Christina T.

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Hi All - I am a petite clothing size, since I'm 5' 4", and I'm at that weird in-between-sizes stage, between sizes 2X and 3X, depending on the style and fit of the clothing in question. However, the "average" sizes always wind up being WAY too long on me, so it's hard to get clothes!!! What's a girl to do??! Any advice?? Thank You, Christina

I have had a rash on my breast on-and-off for awhile now, even before surgery. I saw another post that said something about it being from yeast - but I don't understand how that works. I thought a yeast infection affected the vaginal area. Is that what the breast rash is from, a yeast infection?? In terms of the breast rash, I thought it was just dry skin. I have a post-op appointment tomorrow, should I show the doctor?? I have gotten them several times!!! Help - sometimes it itches pretty badly!!!

Is that what the breast rash is from, a yeast infection?? I thought it was just dry skin. I have a post-op appointment tomorrow, should I show the doctor?? I have gotten them several times, too!!! Please help - sometimes it itches pretty badly!!!

Hi, my name is Christina! I am 5 days post-op, and had the Gastric Sleeve surgery done at Boston Medical Center on Dec. 30, 2014. My doctor was Dr. Donald Hess, a wonderful guy!!! Just starting out on my journey, and would like a veteran surgery buddy/mentor to help guide me along my way, answer my questions, and generally give me some support and encouragement. I am quite friendly, and very motivated to use this amazing tool I have been given to become a healthier me!!! ???? We can communicate on here only, if that's how you're most comfortable, or I wouldn't mind exchanging e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers as we get to know each other. I would sure appreciate the support, and hope someone is kind enough to take me under her wing!!! Thank you!!! ????

Same here!!! I am 5 days post-op, and down 5.7 lbs. already!!! I thought something was wrong with the scale, but it was apparently true!!! ???? Feeling great, too!!! ???? ???? ????

Well, the anticipation is building, and the day I have been working towards for about a year now is almost here!!! Have to be at the hospital at 8:30 tomorrow morning!!! Feeling excited, and a bit nervous, but mostly just want to get through the surgery, and ring in the New Year with a new, healthier body!!! Leaving for the hotel in Boston now, across from the hospital. Here I go, off on a new adventure in my life!!! Good luck to everyone else!!! We got this!!! ???? ???? ????

Dec. 30th sleever here, too!!! How is everyone else feeling?? For me, I'm excited and a bit nervous, but mostly just anxious for the surgery part to be over with, so I can start the recovery part, and of course to see what life is like on the other side of the sleeve!!! I am overly emotional too, but that's because my depression & anxiety are kicking into high gear!!! I need a surgery buddy too!!! Any takers??

Hi, I am getting sleeved on Dec. 30th!!! I can't believe it's SO close!! ???? I am a bit nervous, but mainly anxious to get the "easy part" over with, so to speak - the actual surgery!!! I have major depression, and I think between recent med. changes and anxiety issues, it has been doing a number on my emotions!!! I seem to be crying at the drop of a hat lately ????, and I have 1 more day of work on Sun. I'm not fond of my job to begin with, so I'm fortunate to have family support during my 6-week Medical L.O.A. from work. I think once I am officially on leave on Mon., and actually get to the hotel in Boston across from the hospital, Boston Medical Center, I will be a bit calmer, believe it or not. I will be focused on what I have to do on Tues., and having a focus and organization keeps me calm. Am I alone there? Any advice to keep the crying in check?? I literally cry at least every other day, except over Christmas. I have a wonderfully supportive family, including amazing parents who are coming up, and an incredible fiance who will be there as well, and already more than spoils me at home, so being with my family helped. But now that I'm on the way home to MA from my parent's house in NY, I'm an emotional mess again!!! What gives??! ???? Advice, please!!! ❓ ????