VSGKirk

I quit cold turkey after surgery and took advantage of the wonderful pain meds going through my body to counteract the usual caffeine w/d headache!

I quit cold turkey after surgery and took advantage of the wonderful pain meds going through my body to counteract the usual caffeine w/d headache!

I had surgery yesterday. 5 incisions. Today I feel much better despite a minor comfort on one of the incisions. I think I will be in a speedy recovery so I hope. Hope this month passes quick.

Here is the way I look at it. Staying morbidly obese, there might not be a 10, 20, 30 years from now...
I have not stopped smiling since waking up post-op
You'll do great and if you ever need to reach out, don't hesitate!

Here is the way I look at it. Staying morbidly obese, there might not be a 10, 20, 30 years from now...
I have not stopped smiling since waking up post-op
You'll do great and if you ever need to reach out, don't hesitate!

It will be several weeks before you can even get in it. Have to wait for ALL the incisions to be completely healed first. After that, you'd better be taking in at least the 64 oz. the doctor requires per day. After that, I think it's a question ONLY your doctor can give you an educated answer on.

Here's the very positive thing about your statement - YOU HAVE SELF AWARENESS. Seriously that's most of the battle. You'll adjust and get your groove back! You'll go from b***h to sleek and sassy!

Here's the very positive thing about your statement - YOU HAVE SELF AWARENESS. Seriously that's most of the battle. You'll adjust and get your groove back! You'll go from b***h to sleek and sassy!

Here's the very positive thing about your statement - YOU HAVE SELF AWARENESS. Seriously that's most of the battle. You'll adjust and get your groove back! You'll go from b***h to sleek and sassy!

It sounds like you and I have the same surgery date - I'm down 25, so you sound like you are right on target! Don't be frustrated, just stick to the plan and give your body some time to adjust. Don't forget, you had MAJOR surgery! Hang in there, I promise you'll look back at this post a year from now andd think "I was so worried about nothing".

Just look at it this way - you went from living in a gigantic mansion into a little studio apt. You still have everything you need, food, shelter, clothing, etc - you just have to be more efficient with the space! Don't panic, you are going to feel SO good!

Just look at it this way - you went from living in a gigantic mansion into a little studio apt. You still have everything you need, food, shelter, clothing, etc - you just have to be more efficient with the space! Don't panic, you are going to feel SO good!

Just look at it this way - you went from living in a gigantic mansion into a little studio apt. You still have everything you need, food, shelter, clothing, etc - you just have to be more efficient with the space! Don't panic, you are going to feel SO good!

It sounds like you and I have the same surgery date - I'm down 25, so you sound like you are right on target! Don't be frustrated, just stick to the plan and give your body some time to adjust. Don't forget, you had MAJOR surgery! Hang in there, I promise you'll look back at this post a year from now andd think "I was so worried about nothing".

Just look at it this way - you went from living in a gigantic mansion into a little studio apt. You still have everything you need, food, shelter, clothing, etc - you just have to be more efficient with the space! Don't panic, you are going to feel SO good!

Juny, for me, it's SO much easier post-op. I think it's because it doesn't feel like a diet AND I haven't experienced hunger yet. Hang in there, it's worth it!

I think it's normal - I slept alot too. I'm 4 weeks post-op and still have to take a little catnap when I get home from work.

Don't be scared - it's okay to be a little scared (it is surgery) but I can tell you that you'll forget all about it post-op! I still go out to eat with my partner (he can eat anything) and I just eat what I can and talk and talk and talk and talk, LOL
Don't hesitate to reach out - we're here for you!

I have a lot of 3X short-sleeved collared buttoned down shirts (mostly plaids) and 50" and 52" cargo shorts if anyone is interested!

I'm sorry but I think your mistaken. Just yesterday I was at a restaurant and had to use the bathroom so I went into a stall..... I'm not crazy there was a stall... Or was there?!

I'm great! I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very smooth recovery - I think a lot of it has to do with being uber compliant and really absorbing all of the information that my surgeon and nutritionist have provided to me both pre/post op.
I have a YouTube channel where you can follow my journey - search VSG KIRK
I haven't been THIS happy in a very very long time.

I'm great! I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very smooth recovery - I think a lot of it has to do with being uber compliant and really absorbing all of the information that my surgeon and nutritionist have provided to me both pre/post op.
I have a YouTube channel where you can follow my journey - search VSG KIRK
I haven't been THIS happy in a very very long time.

Sure thing Deb! When you hear those words "You're all done" - I promise, you won't stop smiling (and it won't be from all the drugs!)

No extension will definitely be a MAJOR NSV for me. I used to love flying, but in the past few years I've become so uncomfortable about the whole experience that I get very anxious about it. I am looking forward to people not looking at me with fear and dread, hoping I am not assigned to the seat next to them! LOL