Newme48

I used to squeeze into a size 22-24 jeans. Now I bought a size 16 and I can pull them on without unbuttoning them so I should have bought a smaller pair. lol I am loving this sleeve!!!!!

Congratulations! I too weighed in this morning at 223! My highest weight was 290's! I am down over 50 pounds since surgery. So happy I had the sleeve. My surgery was on 2/5. Good luck to you!!

I would talk to the person in the surgeons office that handles filing and communicating with the insurance company. Explain your situation just as you explained it here. Maybe they can somehow make you a priority whenever communication is slow. The week after my surgery I lounged around for a couple of days and took things easy but I ended up looking for things to reorganize and clean. It was surreal. Be strong and think positive. Is there anyone else that can possibly help you if your husband is out of town? Make a back up plan with them just in case your husband has to leave for Dubai. I would suggest make ahead meals that you can freeze for the kids. I don't know how old they are but even if you contact your circle of friends and family to make a back up plan for each day after your surgery, that could ease your mind. Other school moms to arrange transportation, etc. I think once you explore any possible opportunities that will take the worrying away and help you to see clearly that everything will be okay. If you live near me(Windber, Pa) I would be glad to help you!! Good luck! Keep us updated.

An hour for the procedure is average. Every patient is different though, follow your preop diet so that your liver will shrink making it easier for your surgeon to see and maneuver around your stomach. The easier it is for your surgeon to work once he is inside your abdomen- then the quicker your surgery will be and the less gas they will need to use, reducing the chance of shoulder pain. They really shouldn't tell you there will be "no"pain from the gas. They inflate your abdomen with c02 and this is easily gotten rid of by your body but it can rise to your shoulders and make your first night very uncomfortable. The only cure is time and getting up to walk. If it does happen to you, please know it will go away after about a day and a half. I have had a couple of surgeries were they used the gas to inflate my abdomen. When I had the sleeve was my first and only experience with the shoulder pain. The absolute best thing for you to do is get up and walk. It is good for your circulation especially to prevent blood clots and helps your bowels to 'wake up' from the effects of the anesthesia. I wish you a pain free surgery and recovery. Good luck to you. You will enjoy your new tool! Take care and keep us updated!

Awesome and inspiring!! This site keeps me going! I am on it everyday for the info, advice and laughter!! You all look FABULOUS!! Congrats!

The white coating on your tongue sounds like Thrush ( yeast infection) call your doctor. Good luck and take care!