KristenLe

Glad to see you moving forward beyond the protein shakes only.

Wait until you try refried beans and cheese! Ohhhhhh yeahhhhh

I know, right!

@TracyBar I didn't post anything much. Everything went well - was in hospital longer than expected due to nausea and not being able to keep anything down. Came home Friday (surgery was Tuesday). I had very little pain except when I first woke up from anesthesia. The nausea was much worse and I would have preferred pain. I'm doing pretty good so far - just a week out. I'm more tired today than the previous few days having no problems sleeping (on my side or stomach). Getting in plenty of fluids - able to take normal sips. The protein shakes are not going down easily though. I'm on mushy foods starting tomorrow so looking forward to that. My follow-up with surgeon is tomorrow too. He told me that my stomach was extremely stretched (actually plopped over my spleen and required 6 incisions during surgery) so that surgery should definitely be very effective.

@TracyBar I didn't post anything much. Everything went well - was in hospital longer than expected due to nausea and not being able to keep anything down. Came home Friday (surgery was Tuesday). I had very little pain except when I first woke up from anesthesia. The nausea was much worse and I would have preferred pain. I'm doing pretty good so far - just a week out. I'm more tired today than the previous few days having no problems sleeping (on my side or stomach). Getting in plenty of fluids - able to take normal sips. The protein shakes are not going down easily though. I'm on mushy foods starting tomorrow so looking forward to that. My follow-up with surgeon is tomorrow too. He told me that my stomach was extremely stretched (actually plopped over my spleen and required 6 incisions during surgery) so that surgery should definitely be very effective.

Sorry for the triplicate - not sure what happened there!

You have working to make this happen a long time, glad it has happened

My gal here is officially a loser!!!! Congrats girlfriend!!!!

@KristenLe Just checking up on you. How you doing? Hope you're doing good. ^^

Yay, the whole moon sleep is nearly over! Best of luck and go, get them girl!!!

Exciting time for you

Yippee the count down begins!!

The big issue that same weekend is my 30th High School Reunion. That should be interesting.

Ooooh, let me know how that goes!

just around the corner!

I've mentioned him before - he's a good guy - I'm pretty lucky too!

lol @KristenLe. I relate, watching my hubby order Pizza Hut during my liquid phase drove me crazy. I craved pizza so much back then that I'm still attached to the Cauliflower pizza recipe.

Once you are there, easy pizza solution. Take a wonton wrapper, put a pepperoni on it, add 1/3 cheese stick, roll, seal and bake. A make a couple dozen for the kids because they are so poppable. Super crunchy, lower carb, no frying.

Those days will go by quickly. You are giving yourself a jumpstart that you will be achieving after your sleeve. I bet you will be feeling successful BEFORE surgery. Wishing you all the best.

I had my pre op today and surgery is in 11 days....I can't wait!

Those days will go by quickly. You are giving yourself a jumpstart that you will be achieving after your sleeve. I bet you will be feeling successful BEFORE surgery. Wishing you all the best.

I had my pre op today and surgery is in 11 days....I can't wait!

Congrats!

@Christinamo7 Thanks for thinking about me. My pre-op diet officially starts tomorrow. :-)

ah! last day of the "old you" Here's to new beginnings!

:-) Cheers!

Good Luck! One more week, then all systems go! Best Wishes

Thank you and best of luck. I'm trying one protein shake per day to transition myself.

MMMMmmmm...protein shakes.

I'll give it a try @hats123! Thanks!

You're going to really love the toxic slug you'll have to drink for your swallowing test post-op.

@Valentina My surgeon doesn't do the leak test unless there are problems! woohoo!!! I gotta say that made my day! I've been dreading that more than anything

@krakow57, it's even closer if you say "one moon away."

OK, One Moon sleep away

Now it starts to get real...

Holy cow FINALLY!!

Thank you all again! "@High functioning fat man" - that's a little odd but I hope at least it was in a good way! :-)

I recall a couple of days ago that you said that you had your appointment and that you were hoping to get scheduled. If I hadn't seen something it was on my mind to send you a message asking how it went. Your posts are obvious that you are prepared for this.

I hope you get it!

Best of luck, and may you get all the good news and results!

Thanks everyone! I'll keep y'all posted!

Most are good - there's an issue with my TIBC, C Reactive Protein and and MPV. Triglycerides up slightly and so is glucose - but that's usual for me. Actually - triglycerides are down from last year. I have a cervical disk issue and pinched nerve in neck - hoping that's the cause of the C Reactive Protein.

I don't think I've heard of the first three, but will look them up. Went to the gastroenterologist today due to upper right abdominal pain since Saturday. Went in for blood work and will have a CT scan next week. We discussed a few possibilities, but it remains to be seen.

Waiting is always fun! Hope it's nothing serious - good luck!

I prefer my blood on the rocks - with a little Tito's Vodka! :-)

If you are anything like me you'll be mentally trying to work out the weight of that blood and if you'll be any lighter on the scales now

Here's the bad news.......those 10 to 13 vials of blood.....that is what they pull from you after 3,6,12,18 and then every 12 months after. I just had them done and my insurance denied paying for it. 3K!!!!! Of course I am fighting them on this but I was shocked to see how much having these labs costs.

Best of luck on getting your date! I hope it is soon for you! Congratulations!

probably for the better - as you know, I favor less moderation and more using the ignore button - "move along people, there's nothing to see here" :-P

@kmorri "like"

Geez, I miss everything!

Hey now.....you cannot leave. I know it is frustrating and seems to be getting more frustrating daily but there are a lot of people who need help and you give excellent advice! We would miss you!

I take breaks from here from time to time myself!

I would miss you if you left, too! So that settles it, you can't leave.

@Christinamo7 In this case - not worth it. Would be rewarding the behavior!

Then don't let it get to you. A support group type message board environment is the exact platform for attention-seeking behavior. Make no mistake that until you have your surgery, you cannot imagine some of the things you will go through. Some of these people are under stress they've never encountered, with hormones raging and God knows what else. So don't tell me that you have empathy for them. What you have is SYMPATHY. I admire your passion for helping others, so don't let it get you down. If you let it get to you, they have accomplished exactly what you are venting about. Take care. My best to you.

I didn't mean for that to come off as rude as it did. Please excuse my tone. No harm intended.

If it were me, I would very politely pester them every day until they did what they needed to do. I have had to do this in the past, not being rude or anything, but making myself a "pleasant nuisance" until they got their acts together.

I agree with "Caribear" - the squeaky wheel doesn't squeak forever!

Great news KristenLe...

Congrats!!

Awesome!

You'll like the "Losers' Bench". You've earned it! Great job!

don't make me get out my broom..............

As long as a house doesn't fall on us, I think we're safe,

good Lord.

Then what's she going to do with the rest of her life with her new sleeve???

My God I am 6weeks and 6 daupys out and only lost 23 lbs....they are doing better than I am eating ice cream...with me eating Quiona

I'm finding I have a similar need...

It's even a similar saying...

Mine is "People are stupid..."

LOL! I like that!

Off with their heads.