AngelJoyD

I got nauseated to the point of vomiting after taking my Multivitamins - any connection to that?

I am 11days post-op and I've had the same thing. I work as a psychologist and went back to work this week, and after an hour of sitting with each client I would stand and that one incision would get shooting pains. Tylenol helps a lot. It also had some brand new bruising around it yesterday - not sure what to make of that.

Yes I had that too. I was so uncomfortable with even the tiniest sip that I did a really bad job at getting in fluids and got pretty dehydrated. I'm 11 days post-op and it definitely gets way easier (but my tummy still makes lots of noises)!

I'm June 23, too. I'm having some anxiety attacks (mostly because I'm feeling so yucky on the pre-op diet and am worried about post-op functioning at work), but I'm trying to stay focused on the long-term goal!

Hi all,

I'm on day 3 of my pre-op liquid diet and I feel terrible. I'm nauseated, weak, exhausted, foggy-headed, and am having stomach issues. I'm also prone to anxiety, and it's hitting me hard right now. I'm wondering if this is all really worth it. It's such a permanent change in everything - will I be able to enjoy life fully after surgery? For those of you who are a few years out - do you think it was honestly worth it? I know everybody says that they are happy with their choice, but I'm second-guessing it all right now. Any honest feedback is welcome.

I totally understand! We have the same surgery date, and I have a strict 2 week pre-op diet that only allows 3 shakes and 2 Protein Bars per day. I'm feeling absolutely miserable - Migraine, hungry, nausea, weak, digestive issues, and overall foggy-headed. I'm getting anxious that I'll never feel better and that this is how I will feel after surgery forever. I know that's illogical, but it's scary.

Thank you all for making me feel understood and supported! For those of us with close surgery dates, let's keep in touch during this process!

Hi all,

I can't tell you how much this forum has helped answer my questions, calm my nerves, and encouraged me to pursue WLS. I've been lurking for several months as I jump through all the pre-surgery hoops, but just found out yesterday that my insurance approved the surgery and I'm scheduled for 6/23/15!

My stats:

Age: 35

Gender: Female

Height: 5'6"

HW: 256

CW: 242 (BMI 39)

GW: 145

I'm ecstatic, but suddenly it's all getting real and I'm a little overwhelmed. I think that, because my BMI is on the low-end of the scale (wavering between 39 and 40), I'm now questioning if I should take such a drastic step to lose weight. I mean, I have a boyfriend who loves me as I am, I'm pretty functional, and sometimes even feel attractive. But then I remember that my weight has been on a steady upward trajectory for my whole life, despite frantic efforts to stop it, and nothing else has worked. My last physical showed that I suddenly have pre-diabetes and high cholesterol, I found out I have sleep apnea, and my joints hurt like I'm 80 years old. I don't want to live like this anymore, much less face what is likely to come in the future if I don't do the surgery. I want to be free to shop in normal stores (not plus sized or hope that a store carries XXL or even more). I want to be active and enjoy this phase in my life. I want to feel attractive and free, instead of the constant nagging voice in my head - "stick out your chin so you don't get double/triple chin while you're talking," "cross your legs differently so the person in front of you doesn't get a full slab of cellulite in their vision," "pull down your shirt to cover your pooch," "pull up your pants to hide your muffin top," "you're the fattest person in this room," "don't stoop, you look bigger," "DELETE ALL TAGGED PICTURES ON FB THAT AREN'T FLATTERING OR FROM YOUR APPROVED CAMERA ANGLE!" It's exhausting and I'm ready to focus on life and actually living instead. I'm excited to start yoga, and try surfing (renting a wetsuit might be possible soon! and without getting mistaken for an injured sea lion!), and not stress every single day about what I can possibly wear that will be flattering.

So, wish me luck, everyone! I leave for Cambodia for 10 days tomorrow for a research trip, so I'm trying to get my head in that game right now, but as soon as I'm back, it's liquid diet and prep time! Eek!!

I ended up delaying too. Looks like I will probably (hopefully) start my liquid diet the day after I return from Cambodia, and will have surgery two weeks later. I just knew that I would get too anxious about recovering in time.

I'm anxious to hear people's thoughts on this, too. I'm hoping to get the surgery the first week in May, but leave for two weeks in Cambodia on May 28 for work. I would love to be thinner for the trip, and don't really want to put the surgery off until August (which is the next time I would be able to take off work). I have all the same questions as you!

Maybe it would be a good idea to set up "clothing swaps" with other local WLS patients. Then you can trade in your "too bigs" for something smaller, and everybody wins (except maybe those in the small sizes - but at least they can contribute their "too bigs" to the community!). Just a thought!