helladoll

The photo at the top left is me at my heaviest (489lbs) and the photo on the bottom right hand corner is me today at my current weight of 260lbs.

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

You guys weren't kidding when you said all the bad after surgery would pass and I would end up getting a rush of energy and eventually eat things again. THANK YOU for keeping me strong!

Yup. It's now time to move on without her.

That's kinda close to the "H" word, harassment. Tell her that and that'll shut her up. You don't have to justify what you did. You know you made this decision for your health by yourself. The audacity for her to say, "if you wanted it a secret you shouldn't have told her!" shows true character. As a stranger to you and your sister in law... I know that discussing that topic is a personal and intimate topic... I'd never tell another of someone else lifestyle choices... even if it wasn't a secret. Not her place to tell anyone.

it's nice to see some people that had the surgery so close to mine! it's been soo hot where i am, i've just been chasing the toddler and doing the stairs a lot. i don't want to push myself too bad. i bent down yesterday and felt one of the incisions almost ripping. scared me back into place.

Hiya, everyone!
I'm a longtime lurker, first time poster. I wanted to finally introduce myself.
I decided to go with the gastric sleeve after having been diagnosed with cirrhosis of liver, multiple hernias, a bad kidney, gallstones, arthritis, and an ulcer haha that's a lot going for a 27 year old mom. I didn't tell the public that I was having the surgery and other things taken care of at the same time. The only people that know are my fiancé, my mother, and 3 of my girlfriends.
I had my surgery on 10/8/15, a day shy of a week ago. The day of surgery I weighed in at 254lbs. It's been a rough journey, very hard on my body and I've been in a lot of pain. Usually, being a roller derby girl, I handle pain well. It hasn't been the case this week.
I've been suffering from a pretty bad sour stomach and haven't been able to keep much of anything down, but ice chips. Today I was able to tolerate a chocolate Protein Shake. That's a huge step for me!
Today, also, I weighed in at 225lbs. Pretty insane if you ask me.
Anyway, hi!! I'll be posting a lot more often now!

I'm 1 week post op today. My NUT said it was a big deal for me to avoid extreme temperature liquids during this time, but all I can keep down is piping hot Soup or freezing cold ice Water. Anything room temp or Luke warm makes me hurl. Thoughts?

Welcome @helladoll.
That is a hell of a weight loss in 6 days!
I hope you continue to heal well and the pain subsides quickly.
Keep trying to get that Protein in.
I was sleeved a week ago tonight.
So far so good except for some incision pain when I rise from sitting or lying down.
I walked for about 15-30 minutes tonight, the first day it was not 100 degrees outside and I got tired quickly.
Just taking it day by day.

thank you for the warm welcome!

Welcome and nice to meet you. I am glad you decided to post.
Since you have been a lurker, you probably know this site is a great source of information, encouragement, and support.
Were you prescribed a PPI? That might help with your sour stomach.
Just keep sipping. Getting in all of your Protein and Fluid will help you heal as well as lose weight.
It will get better.

@@helladoll Welcome to the bench. I have no idea where you have come from nor what you have faced, but I do almost 100% guarantee that someone here has faced a similar challenge and will give you some wisdom and insight to help you move forward. Congrats for the courage to go forward and to reach out.

Hiya, everyone!
I'm a longtime lurker, first time poster. I wanted to finally introduce myself.
I decided to go with the gastric sleeve after having been diagnosed with cirrhosis of liver, multiple hernias, a bad kidney, gallstones, arthritis, and an ulcer haha that's a lot going for a 27 year old mom. I didn't tell the public that I was having the surgery and other things taken care of at the same time. The only people that know are my fiancé, my mother, and 3 of my girlfriends.
I had my surgery on 10/8/15, a day shy of a week ago. The day of surgery I weighed in at 254lbs. It's been a rough journey, very hard on my body and I've been in a lot of pain. Usually, being a roller derby girl, I handle pain well. It hasn't been the case this week.
I've been suffering from a pretty bad sour stomach and haven't been able to keep much of anything down, but ice chips. Today I was able to tolerate a chocolate Protein Shake. That's a huge step for me!
Today, also, I weighed in at 225lbs. Pretty insane if you ask me.
Anyway, hi!! I'll be posting a lot more often now!