tinab08

I had my sleeve done in 2015 lost about 80 pounds 5 years gained it all back and then some finally got the courage to getting the bypass done now im scheduled for march 8 2020 im excited and nervous i really hope this helps

Im feeling the same so many emotions at once my surgery is march 8 good luck on urs!

Congrats on ur date just waiting to get my approval hopefully around 2 weeks they said

Hi sonya

I am 5 months post op and ive lost 61 pounds so far i to read that ppl r losing crazy amounts of weight for 5 months but as for me im in no hurry im doing what i can and pacing myself i get excited when i step on the scale and see the results im just happy losing and not gaining

Good luck to u

Hi everybody just curious im 3 months post op and i have lost 50 pounds to me i feel like im not losing enough weight can u guys share how much weightu have lost for 3 months in just trying to see if im doing ok

Thanks in advance

Hi like i said already had my sleeve done i have lost 50 pounds so far i feel like its coming off slow i cant tell any difference in how my clothes fit i also have a football size hernia im guessing thats whats making my stomach buldge out im constantly constipated feeling very nautious has anybody felt like this and any advice for Constipation besides stool softeners (tried those) i guess im trying to figure out y i cant see a difference in my body any advice anybody?

Can anyone 4 week post op losing weight with excersice tell what kind of excercises they r doing and for how long cause i am walking but not everyday and the days i dont walk i feel lousy any advice will be appreciated

Trust me your not the only one i did all the research i could before asked alot of questions but not once did anyone or any doctor talk about the depresion i was feeling it started from the first day i was in the hospital believe me i got hit hard with it noone to talk to about it i was really scared and yes ill say it i regretted having my sleeve but now 14 days out ive learned not to let myself be down and focus on the big prize i have lost 25 pounds in my first week just so u know it will get better best of luck

Sounds like heavan !!!!

Hi Tina hope all is good I'm in New Jersey and I am also considering gastro sleeve. My first time appt is August 5 I get to meet the surgeon for the first time.

Hi kathy im doing good so far the first appt will be nerve racking hang in there if u want to talk or ask me questions please feel free ive been post op for 12 days

Tina I can totally relate. My mom becomes instantly INFURIATED if the topic of surgery is brought up. I decided to bring a friend/therapist with me because I knew she could provide the positivity I need during the pre and post op. Cheers to new friendships!

Trust me if there is anything ive learned since ive had my surgery is being around positive people it helps u get through tough times im here if at anytime u wanna talk

Hello everybody i heard of a product that is a patch Vitamin i havent tried them but i went on there website and looked there was a Multivitamin and Calcium and a bunch of other ones i just dont know how effective they r for us bariatric patients heres the website if anybody wants to check them out patchmd.com

Tina08 how are you doing?????

Im doing ok thanks for asking im still in the hospital walking eating ice chips having pain but they r controlling it

Oh I'm so happy for you! You made it safely to the other side. Get plenty of rest and before you know it, you'll be heading home to your brand new life!

Thank u im trying

So now im finally post op but still in the hospital i got my new sleeve yesterday honestly not in to much pain the only one that hurts is under my belly button cause thats where they pulled out stomach ive been walking around and havin ice chips but i cannot bend boy that hurt !!!! My surgeon says maybe a couple of more days before i can go home

So if anybody has any questions to ask me ill be happy to answer if i can

Agreed Premier shakes are pretty good and no mixing as they are ready to go. Syntrax you can get at GNC or The Vitamin Shoppe. Premier is at costco, Sam's and Walmart. Which ones have you tried?[/quote

Ive tried quite a few im gonna run out to see if i can get some unflavored or the syntrax i just hope i find a Protein Drink i can stomach wish me luck!!

Syntrax Nectars are good. Can be mixed with Water, and come in a variety of flavors like Lemonaide, Fuzzy Navel, Cappucinno, etc... 100 cals, 23 g Protein, 0 g carb per scoop.

Can u please tell me if and where in a store i can pick them up today to try

Thank you

Can anyone please tell me what r they doing for Protein im having surgery tom so i want to go and pick up my Vitamins and hopefully an alternative for Proteins

Let me just say that I am four weeks post op and I have had 663 calories today and I'm not hungry and I am not craving anything. It takes some adjustments to figure out how to fit the new way of eating into your lifestyle. And my advise, if you want any, be patient with the liquid diet phases. It will get boring but it is temporary. Don't get in a hurry and let yourself heal. And above all else, follow your doctors advise. You can do this. You will do amazing.

Thank u maggie any advise is greatly appreciated

Thank you to everybody positive words really do help and making me more comfortable with the desicion ive made so im pushing foward i hope all goes well

I will give you guys an update as soon as i can

Hi everybody couldnt help it but im scared at this point its 2 days before my surgery and im filled with so much emotions not scared of the actual surgery ive had surgery done before on my stomach so i know ill have pain but my life after scares me i hope ill be strong enough and resist temptations and get healthy just see it all through all my life till this point i knew that food fixed it all im an emotional eater but food is a big part of the way of life for me and for my family we r eaters i have been told by alot of people around me that oh i couldnt do it thats not helping me at all i cant help but to have second thoughts

Ull be fine i hope u have a speedy recovery mine is in 2 days and im freakin out got a knot in my stomach

My first appt was on june 11 and july 16 is my surgery... they said that it all depends on what kind of insurance bcbs only required the pre op tests so i got all but my blood work done in a week i had to wait at least 15 days before surgery for that hope this helped

I'm nowhere near my surgery but noone really no What I'm bout 2 do I've relocated 2 start my new journey.I'm scared 2 tell my family What I'm doing but I gotta do what's gonna make me Happy & a better mom 4 my 3 babies @ the end of the day I'm all they have.

Family and friends that i have told dont understand why im doing it so im getting alot of slack for it and i hated not having anyone to talk to about it but just like you i want to be happy and take pictures with my kids i have 2 boys i want to try and keep up all in all i believe im making the right decision for me and for my family good luck in your journey message me for any questions or just to talk

Yes looking for some friends too. I am in NJ and going in tomorrow morning! Nervous!!!!

O wow good luck!!!!! Im here for u so awesome to finally find buddies to talk to message me anytime let me know how it goes