Quest4TheNewMe

I had my surgery on 10/27. I took off five weeks. I only work part time. I probably could have gone back at three weeks but doc wrote me out for five so I am taking the five weeks. It has been nice to get used to all the new things in my life.

One of your coworkers showed up bedside pre-op??? Wow...

One of your coworkers showed up bedside pre-op??? Wow...

Congrats! I can't imagine how you feel. I have never weighed under 300lbs in my adult life. So, getting under 300lbs and then under 200lbs will be amazing!

Congrats!! I'm hoping to hit onderland in the next few months. I haven't been there is about 14 years.

I'm not sure I'll try it tomorrow and if I remember I'll let you all know.

This so sounds more like a pregnancy post than a WLS post ???????? I guess it's good to know that it should but another body pillow to sleep in my side though ????

For me, during the pre-op diet, it's mind over matter. You're probably eating fewer calories than you're used to, so you might be actually hungry, but it's important to stick to your liquid diet. Hang in there, you'll be on the other side before you know it. I'm 3 days post-op and more than happy with just the Water I've had today.

Enough already! Can we just let this thread die??? Ugh so sorry I started it in the first place! I had no idea how offensive it turned out to be. Let's just all agree we are grateful for this wonderful tool and this great forum meant to SUPPORT EACH OTHER!

@@Shell88 I just wanna wear shorty shorts! Lol nah! I'm just kidding! I look forward to all kinds of things but mainly just feeling good and being more active in my daily life...outside of school, work..ect..shorty shorts!!!

That sounds amazing.

While I sincerely respect and admire those of you who have had the courage to tell others about your bariatric surgery, I do not think omitting the fact the you had WLS surgery should be chided, especially by your own community. I highly dislike comments that insinuate someone is a liar for not exposing something that is truly a personal decision. I agree strongly as well however, that it is important for others to inform the public about this process as so many people remain ignorant about the disease of obesity. You are being of service and potential being a great resource and inspiration for other who may need the surgery or have loved ones who do. However, don't knock your trudging buddy for having a different path, please respect those of us who decide to remain anonymous. It is an understandable not to make your surgery public, considering the judgement and pain many of us have already experienced. I understand many of you have tried to remain civil about your opinion and don't consider your comments hurtful, but it really is not in your place to judge our desire to keep things private.
I am a member of AA. Like obesity, alcoholism is also a disease. For various reasons, I don't go around telling others I don't drink because I have the disease of alcoholism. No one in the program would ever question this, we support one another. I feel those who chose to share are courageous and an inspiration, but they in turn, they completely understand my position and don't make me feel like I am lying by saying "I am good" or "I have had enough" or "no thanks" when offered a drink I can not take. Why? Because they understand the stigma. They understand the judgment of others and the fact that not everyone has the energy to deal with being the spokesperson for the resolution of a disease. AA, like bariatric surgery, is common knowledge. It is not a secret society, we should not be made to feel like liars because we do not share every aspect of our journey.
So please, just stop. Be proud of your courage, I love that people like you are out there, I really think you who chose to share are amazing folks. But it is also not in your place to comment on those of us who don't.

I'm 17 days out, and for the last week or so, I've been on my side or of my tummy most of the night. No problems.
Right at first, I'd lay on my back, and sometimes on my side, but I'd use a pillow to support my belly when I was on my side.

@@DBLPattyMELT7am Lol! You won't die but cut that crap out!! when you CAN have pizza find a good healthy low carb version! You don't have to deprive yourself you have to "adjust" yourself that oil in the pizza is yuck on your belly!!! You spit but you still got some!

For me, during the pre-op diet, it's mind over matter. You're probably eating fewer calories than you're used to, so you might be actually hungry, but it's important to stick to your liquid diet. Hang in there, you'll be on the other side before you know it. I'm 3 days post-op and more than happy with just the Water I've had today.

I was asking myself that the day of surgery and a couple of days after. I'm now 4 days post-op and feeling better.

My leak test was during surgery. I don't know if I'll have another one or not.

I had surgery last Thursday and I go back to work tomorrow. I'm a little concerned about getting tired, but otherwise I feel fine.
ETA: Not to say I wouldn't mind another week or two off though...

I'm on day #8 post op and just slept flat in bed last night. Now my back hurts. LOL!

This is me too. I'm now about a week post-op, so I'm curious to see if/when my mind and body collide.

Day 8 and I am feeling amazingly better than when I started this post. I am slowly getting closer to my Protein and Water goals. I am still sleeping in the recliner because laying flat is still really uncomfortable. I am counting the days until I can be back in my bed, with my pillows, my hubby, and my pooch. I am past the regret and wondering if I did the right thing. I am down 20#'s from my starting weight, 13#'s from my surgical date.

I'm sure she'll give me much more detailed info at my appt on Friday. I'm just trying to wrap my head around it ahead of time.

Wow, that looks awesome!! I did get a binder at the start but it strictly addressed the various surgical options. They seem to be giving me the rest of the detail a little at a time.

My program gave us a handbook at the first appointment. It's a loose-leaf notebook. I consider it my bible. It has each step broken down from pre to post op. I have 4 pages front and back on pureed food, including sample menus. In addition to the things mentioned Quaker Weight Control oatmeal and regular Cereal without nuts or dried fruit are allowed. It makes it easier to have this to refer to .

This is one of those things to put on my "ain't nobody got time for that" list.