LovelyLife

Thanks everybody. I called my NUT and made an appointment for a consultation.
I think the carb thing is a major issue.
What's a good carb goal?

Thanks everybody. I called my NUT and made an appointment for a consultation.
I think the carb thing is a major issue.
What's a good carb goal?

I love the title. You obviously have a good sense of humor.
I will be sleeved in a month and I've given up the idea that it's going to make life perfect.
I know it's just a tool. Like a hammer needs my energy to swing it. I'm going to make it work. We got this!

I love the title. You obviously have a good sense of humor.
I will be sleeved in a month and I've given up the idea that it's going to make life perfect.
I know it's just a tool. Like a hammer needs my energy to swing it. I'm going to make it work. We got this!

My hospital gave me a laminated card that says I am a gastric sleeve patient. On the other side it says to let me order kids meals from restaraunts lol

Today I am 2 days post op. I can say that as far as pain it was tolerable getting up an moving around usually required a little pain med afterwards. I actually have been having trouble urinating. Dr says things will get better once all of the anesthesia is out of my system. Gas pains are bad though, but as long as I got up and walked and took slow deep breaths the pain would go away. Last night I are a sugar free Popsicle and got full just from eating that. What a change. Hunger has not crossed my mind yet. Even though I have taken in very little. I know this will change at some point but Popsicles seem to be my food of choice thus far! Anyways good luck to all the sleevers out there!!! Surgery was a breeze the worst part so far has been the all over body soreness and the ride home was rough!! But I am so excited to begin this new journey

Yes, it gets way better. Take it easy on yourself and your sleeve. Even if doc/nutritionists say you can move to a different stage, listen to your body. If you're in pain or uncomfy, stick to liquids, concentrate on your Proteins and your Water.
What are of GA are you in? I'm in Atlanta. Feel free to hit me up if you have questions!

I dont keep it a secret. If the topic of my weight loss comes up I proudly tell them what I did and how great it is working. If they want to talk behind my back, so be it. I am the one who is getting healthy while most of them are still over weight.

I must be strange, because I don't mind telling anyone. Most people at work know and all of my friends do. All of them have been supportive. If I come across anyone who wants to be judgmental, I'll put them in their place. Otherwise, I don't really care who knows.

I'm so glad I got a gym routine down pre-op. It really made getting back to the gym eadier afterwards, even if only to walk.
My biggest mistakes, which i made both before and after surgery, was not anticipating how my tastes would change. I bought too much of various Protein flavors and now I have protein I cant tolerate. Who'd have guessed i'd hate chocolate post-op?

@ jennifer2575 my surgery is on the same day as yours.... Good luck to us on Tuesday!!

To not be embarrassed to dance in public.
To wear a bathing suit in public, with confidence.
To finally learn how to swim.
To be free of chronic pain, (back, knees).
To experience some relief in my autoimmune disorder.
To finally feel confident enough to flirt with the guy I like.
To learn how to enjoy working out.
To not be the fat friend.
To not work so hard at being good at other things just because I am insecure about my weight.
To enjoy being naked.
To enjoy sex again.
To feel sexy, happy, and free.
I have been overweight my whole life, this exercise was very cathartic. I am looking forward to this journey. I'm scared, but I know that I'm doing the right thing. In about a month, I will be sleeved and on my way to being the me that I always knew I could be.

To not be embarrassed to dance in public.
To wear a bathing suit in public, with confidence.
To finally learn how to swim.
To be free of chronic pain, (back, knees).
To experience some relief in my autoimmune disorder.
To finally feel confident enough to flirt with the guy I like.
To learn how to enjoy working out.
To not be the fat friend.
To not work so hard at being good at other things just because I am insecure about my weight.
To enjoy being naked.
To enjoy sex again.
To feel sexy, happy, and free.
I have been overweight my whole life, this exercise was very cathartic. I am looking forward to this journey. I'm scared, but I know that I'm doing the right thing. In about a month, I will be sleeved and on my way to being the me that I always knew I could be.

Wow look at all of you in here judging! get off your soap boxes! Unbelievable! We are all human. I guarantee you will all have a cheat, many actually.
We know our own bodies better than anyone.

This is a question I think only you all would understand. I will have my sleeve surgery in April. I am currently 275, my goal is 170. My question is for you post-ops. How does it FEEL to be 100 pounds lighter?
Right now, I am so uncomfortable in my body. Can hardly sit comfortable, have to grab my ankle to cross my leg, exhausted after short walks, literally pause after a flight of steps, getting out of a car? Fughitaboutit.
So, for those especially down -50 (my first big milestone) to -100 or more. How does it FEEL?
Can you describe some of these things that I've listed?
I'm really excited and happy and proud of you all.
Thanks!

This is a question I think only you all would understand. I will have my sleeve surgery in April. I am currently 275, my goal is 170. My question is for you post-ops. How does it FEEL to be 100 pounds lighter?
Right now, I am so uncomfortable in my body. Can hardly sit comfortable, have to grab my ankle to cross my leg, exhausted after short walks, literally pause after a flight of steps, getting out of a car? Fughitaboutit.
So, for those especially down -50 (my first big milestone) to -100 or more. How does it FEEL?
Can you describe some of these things that I've listed?
I'm really excited and happy and proud of you all.
Thanks!