Shinnystar

Take in consideration that all doctors work so differently and that's what you should go by when it comes to exercising. Mine cleared me for all types of exercise after week 3. As long that I feel good while at it and to not try to do more that I can handle. So started longer walks and weight lifting. Hope this helps.

I was sleeved on 7/31/15 and so far I've lost 20 lbs. Starting to walk longer and adding weight lifting workout this week, so let's see how that affects the whole weight loss process.

It's 5:19 am (EST) and soooo ready for my big moment. Need to be in at 6:10 am, surgery is at 8:45 am. My best wishes to all those getting sleeved today and also for a fast recovering for sleeved one. The beginning of a new life!!! CD: 212lbs Pre-op: 207lbs SG: 205lbs

Time for a little update. I will share details of my experience under the My Story Forum, but for now, I can say I'm doing well. Everything seem to be running smoothly. I've had a couple of times where my stomach didn't approve of certain foods (from my doctor's and NUT's food/diet instructions), but I will have time to re-introduce them later on. My most difficult issue is the chewing and slow eating, and telling when I'm full. But hanging in there. Threw up yesterday and this morning after Breakfast, think I took a spoon of Jell-O when there was no more room for it. Oh well. Having a Protein shake soon to replace the loss. Tomorrow is my post-op appointment and hopefully I get to have many of my new questions answered. I will share later! Take care all and keep up the good work!!

oh what a day!! A good day, that is!! It all went well. They kept me over night in hospital where I was able to drink the broth, I ate some of the popsicle but my new tommy didn't tolerate the Jell-O. They brought me some crushed ice and was able to either suck on them or mixed them Water in the little medicinal cups. I love drinking cold water and it was one of the things that got me worried if I was going to be able to continue liking it post-op. So we are good there. I walked, walked and walked, and then walked some more. Every 4 hours no matter the time of day and night there I was. So everyone on the bariatric floor got to know me. I'm home now and continuing the routine from hospital and the liquid diet given by doctor's office. So far so good. Feel a little more sore than yesterday which is expected. Everything is more awake now. Took my first shower just few minutes ago, so I feel squeaky clean. TMI: had a little bowel movement not painful but liquidly...sorry for the details. Just trying share as much as I can remember now. Going to finish lunch and rest before a short walk. Keep you good spirits up and know this is sooo possible. When things get tough, just think of the results you'll have..a better healthier life! Ciao!

WOOT! Congrats! I'm going crazy reading all the great news from everyone. I'm so hipped I won't be able to sleep tonight...another sleepless night. My surgery day is Friday the 31st...yay...almost here, so imagine how excited, nervous and all of the above and below I am!!! Once again, congrats!!!

My first appointment was May 12, 2015 and my surgery is on July 31, 2015 (doctor was on vacation these last two weeks, so had to wait for him to return. Otherwise it would've been scheduled for an earlier date.) Pre-op is Wed, July 22, next week. [ins. BCBS]. Hope this helps.

Hello everyone! My surgery was recently scheduled for July 31st @ 10am with 8am admission. Johns Creek, GA. I'm very excited and not quite nervous yet. Pre-op appointment is on the 22nd. I'm new to the site and omg, there's so much to read here, I love it. Making it brief for the moment. Need to go work on my story and other good stuff to share with everyone. I'll let you be for now. My best wishes for all of you so close to your surgery date, those still days and weeks on countdown, and those who have crossed over to the new beginning of healthier life! Ciao, Shinnystar