ChangingMeForMe

In January of 2014 I made the decision to get healthy and knowing I could not do it on my own, so I attended a seminar and had my first appointment with Dr. Joyner of Americus Georgia to learn more about my bariatric surgery options. Once I heard him speak and giving the benefits I was all for it I knew I wanted to have the Gastric Sleeve, I just needed to know where to go next. I met with a nutritionist for3x during January, February, March, I also seen the psych Doctor twice once for the written assessment next to go over the assessment and talk about what got me to where I am and how I feel the surgery would help me., I had my EGD done which showed I had H-PYLORI so I had to take and antibiotic for 2weeks prior to my surgery, but there was no hernia so that was a good thing. They put me on a 2week pre-op diet of 2shakes per day and 4oz lean meat, and 1cup of non-starchy vegetables. On March 19^th I had the Gastric Sleeve preformed at around 8am; the procedure was scheduled to take 2 hrs., but only took an hour the doctor said I done and amazing job with my pre op diet so I was a text book case and there was no complications. I got to the bariatric ICU around 2pm and was still asleep, I work up around 5pm and was ready to get out of the bed, so I walked several laps around the ICU, the nurses were shocked I was ready to get up, but I knew from a previous C-SECTION that I did not want to lay in that bed and get stiff. The next morning they took me down for a Barium Swallow, I am not going to lie no matter how thirsty you are this is the worst tasting substance you can have to drink, the results come back great, the doctor said I had a very tight sleeve which is what I wanted. So throughout the day I sipped on a medication cup every 15 minutes, I ended up getting really nauseated and throwing up through the night (TMI I know) and at that point I was like what have I done, but the next day I was back to my ordinary self-walking and feeling better. I was in the hospital for 2 nights and got to go home on a Friday and went back to work the next Thursday after my 1 week post op. Since being out of the hospital I have not had any nausea or sickness, I have had lots of energy and no Hair loss or anything like that. I have gone from a size 24-26 to a 20-22 and have lost a total of 48lbs. I have exercised including, walking, riding bikes, strength training and Wii Zumba 2. This has been an amazing tool and I look forward to the future successes. I can currently only get about 1/2c of food down at a time. I try to get down 2oz lean meat 1tbs non starchy vegetable and 1tbs of carbs (like rice). I eat Breakfast, snack, lunch, Snack, and dinner and take all my Vitamins and required by my doctor.

New Image 1 and 2, the picture on the left is from the pre op phase, and the one on the right is about a week ago

I had surgery on the 19th of March and was having a hard time with Protein then I found the New Whey Liquid Protein 3.8oz = 42g protein so now I get my protein with only 180 cal and 0 sugar

I am 7 days out and am never hungry and have not been able to tolerate Protein, I finally got 8oz down today but it hurts going down, I have tried it at different temps, and different types but it just ain't working. Any advice

5 days since surgery still unable to get all my fluids in and there in no way I can drink my Protein fully but am working toward more each day, still no pain and no more nausea, just can't wait for drain to be removed,enjoying losing weight

5 days since surgery still unable to get all my fluids in and there in no way I can drink my Protein fully but am working toward more each day, still no pain and no more nausea, just can't wait for drain to be removed,enjoying losing weight

Day 3 out no pain and getting less nauseated I have only got 12oz Water and 2oz Protein Shake. Working toward more taking it one day at a time!

Day 1 done rally good had some nausea after words but after some nausea medication i done very well. Got up twice yesterday and walked a total of 8 laps

still doig good went down for my swallow test and it went well will get something to drink today. Everyone keeps telling me I am doing amazing. Waked 4.x around the unit so feeling good

Day after surgery doing very well very little pain, had my swallowing test done this morning and all went well. Felling blessed

Got out of surgery at 1pm everything's went great had some minor gas pain but been walking every hour had some nausea but it's gone now. Feeling good right this moment

Headed to the hospital now super excite please take a moment an say a little prayer for me if you would. Thanks in advance

My surgery in at 6:30am in the morning so excited Wish all a good journey as your date comes.

Starting to feel real March 19th here I come . So excited bags are packed for me and the kids, I took their bags to their nanas and they are excited and I am sad I am going to miss their sweet faces, I plan to Skype them daily so it want be to bad. Ready to be on the other side. I took the kids to the local festival and I have to say I am proud of the will power I had to avoid all them good smelling fatty foods, have not failed my Pre op diet yet and only 2days to go. Working toward a better me!

My total this morning is 10lbs gone

I am on the same Pre op diet I separate my meal so I have 2oz meat at lunch and a half cup veggies and the same thing at night both meals served with 6oz shakes. I am hai g mine at Sumter regional in Georgia. I have lost 8lb so far and can't wait to see more come off

I am March 19th as well I have not got nervous yet I just wish it would come on lol I am on my 7th day pre op diet and it's not bad I am just ready to start my new me

Can you please add me I am March 19th

I am scheduled for March18th so very excited for this new journey! I am on whey Protein and am enjoying its taste is smooth and creamy and is like drinking a milkshake. Very low sugar and very low calorie. Counting down my days

That's basically what mine is except I get 4oz meat I only get two shakes I just break them up in to two meals

Day two was not as bad, 6oz shake for lunch and supper, 2oz tuna and celery for lunch, Brussel sprouts, ham an 2tbs brown rice for supper Small bites jell-o and Water saved my life:)

I also had hpylori that showed up when I had my EGD I am currently on my 2 weeks pre op diet and I know it will fly by. My surgery is scheduled March 19th

My date is March 19th and I know God is watching all of us

Good to have you here it has helped me a lot lots of support my surgery is March 19th so excited but a little nervous. I am currently doing my 2 week preop

And lots of Water

GNC. Has whey protein: sugar cookie, banana cream, yummy . Walmart has Peanut Butter and chocolate, Cookies and cream By body by fortress. The way I do it is I have a 12 oz shake at Breakfast and a 6 oz shake for lunch with 2oz meet(lean) and 1/2cup veggies. And for supper I do the same thing except I can have 2tbs brown rice. For snack at 9 I have sugar free Jello and around 1 a piece of small fruit. At 3 I can have a Protein snack like string cheese, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 0.5oz Jerky, or 1 boiled egg. I can honestly say I have not been starving I just have to keep getting creative with what I can eat

My lunch and supper