DaisyAmy

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

Absolutely. Just had a salad tonight. Ate the grilled chicken, some feta, walnuts and dried cherries. Not much room leftover for lettuce and the waitress was concerned there was something wrong with my food, but that's pretty much how salad goes for me these days!!

Can't wait to see the end result!!!

Exactly! He has been the perfect husband through this all - so supportive, never negative, complimenting in the way that makes you feel amazing without feeling like he thought you were hideous before, so proud of me, supporting my decisions..
He deserves the same respect.

I have had a handful of other surgeries previous to my sleeve (spinal, gallbladder, a miserable hysterectomy recovery, etc), so I felt like the sleeve was a cinch. I only took 3 doses of the pain meds they prescribed (liquid nastiness!). Mostly, it was just incision pain that hurt for a minute when I got up from sitting the first day or two. Sitting and laying down was relatively pain free. I was driving and running small errands by day 3.

I always knew it was black and white!! All kidding aside, you look great!! I, too, feel like an imposter in the regular section. It's such a weird feeling!

Absolutely. Just had a salad tonight. Ate the grilled chicken, some feta, walnuts and dried cherries. Not much room leftover for lettuce and the waitress was concerned there was something wrong with my food, but that's pretty much how salad goes for me these days!!

Absolutely. Just had a salad tonight. Ate the grilled chicken, some feta, walnuts and dried cherries. Not much room leftover for lettuce and the waitress was concerned there was something wrong with my food, but that's pretty much how salad goes for me these days!!

Yes, it's very common. Never trust a fart . liquid in, liquid out.
You'll kind of miss these days when the Constipation phase kicks in. It all resolves in time.

I've been prescribed Nystatin powder and cream to use in the loose skin areas. It helps a lot. Depending on your insurance, you may want to keep note of these issues in your medical records for possible skin removal at some point.

The caramel as coffee creamer is amazing!!

I always knew it was black and white!! All kidding aside, you look great!! I, too, feel like an imposter in the regular section. It's such a weird feeling!

Wow.

I just came back from Disney and had zero issues - although most rides there are very Pooh friendly. We were at Six Flags at spring break and had no issues there, either. I am 5'6" and 215 now.
I used to have such anxiety about it and would avoid certain rides. It was so nice to not even give my size a thought!!
ETA: Have a blast!!!!!

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

It's hard to wrap your mind around it, but you really don't have to say goodbye to everything - just (maybe) I'll see you later. Many of the things on your list you can have! We eat at BWW often. I usually now get the naked tenders though. Middle eastern? Still can be really healthy -skip the rice. I used to love so many of the things on your list, but they become less appetizing in time. I promise. And some things, I've had small bites of. Usually, it's not worth it. Wishing you all the best. And have some of that Mac and cheese for me! [emoji38]

Wow. How awful to wake up to find your surgery wasn't completed! Why weren't they able to complete it?
Will you be using a different surgeon? I'd definitely do it again if the surgeon felt confident that things would go smoothly this time around. Another surgery is a small price to pay for a lifetime of health.
Best wishes to you!

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

Yes, it's a very common issue. My dr recommended Colace (up to 4 a day) and Miralax as needed.
You might want to call your dr and see what they recommend. Constipation is no joke on this journey!!
It does get better post op once you can incorporate some fruits and veg back into your diet

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

It's hard to wrap your mind around it, but you really don't have to say goodbye to everything - just (maybe) I'll see you later. Many of the things on your list you can have! We eat at BWW often. I usually now get the naked tenders though. Middle eastern? Still can be really healthy -skip the rice. I used to love so many of the things on your list, but they become less appetizing in time. I promise. And some things, I've had small bites of. Usually, it's not worth it. Wishing you all the best. And have some of that Mac and cheese for me! [emoji38]

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

Hi. Im down about 100 pounds since my highest. We are currently driving homegrown a week in Disney, where I walked miles and miles. Never wanted to stop, never had to take pain meds, never even gave a thought to what kind of seat the ride had or worried about who my ride partner would be and if we would fit. I never turned down an adventure because I was too tired.
I'm off all prescriptions now and have a ton more energy.
This adventure is soooooo worth it!!

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It's a shame that education on appropriate diets isn't universal across all surgical plans. Sorry you felt bad, but glad you didn't do any permanent damage and lesson learned. I would stick to soft soft foods and no rice for a long time. I'm 7 months out and still don't eat rice. It's just not what I want to put in my body.