momofjal

I had my sleeve on may 28 th. started at 257 my first one week appointment 240

Went to my one week appointment this morning and was shocked when it showed I weighed 216! One week ago I weighed 235! I am so happy. I was wondering though, what did others lose at their one week post-op?

I have told people selectively. What surprises me is the number of people that are secretly interested in it for themselves or their spouses - and when they hear I have done WLS, they have a million questions and are very curious about it for themselves. I have encountered this probably 5 times since my 3/18 surgery. For that reason alone, I am happy I told them - it may help them with their decision on their journey.

I can't believe you would say such a thing. And I take it as a personal insult (the fact that you didn't address me by name in this thread is irrelevant, I knew you were talking about me!)
And NO, I am not being sensitive. I didn't go out looking to be insulted. I just happened upon your thread by accident - after continuously trolling the forum for new threads every 5 minutes.
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Flame shields up, Captain.
P.S. I'm only 24 hours post-op. Is it okay to order Domino's? After all, pizza does have Protein.

Maybe we should have a "What you want to hear" section. It would have to have a big disclaimer on top warning that the answers are probably bad advice. Folks could post there knowing they would merely be agreed with. Kind of like when my wife says something.

People only seem to want to hear yes you can have this, yes you can cheat, yes, yes, yes. If you say no or give your opinion it starts a whole, often nasty debate.

I have the SAME PROBLEM. My husband and I bond best over trying new foods and new restaurants. I know that one day I'll be able to do that again, but just not now. I think for me it's just that bonding that I miss more than the actual food. Gotta find a new way to bond!

When my mind starts winning, I take a Xanax
But seriously, I think everyone of us goes through this! Think about it like this, you are actually mourning the death of your old self! She literally can't exist anymore because you can't turn to food for entertainment/comfort/boredom/etc, like you probably used to. I know I did. I should throw my "fat self" a funeral!
Also - remember that as a woman, as you lose weight rapidly, your fat cells are going to release tons of extra estrogen because that's where it's stored. I feel like a psycho pms killer some days. The slightest thing will make me cry or yell. I just tell myself it's normal. If I have an actual medical reason for something, I don't stress about it as much. You are going to feel MUCH better 3 weeks from now - I promise!

I don't use a scale and don't plan on using one. It is too depressing. I only "look" at the numbers when required. MY Clothes let me know what I need to know. Post op, I plan on waiting for weekly intervals so the numbers don't keep me fretting.

Each sleeve size not only depends on the bougie size the doctor uses but also how tight the doctor makes the staple line to the bougie. Some create a sleeve tight to the size of the bougie and others loosely. It all depends on the doctor and the patient.

Different doctors use a different size tube, I think. A bougie is a thin tube that is sized in a measurement known as French. Mine is a 32 and here in the Dallas area, that is the size normally used. Some use a 34, but I don't know anyone whose had surgery in the past three years that has one any larger.

They have a tool...down the throat..a 34 or 36 gauge...you can see how its done on Youtube

I had surgery almost 10 months ago. Hubby is just eatting better

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

Me too! Gotta be at the hospital at 730am.

Best of luck!

good luck ladies!!!

Me too! Gotta be there at 8am.

leaving for the hospital tomorrow. Gotta be there for 2:30pm! Who's with me?

I am officially sleeved. I'm in a lot of pain right now but it will all be worth it later

June 3rd from Louisiana! Very nervous, but hoping and praying for the best! Can't wait to see everyone elses progress as we grow smaller together

I was too cheap to buy a goal suit. I went to Macy's and talked to the row of suits which were all too small for me. "I'll be back and one of you mugs will be mine!"
I went back about a month ago and got 2 suits, only they were farther down the rack toward the smaller sizes than the ones I was talking to.

Yep, June 3rd. I'm the first one on that day. The last week seems to be going so slow. I'm so ready.