MollyF22

Basically these 2 pictures are 1 month apart. I am 232 as of today

I am 2 months out today! Starting weight was 266 and today I am 229. This has been my last 4 weeks in each picture. Red shirt is recent obviously lol.

I have ibs and it doesn't affect the surgery at all. I had surgery Feb 12th and it actually has helped. I am still sensitive to milk but I've only had like 3 episodes of ibs symptoms. I don't even really take my medicine anymore. It's been nice.

That's great that you got to sleep in bed. You must not have any pain then? It actually doesn't hurt that much. Just soreness. My csection was worse then the sleeve. But it helps that we have small insicions instead of 1 huge one. That's good that your already losing weight too. Extra Fluid sucks in the body.

Tssiemer, I am so glad to see your feeling better. I've been wondering about you. Hopefully you don't feel bad anymore.
Bloomer, how are you feeling? Is it hitting you yet?
Brittney, I promise it won't take forever as it seems. It's almost May. Can't even believe it. Summer is coming and that always goes by fast lol.

Brittney, it's crazy how fast summer will go but to you, it might feel like forever now. I had to do this for 9 months. 11 months all together. It's a good thing to wait since you can see what everyone goes through and experience. Gather information up too. I'm here if you have any questions or anything. I am 11 weeks out now and it's has its up n downs. It gets better as time goes.
Tssiemer, I am so happy your better. I really am! Are you doing the liquid diet we were on for pre op? Or just watching what you eat?
Bloomer, good luck with everything and it might be rough the 1st week. Definitely the first couple days, but I promise, it gets better. I am here for you!
Bcostasbiggs, how are you doing?

Bcostasbiggs, that's good your much better. It will all keep getting better too. Definitely with the weight coming off.
Bloomer, that's so scary to think that you have apnea and they had to wake you up different times. But at least you know your in good hands and they took great care of you obviously. I'm just happy your okay and hopefully you will be feeling good too. I had to stay an extra day so don't feel bad. It's better to be in a safe place.

I am 2 months out today! Starting weight was 266 and today I am 229. This has been my last 4 weeks in each picture. Red shirt is recent obviously lol.

I am 2 months out today! Starting weight was 266 and today I am 229. This has been my last 4 weeks in each picture. Red shirt is recent obviously lol.

I am having mine in West Chester ohio. I'm from Cincinnati. Start the 2 week liquid diet next friday.

Feb 12th here! Start 2 week liquid diet the 29th.

Bloomer, it's April! Can you believe it? I am so excited for you guys. I can't wait for you guys to be on this journey with me. We all should definitely meet up sometime to finally meet. I am 7 weeks post op already.....I feel like March flew by. I'm at 231 I believe. I started my monthly so I don't lose and I'm bloated a bit so the scale doesn't read right at that time lol. I see Ivan on Wednesday. I was supposed to see him last week but got sick with a sinus infection. I've lost 18 pounds since their 2 week check up appointment. Which was Feb 24th. I want to lose 2 more so I can he down 20. I've been walking alot at work. Since I work in retail and our store is kind of long. I at least do over 6000. Not much but it's better then nothing lol. I have a swimming pool so this summer will definitely do that. I do feel a difference in my body now. It's nice. The most thing I hate right now is I've got restless leg syndrome or insomnia. My body doesn't want to stop moving but my mind and eyes are so tired. I'm talking to Ivan about this. It sucks. And to be honest, I'm not doing the phase diets anymore. I pretty much eat what I want. I watch what I eat obviously. I crave fruit and veggies alot. I've been obsessed with broccoli lol. Bananas don't sit well, they sit heavy. Applesauce does that too. I want a salad but haven't tried it yet. I plan too soon.

Hope everyone had a great Easter. It was my 1st holiday with a big meal and it was so hard not being able to keep eating and being around such yummy food. It gets better as time goes on. Hope so anyways!

My journey with UC started a year ago today...kind of weird to think about.

