msvalentine81

My surgery date was March 31, at the time I was 293 lbs. I lost consistently weekly, then I hit week three. I have been stalled at 272 for one week now. I am not getting upset over it, simply because I expected the stall but I truly believe it defies logic. I walk two miles daily, eat 1/4 cup of food, and drink Water. I wish I could say I am not having a regular bm, but that's not the case either. I am just waiting to come out of it. My weight hasn't moved, but I can tell that my waist is getting increasingly smaller.

Congrats! You look great!

Hi Morgan, I just read your post and I am sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. I was sleeved on 3/31 and spent the first week truly miserable. I was unable to tolerate the liquid Lortab and had to crush Norco in a sandwich bag to get pain relief. Swallowing was pure hell, and I cried at least four times that week. On day 7 I decided enough was enough and that I had to do my part no matter what. Sipping became my job. All day I kept a Water bottle in my hand, walked, and used my incentive spirometer. I started each day with a cup of juice and a prayer for strength. Today I am 16 days post op and feel awesome. Yes I run into hiccups. But I am 22 pounds down, have energy, and see the new me emerging everyday. You will get past this. You will preserve, but most importantly you will emerge better than before. You have made a commitment to change your life, honor it and yourself. I know it's not what you expected. No matter what happens today, you can find comfort in the fact that this day will end and another will begin with as stronger you.

I have just been approved for my surgery and has a RN that was also my concern, besides the constant naysayers attempting to get me to second guess my decision. Oddly enough I had the same vision as you being a little old lady in the hospital with a room full of doctors...funny . You just have to read what research is available, try pub med. You know something else that calmed me, I actually watched the whole procedure on you tube. Good luck.