kim.cooper

This is the only place I can brag about this without sounding like a tool but this weekend I purchased my first size 8 jeans!!! Size 8!! They fit great, Ive got them on today actually. Hayll yeah

Happy dance time!! Down 30 lbs since pre op...sleeved 8/29 ????

I can get my fingers around my wrists again! I also can no longer rest my laptop on my tummy. I have to say that the tummy desk is kind of missed. I will gladly trade it for a flat stomach though!

Still waiting for a change in clothing size, but...this morning I put on a shirt that I don't wear a lot because it bunches above my [extensive] hips. Today the tail of the shirt slid right down over my hips/jeans and is hanging straight all the way down. Woo hoo! Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference!

Slightly more energy today. Tomorrow is my two weeks, and I get to advance onto puréed or soft foods as tolerated! Fluids are getting a bit easier. I was able to drink an entire 17oz water bottle this morning in about a half hour!

Hang in there Mocha! I was sleeved same day as you and experienced the same problem. It was so bad that I barely took in anything the next day, plus I was throwing up what I tried to take in! In fact, they didn't want to release me until I could keep stuff down without the nausea meds. I managed to convince them that just getting home would help (who the hell can rest and recover in a hospital??). Surprisingly they agreed, and it has made a world of difference. The nausea is completely gone, pain is minimal, and the gas is much, much better! Keep on walking...it really does help.
Increasing my intake slowly, and not beating myself up for falling a little short at the end of the day...as long as it improves a bit more the next day. Mostly focusing on Fluid intake to avoid dehydration...but once your sleeve "wakes up" and the gas subsides, you'll know when your tiny little tummy wants nourishment. We'll get there!

Excellent facility...my youngest daughter was born at Providence 21 years ago this week.

My surgery was 8/29/13 by Dr. Katz from st johns providence in Southfield. No problems and the care I received was exceptional!! Went home the next day and my Dr called to make sure I was comfortable. Every person I came in contact with was superb!

Hang in there Mocha! I was sleeved same day as you and experienced the same problem. It was so bad that I barely took in anything the next day, plus I was throwing up what I tried to take in! In fact, they didn't want to release me until I could keep stuff down without the nausea meds. I managed to convince them that just getting home would help (who the hell can rest and recover in a hospital??). Surprisingly they agreed, and it has made a world of difference. The nausea is completely gone, pain is minimal, and the gas is much, much better! Keep on walking...it really does help.
Increasing my intake slowly, and not beating myself up for falling a little short at the end of the day...as long as it improves a bit more the next day. Mostly focusing on Fluid intake to avoid dehydration...but once your sleeve "wakes up" and the gas subsides, you'll know when your tiny little tummy wants nourishment. We'll get there!

My daughter and son in law is staying with us for a month awaiting their flight to china. He is 6'7" muscular and clearly has an athletic build. He also eats an unbelievable amount of food, but that is besides the point. My wife was doing laundry and I just moved into large sized underwear and turns out i bought hanes which is the same thing he wears. we could not tell his apart from mine! when i see me I do not see myself being the same size as him, but there it is.

If one could burn 1000 calories having sex...I doubt there would be an obesity epidemic....but there might be a population explosion.

That's what I was thinking! **** if I can burn a 1000 calories? Having sex??!
What the hell am I doing mountain biking and walking on that dang treadmill

In order to calculate the calories, you are going to have to give us pretty specific details.....

Good luck to all those on deck for tomorrow! Sending up those positive vibes for a smooth procedure and easy recovery. One more day to wait for me til I get to the other side...anxious and excited all at once! ????

Today is the day! Heading to the hospital now. Check in at 11, surgery at 1. I'm.So scared. Prayers needed please! Thanks for all the support.

Believe me, you aren't alone there!

This really is my one true fear as well, even though my head knows it's not going to play out that way. Fear of the unknown, I suppose!

This really is my one true fear as well, even though my head knows it's not going to play out that way. Fear of the unknown, I suppose!

Yikes! Throwing up large amounts of blood?? Just when I think I've got my head in a good place about this thing, some poor soul such as yourself pipes up to remind us that recovery can be pretty dramatic. So glad to hear you're doing better!

My surgery will be on 8/29 and planning to return to work on 9/9...eleven days after the big day. I'm a middle school teacher and really hoping that I'm not biting off more than I can chew (pun intended lol!). Seriously though, it's the start of the school year for me (kids return on the 26th)...so just enough time to greet them and get them a bit settled before I'm off. Fingers crossed all goes well and I'm one of the lucky ones in terms of healing and recovery! I'm feeling very optimistic after all the positive stories I've encountered on this site. Thanks to all for your inspirational stories...keeps the mindset positive and hopeful!

Just got the call...insurance approved and all systems go for Aug 29!