wittygirl

Hi all! I was sleeved on June 16th. I had my two week weigh in on Tuesday and had lost 23 pounds. I've lost that kind of weight before, so it doesn't feel real to me. I ran into a snag after I came home from the hospital that no one warned me about. I'm a medicated bi polar and after 5 days of hyper mania (feeling over the moon, invincible), I realized my meds weren't being absorbed in my system to do their job. I figured out that i need to take my meds later when i'm eating, but really panicked! What's everyone doing for the 4th?

Hi all! I was sleeved on June 16th. I had my two week weigh in on Tuesday and had lost 23 pounds. I've lost that kind of weight before, so it doesn't feel real to me. I ran into a snag after I came home from the hospital that no one warned me about. I'm a medicated bi polar and after 5 days of hyper mania (feeling over the moon, invincible), I realized my meds weren't being absorbed in my system to do their job. I figured out that i need to take my meds later when i'm eating, but really panicked! What's everyone doing for the 4th?

Had surgery yesterday. Just got discharged from the hospital and I'm leaving as soon as my ride gets here. I'm sore, and exhausted, but I'm happy.

5 DAYS!!!!!

I can't believe it..eek!!!

My surgery is in exactly 6 days! I can't believe how fast the time has flown by!
Hope all my June sleevers are doing good!
Holly

6 days! How is everyone doing?

I second the recommendation for Jay Robb Protein powder. All natural, great numbers, and tastes really good.
For flavor add-ins, I like the Sweetleaf Sweet Drops flavors. They are all natural, taste fantastic, and even though they look expensive, you only need a couple of drops for your shake, so they end up being cheaper than Torani. I love the Torani too though!
http://www.sweetleaf.com/products/sweet-drops-products

Surgery went great on the 5th. Had a rough couple of days but feeling more
Ike myself yesterday and today. Drinking liquids but have been able to get in the 64oz. I have been able to handle about Two 30 gm Protein Shakes a day also. Ice pacts really helped the incisions. Keep up the good work everyone:-)

I am getting sleeved on Wednesday, 2 more days of the pre-op diet and then on to recovery and clear liquids!

Water was easier today. I just ordered some flavor enhancers w Protein. I loooove lemonade and lemon water. Hope it's good b/c it will help w my thirst and protein intake! Took first good long walk outside today. It felt wonderful! Glad it's staying mild in Chicago area.

4 days post-op and I'm doing pretty good. No nausea and the only real pain is the large incision and the muscle underneath. The other incisions have started itching. It still hurts to get up from sitting or lying down so I'm still taking my pain meds. I'll probably stop in another day or so. Having trouble getting in all my fluids but I'm getting as close to goal as I can. It doesn't hurt to drink, I just don't feel thirsty. Burping, hiccups and coughing is painful. I'm on full liquids so I'm quite enjoying my cream Soups.< /p>

Hello All,
My first post, and I am happy to say that my surgery has been scheduled for June 23rd and I start my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow. Yikes...I have been on the 6 month supervised diet and I am happy to say that I have lost 50 lbs. It made me question wether or not I should have this surgery. I had to remind myself I have lost weight before but put every pound back on plus more. This time it is for real. My birthday was June 2nd and I ended up in the ER that night. I found out I had gallstones and that I needed to have my gallbladder out. I called my Dr office the next day and asked if I was approved for surgery yet and if so can I have my gallbladder out at the same time. Funny enough they got the approval for the surgery the same day! Wow...timing is everything right??? Well so now I am running around getting all my approvals to have my gallbladder out too. I am so nervous and super excited for this life change, but the next two weeks I think will be the toughest. I have been very good with changing my eating habits over the last 6 months and I feel more confident than ever to be able to do the liquid diet, but this weekend I started wondering what will I never eat again. I wanted to make sure I had all the foods I won't be able to eat after surgery. Man I made myself so sick. It was an eye opener. I don't want to feel like that anymore so why am I forcing food down my throat. I just needed to share my thoughts with people that understand. My husband doesn't understand the food cravings, or the emotions attached to food, but he is my biggest cheerleader and is the most supportive person in my life.

Ladies we are having surgery next Monday!!eeekk

I'm June 16th...just 10 more days!

I'm having surgery on 16th also

I am also scheduled for June 16th! Can't wait!

Do you go to the support groups? I find them very helpful. I will definitely keep going.

My insurance company saids my proposed date is June 16th! Yay!

June 16th.... and I can't wait

10 days....OMG!

Hi, my sleeve surgery is scheduled for 6/16...only 10 days now! Can't believe it!

I saw a girl talking about her surgery and she said she wish she knew to take gas-x strips with her because they really help get rid of the gas. They melt in your mouth.

I'm feeling good. Just a little weak at times. Struggling to get fluids in still and finding puréed things that I like but day by day it gets better.

Tuesday for me! Hard to believe. I'm peeing every 2 seconds with all this water! But as long as my viens are accessible on surgery day, I'll be happy. Time has flown and I'm more than ready!