VSGKirk

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

I dealt with it with humor... I took video of myself throwing myself on the ground in front of the gym throwing my best 2 year old-esque tantrum I could muster up. I had to deal with it with humor. Because in all realness, no one really cares what other people look like at the gym. You are there just doing your thing, they are doing theirs and that dialogue in our heads is what is silly.
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else and speaking from experience, it's much bigger in your head than in they gym.
You can do this!

No Pickle Juice drinking - but so weird, I was eating a crunchy cold dill pickle while opening this thread!

Nice Protein though!

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

I don't have anything to contribute to the insurance coverage portion of your questions/comments, but just wanted to say hope it all goes well for you and we are all here if you need us!

Eat fresh, wholesome stuff. Not eating crappy, processed, highly refined food really isn't "dieting". If you just follow the basics (protein first, then carbs, then veggies), you'll never feel like you're dieting ever again! Don't start setting yourself up for failure now - you've made it this far and wow! Look at your results!!!

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

350 lbs in December 2012
212 lbs in September 2013

Not silly to be worried. It's normal. This is all new, and it will take time to get used to these different sensations. If anything, it's a good thing that fluids move well--it probably means there's not excessive swelling and clearly the path from esophagus to sleeve to intestine isn't obstructed. That's good, you want things to move in that order.
For the first few months after surgery, and especially the first few weeks, your sleeve is going to be swollen and your body is going to be working on healing it, and forming scar tissue around the staple line. For most, this reduces the volume of solid food you can eat (once you get there.) Over time, the swelling goes down and you can have a bit more. But fluids pass very quickly, and there's no way to "stretch" your sleeve out this early in the process.
As my doc. explained when I was noticing how easily fluids went down, he said that some patients do so well with fluids that they tell him they think he "forgot to do the surgery." I was wondering that myself until I was allowed to eat solid foods. I promise, once you switch to solid foods, you'll quickly learn that there's not much room in your sleeve.
If anything, that you can get fluids down well is a good sign that there's no stricture for the time being, and that's healthy. Just keep following your doctor's advice and recommendations, and I'm sure you'll be fine.

I know that many people say that this is "just as hard" as any other thing they've tried. I'm sure for some it is, but for me it isn't. Historically, by this point in any kind of food-restriction program, I would have had a "breakdown" and be chowing down on a large pizza or a bucket or fried chicken or something by now. I wouldn't be able to handle it.
And yet, that hasn't happened. Not at all. I haven't had even one whole slice of pizza (though I did have a few bites of one slice a few days ago.) The difference between then and now is now I don't have that desire to just go to town and eat everything in sight. When I get hungry, I eat, but it's just a little bit and that's good enough for me. That's why I think this is much "easier" than anything else I've ever done.

I dealt with it with humor... I took video of myself throwing myself on the ground in front of the gym throwing my best 2 year old-esque tantrum I could muster up. I had to deal with it with humor. Because in all realness, no one really cares what other people look like at the gym. You are there just doing your thing, they are doing theirs and that dialogue in our heads is what is silly.
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else and speaking from experience, it's much bigger in your head than in they gym.
You can do this!

You are a great mom just for the mere fact you are questioning this. I grew up with a fat mom and I in turn became a fat child and subsequently a fat adult. I watched my mom suffer with obesity a majority of her life and I wish she could have experienced just 1 day of how wonderful I feel post VSG surgery. Your risk of dying was much higher during child birth and you made it through that. You've got this!

You are a great mom just for the mere fact you are questioning this. I grew up with a fat mom and I in turn became a fat child and subsequently a fat adult. I watched my mom suffer with obesity a majority of her life and I wish she could have experienced just 1 day of how wonderful I feel post VSG surgery. Your risk of dying was much higher during child birth and you made it through that. You've got this!

You are a great mom just for the mere fact you are questioning this. I grew up with a fat mom and I in turn became a fat child and subsequently a fat adult. I watched my mom suffer with obesity a majority of her life and I wish she could have experienced just 1 day of how wonderful I feel post VSG surgery. Your risk of dying was much higher during child birth and you made it through that. You've got this!

You are a great mom just for the mere fact you are questioning this. I grew up with a fat mom and I in turn became a fat child and subsequently a fat adult. I watched my mom suffer with obesity a majority of her life and I wish she could have experienced just 1 day of how wonderful I feel post VSG surgery. Your risk of dying was much higher during child birth and you made it through that. You've got this!

No Pickle Juice drinking - but so weird, I was eating a crunchy cold dill pickle while opening this thread!

It's happened to me too. I even went to Orlando where they have a few seats on the rides for big people and I was STILL too big! Not anymore I can sit comfortably in an airplane seat, use the belt (no extender) and I believe I am under the weight limit to use the slides in Water parks, so I am looking forward to summer. Of course I am going to look very, uh, interesting in a bathing suit, but who cares?
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!

No Pickle Juice drinking - but so weird, I was eating a crunchy cold dill pickle while opening this thread!

Hey Amanda!
Very excited for you and what you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL.
You are taking a very important step to prolonging your life and being around for your son for many many years to come.
Be prepared to have it all happen so fast - and before you know it, you'll be in recovery.
You might have good days and bad days, but I'll tell you, each day gets better, each day gets easier, each day you get one day closer to feeling and looking better than you have in years!
Sending positive vibes your way for Tuesday!

I dealt with it with humor... I took video of myself throwing myself on the ground in front of the gym throwing my best 2 year old-esque tantrum I could muster up. I had to deal with it with humor. Because in all realness, no one really cares what other people look like at the gym. You are there just doing your thing, they are doing theirs and that dialogue in our heads is what is silly.
You deserve to be there just as much as anyone else and speaking from experience, it's much bigger in your head than in they gym.
You can do this!

Morgan, don't be embarrassed - that is what the forum is for!
I think your gut instinct that this could be dangerous behavior is spot on and I would avoid doing this.
If you are looking for suggestions - I would try stepping back each time you feel like you need to do this to figure out why you feel compelled to do so in that moment. Be mindful of what you are feeling right then and there and try to allow yourself to really be in tune with what is really going on with you. I know this sounds very general and vague, but I guess what I'm trying to say, is allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're feeling and move beyond it in a non-food related way. Only you know how to move beyond this, it's not a one-size-fits-all scenario.
But congratulate yourself for being aware that this might not be the best thing to do and reaching out to the forum with such honesty. That IS something to be proud of!