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This was a fun thread. I don't think anyone on here took the comments too seriously or else they wouldn't have had the surgery to begin with. People say dumb things. Just a fact of life. This thread was just to share them and laugh at the stupidity amongst others that know what you're going thru.

My reply to "You Lost Weight" ..........."thanks for noticing"....Ive worked really hard. If they say "wow you look great"....just say thank you...and own the compliment. And move on

Me seven months out

thank you again so much, imma grab some omw home from work today. Have a great day

I'm here for part one of the stress test. The IV is in my hand just waiting to begin..

Sleeved on 9/15

I made sure I cleaned my incisions a few times a day, and once it finally scabbed over, I used Mederma. Best of luck and congrats on your decision.

I have a one year old as well and 4 other children and I'm one week post op and no way am I able to lift him, it's been a struggle, I bought a stepping stool for him to assist him on my bed, it's been easier for me to have him sleep with me and use the stepping stool for him to get in his high chair, to the sink to brush his teeth etc, best wishes

Hello everyone, I was sleeved a week ago, and doing ok, what did everyone put on their incisions and congratulations to everyone on their progress or if wasn't sleeved yet ,congratulations on taking the steps to become healthier
Hw 298
Sw 270 (9/14/15)
CW 259 (9/21/15)

@@BLERDgirl I'm smiling and happy for you! You are one of my favorite people on this site. You give such sound advice. I really am glad you are doing well. Keep up the good work!

Had my one year follow up today. I truly love my bariatric program. The staff is so positive and encouraging! I started at a really high weigh so I knew this would be a longer journey for me. I was 4.8 lbs shy of my (self imposed) 1 year goal. I had a feeling I wouldn't make it, and was thinking I would be disappointed but I'm not. I think it's in large part due to the reaction of my NP, nurse and nutritionist. They all gave good feedback about how well I was doing from where I started. I discussed with the NUT & NP on what I needed to keep going for this next year. They liked that I exercise regularly, keep my Protein at 100grams or more each day and keep a food log. The NUT said some people slip up because they think they have things under control, stop logging and fall back into bad habits. So I'll drop these 5 lbs, hit my 1 year goal a little late and then make my next goal.

And yes it really pushed a nerve. But I weighed at the doctors office today and I'm down three more so I hope my stall is over.

Thanks lady. I cant wait until I'm down 100 lbs or more. I joined the gym today so that should help.

@@umo Those stalls can push a nerve, lol. Hang in there

@ - - CONGRATS!!! I see around 1-3 lbs in a week. It just depends. Its moves slowly, but it does move. I started walking so that has made it appear that I'm losing more inches (I got hips for days ) than anything, but I haven't done any measurements.
The best to you!

This is the same problem I had. I stalked for ten days then finally I'm down three pounds! Yay me. I know I was losing inches but I wanted to see numbers on the scale. I am also down 40 pounds as of today. How much are you dropping in a week?

Was sleeved 9/17 3 days out. Taking my liquids ok. Kinda hard to get 20oz of liquids plus protien shakes down. But I'm doing it. Lost 9lbs since my 2day liquid pre-op diet and today so I'm happy about that. Only pain I have is when I cough and the hole they took the rest of my stomach out of.. Still walking at a slow pace. Went in hospital on Thursday and was home Saturday.. Good luck to everyone. So ecstatic to be on the losers bench gonna be a battle but WE ALL shall get through it.. Be blessed everyone

I brought a ton of stuff to the hospital after watching a bunch of YouTube videos but guess what! I didn't use none of it except for slippers, a robe to cover my butt and a pair of comfortable changing clothes. Congrats!!!

I brought a ton of stuff to the hospital after watching a bunch of YouTube videos but guess what! I didn't use none of it except for slippers, a robe to cover my butt and a pair of comfortable changing clothes. Congrats!!!

I bought a robe, slippers, extra underwear, pads and tampons (was on my cycle), iPad, phone, Chargers, toothbrush and toothpaste.
My family was able to be with me in the pre-op room and prayed with before they took me back for surgery. They were in my room soon after I got there from recovery.
I stayed 2 nights, had a hard time keeping my liquids down the first night.
I got crochet braids, so I wouldn't have to fuss with my hair and wore my scarf at night :-)
I was prescribed OxyContin and stop taking it two days after I got home.

I brought a bunch of stuff, Chapstick, toothbrush etc. I didn't use ANY of it. I was there one night. Slept most of the time, got up and walked the halls. My hospital gave me toothbrush, socks, mouthwash, etc. I got to admitting at 6a, was in surgery by 7:45, woke up in recovery...well medicated :-) , up to my room. No drain, my surgeon fixed a small hernia. I was out 3pm the next afternoon.
I say bring what you feel you might need. I'm a person who would rather have too much than not have it.

I brought a change of clothes to go home, a gown, robe, toothbrush, toothpaste, a book and my phone. I was only in there one night though. I really didn't need most of that stuff because I slept alot and when I wasn't doing that, I was getting up to walk. I went home in the clothes I came in. I didn't read at all.
Hey! So i got my Surgery Date finally. Started this whole process back in Nov2014 and My Surgery Date is *Drum rolls* 9/15/15!!
I Have a few questions?
What did you guys bring to the hospital with you? Personal Stuff?(Tooth Brushes, Pads, ECT)
Did your Friend/Spouse get to Stay in the patient recovery room with you the whole time?
How long did you stay after the surgery was complete?
Did you have a Laptop or Tablet for entertainment?
Should i get my hair put up so i wont have to worry about maintenance for a few days?
What were you prescribed for the pain?
Any other advice for the whole experience would be great too!
The hospital I was in did have a recliner and sofa for someone to stay over night. I wear my hair close cropped so it's low maintenance but I would do something to it if it was longer. I was given liquid tylenol with codeine for pain as well as zofran for nausea.

Hey! So i got my Surgery Date finally. Started this whole process back in Nov2014 and My Surgery Date is *Drum rolls* 9/15/15!!
I Have a few questions?
What did you guys bring to the hospital with you? Personal Stuff?(Tooth Brushes, Pads, ECT)
Did your Friend/Spouse get to Stay in the patient recovery room with you the whole time?
How long did you stay after the surgery was complete?
Did you have a Laptop or Tablet for entertainment?
Should i get my hair put up so i wont have to worry about maintenance for a few days?
What were you prescribed for the pain?
Any other advice for the whole experience would be great too!

@@Whitney1968 I went through the same feeling. Depressed and wondering what did I do to myself! What I can tell you is that this feeling will pass. It's part of the process. I couldn't figure it out before because no one around me at the time had this surgery. Everything that was of comfort to me was no longer an option and I didn't cope well with that feeling. I look back now 10 months later and say wow!!! I'm so happy for this surgery!!

hair loss- you wouldn't know by the pictures, but I feel like I've lost a ton of hair. I'm going tomorrow to get my hair done. I'll definitely know after that what I'm working with. I'm not complaining as I LOVE my new body!