California Kelly

Congrats on your journey. It's going to be one great new year for you.

Ok so in wondering if anyone else sees themselves as a fat person in dreams? I was not fat in every stage of my life. In the teens and early 20's I managed to keep weight under control and I remember when I would see myself in dreams at night ( I'm a vivid dreamer) I was relatively thin. These dreams were me feeling confident and sassy. After about 5 years of being heavy, I became heavy in my dreams also. I noticed I became much more a victim in my replay of life in this subconscious state. My dreams reflected a lot of social rejection and feeling not very pretty once the weight settled in. Wondering if any of you ladies or gents have dreams that reflect the fat you?

Glad this was posted, I'm wondering about this too. I'm 8 days out and have a hard time distinguishing what the feelings are. It takes me 5 bites of a liquid/purée before I feel a tight sensation and then feel repulsed by what I'm eating. Not to be gross, but the first number two I took after surgery was even a new experience. I just felt funny, went to the bathroom and the business happened! Lol I feel like I should not trust a fart at all. Ahhh, the learning curve...

Hello finally! 36 years old, cheyenne wy, sleeved on 12/26 doing great. 17 pounds gone already.

I was a due right on on surgery day. Was getting the cramps and all that fun pre period fun. Went under anesthesia and boom, it went away. Came back two days later. It let me have recovery time and then came back, how sweet. Was normal after that.

Constantly feeling self conscious...constantly. I have a very handsome husband who females flock to like flies and I want to match him in attractiveness like I used to. Felt like people were wondering " why is he with that fat girl?" Tired of ugly concealing clothes when I know I have a good fashion sense and could dress better. The weight made me more of a negative person, and I hate that, want to feel good about myself so I can project that outwardly.

This is California Kelly's husband Adam & I am a Massage Therapist, Aromatherapist & Instructor & I can't begin to tell you the amazing ranges at which massage will help you through your journey. So much so you really do not have to reach for any justification for getting bodywork done! First off, the simple yet scientifically proven benefit of reduced cortisol levels (a primary stress hormone) is enough for anybody in modern society to justify massage on a regular basis. Cortisol in long term exposures causes a whole slew of medical problems including weight management challenges. Second, positive touch. It is amazing the benefits of having a healthy, sympathetically applied touch and what it can do for ones physical, emotional & dare I say spiritual well being. Third, increased blood & lymph circulation, scar tissue adhesion release, lower blood pressure, increased self awareness & energy are all a part in the reasons massage should be a comprehensive part of your healing regimen which can continue on to be a part of your wellness plan post recovery. Aromatherapy & utilization of oils are amazing for the skin, the body & the mind! On a personal note, the day after I got Kelly home we did a lymph drainage of her clavicles, armpits (axillla) & inguinal (hip/thigh crease) then proceeded to drain her four abdominal quadrants to their respective end points & Kelly slept great, felt less post surgical swollen/full & had increased range of motion & energy. *Hello ladies, this is CK, & I asked my husband to respond to this as I thought it would be helpful. He is available if you have other questions, just know he is not a Dr. & he can not diagnose or prescribe.

I am only 5 days out and on liquid/purée stage. Hubby wanted to go to to local Italian restaurant. I ordered minestrone soup in a cup and asked the server if I could have it put in a blender. He went to the bar area, blended it up and it was delicious! Two servings out of that little cup and only 3 bucks. Hubby had lobster bisque, clam florentine and lava cake for dessert. Good lord, he ate all that in the time it took for me to sip my little timed servings of minestrone. Good news is I didn't feel deprived or like I wanted his food. I was happy and full with just the soup. Love my sleeve!

To Nola- yeah wasn't a great experience but I think my surgeon is competent just not the follow up care. Wish dr. Kelly would just charge 7k and have the follow up care at the fancy hospital. He is worth it, but I understand the competitiveness in the Mexico scene. You are correct that I should not have had to go through all that, especially hearing how great others had it in Mexico.

Yeah happens to me too. Has woken me up from dead sleep. I think it's spasms and gas. I sip water, take a gas x strip and walk a little and that appeases it for awhile. I think it is a time game with that side effect.

I had an old lady come up to me randomly and tell me how beautiful I am and how I remind her of her daughter. Sweet right? Yeah, then she goes on to say how her daughter has a weight problem too and did these special shakes and lost over 40 pounds! I laughed because I didn't know how else to react to that. Pretty face club member all the way. Should we get jackets? Members only?

I think it is just a precaution. I went home two days early and I'm healing so well I cannot believe it. I do better on my own turf. Go for it if you feel up to it. Wear your compression hose on the flight and keep that body moving.

Wow. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to post this someday soon myself. Awesome job bombs.

Keeping you in my thoughts. Hope it is just a muscle strain and nothing more. I had one when I had bronchitis a few years ago. Felt like a broken rib.