JACKARAE

Ok, so maybe I’m a tad off, but I am still CELEBRATING! I had VSG with Dr. Ramos Kelly in Tijuana, Mexico a little over 2 weeks ago on the 4th of March. Last night I was having my dinner and it seemed like I was never going to get full. Now, mind you, at the present time, ‘never getting full’ means I’m almost headed to ¾ of a cup of Soup. I felt like I could just keep eating. I was bummed because my first thought was “This isn’t working”. Yesterday, I also thought about the concept that some call sliming when they eat too much. I was proud that I had not performed that little maneuver, but at the same time, a little bit bummed because it also made me thing “This isn’t working”. Read, I WANT TO SLIME LIKE ALL THE OTHER KIDS! Now, you may be asking yourself, “Jackarae, just what are you CELEBRATING”?. Well I will tell you, today, I got really adventurous and tried to eat something new and not only was I only able to eat a little over half of what I had doled out, it actually tore me up and made me so stinkin’ uncomfortable that I thought I was gonna die, I mean Roseanne Roseannadanna thought.I.was.gonna.die! AND, guess what, guess what, I also SLIMED! Now I’m smiling through the pain, I know this is gonna work and it’s making me happy. Maybe I’m some kind of sick ticket, but remember, It’s the little things in life that make it worthwhile! Jackarae He's Got the Whole World, In His Hands....

Amen to that BryBro! I remember when I was doing my very first ice chips and then my first broth, I was quite certain I would be scared to death to ever put anything more substantial in my mouth. We have to learn to jockey our new tummies and each phase is a whole new experience. I've not eaten much today at all but I'm slowly sipping on some Isopure, which is just plain nasty, but very helpful in getting the protein in and to tell you the truth, I've definitely turned the corner in how I feel. Which is much better! What was your experience in how you felt energy wise etc. from what I recall you had your op in late January so that would put you 4-5 weeks ahead of me. I would be interested in hearing how your recovery has gone.

Sorry for any confusion PDX, this was in no way a test. I DID NOT test my sleeve on purpose or eat something to attempt to force discomfort or anything like that. You have got to be kidding me, at only two weeks out I'm still a little sensitive and extremely respectful of what has been done to my body. I was merely reporting how something played out and even though it was an uncomfortable situation I chose to take that lemon and make 2-4 TBSPs of lemonade, which of course I can't drink cuz we ain't supposed to have any citrus juice this close in. I sure hope that no one flames you! There is no need for that at all. After all, with electronic communication, I believe that everyone deserves a wide birth. At the end of the event, I'm still happy to know this is so working and well. So to be clear: KIDS, PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. Namaste y'all.

Thanks for sharing that Bry, yeah it does seem that kind of stuff usually happens that way, right after you say never! I wish you much success as well! KeeKee, sliming is like before you had surgery you might have an episode where you felt like you might toss your Cookies and it's like your mouth is watering but more at the back if your throat. It's part mucous and part saliva, or so it seems to me. I don't think it happens with everyone, but it was interesting to me that I noticed that I hadn't experienced it and BOOM, the very next day there it is. Now, after surgery, I suppose it something that happened as a result of eating the wrong thing and as a precursor to throwing up. I didn't actually vomit any food, just some slime. Don't worry if it never happens to you, you've always got the numbers going down on the scale and smaller clothing sizes to look forward to.

I had surgery with Dr. Kelly last Tuesday, so I am just over a week out. He is a really sweet person and I believe that he did a great job. I highly recommend him!

Thank you.

New-mamma I packed 3 pair of depends and I really didn't need them but they did make me feel secure. Always remember, never trust a fart!

Hi waterlady, I am doing just swell! Overall I had a good experience and can't believe how good I feel. It's kind of funny but I gained about 6 lbs, but lost it by today, so I a sure it was a combination of air travel and water retention. Thanks for checking on me!!

Thanks! That was very thoughtful of you.

Safe travels MussCK, I fly tomorrow morning as well. My surgery is with Dr. Kelly on Tuesday.

My surgery is next Tuesday with Dr. Kelly, how goes it for you so far dbering?

Waterlady, I do have a contract, I just didn't know it when you mentioned it. You gave me a prod to check that out and I found it. Thanks.

I hear so many good things about Dr. Kelly, Tuesday here I come.

Waterlady, I'm not sure that I have a contract. When would I have had that? Thanks for the translation recommend.

waterlady, I am having my surgery at Hospital Nova. I've heard good things about this hospital tal as well. It sounds like your son is doing extremely well. Congrats to him!

Where are you having your sleeve? I live in Massachusetts and am having it at my local hospital. Well I'll be thinking about you when you go! Best of everything.

In excited and I've heard nothing but great things about him. I'm glad it all went well. I'm with my friend that had surgery back in July and I swear she looks like a totally different person. Very inspiring.

Where are you having your sleeve?

I am schedule with Dr. Kelly on 3/4 and I am so excited. These threads are so encouraging.

I am scheduled on 3/4 with Dr. Kelly. Where are you staying hotel wise?

I'm scheduled with Dr. Kelly for 3/4 and I'm very excited. My best friend went to 'visit' Dr. Kelly back in July and is doing very well and very happy that she had the surgery.