Samantha Williams Smith

I had the gastric sleeve June 18, 2014. I was very nervous when I arrived at the hospital. The nurse talked to me and then the Bariatric team talked to me, while I was given the Iv i never felt a thing. They also gave me 2 Nerve pills to help with the anxiety. I am not gonna lie to you, but you will be in pain. I tolerated it fine. The day of my surgery I weighed in at 500 lbs and now I weigh 325 lbs nd still losing. It is a hard journey, but with support from family you can achieve your goals. Good luck and prayers being sent.. My name is Samantha...

Let me first start out saying congratulations on making a life changing choice. I myself was 500 lbs the day of my surgery. I was sleeved on June 18, 2014. I have already lost 140 lbs since.. It is the best thing anyone can do for themselves. Good luck from Alabama...

Wishing you luck and sending prayers your way... Hugs from Alabama...

I am 2 1/2 post op.. I am trying new foods daily, but sometimes the thought of food makes me want to vomit... I can't eat eggs, rice, certain types of grilled chicken and beef makes me sick just by the smell.. I can eat grapes, bananas, yogurt, soups, baked snack food... Anyone please tell me, what I can try to eat, as I am tired of the items I listed. Any advice will be great.. Hugs from Alabama...

Thank you everyone for the advice. Gonna try to eat more, cause I need lots of protein. Sometimes just the thought of food makes me want to vomit. I go see the dietician next Wednesday so we can figure it out. Thank you again..

You have got to do what is best for you.. I weighed 500 lbs and was sleeved on 6-18-2014. I am 8 weeks post op and already lost 90 lbs. We on this forum is a support group. I have no regrets about having it done. Good luck and praying for you... Hugs from Alabama...

I take Celebrate Bariatric Supplements, multi vitamin, and I also take Caltrate. But make sure they are chewable.. Good luck in your journey..

Popcorn is fine as long as you don't over eat it. I ate some last night at the movies. I was sleeved on June 18,2014. Just be careful if you get a kernel spit it out. Good luck on you journey.. Hugs from Alabama....

I myself was 500 lbs. the surgery went so well. They thought I was gonna be kept at least 2-3 days. But I did so well, I was released the next day. My bottom portion of my stomach hangs more,, but I am gonna have it removed next year. I am 7 weeks post op and already lost 100 lbs. I still can't get used to the fact I can no longer eat a lot of the foods I used to eat. But I look at the long term goal. I feel better bout myself, and go out with my wonderful husband. I will be praying for you.... Hugs from Alabama...

I drink the Special K protien drinks. I am 6 weeks post op and lost 80 lbs. good luck..

Hi. My name is Samantha. I was sleeved 6-18-2014 and already down 70.5 lbs. SW 491, current weight is 420 as of yesterday. I am still excited bout it. Starting to eat solid foods a little at a time. If I start feeling yucky, I stop eating till it passes then usually eat yogurt to ease my stomach. Good luck.

I just had it done 6-18-2014 and I couldn't be happier. I have lost app 20 lbs if not more. I was nervous but I did it. I feel so good I went swimming for the first time in years. You will have to get used to your new diet. Just go by what the surgeon tells you, and you will be fine.. Prayers and hugs.....

Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a little over 2 weeks post-op.let me start off a bit about me. I weighed almost 500 lbs before surgery. I felt horrible going out in public cause people would stare at me and sniggered as I walked by or rode a motorized cart in Wal-Mart or Krogers. I am disabled by the state. Since the surgery I get around a lot better. I went shopping just this past week and I wore make-up for the first time in several years. I felt good, I was smiling and talking to people like crazy. I do not regret my surgery even though I miss Taco Bell and other fast food. But I look in the future and look at the long term. I advise anyone who wants the surgery, should get it done. I am very happy with things in my life now.. Hugs to all.

It is hard and it will take a toll on you. I am 2 weeks post op and I can't be more happy. I was sleeved 6-18-2014. I am still trying to break the bad habits. With the support of my husband and my family I am doing it. Already lost 20 lbs. pray to God and He will help you thru. Prayers being with you.. Hugs from Alabama...

Hi. My name is Samantha Williams Smith, I am 36 yrs old. I just had the sleeve done on June 18, 2014. I am looking to talk to other people who have had the same surgery and get their intake on it. I am glad I did it, just have a few concerns about it. Any help would be appreciated.. Thank you in advanced.

I just had mine last week and already lost weight. Heads up, you will be very sore and tender. I had to go to the e.r. Last night, pulled the muscle under the skin. But I am fine now. I will say a prayer for you. Hugs