MMXIII

Surgery date September 9th.

HW 236

SW 220

CW 196

No complications so far. God is awedome!

Today the weather was perfect. Went for a walk at the lake which went on .. for 5.5 miles. I will be 4 weeks out tomorrow.. started exercising a week ago. Not lifting any weights for now, but planning to do so soon. Actually feeling really good. On Tuesday will be starting soft food. Taking all my Vitamins makes a big difference for me.

Yes...for some reason I had a 3 day stall then I started drinking more fluids and im bk down. For some reason' date=' Water tastes weird to me.[/quote']

Thought about that today ... I need to drink more water ... I am about to get my menstrual cycle as well. Hopefully things will get better soon.

Sleeved 09/09. Surgery day 221, as today 210.. stall for almost a week now. Not too happy about that. Just starting pureed foods this week. Having a little bit of a hard time tasting some foods again. Seems like my taste for food is really changing.

I got sleeved on the 9th. In all honesty I feel great. A bit tender at one of the incision sites (really stings when I sneeze! Damn allergies!) But do really feel like Ive been working out my abs alot. I'm.so . Ready to go back to work! I did finally "go" with the aid of M.O.M not bad at all for me. Im actually healing quite well. Thank you God . Im going to attempt a few miles walking today. I can typically do 5 but will shoot for 2 today just to be safe. Keep on praying and healing everyone! Oh yea...as for post op diet..not bad. I was able to get a serving of greek yogart bout 930 this morning. 10oz of premier protien shake bout 1230 & just had serving of applesauce. Have my Water bottle ready to start sipping on in a bit. Takes me about 20 mins or more to do but feel really good especially in the day to run errands and all since im getting my protien started early! Good luck everyone.

I was sleeved at the same day .. still not able to "go" ... any advice will be appreciated! Amazef with your smoth recovery!

I would just place it over my shirt on my belly. Never directly on my tummy. Should on be on for 20minutes at a time no longer.

My surgery was on the 9th... and I was in so much gas pain when the nurse offered the heat pad... she placed it on my shoulders instead. It did not help a lot.

So how do you use the heating pad? Is it placed directly on your tummy?

The heat pad goes on your back.. close to your shoulders. I does help with the pressure and pain when breathing.

Ok Ladies the Page is Private and I will be monitoring it. Its called SleevedandFreed....

The icon right now is an Eye with beautiful lashes and colorful pupils. Spread the word!

How can I find the page.. so I can join it? Please let me know. Thanks

My surgeons nurse called a little while ago to tell me what time to be at the hospital in the morning...6:30 a.m.!!! I was so excited when I told my husband and was talking so fast that he didn't understand me and asked "are you sure she didn't say 10:30"...soooo I had to call back just to make sure. It is officially 6:30 a.m. in the morning! YAY...I keep thinking to myself that I should really be nervous or SOMETHING but I'm not yet. I bet I will be in the morning though! :D

Just got home from hospital. .. I am really thirst and tired

I'm not hungry at all. I'm so ready for tomorrow to come' date=' I hope all have a good go & speedy recovery onto the next chapter of our lives.

Soon enough it'll be tomorrow my check in time is 6:30 mountain standard time. Have to be up at 5 & out of the house by 5:30.

Good Luck, chat with you all later. [/quote']

All right! Let's keep in touch.

My surgery is tomorrow' date=' September 9. I'm so excited, I have a lot of nervous energy so I'm cleaning everything. I am also very hungry so I keep looking at the clock wishing it could move a little faster.[/quote']

I am having mine tomorrow as well. Have all ready ... anxious and nervous.. oh and hangry too :S... mine we ill be 8:30 pacific time. What time r u scheduled? Wishing u all goes really well. In God I trust!

So' date=' I waited a long time for this day to come. Tomorrow is surgery day. I was super excited for a while, now I'm still somewhat excited, but also bummed because I feel like there is still a chance I could do this myself. I am mourning food already. I know I will follow everything to a tee as I have these past two weeks on pre-op diet, but still nervous I won't lose the weight. I'm nervous about long term effects since this surgery is so new. I have tried so many times to do this myself like most others on here, and couldn't. So nervous that if I didn't go through with it, I would be miserable and regret not doing it. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I think of my perfectly good stomach, and wonder if cutting it out is the right thing to do. Has anyone else felt this way? [/quote']

We like to know how u r doing.. keep us posted please. Wishing u a speedy recovery.

