mel959

Im in a similar situation. 3 weeks out 10 lbs lost only. I gained in hospital 12 lbs which was prob from fluids in iv I lost that and 10 lbs. I have 120 to loose. This is going to be a long long ride. I thought there would be a honeymoon phase. I guess its bypassing me.#sadanddiscouraged#

I am on soft foods, graduated to chicken moistly prepped tuna and canned chix. I havent had the tuna or canned chix yet I made chicken and some sweet potato and carrots and tomato in slow cooker. First meal ive had in 24 days. Im trying to walk more but feel exhausted. I was more active before being sleeved!

I was sleeved on oct 4. Ive only lost 11 lbs so far. I had gained 10 lbs during hospital stay so that was gone plus 11 lbs. I dont eat much. I get my protein in. Water is difficult to drink im trying but its hard. Why am I losing so slowly. I developped sciatica my worst episode ever and was bedridden for 8 days as walking painful. Will I be relegated to slow loserville. I had a bmi of 47 going in, and have 140 to lose. Im terrified I am failing. I try and usually eat under 800 calories. Help please im discouraged

I was sleeved on oct 4. Ive only lost 11 lbs so far. I had gained 10 lbs during hospital stay so that was gone plus 11 lbs. I dont eat much. I get my protein in. Water is difficult to drink im trying but its hard. Why am I losing so slowly. I developped sciatica my worst episode ever and was bedridden for 8 days as walking painful. Will I be relegated to slow loserville. I had a bmi of 47 going in, and have 140 to lose. Im terrified I am failing. I try and usually eat under 800 calories. Help please im discouraged

Just released from hospital. had some wonderful nurses. One of them came and said hi said you two were friends. I was out of it but really appreciated what you did. I have acid reflux/ heartburn when I eat anything but today is better than yesterday and its nice to be home.

Just released from hospital. had some wonderful nurses. One of them came and said hi said you two were friends. I was out of it but really appreciated what you did. I have acid reflux/ heartburn when I eat anything but today is better than yesterday and its nice to be home.

My name is Melissa by the way. Surgery is at 10. Im to be there at 8 am. Your good thoughts are soo appreciated

Omg, thank you so much.

Thank you. I finally haveva time 10 am!!! Now hoping time goes by

Annie, thank you so much for your help. I have a question, surgery is friday and I still havent hotten a call from office with re exact time. Is this normal? Everything seems like pulling teeth at this office. I know im just anxious and hungry thus cranky

Congratulations!!! My surgery is scheduled for friday oct 4, 4 days away. Im in the middle of preop diet. Cant wait to be on losing side. I was not a fan of office but im still waiting for them to call with exact time of surgery.

I have a preop diet for 10 days, consisting of 2 shakes and one sensible meal. Last 2 days clear only. I had my shake this morning, then an apple, then a shake then edamame and finally tuna fish with lowfat 15 cal mayo with lettuce and tomatoes Does this sound like im complying?

I just found out I was approved!

Where did you have your surgery?

Where did you have your surgery?

I live in Sunnyside. How about you?

I live in Sunnyside. How about you?

Mount sinai with dr. Kini. Im so worried about the insurance. Everything submitted on sept 10.. I have uh oxford. Hate waiting...

Did you get approved and how long was wait

Well I am at the end, everything was submitted on Tuesday afternoon, and I have UH/Oxford Liberty. How long will it take to get a decision? I am on pins and needles.

Yes! Everything was submitted today. Waiting praying hoping.

Ive been vaping too. My surgery is in 24 days. Ive had the occasional cigarette. Im worried. My doc said to quit a month before. The stressors in my life plus dieting have made it so hard. Vaping helps. I spoke to the nurse practitioner who said they test carboxyhemoglobin. Doc said I can use patch up to surgery except on surgery day. Im confused. Is vaping going to show up. I plan on switching to 0.0 mg nicotine vap before surgery. I dont want to mess up my surgery

I asked my doctor if nicotine patch was ok and was told it was. I was told the test was for carboxyhemoglobin which test levels of CO in blood. Ive been researching ever since. Turns out blood level returns to normal within 48 hours after last smoke. What does this mean? Im going to have occasional cigarette until about 10 days before my test. I know that this is stupid. Im just not able.