Phillygirl_in_DE

@tlh4life well, it's almost a year and I feel great! This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself. I'm down 67 pounds. I would still like to loose another 25 pounds. But, it does get a whole lot harder after the honeymoon phase is over. I'm off all of my meds! And no more cpap machine! And I feel great! My husband is at his goal weight, he had his surgery exactly one week after me. He is also off meds and cpap! We have both had some wls associated hair loss at around the 5 month mark, not too bad though, its just starting to slow down now. Neither of us have any excess skin issues. The first few days at home after the surgery are the worst, but you will get through it. You will get some pain when you eat too much or too fast, just listen to your body and not your brain. You will be ok. The premier protein shakes have been a Godsent! I still drink them. I get them at costco. Good luck to you on your journey, I hope you are as happy as we are 😙😙😙 -Karen

I started my optifast diet today for 2 weeks, then surgery on 3/29.. Anyone else using CHRIAS in Delaware? Or have same date? This just got real... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I went back after 2 weeks, I'm a nurse and work on my feet....I was fine...just had to be careful with lifting... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing everyone! I was sleeved 3/29/16 and hit a long stall... Needed the see these pics! Have been feeling down and out ???? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I use the Optisource bariatric Vitamin... That is all you need, everything in one chewable! Take it 4 xs a day, Breakfast, lunch, dinner,bedtime. I buy it on Amazon. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

@@liftedjeep06 I'm feeling great!!!! Finally got my energy back.. Am 13 days post op today. Lost 21 pounds and start pureed foods tomorrow. Did you get your approval and date yet?? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was told to remove the butterfly stitches at 10 days. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I made their food after i drank my Optifast and left the kitchen...After the third day it gets better...hang in there! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

O to the M to the GOD!!! Unbelievable! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I started my Optifast diet today for 2 weeks, then surgery on 3/29.. Anyone else using CHRIAS in Delaware? Or have same date? This just got real... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So my husband had his sleeve done yesterday...He is hanging in there. In prep and holding I got to talk to Dr Peters and he asked me how I was... I told him I was struggling with crushing the meds and basically wasn't taking my pills. He said, "oh we are starting to tell people to just take them now and not to crush them...the ursodial is big so break it in half and take half in morning and half at night"... Don't get me wrong, I am THRILLED! But geez, what a difference a week makes... I was sleeved exactly 1 week prior... So there you have it... I was so scared of getting a leak from heaving and throwing up from trying to swallow crushed pills... Can go back to my pills and so so so need my antidepressant...been getting harder and harder to get off the couch! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on 29th. Did 48 hours of clears, then 2 weeks of full liquids, then 4 weeks of pureed... I'm doing pretty good... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

When did you stop crushing pills?? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I am so happy! I am one week out and my husband just went in OR for his sleeve.. yes we will have His and Hers sleeves...lol.. our surgeons asked me how I was..told him about the pill crushing jazz...He said we are just starting to tell people this week to not worry about crushing them... he said take them all whole and if it's large like the ursodial break it in half and take it morning and night....so so happy!!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, I will try this! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

My pain from the co2 was unbearable a times...I was in tears. Walked and did the incentive spirometer hourly throughout the day. Day 4 post-op I started to feel better. Today is day 5 and I feel almost "normal". Hang in there, I think the first 3 days are the worst.. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I am doing ok..feel so much better today. Cannot get down the crushed meds with applesauce. But did take the PPI with no prob. One day at a time! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I know you're out there! I am in such a weird state right now. I am extremely nervous and excited at the same time. Feel like I'm gonna jump outta my skin! Have to be at hospital at 530am. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I am taking the Optifast Vitamins it's 4 chewable a day and takes the place of the mvi, b12 and calcium.. this helps and I take the ppi, ursodial, and my antidepressant. Good luck Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on tuesday, 29th and I am still very sore. When I drink anything, I feel it go down and right at the bottom of my sternum I get this pain that makes my back arch. I invasion it's the drink entering my stomach, but I really don't know that for sure... happens with small sips... anyone else experience this??? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I have fed bcbs and was approved in 1 week. Had my vsg on tuesday! Good luck! They are great insurance to have! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

@@Angie74 I'm 3 days post-op and am lucky to get in a few sips at a time..mostly hot/warm tea. How long did it take you to eat normal. .start full liquids tomorrow. Still get a pain mid chest when I drink. Still have some trapped gas. Thanks for any input!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So so so much pain. I am filled with the gas and I walk walk and walk and it's not going away. I never thought I would be in so much pain and discomfort. Today is 2nd day postop. I came home last night. Also can only get I. About 2 sips every 30 min or so.. How are you? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm having a tough time with pain. Ever since the PCA pump stopped I cannot be pain free. My upper abdomen is still full of a lot of air. I try to get up and walk around the house every hour. I can only get in 2 sips of Water, hot tea or Jello . My pain is just unbearable at times. I came home yesterday. I was doing great til I got home.. Very strange Hang in there..we can do this! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App