potpieiii

I'm right there with ya!

Potpieiii-if you are like more I had some pretty tight clothes, especially jeans so I'm still not seeing too much difference after 26 pounds. It will come! I am now seeing a difference in my underwear lol

Congrats! I had my own NSV this morning. I put on a shirt that I haven't worn in over 7 years (yeah, I'm a pack rat, can't throw anything away) AND IT FIT!.
**does happy dance for you**
Keep Pimpin' that Sleeve!

My husband can't stop shopping online for me. I have no idea why but clothes keep appearing at the house. So he bought me two tiny looking size 14 dresses. I wanted to let him see how they were still waaaay too small for me. I love dresses but they didn't look good with the excess weight so I was very nervous.

But they fit!

And even though I say it myself, dang I look good in them! I have to admit, I didn't recognize myself in them. I didn't realize I am "small" enough to fit into them.

I used to read about others who said they didn't realize they were in a smaller size and it made no sense to me. Today I understood that.

I'm exactly three months out today (sx aug 2nd), 39 lbs down and in another pound I'll be half-way to goal. I've gone from an 18w or 20 to a misses 14.

For those of you who stress about stalls(I.e., me too)? Just know that in 3 months I've had 3 stalls that lasted 12 days, 12 days, and 15 days respectively. So out of 90 days, I spent 39 days stalled. And still got these results overall.

So grateful for the sleeve today. I have a thankful heart. Thanks for listening to me dance about with happiness

So sorry to hear what you had to go through, but it is great that you are on the mend and now you are aware of your condition. Good luck!

I was sleeved on Oct. 1st and did good for the first week. The second week I started to go downhill ...quick. I had extreme pain in my lower back and right side near my ribs. I just assumed it was gas pain combined with my already low pain tolerance. Finally, the pain got so bad, and so constant, I checked myself in to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital. There, they discovered I had blood in my urine, and ordered a CT Scan. Almost immediately after the CT Scan, the doctor came back and told me they discovered blood clots in a very unusual place: the arteries going from my spleen and my liver, as well as my lungs.
I spent the night in the hospital and the kept me on an anti-clotting drug called Coumadin, and dilaudid for pain. They paged my surgeon who came in first thing the next morning to tell me he had been brainstorming with numerous other doctors on what went wrong and what could be done to save my life.
He told me the hospital I was currently at did not have the team of doctors nor the medical equipment necessary to help me. So I was immediately transported by ambulance to another hospital in Denver.
To say the least, I was TERRIFIED. Immediately upon arrival at the new hospital I went straight to the ICU where my husband and grandmother were waiting. They spared no time in getting me prepped for the first of three surgeries to remove the clots.
I remember only bits and pieces after that. Mostly just the extreme pain, and fear. I remember being so weak, and my husband and grandmother stayed by my side the entire time. (Backstory: my grandma raised me, so she is more like my mom.)
My husband brushed my hair, held my hand while they poked me endlessly with needles, and even brushed my teeth. One memory I have was right after my second surgery, and being so afraid, so I asked my grandma to hold my hand.
Thanks to God and my team of doctors, upon completing the third surgery, all blood clots (with the exception of the one in my lung) were removed. I was then able to get out of the ICU and into a private room.
Then the hardest part began: finding out why this happened. Every day for two weeks they drew blood two, sometimes three, times per day; sending the samples to various places around the country for testing.
Finally, they found the answer. I am part of 2% of the nation that is a carrier for a genetic mutation/blood disorder called Prothrombin 20210a. I'm 31 years old and have never had any symptoms. But the only way of knowing about this genetic mutation would have been for me to have genetic testing done prior to surgery (which is extremely expensive and most health insurance companies do not cover that). Also, six years ago I had surgery to remove my gallbladder and had ZERO issues.
The moral of the story is this: There are risks for any surgery. It's not my surgeon's fault, it's not my own fault. It it what it is. Would I go through the surgery now, even knowing about my blood disorder? I would have to talk to my surgeon to see if, knowing my problem, there would have been any precautions that could have been taken to avoid me almost losing my life, or see if my surgeon would even think I could be a candidate for the sleeve surgery.
Bottom line is, I'm happy to be alive. I'm happy to be blessed with so many people that love and care about me.
Just know that no matter how much planning we do, there are always risks involved.

Thank you....tomorrow I get too start full liquids....sooooooo excited.

here are two sites you can check out. I have tried several of there drinks and like them. https://www.dietdirect.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/114403/ https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/113961/.

Unjury chicken Soup flavor was good. Like drinking broth. It's online order only at www.unjury.com They also have strawberry sorbet which counted as a clear, but I never tried it.

My doc allows Syntrax Nectar. Only the fruit flavored ones once I have the surgery for my 'clear liquids' week. I havent had one since I havent had the surgery but others have said they are good. I have also heard you can use unflavored and add crystal light to it but as I said before I havent had surgery yet. so good luck

I used the Protein Shots from Walmart. Its about $10 for a six pack, but they're 2.9 ounces and easier to get down than regular Protein. That's what I used a few weeks after surgery because I couldn't stomach the regular whey protein.

I couldn't stomach the Isopure either. I'm 3 days out and I have to stay I haven't found one decent flavor. They are beyond gross. They're going back to GNC

Post op gets better...my melt down came the next night after I got to come home. The bruising sucks however it it lightening up. The walking is tough but push thru. I am up to 1/2 mile walking twice a day. You can do this.

3 days post op a little bruised but not on pain meds just a little tender .. Fluid was hard first two days but today much better have posted a pic which may help a few and it really looks a lot worse than it feels .. Good luck everyone grab your dreams and never let them go x

I use the Unjury chicken and unflavored. I am getting to hate the Isopure but trying to use it so my hubs doesn't get upset for paying so much for it.

Congrats!! Looking great!!

Maybe your nurse can give you roxicet (liquid Percocet). That's what my dr.'s office gave almost everyone for pain.

Highest weight 299
Weight at surgery 289
Weight now 236
Surgery date 7-3-13
Age 24 and I'm 5'3"

5ft 10, highest weight probably around the 265-270 mark. Surgery day weight 250 odd. I am 8 days out and to be honest, I haven't got a clue what I weigh! Huzzah!

Surgery 1/31/13
Sw: 294.4
Cw: 189
Goal: was 180 now I'm shooting for 170

I'm doing well. just got home too! A little sore and a little pain. Drinking liquids every 20 mins.

I had pain for about a week, and I second the recommendation to keep up on your pain pills - set a timer.
I don't know of anyone who has been able to get in all the fluids or Protein immediately after surgery, you'll need to keep working at it. It'll be a gradual progression.
Most of all, congratulations and welcome to the club.

The first week was hell for me! I didn't have buyers remorse per say, but I was absolutely miserable. The second week was better. I'm 3 weeks post op now, and Im feeling more like myself. I'm still very tired, and Im still dealing with some nausea but its getting better. Hang in there!!