nikki_is_winning

There seems to be so many of us having surgery this month. I am glad not to be hearing any horror stories. Today was day 5 for me, I am able to take deeper breaths now, seems the hernia repair has settled down. Still have the one incision pain, not like too many sit ups, more like a knife stabbing me. Thankfully the Toradol does take care of the pain for a while. I am still very swollen, I am peeing like a race horse but I am still really puffy. Still will not get on the scale, I don't want to be disappointed. I will get on it next Thursday, the day I started drinking fluids after the surgery. No problems drinking, still, no nausea, vomiting or dizziness. I am getting my Protein in---I drink 2 of the nectar's a day, thats 46 gms of protein. Drink 1 cup of injury chicken Soup - 20 grams and 1 cup of milk - 8 grams. So that is 64 grams of protein for the day. I am not sure if the milk is causing my gut to rumble or not. I need to drink it earlier in the day tomarrow to see if it does the same thing. I hope I have not become lactose intolerant. Will check it out and let you'll know. I am thinking of you all, praying that all works out well! I am keeping a positive attitude and I know that "this too shall pass".

Ok today is 9/6 and I am 2 days post op. alittle sore but most of all I can't keep down alot. I had surgery on 9/4 and was supposed to be home oh 9/5 . Thinks didnt work out. Still vomiting the pain meds so I think I will stop taking it and deal with the pain. I can't deal with the feeling sick. Water is hard to drink and cramps are always present when I do. I try and listen to my body and sipping is all I can do. No mater what, I'm swallowing air and I can feel every bubble. I pray and hope that things get better and I can keep things down better! Thanks for all the advise on this forum!

Ok so the pre op diet is going better than I thought it would. When I get hungry...and it's alot, I have some sugar free Jello. It actually helps alot. So I am one day and a wake up from my surgery date and surprisingly I am not as nervous as I thought. Wednesday at 745am is my time...I am so excited. I will keep everyone posted. Good luck to all the September sleevers!!

just submitted everything today!! Waiting on my approval and to set the date, it will be this month I'm sooo excited !

Today my waiting is over as I check in to the hospital at 12:45 pm and my surgery begins at 2:15 pm. I expect to be in recovery by 4:00pm and in my room soon after. I did my pre-surgury dieting and have lost weight, reviewed all the Dr's literature, know what is about to happen, and am ready for what it will take to reach my goal weight.
My thanks go out to the many people who posted their victories, failures, and solutions - you all helped me get to this day. I will continue to share my thoughts and progress as I recover and work on achieving my goal weight. Thanks again and let's keep posting!

I'm so happy with my sleeve, down 48 lbs at week 18. I'm finally ok with only losing 1-2 lbs a week. I'm glad the scale is going in right direction! (Sleeved 4/22).

day before surgery

My son made me buy this red women's large T-shirt while trying to get a mens XXL. Very surprised how I looked.
Praise God!!

MEEEEE MEEEEE MEEEE!! SEPTEMBER 4TH.....HERE I COME!! From Frederick but being sleeved in Washington, DC

Last day of preop diet and senses are very hightened

I just got my approval and waiting for a scheduled drs appointment and date for surgery

Surgery Sep 9th...ready to start my new life!!!

Praying that God will put his hand upon you and your surgeon on the day of your surgery! That the holy spirt will fill the room with peace and his healing love, In Jesus Name, Amen

Hi Nikki, I just keep reading everything I can and trying to prepare. I found the book "the emotional first aid kit". To be very good. I know what you mean about coming home with nothing to do and getting hungry. I've been noticing my tough times and preparing strategies to combat them. Just keep telling yourself that you are growing more beautiful, healthy and strong every day and keep on keeping on...

The week before is the hardest because you actually CAN eat if you choose too. After its much easier... gets boring on liquids, but you know you cant eat so its isn't that bad. Good luck. Im 2.5 weeks post op and really starting to feel good again.

Thank you!

Hello my September folks. My date has just been moved to Sept. 3rd. PATS on Aug. 13. This has officially became real to me.

It's so funny to read this... it reminds me of the moment I had with my mom last week. All my life I've been 20+ lbs over weight. And every month she'd bring me a new pill, a new shake..something to help me lose weight. She was always on me "you're too pretty to be overweight" "you need to lose weight, i'm worried".
I was at her house last week..and SHOCK.. guess what? the comment of the day was "you're getting too thin, you look too old, don't lose anymore"..
ummm??? I'm only 139 (I'm 5'3, just barely hit 'healthy' for my size by 1 lb).
I can imagine what a shock it was for you to hear that from this person. It's funny to hear comments, who they come from and the times they choose to say them. I just giggle.
At the end of the day, Im proud of me..period. I'm healthy and that's all that matters.
And you are happy with yourself and where YOU want to be

I like the idea of giggling, seems like a great response!
Congratulations on getting to 139, bet you look fab. As far as your mum goes, I have one like that at home.... why say a good thing if she can say something that makes you feel bad? But you have the right attitude towards her. All too often, we let others behaviour impact on us when they don't deserve to have that power.
And you are right, haven't been this happy in years, with my health, my life and how I look. Its all good and I won't let any naysayers bring me down :-))))

Has anybody noticed how it is taking forever for September to get here?