vsgdiva2015

I have Lupus and Reynauds Syndrome. I was sleeved on 4/23. I will be honest with you, the fatigue is difficult when I am having a flare up.
But thus far I have lost 49 pounds and the quality of my life has changed. I no longer get out of bed in the morning moving around like I am 80 years old. I am able to go to the gym and work out. I actually feel like my old self again.

My surgery was in February. I have lupus, reynauds syndrome, fibromyalgia, and secondary sjogrens. I have my ups and downs, however, since surgery I have so many more good days. I am able to exercise more and like vsgdiva I don't move around like an 80 year old woman any longer. I still have a lot of trouble with my knees and random, phantom pain, but it is getting better with time.
I am so glad that I had the surgery.
My recovery from surgery went well. I was not in a great deal of pain after and I did not have any issues with nausea. I was able to get in all of my fluids, however fatigue did keep me from getting the recommended amount of exercise in the beginning. It was about 6 weeks before I could get in my 30 minutes of daily exercise. And now, I am doing well. I am exercising 5 days a week for a minimum of 60 minutes.
Remember not to compare yourself to me or anyone else after you have your surgery. Your recovery will be your recovery. Just be sure to keep your rheumatologist apprised the details of your surgery and all medications you are taking.

I have Lupus and Reynauds Syndrome. I was sleeved on 4/23. I will be honest with you, the fatigue is difficult when I am having a flare up.
But thus far I have lost 49 pounds and the quality of my life has changed. I no longer get out of bed in the morning moving around like I am 80 years old. I am able to go to the gym and work out. I actually feel like my old self again.

To all that responded or wondered about my status here's an update**
My surgery date is May 7th!!!! I lost 8 lbs before I weighed in at my pre op appt with my surgeon!!!! Thanks everyone for your support

Hello I am new to this site. Just wanted to put my story out there, in hopes of encouraging someone who is as big a chicken as I am. I went through the whole preop test, appointments, classes, physchological eval, EVERYTHING... two years ago. Insurance approved, was scheduled for surgery, then backed out. I just couldn't do it! I really worried about post op pain and getting back to feeling well.
Well, after I backed out. Things never got any better. I was so disgusted with myself. The weight was really getting to me, my back, my legs, my overall well being, so I decided to try again. I went to a different doctor and had to go through everything all over. Of course it took a lot of convincing to get my husband back on track. Well, I had a wonderful doctor. (Dr. Aaron Hoffman at Buffalo General Hospital) I am 9 days post op. I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 4/9/15. Now I wonder why I waited so long. On my post op appointment 4/14/15 I asked Dr. Hoffman if I could hug him, and I did. So happy to start this journey and shed these unwanted pounds.

Thought I would start a April buddy board.
My surgery is set for April 21st.
Hight-- 5'5"
Highest weight - 373
Today 362 still need to lose a few more.
Lets all post our stats & check in before & after surgery.
Almost time to get this new journey started!
Good luck!!!!!

I lost my job. Very upset cause it did nothing wrong I was told RM fired me so my DM could have my job. I was already a big woman but I went into a depression , and gain more weight. With no job no money, seem like I can't find a job the depression started to show. My daughter was bless in away that she wanted to bless me. So she paying for me to get a start on new life...She have always been a bless to me in so many ways...So I'm praying to God that this change mind life. And God bless me with a JOB..I know God will cause he never failed me yet...!!!!!!

Hello AA ladies and gentlemen. I was sleeved on 3/2/2015. Down about 22 pounds so far!

This is me, 7 months post-op..79lbs lost

Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing? And to see what you have done so far
-Are you excited?
-Have you packed your hospital bag yet?
-Is any family going w you? If so how are they feeling?
-Have your nerves kicked in?
-Have you done all your shopping and cleaned your houses??
-What time is your surgery??!
-Have you done any spa treatments?
Well I'll go first! So I am doing pretty okay this morning I'm hungry but I'll get through it. I am very excited, not nervous at all! I have not packed yet but will be doing that toning, because I know I probably won't be sleeping. I did do all of my shopping and finished the last bit yesterday. I'm going to clean my house from top to bottom today to keep myself busy! Also I have a facial and massage booked this morning just to relax myself (did my mani/pedi over the weekend). I do have family going w me but they are not really in support of this so I don't really know how they feel... I am the first surgery in the morning so I have to be at the hospital at 6:30a !
I hope everyone has a safe surgery and a quick recovery! Please feel free to keep us updated on this post so we can help each other these next few days!
Talk to you all soon!
Brittany

Yes he does... A two week liquid diet

I am interested in a support group in Charlotte. My surgery date is 4/23.

I am going through Carolina Surgical-- Dr. Lowe

Things are pretty good. Losing very slowly but I started with a BMI of 35. I also have many health problems including chronic fatigue and chronic Migraines. So it makes it tough to really exercise. I went through Carolinas Weight Management. Dr. Gersin did my surgery. I have been very happy with him. I spent only 1 night at the hospital.

Started my liquid diet today and its exactly 14 days until surgery!
It's been a very tough stressful day but I'm sure after day 3 I will be A okay

I am interested in a support group in Charlotte. My surgery date is 4/23.

I am interested in a support group in Charlotte. My surgery date is 4/23.

Hi! Scheduled for April 23!!!!

I am in Charlotte.

I am in Charlotte.

So I am on my website for my insurance this morning checking my prescription prices and I notice a tab that says "authorizations". Curious I click it and lo and behold I find out that I have been approved for my surgery for March 30. On top of that it was not my surgeon's coordinator (who is still collecting documentation she said I needed) who got the approval it was my PCP'S office. Now he referred me back in January. So how long has this approval been sitting here? What really frustrates me is that I told this coordinator that I shouldn't need all this documentation and testing as my BMI had been greater than 40 for the last 2 years and I have Medicare, even though it is an Advantage Plan. My PCP's nurse had supplied me with all of my BMI's and had faxed them to this coordinator as well. Obviously she submitted this information to my insurance and while the surgeon's office was wasting my time I was already approved. Well Water under the bridge. The great news is I am getting sleeved March 30th yea‼️

Received this article from my surgeon and wanted to share it. I definitely need to work on drinking more Water.
http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/03/02/top-10-bariatric-post-op-mistakes/

Hi Ladies I would love to be apart of your group. My Surgery date is tentatively 4/8... I say tentative because I am still pending insurance approval. P.S. This is my first post...5 ft 5 ...SW 248

Hello! !! .. I'm new here this is my first post, but I'm scheduled to have my Sleeve done on April 8th!!!