cd0727

Hey! I was sleeved by dr bass 12/22/14. I'm down 54lbs as of this morning. It was honestly the best decision I could've made it's nice to see a group of other dr bass' success stories!

Yes. Dr. Bass is awesome. I'm only 3 days out and still feel sick. I hope it passes soon so I can see the reward.

Trust me, it gets better! I'm alittle over 3 months out and I vaguely remember recovery. I remember it was alittle tough but I'm so happy with the results I have pushed that part out of my memory this was honestly the best thing I could've done for myself.

Hey! I was sleeved by dr bass 12/22/14. I'm down 54lbs as of this morning. It was honestly the best decision I could've made it's nice to see a group of other dr bass' success stories!

I'm reading through threads to educate myself as much as possible before my sleeve in May. For those with experience, my PCOS caused my period to be really heavy, then light, then heavy, go months without one and then have one for 5 weeks. After surgery and weight loss, will periods become lighter?

Mine used to fluctuate but now they are light for the first two days, heavy for 2 and the light/spotting for the last day.

You look amazing!!

I was sleeved on 12/22. 314 SW 264 CW 150 GW. I am officially down 50 lbs today! I'm super excited! This is my most recent progress picture. It was taken last week. I plan on taking a new one tomorrow for my 50lb mark

I think if you don't make it to 75 pounds you will be close to it! It's so hard to not focus on that number on the scale. I am dropping weight all over but very little in my stomach because of the dang PCOS. So frustrating. It is coming of there but just slowly.

We are going to start trying at the 1 year mark. My surgeon said ideally he would like me to wait 2 years out but I told him that I will be 31 this year and want more than 1 child so waiting 2 years was not an option. He said for me to wait till the 1 year mark so if I get pregnant right away, I won't give birth till after the 18 month post op mark. My cycles are regulated to the day every month now so I know my body is getting in better working order. Makes it hard to not just say well let's see what happens. It's been 6 years that we have been trying so why prevent now? But I know I will be so much healthy if I can give myself till October. I would never forgive myself if I got pregnant sooner and if I was diagnosed with diabetes or high blood pressure or whatever. I just know I would blame myself for not giving myself enough time. We tried clomid a few times along with IUI and nothing. I have high great egg reserve and he has great numbers as well. Just my body was not taking. I was too unhealthy. I don't know how I would have carried a child as heavy as I am/was. I have hope that this will help us girl!!! We can beat infertility! Are you on Facebook? I would love to keep in touch! Having someone else go through this with me is so nice because you understand!

Just sent you a private message

Yes! The stalls are so frustrating! I'm officially down 40lbs but I lost 30 of those in the first month. This second month has been hard. I'm hoping now that the stall has seemed to have been broken, it will fall off. I'm trying to be down 75lbs by my brother in laws wedding in late April.

Do you have a timeline of when you are going to start trying again? My dr said for me, it is safe to start trying between 8-12 month mark. My husband and I haven't really talked much but I think once I hit 100lbs down, it will be a good time but who know! I just hope this surgery will help the PCOS and fertility problems. We tried clomid and had a chemical pregnancy our second month but other than that my body didn't respond to it. Fingers crossed for the both of us that this is our golden ticket!

Thanks cd0727!! Congrats on your surgery! How are you doing 2 months out? I wish you luck as well!!

I'm doing well! Down 38lbs and am trying to learn this new life style. Some times it's hard but I have to look at the big picture and that the more I lose, the better my chances are at getting pregnant

How are you doing? I love meeting other women that are in this for the same reason!

While I don't have an answer for you, I will be following this post. I had my surgery done for a very similar reason. My health is priority one but babies are a a very close second. I hope people can weigh in and give some insite. I was sleeved 12/22/14 so I'm a little behind you but I would love to see the answers people have. I wish you all the luck in the world! I'm sure when your body is ready, you will have a beautiful bundle of joy

My surgeon recommends 5 mini (and I do mean small, petite, tiny) meals per day. I was advised that eating small portions was#1 success factor and although I screw up at times I work hard to eat small, while eating enough to satiate hunger for a out 3 hours so you don't graze.

