auntjanny

Enjoy the beginning if something wonderful!!

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow morning and I am so nervous!

Congrats on making so many positive changes. BOO to the psychologist. Stay the course. Jump threw the hoops. You WILL get there. I thought psych eval was to ferret out eating disorders...

Sorry, wrong thread, I guess, by about 24 hours : (

Hi! Glad to hear you are feeling better! I had surgery on Sept 2nd and I'm doing fine. I've had no complications (so thankful). I agree that walking as soon and as much as possible is the greatest gift you can give yourself after surgery. Today is my first day back at work, and I was a little nervous but so far, so good. I'm down 20 pounds since surgery and feeling great!
Best of luck to everyone!
Carol

I would feel like "well, I hope I fit in the seat and don't have to buy an extra ticket then." Because the thing is, being a bigger person CAN mean that you need to buy two tickets. Your ticket price entitles you to a (rather small...as a tall AND overweight person, I get it) space and if you happen to need more than that area of space, you have to pay the requisite amount of money. That's just a fact of flying, not a judgment about what someone weighs or should weigh. I guess she could have said nothing (especially in this case since it ended up not being necessary) but then what about the previous poster who had the crew wait until everyone was settled and then made a big deal of making her move in front of everyone? That doesn't seem like a preferable option to me either.

But, if I am too big to fit into one seat and encroach upon another passenger's space, it is my responsibility to be pro active, and considerate of other people and consider flying the airlines with larger seats for purchase or by purchasing an additional seat.

Go with Option 1... Just sayin????

Cut your friends some slack. It is a weird topic, a drastic lifestyle change... My friends have not contacted me either. They are still amazing friends. They don't need to hear about my sore belly, gas problems, or how bored I am!! You continue to take care of yourself. If some people are envious, uncomfortable, or angry that you have had this surgery, that can work itself out, depending on how you approach them. It is a big change. Don't write them off just yet.

I wish you all luck as you wait it out. I have relatively lower BMI and few comorbids but was certainly heading toward a higher BMI and sicker life. My insurance approved within 10 days and surgery scheduled in about a month from approval. I wish and pray for your success!

I'm having surgery this Wednesday October 1st! Looking forward to new beginnings. Realizing what e mental and emotional journey this is going to be. Getting prepared and excited as well as nervous!

Follow the plan your surgeon provided for you. They specialize in this surgery for a reason, do the liquid diet and stick with it.

Why fool around and take a chance on damaging your sleeve? It was strongly impressed on me to not take chances. Give my stomach plenty of time to heal. This takes weeks not days. Just because you don't feel much pain does not mean you can't damage your sleeve.

Go with Option 1... Just sayin????

Couple more days!! I know your excited. I didn't have the best first week as far as pain goes. I'm a wimp. Also I had no apitite which is to be expected, but please please drink plenty of fluids, I let myself get dehydrated and I started to swell and get sick. Now I'm better. I actually ate some refried Beans this weekend, they were so go with some sour cream but I could only eat about 3 spoons full. I have never been full in my life and now I can't believe that two-three bites puts me over full. Lol I love it. Good luck and keep us posted!!

I went to a party last night. I drank all the booze. To be fair I was never really a giant booze hound before my sleeve. But I had like five or six drinks last night. Oops.
I don't feel like I had any issues with any of them, either. My sleeve likes every damn thing. And I don't feel hung over this morning. I do need to get back on the good girl wagon and not do that again for awhile. I'm almost 5 months post op, btw.

Omgosh you friends (yes friends) are such a inspiration. So helpful. I literally walked them to the garbage dumpster and threw them in. I am going to forgive and move on next time pray there isn't I will go for a long walk and "shake it off" thanks so much for always getting right back to me and making me feel like I'm very much normal.

Learn to forgive yourself and move on. Only your stomach was altered, not your brain. Be present in the moment, recognize the emotions behind your actions, and simply move on.
The mistake is less important than recognizing the behavior behind it. That's really what counts because many more moments like this will occur in the future.

Yeah, I had problems with cold the first couple of weeks. I would dilute apple juice w/water and heat it in the micro. It was so so soothing to my sleeve.
I get a brand called Fast Track. My surgeons office sells it. Each packet (mixed w/ 8oz water) is 15g. Protein. The hot chocolate comes in all sorts of flavors...I'm loving the raspberry and mint.

But, if I am too big to fit into one seat and encroach upon another passenger's space, it is my responsibility to be pro active, and considerate of other people and consider flying the airlines with larger seats for purchase or by purchasing an additional seat.

Sorry. We will have to agree to disagree. I'm not really into this trend of calling bad behavior "bullying", "fat shaming", etc. I do think there are obvious examples of it, but sometimes people are just ignorant asshats, no label needed.

You are quite strong and outspoken on the boards. That is meant as a compliment. When the shock wears off consider how you would respond to this post had you not written it. In fact, go ahead and write an honest reply on a sheet of paper when you feel better and have a working toilet!
You certainly need another opinion in plastic surgery. Sorry for feeling demeaned. This is a hiccup. A big hiccup.

Very very common as you are still very close to the surgery. Everything in your body is trying to heal and your emotions are all over the place because things are already changing. your system is adjusting to the changes you are making. And even though they are ultimately for the good our bodies will fight us.
Even now almost 2 years out I still lose it with those who are closest to me. Rare but it still can happen. This is a new transformation of our entire selves. Ups and downs, good and bad. But the final outcome will be better health and well being..... Just keep swimming ladies!

Lol....I stopped my husband mid-sentence today and told him to stop talking as I knew he was going to say something annoying and I didn't want to hear it. Yeah. That went over well. (I'm day 6 post - op)

You are quite strong and outspoken on the boards. That is meant as a compliment. When the shock wears off consider how you would respond to this post had you not written it. In fact, go ahead and write an honest reply on a sheet of paper when you feel better and have a working toilet!
You certainly need another opinion in plastic surgery. Sorry for feeling demeaned. This is a hiccup. A big hiccup.