FSU GIRL

I second RJ's recommendation of coconut oil. Good for your skin, hair and cooking. I keep one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen.

I found a Protein Bar @ fresh market call Taste Thin. 0 grams sugar 20 grams Protein. Grabbed one to see what it taste like since they are B1G1 right now. Tasted pretty good. I was surprised.

I was blurry for a week but the anesthesiologist warned me that the Scopolamine patch would do that.

I noticed a vision change after surgery. I didn't think to ask my surgeon about it (wouldn't that be silly. Actually using follow up appointments for asking questions. ...) at any rate, I got my eyes checked. I didn't wait a full year for the next chekup. My eyesight had changed a good deal. Was it the surgery or being 51. My eyesight has always been good, though.
Something to think about.

Lack of Vitamin A ! I was having that issue and doctor did blood work said mine A was low, taking extra Vitamin A daily, much better now !

Yes! I'm 3 weeks out and still not completely right yet. My surgeon said that every body system is affected and it is normal. I'm ready for this to go away.

I would wait. Even though you look healed, there might be microscopic openings on your incisions. You do not want to take the chance of bacteria getting into the wound and causing an infection. It is better to be safe then sorry.

When you discuss your goal weight do you give the number that your doctor said, or do you give your PERSONAL goal number.
I find that I have higher expectations that my doctor. Like my weight in 2005 when I was most comfortable, healthy, and happy.
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Thank you so much. This motivated me. I was jut telling my mom that seeing the scale move down made me work harder and accept that this was the best thing that ever happened to me .. So excited to lose another 60pounds

Optifast? Like prepackaged meals and shakes?
You should honestly save yourself the money, buy a good Protein shake and Google or Pintrest low carb recipes or Paleo recipes and go from there. Optifast reminds me too much of my pre sleeved lifestyle... just another program that looks good on the box but is a waste of money and a hassle to maintain.

I'm waiting on buying clothes until I'm closer to where I think I will end off on the weight loss. I did however buy a smaller vehicle already. A brand newish Mini Cooper.

I am so happy to hear of all the success after the surgery, I have been losing weight like crazy and my surgery is not until next week, since Dec. 24th I am down 33lbs already yes 9days liquids and in the gym all day everyday, once I get the surgery I look forward to losing even more. I will keep you posted on my journey!

Don't be scared to get then wet. I was so scared but having warm Water on my body felt soooooo good. It didn't hurt at all. Nothing will happen trust me. I took a shower after 30min coming from the hospital. I feel great. I just miss food lol. Drinking sucks. I want to chew

Congrats on the surgery and that you r doing do well, both of you guys mine is coming up next week

I had surgery Monday and everything went smooth as silk!! Thank god for morphine for the first half day. I'm currently not taking any pain meds. No hunger and Protein Shakes going down well. Nut wants me to consume 80 grams of Protein every day with 64 or more of Water.

Well looks like everyone surgery went well. Was nervous well waiting for surgery because all the other women that were in triage with me were having lapband and of course I'm serving guessing my decision they get to go home after surgery. After surgery I was in a lot of pain. Yes the morphin helped but I think it made me more sick then anything. The nausea finally stopped after I told them I was good no more pain meds. Past the leak test they said everything went well waited for the dr to come in so they could start me on a liquid diet well he didn't arrive until 330. Then they started me on Water, Gatorade, watered down Apple juice & broth. I only drank the Gatorade as it was time to go home. So thankful I'm able to lay on my stomach. I want so much to take a shower but my hubby is playing nurse and thinks tomorrow would b a better day for that lol. In 15 yrs he has never missed work and he did for me . I like to be left alone when not feeling well but I will let him help me!! If anyone has pain. Where is it hurting? My incisions do not hurt at all ( I have 7). Mostly hurts turning over or drinking. This thread has been a blessing if it wasn't for all you I know I would've chickened out!!

Congratulations FSU Girl, you will be FINE:)

Congratulations and good luck. You will be fine

FSU, I am identical to you with surgery! Im so ready!! I'm 5 11 323lbs having surgery at university of penn. Good luck to you!!!!!

Another thing that made my life easier when I got home from the hospital was a heating pad for your sore tummy and a pill crusher because you probably wont be allowed to swallow large pills. They had me crush mine for a week or two.
Good luck DONABOSS and FSU GIRL. Just remember what everyone has been saying, sip sip sip, walk walk walk. The gas pains were helped tremendously by walking but I couldnt get the energy to do all the walking without sip sip sip.
Check and let us know how everything goes. Yay for you both!

Good Luck ))

I had a different reaction altogether. In fact, I was so fascinated I watched several and a couple more than once. People are different, I realize. But for me, knowing what to expect demystified it for me. Hearing the doctors narrate what they were doing was educational and actually assuring. Their voices were steady and confident. They have done it so many times. am still nervous about being sleeved in a couple weeks, so I'm not breezing through this.
You know know psychologists help people deal with their fears via exposure therapy. It feels kind of like that to be. But good luck to you. I wish you peace.

Yup, I can relate. Even as i was lying on the operating table, I was thinking "nooo!". But the next minute i was asleep, and the minute after that I woke up sleeved, and 2 months later I am in onederland!
Do it! You will not regret it. It is truly like starting a new life :-)

Ha! I felt like I was in some sort of weird Neverland the entire time in pre-op. Like, "This can't be happening. Oh my god, this can't be happening."
It happened.

I wish you the best and hopefully you decide to have the surgery this time so that you can have a healthier life and get over your fears .