my boyfriend and myself went to a theme park and I had to get off the ride in front of everyone because the safety bar wouldn't clasp because of my thighs! Smh!!! I am at the heaviest I have ever been I guess I carry my weight kind of good cuz no one believes it when I tell them how much I weigh. I'm asking all if my sleeve sistas to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this life changing journey and I will do the same for you all. I will update you all after the informational session tonight

Hello Everyone!!
As a lot of people have did, I have been lurking on the boards for a while. I actually read every post in this thread, trying to absorb and soak up any helpful information I could. I will be attending the informational session tonight at the bariatric center here in Savannah, Ga. I have already spoken to my PCP and I have the guidelines required by my insurance company. I am just so nervous it's unbelievable and I don't even have a surgery date yet! I have been praying and asking God for guidance with my decision. I will be 30 years old next November and I just refuse to be in the same health I'm in now. I feel blessed because I don't have any major health issues- HBP or Diabetes. I think my major concern is the actual surgery, loose skin and having to completely give up the food that our culture loves so much "soul food" I know that way of thinking is so backwards, me worrying about giving up food but I would be lying of I said I wasn't. I'm not too worried about Hair loss as I am natural and my hair is pretty thick. I have told two people, my boyfriend and my best friend- who are both very supportive and will be with me the day of surgery. At this time that's all I plan on telling because I refuse to deal with the negativity. My mother thinks I am fine just the way I am and that's fine but I don't feel the same way. I think my aha moment was when my boyfriend and myself went to a theme park and I had to get off the ride in front of everyone because the safety bar wouldn't clasp because of my thighs! Smh!!! I am at the heaviest I have ever been I guess I carry my weight kind of good cuz no one believes it when I tell them how much I weigh. I'm asking all if my sleeve sistas to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this life changing journey and I will do the same for you all. I will update you all after the informational session tonight

Hello again Ladies, just wanted to share a lil bit.........Don't ever wonder if you've made the right choice by getting sleeved, I know this is the greatest journey of my life. Well my diabetes is gone, yep I said gone. My blood pressure is in check. I haven't taken any medication for either since the day before my surgery, docs orders of course....and to ad the sugar free artifitial cherry on top, as of five minutes ago I am 2 pounds from hitting 100 lost....phew. surg. date 9/4/12......start wght 359.......current wght 261.1...... And Ladies tho I don't post often, know I keep all of you in my prayers daily.

To all my AA brothas and sistas on this thread, I would like to wish all my upcoming November sleevers a safe and speedy recovery. Pray that any source of doubt, fear, and worry will be replaced with confidence, courage, faith, and happiness. I'm making room for all of us on the losers bench, including myself. 1 week from today I will be SLEEVED and ready to continue my journey to optimal health inside and out. You all have been a great support system these last few months of me joining the site and I do look forward to continuing this journey with you all. If anyone is on Youtube, I created a channel for my wls journey. Look me up at Challengemeverticaly...I'm still getting used to how youtube works...bare with me .
November 9th here I come!!!!