Morganne

Hey guys! I am so happy for everyone and I know we have all made this decision to better our quality of life.
I had my 2 weeks checkup today. The doctor was very happy with the 28 lbs I have lost since beginning my pre-op diet to now. Surgery was June 19th.
I was cleared to swim in the pool and lake. He said that I do not need to soak in the lake or stay longer than an hour. I can get in and sit in a tube or float. He said I can purchase waterproof bandages if I want to overkill it. He said my incisions are completely healed on the inside and outside. I can also take a bath. He said that would help the bandages fall off. I do still have strips on my incisions and I keep cutting them back. He said they would completely fall off within the week.
I also have left side pain still. He said that is a stitch in my left incision that is causing the pain. The stitch will dissolve and I may feel a pop and not to worry.
I am able to get in my 60g of Protein daily. I was worried because I do not have to sip at all. I can take normal drinks and I feel like I did before surgery without the hunger feelings. It is very odd. He said that is normal and that liquid would not stretch my stomach out.
In one week I can move to mushy foods. I am allowed the following foods starting next Wednesday and do this for three weeks:
applesauce
eggs
yogurt
cottage cheese
thin lunch meat
2% string cheese
any ground meat
tuna
canned chicken
cooked veggies
bananas
I am not limited to just this but if I do anything else it needs to be of the same consistency as these foods. I feel like the list is perfect for three weeks. If any human can make it for three weeks on liquids then this is like thanksgiving dinner!!! LOL
After 6 weeks I can have raw veggies and fruit.< /p>
Before Sleeve 203
Today 175

Lol I'm sorry! I will remove myself from the thread. Personally I find it annoying to have to bounce from thread to thread. I enjoy getting to know a group of people and communicating about our process. Thanks for the heads up! I'll find a thread that is welcoming to any discussion.

Way easier! I was in the hospital for 3 days with my c-section and I remember being miserable for another week. With this I was pretty good by day 5.

Just wanted to add for any of the new post ops..... I too had severe pain....
and I had went to Mexico, but the pain did not happen until I returned home....
I suffered for a day or two because it was bearable.... but let me tell you
about 15 days out, yes I say 15 days out.... one evening I was laying in bed
and I began to bust wind like a lactose intolerant calf who will not stop sucking
from the overflowing udders of the world champion blue ribbon milk producer
(you know the heifer in the Guinness World Book).... now these gigantic pooters
had no smell, but the Boston Symphony would have hired me.... passed air for
minutes straight.... and became a BRAND NEW WOMAN....
and my husband said "All that moaning and groaning, and me so concerned
because my wife needed to fart for half an hour. Whew!"
BE on alert, trapped gas is no laughing matter....
still trying to figure out
how it permeates through the inner sanctum
to final destination
of sweet release
and relief.

I'm loving my soft food stage! Tonight I cooked an awesome meal!!
Cooked ground chicken
Put a thin layer in a dish and mix spaghetti sauce with it.
Put a layer of ricotta cheese, low fat mozzarella, Parmesan cheese.
Back for 15 min at 400
So good!!!

It took me over a year to get pregnant with my daughter. I had to take fertility drugs. In my last trimester I developed high blood pressure. I was told it would go away after she was born. 3.5 years later and I'm the same weight I was when I go pregnant (203) and on blood pressure meds and feel terrible. I went to my baby doctor because we want another baby. He said, "I'm concerned you will develop gestational diabetes. You are already high risk as it is with high bp." I told him I was interested in the sleeve. He said to jump on it! I would get pregnant easier than my first and it would be a way healthier pregnancy. So, I did have the surgery to get pregnant. I'm 3 weeks and 2 days post op. I feel amazing!!!
Post op 203
Surgery day 187
Now 170

Ok three weeks out and get to start my stage 2. It says I can have canned tuna/chicken, ground meats, eggs, yogurt, applesauce, Peanut Butter etc
Anyone else eat canned chicken 21 days out? It scares me.

Ok three weeks out and get to start my stage 2. It says I can have canned tuna/chicken, ground meats, eggs, yogurt, applesauce, Peanut Butter etc
Anyone else eat canned chicken 21 days out? It scares me.

Insurance letters have arrived! Surgery is set for 31 July! Ready to go. Bring it on:)

Hey guys! I am so happy for everyone and I know we have all made this decision to better our quality of life.
I had my 2 weeks checkup today. The doctor was very happy with the 28 lbs I have lost since beginning my pre-op diet to now. Surgery was June 19th.
I was cleared to swim in the pool and lake. He said that I do not need to soak in the lake or stay longer than an hour. I can get in and sit in a tube or float. He said I can purchase waterproof bandages if I want to overkill it. He said my incisions are completely healed on the inside and outside. I can also take a bath. He said that would help the bandages fall off. I do still have strips on my incisions and I keep cutting them back. He said they would completely fall off within the week.
I also have left side pain still. He said that is a stitch in my left incision that is causing the pain. The stitch will dissolve and I may feel a pop and not to worry.
I am able to get in my 60g of Protein daily. I was worried because I do not have to sip at all. I can take normal drinks and I feel like I did before surgery without the hunger feelings. It is very odd. He said that is normal and that liquid would not stretch my stomach out.
In one week I can move to mushy foods. I am allowed the following foods starting next Wednesday and do this for three weeks:
applesauce
eggs
yogurt
cottage cheese
thin lunch meat
2% string cheese
any ground meat
tuna
canned chicken
cooked veggies
bananas
I am not limited to just this but if I do anything else it needs to be of the same consistency as these foods. I feel like the list is perfect for three weeks. If any human can make it for three weeks on liquids then this is like thanksgiving dinner!!! LOL
After 6 weeks I can have raw veggies and fruit.< /p>
Before Sleeve 203
Today 175

