NewgirlfromMd

Tuesday cannot get here fast enough!!! On pins and needles waiting for this surgery!! C'mon 31st!! ????

I'm kinda freaking out a little. I've spent 9 months reading, interviewing, going to groups, researching, knowing it's time for this change and now I'm sorta choking a little. Total jitters.

Me too! Excited but nervous for the recovery. Packing for the hospital today! I have, PJ's, underwear, slippers, GasX, Vaseline a book & toiletries. Am I forgetting anything? Deb

Yes I agree, don't get discouraged! My Nut said that my weight might be up that first week from the fluids, and surgery in general. You have swelling & Fluid retention sometimes. I lost 10lbs the first week & I wasn't sure what was normal so when my doctors office called me to check on me yesterday I asked them and they said sometimes people don't even loose anything for a few weeks and they are really embarrassed, but then they lose 100lbs over the next six months! Everybody is different & it's too early to worry!

I forgot to mention, my surgery ended about 5pm on Wed, Thurs morning when I checked my weight right before going home I had gained 14lb, yep 14. 314 before surgery and 328 at check out. They said I had 6 bags of saline solution along with the waters I drank. They strongly urged me not to weight myself to often, once a week max. I go see Doc next Friday and I will weight in them.

Last night was my third night since the sleeve and it was a HUGE improvement from the previous night. I think I got rid of most of the gas last evening, Gas-X, purpping (can be a little painful) and some tooting (Ladies present).
Still sore when I sit up, roll on my side, but was able to get good sleep other than waking up to take the pain meds. Take em on time before you get the pain and it will allow you to stay hydrated at least for me.

@@JRfishes, thank you. I'm not going to give up. I have come too far to let this obstacle stop me.
@@NewgirlfromMd, thanks. I have faith. I'm going to do lots of walking this weekend and if it's meant to be, it'll be. I'll continue to drink my Water and shakes.< /p>
Thank you all for the words of encouragement. My emotional episode has passed, now it's time for me to stay focused and let it be God's will, whether it happens on Monday or not, it will happen. xoxoxo

I'm a hippie. I lost 140 pounds in about 14 months. I also lost 20 inches, yes, almost 2 feet, off my hips! My body did redistribute some, too. And, now, after plastics, I'm perfectly proportioned for the first time in my life.

Nah, I'm losing at a fairly average rate. Not particularly fast, but not extremely slow. I am pretty good about keeping calories low, Protein high, drinking Water and exercise though.

I am 4 days out and i get the same thing @@NewgirlfromMd

I am 1 week out and this is still happening to me too.

My surgery date is scheduled for this Monday March 30th. I'm so ready to start this new journey for myself and my family

I've never posted pictures on here before. My co workers found an old picture of me yesterday and wanted to take a picture to compare. We were all amazed at the results. It was very emotional for me. Down about 90 lbs in 6 months. Never been happier!

Thank you everyone I feel stronger today. We are raising opt grandson that is 8 months an we have 7 still at home. We adopted 3 sisters that were nieces 7 years ago an I wanted an need to be healthy for my sake an there's. I was sick last night an hurt for sure. I was ready all this but couldn't post I found out why an now I will always turn here when I feel down for help thank you soooo much everyone. An my nutritionist was very good with her explanations but I had our tired grandson. So I read all my stuff again last night posted pictures of my self on my mirrors an I'm going to stay stronger an will always come here for support.. You all are awesome

I have officially been a 'sleever" for about 12 hours now! I am a bit sore and definately groggy but so far everything is going well. Took an assisted walk down the hospital hall and am wearing the 'squeezing' leg socks which also helps. Definately better than I expected so that's all for now, since it took me about half hour to peck out this little post.... Fingers crossed for continued progress for all of us! Oh is there a post-op M arch Sleevers group? Thanks.

Everything I eat froths up on me. They say that's normal from the swelling. It makes it hard to keep the meds down so I've been in the hospital for 4 days now. I hope to go home soon.

Mine surgery is tomorrow bright and early 5:45...but that makes me first in, so hopefully I'll be the first to get to go home Friday????...I'll try to up date it I'm not too loopy lol...good night to you all!!

Well it's finally here...seems a bit surreal! Off to bed and waking at 5a.m. For a 6:00 check in and surgery at 7:30! This site and all the posts have helped me greatly along my journey to this point, I'm not sure I'd be as comfortable or as knowledgeable as I am about all of this without you all. A big thanks and to all of you for sharing and I'll let you know how I'm doing in a few days....God willing and the creek don't rise! (Southernism:)

That's awesome! My surgery is tomorrow. I've lost 20lbs on the pre-op diet. Can't wait!

I'm a week out! I'm feeling good and heading to my follow up appt.. Down 24 pounds.. 11 Preop and 13 since surgery.

@@Califlower83
I can relate to so many things you said & I respect you for having the courage to say them! I think a lot of us hold ourselves back from living the life we want to live for one reason or another. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, or fear of being noticed even. It sounds like you are on your way and until you talk to a surgeon I wouldn't worry about what your PCP says. You can't go back so don't beat yourself up for what you wish you had done sooner, just keep looking forward! I think you are going to have a lot of fun & excitement after you have your surgery and start a new life in your healthy and more confident body!

It is really bizarre that I had surgery on Thursday and I'm not hungry. 1/4-1/3 cup of food depending on the consistency is enough. I know we read this ahead of time, and hear it over and over but I had that fear in the back of my mind of "what if it's not enough & I'm still hungry?" Now that I am experiencing it first hand it is a reality. Feeling good & looking forward to my first check up on April 13th!

It is really bizarre that I had surgery on Thursday and I'm not hungry. 1/4-1/3 cup of food depending on the consistency is enough. I know we read this ahead of time, and hear it over and over but I had that fear in the back of my mind of "what if it's not enough & I'm still hungry?" Now that I am experiencing it first hand it is a reality. Feeling good & looking forward to my first check up on April 13th!

Surgery today and oddly enough, I'm not nervous. I'm excited about the possibilities that are on the horizon. In a few short hours, I'll be an official sleever! Wish me good luck!

It is really bizarre that I had surgery on Thursday and I'm not hungry. 1/4-1/3 cup of food depending on the consistency is enough. I know we read this ahead of time, and hear it over and over but I had that fear in the back of my mind of "what if it's not enough & I'm still hungry?" Now that I am experiencing it first hand it is a reality. Feeling good & looking forward to my first check up on April 13th!