During loss phase I did settle on 4 meals a day. I lost 160#so I guess it worked.

At 10 weeks out, eating small is way more important than staying with 3 meals a day in my opinion.

Can you elaborate on what your small meals consisted of? I'm curious to see what they were so I can follow in your success thank you!!

Yep, I've been walking as much as I can. Hubby got me a Fitbit for Christmas and I'm logging 5000 steps a day.

Just got a call back and the dr didn't seem overly concerned. He said he thinks it's my new tummy trying to get used to the amount of acid and gas it needs to produce. He wants me to keep up on my nausea and acid meds and said not to be afraid to take a pain pill or Tylenol of I need it. He said fluids will be my best friend because the more I drink, the more the gas gets displaced and has to come out. He said he is not thinking leak at this point, which is a good thing! I have an appointment Tuesday for a follow up but he said if I need anything to just call.

I just put a call into my doctor because I had a restless night and woke up just as bad as I was yesterday. I'm hoping to get a call back soon... I'll keep you all posted.

I'm actually feeling a lot better. I laid down flat for a few hours and the pain subsided with a few burps. I'm still tender and have a little ting of pain so I'll call in to morning to see if they want me to come in. I have my follow up on Tuesday but i don't

Want to wait if it's important to go in.

Thanks so much CD. I think bring medicated will be the only way I can get through that lol. When did you have your surgery? How are you doing?

Believe me, I went from sobbing when they were getting ready to leave to laughing because I couldn't get on the OR table right. It was magic haha I was sleeved 12/22/2014 and am down 30lbs from pre op and post op dieting (19lbs since surgery). The first couple days were rough but it's totally worth it!

I was only alone maybe 5 minutes. I told the drs that I was a nervous wreck and starte crying when my parents and husband were telling me bye. The gave me something in my iv when I started crying and everything calmed down. You will be fine, just be sure to tell them how nervous you are and ask if you can get something for your nerves. Good luck!!

I'm on acid reflux meds and have had bms since surgery. I know it sounds stupid, I just didn't want to bother my dr on New Years. I can drink Water, it just feels like a lava lamp in my belly.

Hi all!

I have been doing some googling but figured I would come here to ask my question since you all are so knowledgable about the ins and outs of the sleeve. Since yesterday, I have had tightness in my stomach. I can drink but it makes me nauseous. I keep getting gas bubbles but it's almost like they can't get out. I woke up this morning kinda sweaty and dizzy. I was going to try and wait until tomorrow to call my dr. I just don't know what if there is anything I can do to make this better. I am so scared about having a leak. I feel paranoid.. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Did anyone else get scared and the "oh my gosh, am I really doing this?" Feeling before their surgery?? I start my liquids tomorrow for surgery on the 22nd. I think it's finally hitting me and I would lie if I said I wasn't scared. I'm not really scared for the life after more so the surgery it's self..

Surgery scheduled for December 22nd. Merry Christmas to me.

That's my date too!! such an awesome Christmas present!

Oh yes!! I start pre op diet on the 15th as well!!!

Yay!! It's getting so close!!

I'm dec 22! I would Love to keep up with you guys!

I'm dec 22nd too!! Are you getting excited?? I finish my pre op testing today and will start preop diet on the 15th! It's getting so close!!

I am originally from Fort Myers! Fort Myers High - Greenwave!- lol

Small world! I'm actually from bradenton but stayed down here after I started at FGCU and met my husband

I am self paying since my insurance doesn't cover it and I'm going to end up paying $15k for everything including a years worth of follow up appointments with doc and nutritionist.

My pre op blood work is done....everything looks good....got my liq Zantac and pain med, Vitamins, and Protein all stocked up..... Ready to go on Dec. 3. 10 days away!

Super exciting!! I can't wait to hear how it all goes!!

2 days what your plans for XMas

Hopefully I'll be able to travel up to see family that is 3 hrs away.. You?