MsVictorious1020

Well the pain is subsiding now that I can get some gas out. I'm off the strong pain meds bc I found it makes it easier to go to bathroom on Tylenol. I'm walking more and sitting up more. Still have gas pains and I'm struggling to keep the liquids in. No vomiting just hard to swallow and stay awake. I took a shower today and I feel much better. Each day gets easier and I'm praying by the end of the week illness able consume all my fluids.

So I got sleeved on Thursday afternoon. Thursday and Friday were the absolute pits. Excruciating gas pain and soreness in the abdomen. I wasn't able to walk much due to pain and lightheadedness. Today I'm feeling much better and I'm able to do my breathing exercises and walking. I can't believe I actually did. Here's to a new future.

Thank u so much.

Thanks all. I'm finally starting to feel a lil normal. The pain isn't overwhelming anymore. First two days were the absolute worst. Now it just feels like I did a ton of crunches.

Thank you all appreciate your support.

Thank you all. Having a hard time with all this trapped air in me. So painful.

Thanks all.

Well I am all checked in just waiting on a room. I am so pumped and ready to go. I feel like wonder woman with all these wrist bands. I just hope they knock me out soon because my husband keeps eating like a tick. He is ridiculous.

Well the cat's outta the bag. I've updated my facebook with surgical plans. Add me to the group please.

Yay!!! You're on your way.

Aww I love reading this! It makes me so happy. I feel like I have so much to look forward to. I can't wait to have a post similar to this. I am so ready to unveil the new me.

Woohoo! I'm so pumped! I'll see you on the sleeved side!

And the countdown begins!!!! I'm only 2 days away from surgery. I am so beyond ready for the next steps and what's to come. I know it's not without a price of pain and hard work but I'm in this with my game face on. I feel like I'm starting a new life. I've made some awesome friends on this site and been inspired by countless individuals. I can't wait to have a story of my own to share. I'm down 6 pounds and feeling like I can conquer the world!

Thx so much!!!

Thx. I'm so pumped to see the numbers actually drop. I can't wait to kick my fat ass into shape with my new BFF Sleeve.

So I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 3 pounds since starting my preop diet! This is the fastest I've lost weight in a long time.

Don't be discouraged. This is too important a procedure for u to be uneasy with the location. While I understand it may be more difficult being self pay, your health and safety is worth it. I'm not willing to take risks like that with my body. I found the top Bariatric surgeon in Dallas and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for it. You have to do what makes you comfortable.

My diet consists of 4 protein low sugar protein shakes. Low sodium chicken broth, sugar free Popsicles, sugar free jello.

I'm on day 5 of a 7 day clear liquid diet. The first two days were murderous. I was so crabby and weak. I've been extremely weepy and emotional too. I'm not hungry anymore just a lil less energy. I'm glad I've done this and stuck to it religiously. It was like proving to myself I can change my lifestyle and have control over eating.

Thank you so much! I love my Hello Kitty sippy cup. I tried it out last night. It's not so bad. That's so cool they gave you a special plate. I'm getting rather tired of the protein shakes myself but I know it's all worth it in the end. I'm sticking to the diet religiously. I want to get to the point where food no longer controls my life. Where I only consume it for fuel/necessity. Not because I'm so in love with eating.

Well, I think I'm just about ready for one of the biggest decisions I've made in my life. I went shopping and got most everything I needed for post op recovery. Down to my fuzzy slippers. Lol. I took a snap shot of some of my things and posted it to my page. I figure if I have to eat and drink like a baby I might as well do it with cute stuff. Hello Kitty sippy cup, plate, fork and spoon. Teehee. Feel free to browse my items and if you think I'm missing something chime in. I'll gladly take advice. 3 days till surgery.

Thank you so much to everyone. I am feeling a lot better now. My friend came over and was a very calming listening ear. I think my body is getting detoxed and my hormones are raging. I dunno.

Thx so much. I appreciate the encouragement.

Thank you all. @kirk you slay me. That's exactly how I feel today. Like a telenovela.

On day 4 of the preop diet and I am no longer hungry but I keep bursting into tears at the drop of a hat. I'm so emotional and sensitive. I feel like an idiot. Did anyone else go through this?!