Tripletmom

You are not crazy at all- completely normal. I did have a complication from surgery and still didn't die. LOL. Incredible pain for 5 days and I truly did feel I was dying, I wasn't. The body is an amazing thing. I'm feeling 100% now and even with my complication surgery was 100% worth it!!! You will do fine.

I let some chocolate melt in my mouth. More than I should have. I feel guilty too; however I'm back on track, still losing and I leaned my lesson. I was sick as a dog and had dumping. I need to learn how to deal with my emotions better than eating them because I physically can't do it anymore. Glad I'm not the only one. This is a great support group.

I used Dirk Rodriguez in Dallas. We were in the same hospital, though. I think both our doctors do surgery there.

Hey all! I had my sleeve done in Dallas about 3 weeks ago. I had a complication. The surgeon damaged part my spleen and I was in the hospital for 5 days. I'm 100% better now. Surgery was totally worth it, even with the complication. Just weighed today and I am 159. Goal #1 is 140 Goal #2 130 ultimate goal weight # 120.

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting!

Hey all! I was a lightweight as well and got sleeved on 7/24. Wanted to update you all on my surgery, which was done in Dallas, TX. I had spleen complications and lost 25% of my spleen due to the surgery complications. It was the most pain I have ever felt in my life (and I have triplets so I know pain, lol). HOWEVER, I am totally fine now, after the 5 day hospital stay and I would still do the surgery. I'm told this is not common at all, but that it can and does happen. Word to future sleevers: If you feel abnormal pain post surgery, DON'T IGNORE IT!!!! Don't let them tell you it's 'bad gas pain' I lost part of my spleen because of this, and had to be an emergency hospital admit. You know your body, they don't. You all will do fine, just listen to your own body. If you feel something is wrong, don't stop asking until they take you seriously.

Tomorrow I get sleeved early in the am. I'm planning to take everyone's advice and walk as soon as I can.

Just did prep today and will be at hospital at 5 am to get sleeved at 7am!!! Nervous and excited. Ready for my life changing day!!

I'm nervous too, my surgery Wednesday.

ME TOO!!! Can't keep it off- ever! So glad to have found others who have similar struggles for support and advice. You/we are not alone.

So glad I found this thread. Yes fat is fat! We all need acceptance and support on this journey to greater health. My surgery is a few days before yours so we will be in a similar boat. Will be nice to have buddies to go through this with!!!

Thanks laura-ven.

I get sleeved on Wed. July 24!!! I ordered my vitamins, but they aren't in yet, have 1 weeks worth of low cal protein powder, most all of my medications, but I'm SO nervous. I'm mainly nervous about 'dumping', hunger, and nausea. I"m SO glad to have found this support forum online!

North Dallas

Why are you struggling? Pain, or other issues? I'm getting sleeved on Wed. I'm interested in joining the support group as well.