Mr.Cat

Ahhhhh! No wonder I've been craving to watch The Notebook and currently watching Pretty in Pink. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

My wife's exact thoughts right after surgery last month. I had mine done this pa Tuesday (4/26) and no regrets. It's tough but looking back I've been through tougher situations and in the end it's all for the best.Keep up the great job!
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Looking for a surgery buddy! Let's be losers together

I'm glad you've overcome your anxiety and are loving your new life. It is not an easy path, despite what some people may think, but it's SO worth it! I'm so happy for you that you've come to embrace your journey. I wish you great success!!

Definitely VERY common to experience "buyer's remorse" in the early weeks. It is a rough road for most of us. But SO WORTH IT once you get through that period. A few months in and you have adapted to your new life, lost some weight, and are feeling great!

I CAN NOT believe it has been over 3 months from my surgery. Anyone who is thinking about getting this surgery, or in the beginning stages....STAY POSITIVE! I suffer from severe anxiety and this journey has been awful. Days after my surgery I was so depressed about my choice. I wanted to go back to my surgeon and have him put my stomach back in. I was having anxiety attack after panic attack daily. I was so depressed that I took such a drastic step and cut my stomach out!!! But...looking back. I wouldn't change my decision for the world. I haven't been this happy in YEARS. I had a series of traumatic events happen which left me at my low point and I was addicted to food. Yes...addicted. People think it's a joke...but it happens. I no longer use food as a coping mechanism. I don't revolve my life around food. I don't eat so much that I can't get up. It feels amazing to have energy to do things. So here is some hope to anyone in the beginning stages....it gets better. I'm loving my "new" life

Ahhhhh! No wonder I've been craving to watch The Notebook and currently watching Pretty in Pink. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Ahhhhh! No wonder I've been craving to watch The Notebook and currently watching Pretty in Pink. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi there! My name is Felix and I just had my gastric sleeve done this past Tuesday (4/26).
After almost a full year of dieting, nutritionist visits, follow-ups and what not my voyage to a healthier life has begun.
I am coping with the pain involved in the first initial days post op and I have the full support of my family.
I was at 397lbs and at the time of surgery I weighed 342lbs.
Now mh main goal is to follow the doctor's instructions and stay hydrated, take my pain medicine, walk around the house and do my breathing exercises.
As I learn and go through the process I hope to be able to answer questions to those about to have the surgery.
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Ahhhhh! No wonder I've been craving to watch The Notebook and currently watching Pretty in Pink. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

My husband's coworker calls any movie without space battles a "chick flick", so that's become a running joke with my husband and me. Sit down to watch something like Deadpool... "ready for a chick flick?"

I think it's good you are focusing on following all the doctor's instructions. It's a lot to manage and keep track of in the early days. I remember feeling like it was my full time job just trying to time everything out, make sure I was getting an ounce of Water every 15 minutes, taking my meds/vitamins on the right schedule, getting up and walking every so often, and napping (there was a lot of napping!). You really have to work at it and do your best to meet all the guidelines. Eventually you will get used to it and figure out how to make it work for you.
Welcome to the losers' bench!

@@Mr.Cat Respect your sleeve and remember it's a tool, not a magic wand. Tough love out of the way, good luck and enjoy the ride. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Be sure to check out the men's room. If you suddenly want to watch Chick Flicks (and that is not your usual taste), it's just a normal hormone dump which happens during rapid fat loss.(Just saying because I wish someone had told me early on)

Hi there! My name is Felix and I just had my gastric sleeve done this past Tuesday (4/26).
After almost a full year of dieting, nutritionist visits, follow-ups and what not my voyage to a healthier life has begun.
I am coping with the pain involved in the first initial days post op and I have the full support of my family.
I was at 397lbs and at the time of surgery I weighed 342lbs.
Now mh main goal is to follow the doctor's instructions and stay hydrated, take my pain medicine, walk around the house and do my breathing exercises.
As I learn and go through the process I hope to be able to answer questions to those about to have the surgery.
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Hi there! My name is Felix and I just had my gastric sleeve done this past Tuesday (4/26).
After almost a full year of dieting, nutritionist visits, follow-ups and what not my voyage to a healthier life has begun.
I am coping with the pain involved in the first initial days post op and I have the full support of my family.
I was at 397lbs and at the time of surgery I weighed 342lbs.
Now mh main goal is to follow the doctor's instructions and stay hydrated, take my pain medicine, walk around the house and do my breathing exercises.
As I learn and go through the process I hope to be able to answer questions to those about to have the surgery.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi there! My name is Felix and I just had my gastric sleeve done this past Tuesday (4/26).
After almost a full year of dieting, nutritionist visits, follow-ups and what not my voyage to a healthier life has begun.
I am coping with the pain involved in the first initial days post op and I have the full support of my family.
I was at 397lbs and at the time of surgery I weighed 342lbs.
Now mh main goal is to follow the doctor's instructions and stay hydrated, take my pain medicine, walk around the house and do my breathing exercises.
As I learn and go through the process I hope to be able to answer questions to those about to have the surgery.
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