Moka

Hi I was sleeved on 3/27 in St Louis Mo by Dr Morales & I've lost close to 45 lbs. I'm on FB much more & would love to be apart of your group. I'm having some issues with restriction and other things. I need a little guidance. My email address is moka_drop@yahoo.com

Yes please call your Dr. ASAP. I've only been sleeved 3 days but I know that throwing up is not good. It's hard enough to keep hydrated but throwing up will deplete your hydration. I had the lap band and I threw up on a regular basis until it prolapsed & I couldn't hold down Water. Call your Dr & make sure to be compliant because you don't want to hurt yourself.

I'm doing fine. I'm still in the hospital because of high BP due to them giving me too much fluid & me drinking my 4-6 oz an hour. I was kinda upset because its day 3 but I'd rather be safe then sorry. Mentally I'm hungry but the liquids are keeping me feeling full. I'm just ready to chew my food even if its 3-4 oz. My pain has been fine & I've been walking just a little concerned about becoming dehydrated. So I'm setting my timer to make sure I get enough fluids. Even though I have no reason to feel kinda down, I do. I really had no idea how much food was a big part of my life. This truly is a new journey for me.

I know for me I was kinda forced to share with coworkers because they over heard my conversations with the Drs office. I'm a person that's almost reclusive so I don't have friends outside of work. So I said all that to say I didn't willingly share with coworkers because of the stigma, reaction, snide remarks & jokes. To heal and be successful I must focus and not be consumed with judgement. No one wanted me to get this surgery not even my family. So I had the surgery 2 days ago and I trusted one friend to be there for me. People really don't understand that we are doing this to improve our quality of life. To have a long life and be proactive instead of reactive to health issues. I know when I go back to work people will be watching & talking but that's ok. I only want positive reinforcement..So I won't be discussing it. It's important we keep positive along our new journey. I know how u feel and I refuse to allow doubt in my life no matter what. Do I still feel ashamed, yes but I'm praying that will go away.

Yeah I was exhausted today but I got my walking in..Your doing great walking every 3 hours..when I get home..I'm going to try that. How are u doing with with your liquids? Are u satisfied because I'm hungry :-(

Had my 1st lap this morning & felt like a champ..lol..when I got back my gas discomfort felt better to..I will be in the hospital 1 more day but I'm ok with that. Only positive thoughts!

Hey all. I made it to my room. Sleeved at about 3pm. Good luck to all. Really groggy..I'll be back tomorrow. Only positive thoughts!

Good luck to everyone! Our new journey is here..Prayers for all. :-)

Omg!! Thank u so much for the support & encouragement..I felt so alone and after reading this awesome thread I feel much better.. Here's to a new journey cagelfan69 on 3/27!!! :-)

Also, will I be able to tone up my skin. I had the lap band in 2009-2010 & I lost 80 lbs but I worked out several days a week & I lifted weights so my skin was tight..but the Weightloss was slower..oh btw the band prolapsed & had to be removed by emergency surgery 6/2010..Scared the daylights out of me for years..but now I'm getting the sleeve 3/27.. :-)

Hi everyone..My surgery date is 3/27 and up until this week I was fine..now I'm anxious and scared..I haven't told many people because of all the negativity..it's sad that some people think this is an elective surgery..or that I'm lazy..It bothers me but I try to stay focused..I found out today my friend/co worker is not taking me to my surgery..she's judgmental and I know she thinks it's a waste of time..mind you she is 4'11 & 90 lbs..Anyway I decided I would have to do this on my own even my family refuses to support me..so I will go to surgery alone & come home an care for myself..that worries me because its a major surgery & I'm scared of recovering alone..I want a healthy long life & I'm convinced a lot of my health problems will improve substantially and eventually go away... If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.