406sleever

I think I am going to steal that quote! Love it!! And we share the same surgery date.

Same day as me!

In Bozeman. Newly sleeved 06/09/2016. Need mentor or anyone to talk to. My email is ksaunmt@gmail.com
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I would love to do this!!!

This challenge will run from 4-4-16 through 5-30-16. This will give us a total on 9 weigh ins. I will do my best to update the spreadsheet every Monday, but because I work full time and have a family I ask that you be patient with me!
This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below!
Rules
1. Post your weight on this thread every Monday.
2. If you change your screen name please let me know.
3. If you miss 3 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet.
4. If you miss a weigh in, no problem. Just post it asap.
5. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer.
6. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post!
The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-0d_c61wASUV8eCRh5iDUicAVwROtLnl9D6wG1dd9Ao/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-0d_c61wASUV8eCRh5iDUicAVwROtLnl9D6wG1dd9Ao/edit?usp=docslist_api

I think I am going to steal that quote! Love it!! And we share the same surgery date.

I made sure to have one thing of broth, one of each flavor sugar free jello/pudding I like, a few juices I liked (first three days post op were regular clear juice for me), some Protein (not only shakes but flavorless gene pro Protein that can be added to anything), Chapstick, heating pad, and plenty of ice packs. I also made sure my house was stocked with whatever my husband would need so he wouldn't have to go to the store I didn't know how I would be feeling.
also, I'm a fellow Maryland resident! I had my surgery at northwest hospital!

Don't buy too much. Your tastes may change and your idea of the quantity you need will be drastically different than your actual need.
I was driving within 24 hours so getting what I wanted/needed the day after surgery was no big deal. I threw away so much stuff that I couldn't stomach -- total waste.

I scrape off the toppings. It's not the same but lowers the carbs.

Make sure you have a heating pad and ice packs for your stomach. Also, I've had extreme nausea so make sure you have medicine on hand just in case.

I am having a hard time getting off the bed or recliner because I get a shooting pain whenever I do. What helped for me was putting one of my kitchen chairs next to me and using that to pull myself up a certain way to minimize the pain.

If you're a side sleeper it helps support your stomach. Without it I found there was too much strain. You don't need any extra pain

I would not stockpile.... You will be able to get back to what you used to do after a week, ( it took me two days) you can go to the store and get what you need...
dont stockpile because you might not like something and you will be stuck with it...
Life will be normal

A long cord for your phone in the hospital so you can charge and play at the same time!
My bariatric wish list on Amazon is here: (surgery in about a month)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1P2TEKL60HGEA/
I'm keeping this list to keep track of all the good ideas and things I want to make myself more comfortable before and after surgery.

There are other things I wish I'd done differently later on, too.
Primarily.......I wish I'd carved out a minimum of 6 months of time that I blocked off and refrained from making ANY other life decisions and just spent that time working on me......my health......my self-improvement and getting my feet firmly planted on the ground.
There are so many changes that will come to you so swiftly that it will make your head spin. Stay grounded and keep plowing away with your progress.
Some of what I've learned has been very painful to discover but facing it will lead me to a better result that's in line with my original reasons for having wls.....simply getting healthy.
Giving in to temptations along the way seems to easily draw me off the path I need to stay on.

You ask very similar questions I asked and was very glad I did.
I bought a very comfortable & supportive recliner a couple weeks before surgery. I slept in it the first several days home from the hospital. Sure made it easier on my umbilical hernia repair that was also performed during my sleeve surgery.
New Balance slip on sneakers that I could simply step in & out of were worth their weight in gold.

Oh and have all your chargers and plugs already in the socket. And invest in a bottle (can get from hospital) to use to clean your lady bits so you don't have to bend.
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Recliner = best thing ever. Also I got a heating pad. Although you shouldn't use much on tummy, it was just a welcomed feeling for my back as I slept in a different position the first few days.
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I would say make sure your chores are done pre op. Have a bunch of clean laundry and whatever cleaning done ahead of time so you can relax. Have some soft loose clothing. And be aware that it might be painful to sleep in your bed. I had to sleep in my recliner for a week because laying flat in bed eas putting pressure on the incisions. Also be prepared to have absolutely no energy. Until I was alowed to have solid food i was always exhausted. I needed a nap just from walking to the bathroom
Personally i had minimal pain, just soreness at the actual incision sites especially the main one.

My only real"horrible pain" moment was when I went home and decided to lie down in bed. Turns out the surgery had caused my ab muscles to be sore and that was a scream with pain, don't do that moment. My do over would be...start with the recliner.
Christmas was 2 weeks after my surgery and I decided to treat myself to a bunch of Peanut Butter blended in my chocolate shake. My body was NOT ready for that and I"dumped" - thought I was going to die. So, I wouldn't have anything too sweet or high fat until things have settled down. Trust me, you don't want to experience that!

Get a body pillow if you're a side sleeper. It was a life saver in the early days. If you have a sonic near by grab a bag of ice. It is great for munching on.
I also made too much Jello, got too much pudding and yogurt.

fat_free said it all. I had too much Soup, broth, and yogurt on hand, our church food pantry is stocked up now. I did great with the sugar free pudding and Jello, but your taste buds are insane.

@406sleever. The one thing I would do differently was to not stock up on too much. My taste buds went crazy and things I used to like I could not stand the taste of. I had bought lots of sugar free fat free puddings, Syntrax Protein drinks, (all different kinds of flavours) only to find out I could not stand them after surgery. So moderation. It's really not that long before you are mobile enough to get to a store. By my bed I kept my large container of Water measured out. That way I knew how much I had to get in at a minimum for the day. Then I used the small Dixie cups to sip from and made myself sip through one every 15 min. This worked out to getting my full 2 litres (approx 8 cups) in by the end of the day. I really didn't keep much by my side as I want to make a point of getting up and walking to get things as much as possible. I did keep milk, juice, broth and Protein Drinks available but to be honest everything tasted so sweet to me that I couldn't stomach much those first few days. Once I started feeling up to heading out to the store I would go and pick out a few new items to try if my things weren't working out. Tried sugar free fat free pudding, Greek yogurt (plain sugar free) once I moved to soft foods...7-10 days out ( I actually don't remember the exact time frame from Clear liquids to the next stage).
All the best and welcome to the losers bench

I started a tattoo on my shoulder in honor of my daddy who passed away. I want to finish the tattoo with a half sleeve but have been entirely too self-conscious to do so at my current size. Along with that self-conscious mind set, I have wanted to get my hair cut SHORT in a pixie style. I searched for ideas last night and am beside myself with anticipation/excitement. I've always used my hair as a camouflage so I'm ready to chop her off and rock a more sassy style!