Monday is my surgery. When I was getting my EKG today for pre op the nurse asked me if I was getting the bypass and I said no I'm getting the sleeve she told me she had the bypass 2 years ago and I am making the best decision of my life. Se said she is so happy for me and she gave me a hug. It feels so good for other people to tell you about it. And damn. She had a nice looking body. It just reaffirms my decisions through and through. Omg the 9th here I come.

Awesome! It does help a lot.. thanks for sharing with us. I am having mine in the 9th as well. Wishing that all goes really well for u.

Have you tried laser hair removal? It's quite affordable now... Thank god! I laser my entire face every 6 weeks for 99 us dollars. I'm quite happy with the results.

Where do u go for laser? Any specific recommendation? .. I have tried laser but it left dark spots all over my face. Help please.

I used spironolactone too. It helped with my acne' date=' but it did not reduce the hair growth.

I've also tried laser hair removal. I was told that if my Hair growth was due to a hormone imbalance that laser hair removal wouldn't be as effective. I had my entire body done. I have very little dark hair on my legs, genital area or under arms, but it did very little for my face

If you do decide to go with laser hair removal, look for specials on Groupon. Be careful to chose a place that uses good lasers as they are not all created equally. Ask the clinic if they use YAG (darker skin) and/or Alexandrite (light / medium skin). The skill of the technician can make a difference too.[/quote']

Thanks for all the tips about laser ... I have so much facial hair right now, and I shave as my skin is really sensitive .. can't let they grow long enough to waxing. Anyways, I've tried laser and ended up with bad dark spots which took more than a year to clear. I would appreciate if u can give me any recommendation on what to look for my skin color. Thanks!

I am supposed to do 1 week of low carb "atkins" type diet and 1 week liquids but I decided to do 2 weeks liquid since its also low carb to give my body a jump start on losing. I didn't qualify through my insurance but I am determined to make changes and get this surgery so I am heading to Mexico for my surgery.

Good luck with your diet... hope all goes well in Mexico. Let's keep in touch. Best wishes.

I'm having my surgery that day as well' date=' In Idaho[/quote']

Well, we are almost there. Staying home for the holiday. Not ready to risk the pre op diet. Lets keep in touch. U can add me as your contact if u like. We will be going thru all this together. Peace!

I'm just up the road from you MMXIII in Washington' date=' near Longview, My date is the 16th but I am heading to Dr Ramos Kelly in MX. What kind of pre-op diet do you have to do?[/quote']

I am in Longview as well ...lol. Well my 30 days pre op diet is basically hight Protein, no red meat, no cheese or fatty food... no carbs at all. Lots of Water, greens, veggies, fat free milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese.. have lost 15 pounds so far. What about yours? ...

I am scheduled for Sept 9th ... starting to get nervous and anxious ... excited at the same time. Who is having surgery at the same day? Lets be in touch ... having my surgery in Portland OR ☆

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If I are not able to ft ind a good one, u can use the pill crucher for the firs four weeks.

Almost a week post op i want to eat the cheese off pizza lol

Are u serious?! 2 weeks liquids, right?!

2 bites if ices is all i can do.

Uaww! Some lemonade sounds like a good idea. What about the sugar? Keep us updated nyorker ..

Leak test passed. Also a recision from band person who had surgery after me also passed.

I am sipping Water but i dont know how much to have. I am not even thirsty. Tomorrow i get released.

I am so tired and weak. I havent slept good at all.

Passing the leak test is great news! Why u cant sleep? Is it too noisy? Or the pain is bothering u?

Doing okay. Little pain where they pulled the stomach out from. Morphine is my friend. Leak test around 830am hope i pass im thirsty. Havent slept much.. Im used to sleeping on my side or stomach but cannot do it. All these bells and whistles kept me up most of the night. I an still in recovery and should get a room today is the leak test passes. The nurses are great here. Couple cuties to lol.

I am glad to know that all is going well. Just relax and you will be better soon. Keep us posted about the results for the leak test. Enjoy the good care. Wishing u a speedy recovery.

Surgery tomorrow.. Lol

Hello nyorker ... hope u are doing well and ready for your brand new life ... lol. Just to let u know.. u r in my prayer tonight. God be with u