reneetrom

Im just a little over a month out. Im down a total of 35 pounds, my clothes are too big. I feel AMAZING!!!! This was, by far, the best decision I have ever made. I was nervous, obviously, but I have not had one complication since my surgery date on March 21st. I stayed in the hospital only one night, when home the next day. Getting fluids in was tough, but not impossible. I had NO pain or nausea at all. Each day became better than the day before. By day 7 I was virtually back to my old self. I think the nutritionists prepare you for the worst case scenario, which I thought may happen to me. But I had no adverse effects. No problems, no issues. I continue to feel well, I am noticing changes in my body, and people are starting to notice my weight loss. If you are ever struggling with the choice of what to do? Please contact me. I could not be more happy.

I am very new to this. Ive recently done my "information" session that the Lahey Clinic makes you sit thru, that provides you information about your weight loss surgery. Ive had my initial meetings with the therapist, the dietician and the General Surgery Nurse Practioner. This coming Thursday, January 10th, I have my first ever barium swallow, which I understand, all WLS patients must do, to rule out any hiatal hernia disorders. Then, Friday, January 11th, I meet in follow up with the nurse practioner and hopefully will find out if I've been approved. I am so excited to start this journey. I was apprehensive at first, but after joining this website, and quickly learning that most of the people who have had VSG, have had feelings similar to mine. I didnt know it before, but I am a food addict. I am a bottomless put and I do not have an "off" switch. As I am getting older, and Im getting married this year, I hope to regain my health and set could examples for when we decide to have children down the road. If Im going to be an example to my child, I need to do something about it NOW. No more waiting. Ill write more next week after my barium swallow. Here's hoping I dont **** my pants : /

Where are you in terms of surgery? Im still preop