Tiny One

Doc gave approval for a glass of wine 7 weeks post op. surg was 11/7 & I had wine on 12/31. While i was able to tolerate it, I got tipsy really fast so I stopped after drinking half of it. I was warned that it wouldn't take much to get me drunk & to watch my surroundings. Weird thing is, I got approval to drink at 7 weeks, but was told back then it was too soon for caffeine. So it truly depends on your doctor.

It will definitely get better. Took me 4-5 weeks to start to feel normal again. Then it's been smooth sailing. 8 mons post op & I couldn't be feeling better. Hang in there.

Great job. Already practicing control! You will succeed!

It will get better. Hang in there.

Simply beautiful! Great job!

Ok, here's what had to do: Informational sessions (3 including nutritionist) Consult with surgeon Psych eval sleep study Arterial blood gas Endoscopy Abdominal Ultrasound Labs

First appointment July 2012, surgery Nov 7, 2012. Did all appointments July thru Oct & was approved mid oct.

Yeah! Congrats!

Yes, exercise will help with your weight loss. Works for me.

It will get easier day by day. Try warm decaf tea as it will help with the swelling of your new stomach. Try drinking your water room temperature. As time goes by, you'll be able to tolerate your fluids. You have to keep at it so you won't get dehydrated. Good luck.

First day or 2 was a little painful, but nothing the pain meds couldn't handle. I didn't need pain meds after first few days. Then week 2, I felt like I was hit by a truck but that lasted only for 2 days. By the end of week 2 I had no pain, but didn't have too much energy & wasn't sleeping much. Week 4 & 5 I started feeling really good & more like myself. Been smooth sailing since.

Girl, enjoy it. I know, I do. I'm 8 mons out & still getting chased. Funny thing is, i ain't running. Consider yourself lucky as I've seen posts on this forum where some husbands aren't supportive & may be intimidated even going as far as asking for a divorce. Have fun!!!

My girls have always been on the small side. But over the past several years, I became proud as they seemed to have grown as I gained weight. Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted. Now back to an A cup. Any smaller I'll be in a training bra. Lol....

8 mons post op & couldn't be feeling AND looking better. So glad for my sleeve.

Good luck tomorrow.

Walking does wonders for the gas pains. I felt the same feeling and walked until it passed.

Before buying new clothes, I had fun fitting the clothes that I hadn't worn because they were too tight. So that's what got me through the first few months. As I started buying new stuff, I bought stuff that were several sizes too small as inspiration. I must say, it's been fun buying smaller clothes.

That's great. But don't buy too many now because they'll be too big for you in another month or so.

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My BMI was between 35-40. 97 lbs overweight. When I went for my sleep study & preadmission bloodwork, the folks there thought I was too small for WLS. What's funny was, neither of them were the doctors, nor did they know my medical history. One of the main reasons I didn't tell too many folks. Everyone didn't need to know I had GERD, had sleep apnea since i was a kid but progressed as i got older & heavier. borderline diabetic for the past 3 yrs along with elevating HP & cholesterol levels, low back pain from being rear ended in car accidents 3x. I didn't tell my family because I was certain they'd say I was too small & didn't need it. 8 mons post op & so glad for my sleeve. No longer in obesity category & other medical concerns gone.

My weight slowed down after 6 mons. Losing maybe 1-2 lbs a week. I'm ok with that as I really didn't want to lose a total of 97 lbs as it was suggested. Down 62 & would be ok if i Stayed were I am, but I know I'm still losing slowly.

Incredible!!! Great job!

Awesome!!!!

My husband & I go often alone & with others.. First few times I ordered soup & ate probably half of it. Now we go out I will order anything that I want. eat a small portion & will have a meal for the next couple of days. Sometimes i may share a meal with my husband or best friend. Its normally some sort of chicken or fish & green vegetables. I eat really slow.

I lost hair, but it was only noticeable when I washed it. My hair is really thick. My hair lost stopped the moment I was able to intake 60 gm of protein daily. While I wasn't counting my protein, that was my daily sign that I didn't get in my required protein the day before. When I counted & increased my protein, hair lost stopped.