ktferg99

I had surgery 8/29, mostly good so far. I seem to be sore at night, so it interferes with my sleep, but my energy is still high. It feels like things are shifting in my insides lol...

I started sleeping on my side day 9 post op, I'm not day 12 and had my stitches out yesterday. Had the best sleep ever last night! X

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!

Oh bad luck! I had 2 surgeries cancelled due to illness before got sleeved. Third time lucky. Hope your sore throat passes.

Research: what to eat, when, how, and how much. Stock up on good stuff, shed the bad stuff. Research exercise, find what works for you, plan out your lifelong commitment to being mean and lean.
Think a lot: what is food....really? Is it life..is it love...is it meaning? Or is it energy that tastes good going in? It will still be that, chew slower, concentrate more. Quality time with food has nothing to do with quantity. Your taste buds are in your mouth, not in the stretchy part of your belly that will soon be gone. I enjoy food now more than before. Knowing that food is no longer making me prematurely dead seems to enhance its appeal.
Anticipate life without obesity. If you have used it emotionally find other coping mechanisms. If you have hated yourself because of it, prepare to forgive and love yourself.
Find non-eating pursuits to distract yourself, especially in the pre-op diet time.
Prepare to empty your closet several times, buy cheap clothes until goal. Thrift stores are Gman approved.

for my Shampoo and conditioner i use of combination of MSM shampoo and Garlic Oil Shampoo.. here are the links to them:
MSM shampoo: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-19339-trimedica-msm-shampoo-8-oz
Garlic Shampoo: http://www.amazon.com/MBP-Alopecil-Garlic-Shampoo-Vitamin/dp/B000UOG3E8/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454232&sr=1-1&keywords=alopecil+garlic+oil+shampoo
for condition I use MSM conditioner: http://www.vitacost.com/TriMedica-MSM-Conditioner
for supplements I take garlic oil, msm, hairfinity hair pills, along with the other perscribed Vitamins my doctor needs me to take. Here are the links to them:
hairfinity: http://www.hairfinity.com/Order.htm
garlic oil: http://www.amazon.com/Odorless-Garlic-1000-Twin-Pack/dp/B001QRZ0LK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368454535&sr=8-2&keywords=garlic+oil+pills
msm: http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-1500-Tablets-120-Count/dp/B000NRXNRC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454550&sr=1-1&keywords=msm
biotin: http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Potency-5000mcg-60-Count/dp/B001G7QYGU/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454571&sr=1-3&keywords=Biotin
i also mix a scoop of collagen in my Protein shakes: http://www.amazon.com/NeoCell-Super-Collagen-Powder-III/dp/B002OGVI0O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454760&sr=1-7&keywords=collagen+powder
I also massage a specially formulated oil into my hair 3 times per week before styling. I wear braids most of the time so i just oil my scalp with it. The ingredients to make an 8ounce applicator bottle full are:
2oz Extra virgin olive oil
2oz jamaican black castor oil
2oz jojoba oil
1oz grapeseed oil
20 drops of peppermint oil
20 drops of tea tree oil
20 drops of rosemary oil
The products i included are the actual products I use. Hope this helps everyone!

I'm scheduled for August 29! I'm excited...but it's been a whirlwind! My first Dr Visit was July 11 and I received my surgery date today.