KF2007

So last night I took my teenage daughter (14) to the movies. We were in the process of getting ready and she starts freaking out! She says " MOM!!! What the heck?!" I being in shock was like "What , what happened?!" She says "You're wearing my freaking underwear!!" I immediately flipped the tag over and sure enough they were hers! She bought the same ones as me only two sizes smaller. I, being thoroughly amused started doing the booty shaking victory dance. She however was not near as amused as I was. That's ok though because I got a new NSV AND I inherited a new pair of undies!! For some reason she insisted that I keep them! So when I say "funniest" what I really mean is funniest for me. Ha!! Winning!!!

yea i was the same way as well, i felt like i had been in a car accident by two weeks in, just generally sore and achy and had a pain in my side. My surgery team told me it was from maybe straining a muscle or from sleeping sitting up or on my side which i did often! i couldnt sleep in my bed until around week 3, i just couldnt get up..those muscles are weak for a while!
fast healing to you! and congrats

@@LisaPunkinHead oh good! ive been a bit worried that something else was going on! i feel like the surgery and recover just went too smoothly, ya know? lol

I had that pain about 2 weeks post-op too. Combination of sutures and gravity. You are losing weight, and even a millimeter or two off that area will cause your muscles, etc., to move around a bit and stretch that suture. I had to use my pain meds for a few days, took it easy over a weekend, and the following Monday I was back to normal -- apparently the suture had dissolved. Mine started on Tuesday, about 18 days postop, and resolved the following Sunday/Monday.

I've made the baked cheese too. 1 tsp of whatever kind you like baked on parchment paper for 7-10 mins at 350. Makes great dip for hummus.

So i am 16 days post op. I have been feeling wonderful. Only used the pain meds on the first 2 days at home and then i didnt need them after that. Im drinking and "eating" ok, moving around like normal, driving etc. A few days ago, i started having this really sharp pain on my left side, it started in my back, which i thought could be a kidney stone or kidney infection. I called the on call nurse and they said it sounded like dehydration and to push the liquids and call back the next day if it doesnt get any better. i pushed Water as much as i could handle and the pain subsided, but then a new pain emerged on the front of my left flank. Its a sharp stabbing pain anytime i move or walk more then 20 steps. Im fine if i sit down or lay down. I had my 2 week checkup with my surgeon yesterday so i mentioned it to him. He didnt seem too overly concerned, stating he thought it was the way the sutures in the muscle can sometimes have a scissor like effect if i over extend or move too much. wth? ok, but why is it just now starting 2+ weeks out? he said it was normal but to keep an eye on it. This is near debilitating for me at work. Ive gone back to the pain meds when im home to try and combat it a little. I realize i just had major surgery and it will take awhile for my body to get back to normal. i also know the larger incision can have pain for quite a while, but this doesnt feel like incision pain. Has anyone else experienced this suture pain before? I consider my pain threshold very high, but this is concerning me.

One thing I've done since my sleeve surgery is to make chicken-crust pizza. Some recipes just said to pound out chicken breast, but I followed another to get more flavor. I took some raw chicken, threw it in a food processor with an egg, some garlic, herbs and a little parmesan cheese and processed it. Then scooped it onto a (foil covered) cookie sheet and pressed it flat and baked it for a while, flipped it over and baked it some more (drying some of the juices with a paper towel). Then topped it with my sauce and toppings and cooked until done. It was really good and lots of Protein.
Another option I've seen is a cauliflower (and cheese) crust, but it uses a lot of cheese, so I haven't tried it yet.

That is a wonderful accomplishment, especially this early out of the gate. You have a bright shiny and healthy future ahead of you. Congratulations!

Congratulations!

@@KF2007 - congrats making it into Onederland!

Well done. I can hear the joy in your words!! Keep working hard and you will reach your goal in no time.

Today I am 1 week post op. Everyday I can accomplish a bit more physically and I'm enjoying the freedom! I weighed myself this morning and I am officially down 5 lbs this week. I checked my weight log I've been keeping since I started on my liquid diet 3 weeks ago and I am down 15lbs total!! Today is the first time I have been under 200lbs in over 8 years! I am ecstatic! I'm looking forward to one day being able to share with you all that I've hit my goal weight! I cant wait!

Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing well. Hang in there through these first few weeks.

Syonara Brandon!!! And congratulations Ryan! How inspiring!

I was sleeved on 7/29/15
Today I had my first post op visit and the numbers speak for themselves.
Highest weight : 242
Surgery day weight: 229
Post surgery weight: 214.2

1 hour left for surgery. Wow its unbelievable the day, the hour is here!

For the first time since my surgery, I took my kids to a Water park.
First and foremost, I was always one of those fatties that forced myself to "keep up" with "normal weight" people so I never visibly showed how hard it was to walk the park and climb the (freaking endless) steps to the tops of the rides. That said, by the end of the day, I used to be so exhausted I didn't want to move the next day.
This time was SO MUCH different. Never once was I out of breath. Never once did I dread squeezing my ass into a tube. I wasn't the fastest down to the bottom and my thighs didn't rub themselves into misery just because I was wet and huffing along with the group. lunch time wasn't an absolute RELIEF like it used to be -- instead, it was just lunch.< /p>
I am fairly certain I looked fine in my swimsuit and I wasn't the slow one in the group. There was one ride where the entire group had to step on a scale to ensure we didn't surpass maximum rate for the tube and I didn't sweat it for a second. In fact, I happily jumped on the scale and didn't think twice about someone seeing my weight.
I am no longer "new" to the WLS experience, but this was a great thing. For real.

It's tough, no question. I only have to prepare meals for myself, so I can't help with that issue. But if you have any hobbies, use those, or other activities that will keep your hands busy, and require a certain degree of attention, to keep your mind off of your diet.
I'm 6 days post op, on liquids, and I still use this tactic to keep me distracted and on tract. Good luck!

God bless and right behind you! Keep us posted!

Take it easy and rest hope you feel better soo !!!

I am up early. Leaving for the hospital in a couple hours. I have faith that everything will be ok, but the nervousness is kicking in. Please send lots of prayers, positive thoughts and good vibes!
See you all on the losers bench!!!

Thoughts and prayers coming your way! Pull that strength from inside and do it! We're here for you!

KF2007 hope today is better. Hope you can Get up and walk more. Take care

I had my sleeve yesterday. Walking is pretty tough but im trying to get up and move. Im sipping Water slowly, ive got terrible dry mouth.
Feel like ive done a thousand situps. Lol

At 1 day post op I could barely drink anything because I would get really bad spasming/burping/heartburn. But now I'm on day 3 post op and am able to get almost all 64oz down. You have to push yourself and keep sipping - for me, the more I sipped (even though it hurt) the better I ultimately felt. Keep pushing yourself, but know that it gets better with time! Good luck!!