I totally understand where your coming from. I only told family members and some friends. I mean it's only necessary to let the people who matter know. Don't be ashamed though. This isn't an easy way of life. Alot of people just don't understand. Be proud of all that your going to sacrifice and everything that's gonna come from it

Tssiemer, I didn't have a catheter when I woke up. The surgery is about 4 hours long. I went back to surgery around 11 am and was in my room after 4pm I think. I got to the hospital at 8am to beat traffic since I'm from cinci. They give you a inflatable warming blanket in the prep room before hand to keep you warm. My nurse was nice. They couldn't find my veins so they had a pick line nurse come find one. They had one in my inner elbow then the anesthesiologist didn't like that so she shoved it in my wrist. I woke up with one in my right hand. I remember feeling like I had heartburn. I don't remember getting to my room really. They don't really shove liquids down your throat. I didn't drink much and they give you Jello or something eventually or when you want. I got up to use the restroom after I woke up a bit, and I was soooo nauseous. I was dry heaving. It was horrible. I didn't keep my iv medicine down either. One point, I ended up telling them I didn't want them. I wasn't even really in pain. To me, it feels like sore abs from sit ups. Hot showers help so much.

Omg. Premier Protein vanilla is sooooo good! I think I found my drink finally. It's gonna make things so much better

Tssiemer, I didn't have a catheter when I woke up. The surgery is about 4 hours long. I went back to surgery around 11 am and was in my room after 4pm I think. I got to the hospital at 8am to beat traffic since I'm from cinci. They give you a inflatable warming blanket in the prep room before hand to keep you warm. My nurse was nice. They couldn't find my veins so they had a pick line nurse come find one. They had one in my inner elbow then the anesthesiologist didn't like that so she shoved it in my wrist. I woke up with one in my right hand. I remember feeling like I had heartburn. I don't remember getting to my room really. They don't really shove liquids down your throat. I didn't drink much and they give you Jello or something eventually or when you want. I got up to use the restroom after I woke up a bit, and I was soooo nauseous. I was dry heaving. It was horrible. I didn't keep my iv medicine down either. One point, I ended up telling them I didn't want them. I wasn't even really in pain. To me, it feels like sore abs from sit ups. Hot showers help so much.

That would be good to not know when we get submitted lol. It makes it less intense and you don't have to worry. You get to start the summer off right too. And you should be healed by the time it is good weather to swim. They didn't have a pain pump for me. They come in every hour to see how your doing too. The pain medicine they give you is called diludid or something like that. I had a hard time keeping my medicine down even through my iv. It was horrible. At one point, I stopped doing the medicine. I wasn't even in that much pain. I stayed an extra night too. But it wasn't bad. They treat you good there. My surgery took about 4 hours. Hot showers will make you feel better too.

Anesthesia was my biggest fear. I had my surgery Feb 12th and have been doing fine. I did stay an extra night due to me throwing up my iv medicines but it gets better when you get home and recover. They can give you a shot of something before you go back. They did me. It made me feel drunk. I breathed 3 times into a mask and was out. Woke up in recovery but was still so sleepy. I was sleepy the rest of the day n night. Your gonna wake up and your gonna be fine. Expect pain and being nauseous because that's gonna happen. It will all pass though. You will make it through. If you need to talk anymore, I'm here

I have to be on liquids until March 13th. I was sleeved Feb 12th. It seems so far away. But I've been on liquids since January 30th. Hasn't been fun.

I just had surgery friday and that was my biggest concern. They do give you a relax medicine through the iv before the bring you to the OR. It hit me just as soon as we hit the doors to go in. They put you on the table then have you breath into a mask. Your out after 3 deep breaths in. My surgery took about 4 hours maybe. It's gonna be okay.

I'm still doing good. It's about 1040pm. About to get in my recliner for a bit. Been drinking alot more and ate some Jello.

I am doing much better then am. Taking my meds and been walking. Staying hydrated too. I've been sleeping in the recliner. Having some random spasms but I just feel like ive pulled my left side. Nothing even on the right hurts. It's horrible throwing up on iv medicine. At one point I didn't take anything because I was tired of getting sick. Each day is going to be better