I felt more of a release and then the pain was gone. It didn't hurt at all.

MENTAL HUNGER:
I am trying to make it to Wednesday. I am not hungry, like AT ALL! But, I have mental hunger. I have a three year old and husband whom I have to cook for. I struggle so bad, not wanting to eat their food, but ready to eat my food! Does that makes sense? This hasn't been an issue until tonight. I get to start the mushy stage on Wednesday and I am ready. Tonight I made my husband chicken salad and it looked amazing.
Another thing I have to throw out there is I am always freaked about getting a leak. Do you guys every worry about that? I am doing what I am told but it always feels weird in my mind. Is this normal?
I would love some advice from those who have been through the mushy stage. What was your first meal, what worked for you and didn't. I know that we are all different and one thing may work for you that wont for me. I am just curious what your doctor considered mushy. My list shows one thing and when I called they told me another. I am just worried.
Lastly, thank you for allowing me to complain and not judging me! I love my husband more than anything but I can't talk to him much about this. I don't think he cares. He cares about my health and me but I think he gets bored with this topic. I don't blame him. A person can only hear the same thing 100 times before they flip. ha!

MENTAL HUNGER:
I am trying to make it to Wednesday. I am not hungry, like AT ALL! But, I have mental hunger. I have a three year old and husband whom I have to cook for. I struggle so bad, not wanting to eat their food, but ready to eat my food! Does that makes sense? This hasn't been an issue until tonight. I get to start the mushy stage on Wednesday and I am ready. Tonight I made my husband chicken salad and it looked amazing.
Another thing I have to throw out there is I am always freaked about getting a leak. Do you guys every worry about that? I am doing what I am told but it always feels weird in my mind. Is this normal?
I would love some advice from those who have been through the mushy stage. What was your first meal, what worked for you and didn't. I know that we are all different and one thing may work for you that wont for me. I am just curious what your doctor considered mushy. My list shows one thing and when I called they told me another. I am just worried.
Lastly, thank you for allowing me to complain and not judging me! I love my husband more than anything but I can't talk to him much about this. I don't think he cares. He cares about my health and me but I think he gets bored with this topic. I don't blame him. A person can only hear the same thing 100 times before they flip. ha!

I wanted to share the info my doctor gave me. It has really helped me!! I would love feedback or to see your info. I love the we can work as a team to reach our goals.

MENTAL HUNGER:
I am trying to make it to Wednesday. I am not hungry, like AT ALL! But, I have mental hunger. I have a three year old and husband whom I have to cook for. I struggle so bad, not wanting to eat their food, but ready to eat my food! Does that makes sense? This hasn't been an issue until tonight. I get to start the mushy stage on Wednesday and I am ready. Tonight I made my husband chicken salad and it looked amazing.
Another thing I have to throw out there is I am always freaked about getting a leak. Do you guys every worry about that? I am doing what I am told but it always feels weird in my mind. Is this normal?
I would love some advice from those who have been through the mushy stage. What was your first meal, what worked for you and didn't. I know that we are all different and one thing may work for you that wont for me. I am just curious what your doctor considered mushy. My list shows one thing and when I called they told me another. I am just worried.
Lastly, thank you for allowing me to complain and not judging me! I love my husband more than anything but I can't talk to him much about this. I don't think he cares. He cares about my health and me but I think he gets bored with this topic. I don't blame him. A person can only hear the same thing 100 times before they flip. ha!

I wanted to share the info my doctor gave me. It has really helped me!! I would love feedback or to see your info. I love the we can work as a team to reach our goals.

Ok, tomorrow is the big day! I want any advice you guys can give me. What should I expect? Feel? Pain level?
I have had a c-section before.
Taking medicine after?
Nervous!!!
Plano, Tx with Dr. Nick Nicholson

Great idea! Doing it today.

I had my two week today. I was cleared to swim! Yay! When you have a three year old swimming comes in handy. They were satisfied with my weight and get to start mushy foods in one week. The PA was not Dr. Nick but she was nice. She was very quick at getting me out and I didn't get to ask the questions I wanted.

I wanted to share the info my doctor gave me. It has really helped me!! I would love feedback or to see your info. I love the we can work as a team to reach our goals.

Haven't seen these numbers in over 5 years!!! Amazing!!!
Starting weight 203

I'm doing great! As of today 2 1/2 weeks post op I'm down 32 pounds!!