SaaxySam09

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I was very cold the first 2 weeks after surgery. Since then I have periods of ups and downs. I can easily wear sweaters to work now regularly though without sweating. Before surgery I wore short sleeves year round!

Yes!
I was the girl for many years that said "I never get cold and I am always hot!" And I was always hot. I live in Arizona and we don't get much of a winter but even when the temps would dip in the 40's I would keep a window open. Otherwise I would burn up under covers while trying to sleep, in the kitchen while cooking or even just lounging on the couch watching TV. I never understood people who wore slippers around the house or socks to bed.
Guess what? I put layers on while hanging out around the house, I put slippers on and wear socks to bed. I feel like I can never get warm enough!

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I just had surgery on Monday and came home today. I tried putting on a necklace that has been way too small for my neck and would feel like it was choking me. I decided to try it on today and IT ISN'T CHOKING ME! So that was neat

I have my RNY tomorrow morning (12/28/2015) at 10:15 central time. IT IS REAL. I AM DOING THIS. And oh boy am I nervous!!

I have my RNY tomorrow morning (12/28/2015) at 10:15 central time. IT IS REAL. I AM DOING THIS. And oh boy am I nervous!!

@@jescoto86 I know in South Dakota they send you to a therapist before they send into insurance for approval. Try giving yourself positive affirmations instead of focusing on stinking thinking. I'm here for you if you need someone one to talk to. This is a great group and everyone here has been a great support. You can do this.

I have also been told a huge no to anything resembling a straw. I use a basic Nalgene bottle. They are cheap and have the measurements on the side. I have had it for about a year and no leaks yet! And I keep it in my backpack all of the time.

Surgery in the morning! Nervous and excited. I'm worried I won't be able to sleep tonight. Also, super duper hungry from this day before surgery clear liquid only diet.

I have surgery in the morning too!!...I am too nervous and excited to sleep!!...I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am

Happy to report that today I am 5 days post op and am feeling much much better! It was rough but I think I made it to the other side!!!

My surgery is on the 28th as well - it is TOTALLY a christmas present to myself!

My surgery is on the 28th as well - it is TOTALLY a christmas present to myself!

My surgery is on the 28th as well - it is TOTALLY a christmas present to myself!

Hello December-er's! (ha)
How is everyone doing? Some have had surgery, and some are on their pre-surgery diet.
I am super excited and ready to do this thing. People dealing with everything well? Would love to see more updates. So happy to have found BariatricPal, it has at least helped me a lot with the process I am going through. I have one week left until my big day!

I'm one week post surgery today. Things are going really well!
I've only lost 2 pounds in the last week; of course that doesn't count having to re-lose the 10 pounds of IV liquids they pumped into me at the hospital. I came home feeling SO bloated and was SHOCKED when I stepped on the scale! Haha
Feeling great (still sore), my incisions look good, I've been able to tolerate any liquid I tried...just trying not to get too bored with this liquid phase. Trying to keep some variety.
I'm moving to stage 2 on Christmas where I'll treat myself to a good puree Soup and my chocolate Protein powder mixed with plain Greek yogurt for a great Protein punch! Haha

Hello December-er's! (ha)
How is everyone doing? Some have had surgery, and some are on their pre-surgery diet.
I am super excited and ready to do this thing. People dealing with everything well? Would love to see more updates. So happy to have found BariatricPal, it has at least helped me a lot with the process I am going through. I have one week left until my big day!

I am scheduled for December 28th (12:45pm)! Started the 2-week all-liquid diet today. Ugh.

Front: How much weight have I lost?
Back: A buttload.

Dear Past,
Thanks for the lessons.
Dear Future,
I'm ready.

Front -
I had 90% of my stomach removed and all I got was this lousy t-shirt..
Back -
But at least it's 27 times smaller than my old one!