Gin1120

I was sleeved feb of 2013...would love a buddy who understands what I have...where in ny are you from? I'm originally from Long Island but now live in rockland...we can chat let me know!

I was sleeved feb of 2013...would love a buddy who understands what I have...where in ny are you from? I'm originally from Long Island but now live in rockland...we can chat let me know!

Hey everyone,I'm actually from Stony Point, I'm getting sleeved on the 11th and extremely nervous.

I'm also looking for people who have been through this recently to maybe hang out with, as the only people who will understand what we are going through is each other

65 lbs down in almost 3 months
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I thought it would be hard to be around food too so while I was on my post op liquid diet I secluded myself,which I found made me worse. I wanted to be near people and I'm going to have to learn to make the decision to say no so why not start early....if I can do it you can do it!!

Thirsty...I drink all day long and I'm like a camel...I'm so thirsty all the time..I can't get enough Water.< /p>

i don't see the reason not to have it they have sugar free fat free options..we have a tool to help us..its not the end of our life we should still enjoy some of our foods but now we are better equipped to handling it. Someone on here said you probably didn't pay for your surgery is that what you had surgery for.. Well I didn't pay for my surgery but my insurance company does that my husband pays for. I had this to help me as no matter what I did the weight didn't come off. I'm not going to deprive myself if I want a half a slice of pizza. IIts not just our food intake that will help with weightloss...going to the gym and living an active lifestyle..its not all about food and if you make it all about food its not good. Go treat yourself to that frozen yogurt, I've found that things I used to like IE Coffee..doesn't even taste good anymore...You'll notice that..right now I'm 6 weeks out and my doc has me eating solid food. He has told me try all different foods. He is so happy with my progress..I've lost 32.4 lbs..and I have been sick with bronchitis for almost 2 weeks. There are times when I see people post on here and they almost seem rude..Aren't we here to support each other? I know that's what I'm here, if I wanted rude people in my life I'd walk out my front door I live in NY!

i don't see the reason not to have it they have sugar free fat free options..we have a tool to help us..its not the end of our life we should still enjoy some of our foods but now we are better equipped to handling it. Someone on here said you probably didn't pay for your surgery is that what you had surgery for.. Well I didn't pay for my surgery but my insurance company does that my husband pays for. I had this to help me as no matter what I did the weight didn't come off. I'm not going to deprive myself if I want a half a slice of pizza. IIts not just our food intake that will help with weightloss...going to the gym and living an active lifestyle..its not all about food and if you make it all about food its not good. Go treat yourself to that frozen yogurt, I've found that things I used to like IE Coffee..doesn't even taste good anymore...You'll notice that..right now I'm 6 weeks out and my doc has me eating solid food. He has told me try all different foods. He is so happy with my progress..I've lost 32.4 lbs..and I have been sick with bronchitis for almost 2 weeks. There are times when I see people post on here and they almost seem rude..Aren't we here to support each other? I know that's what I'm here, if I wanted rude people in my life I'd walk out my front door I live in NY!

prior to me having this surgery I was in the hospital for an ulcer, which thankfully i decided to have surgery they found out I had H. PYlori, which the hospital didn't even find but my doc prescribed Nexium for the reflux, but did my insurance cover it NOPE, then I ended up in the hospital with an ulcer which probably would have been prevented with the nexium, love how they'll spend that extra money for my hospital stay but not the medications.

I am 5 months out and do this, but I have never gotten sick or have had any bad consequences and I don't know if my eating fast is the same as other people's eating fast. I have always been one to chew well and savor the flavor...lol...I don't, however, count between bites or put my fork down for any amount of time. I just eat until I start to feel satisfied and then I stop and satisfied turns into a little full. Not uncomfortable, but definitely a full feeling.

i don't see the reason not to have it they have sugar free fat free options..we have a tool to help us..its not the end of our life we should still enjoy some of our foods but now we are better equipped to handling it. Someone on here said you probably didn't pay for your surgery is that what you had surgery for.. Well I didn't pay for my surgery but my insurance company does that my husband pays for. I had this to help me as no matter what I did the weight didn't come off. I'm not going to deprive myself if I want a half a slice of pizza. IIts not just our food intake that will help with weightloss...going to the gym and living an active lifestyle..its not all about food and if you make it all about food its not good. Go treat yourself to that frozen yogurt, I've found that things I used to like IE Coffee..doesn't even taste good anymore...You'll notice that..right now I'm 6 weeks out and my doc has me eating solid food. He has told me try all different foods. He is so happy with my progress..I've lost 32.4 lbs..and I have been sick with bronchitis for almost 2 weeks. There are times when I see people post on here and they almost seem rude..Aren't we here to support each other? I know that's what I'm here, if I wanted rude people in my life I'd walk out my front door I live in NY!

I was never on a puréed diet, just soft foods. It's amazing how different doctors are.

Omg I just went to the doctor and I'm 18 lbs down only 1 week post op...I'm so excited. I was so happy to be 276 on the scale...I wanted to jump for joy!!

thanks now that I have the drain out I feel normal again. I'm still cautious on moving but i don't feel like I smell and I can go out now!!! I'm so happy!!

Omg I just went to the doctor and I'm 18 lbs down only 1 week post op...I'm so excited. I was so happy to be 276 on the scale...I wanted to jump for joy!!

Orange county, NY as well!

Thanks for all the replies I am out of the hospital and have been trying to get in all of the liquids that the dr. recommends. I am just afraid of drinking to much and being in pain. I feel alright so far but I can't wait to get this drain out because I feel like that may be some of the discomfort.
I was put on pain meds and also told I could take tylenol. I do feel like it is helping but I just can't wait to not have any pain. I guessed its more annoying then anything.

I have united health care and they covered everything and I didn't need 6 months diet either.

Oh my goodness the first day after surgery I was regretting my decision to have the gastric. Thank God I did I feel a lot better now just a lot of discomfort still

Darn I'm 8 days post op and can still only have clear liquids and Protein Drinks. I am so ready for Tomato Soup. And I "used to" love Jello but now since my surgery....yucky!!!

I was sleeved on Monday and my throat is killing me, the doctor says its from the breathing tube..how long did everyone else'Sbother them?

I'm getting sleeved the 11th too, where r u going? Good luck!