Shi-Shi80

I'm finally home and feeling better worth my drain out. Mostly I just feel like I got kicked in the stomach after an insane workout. My stomach won't tolerate anything cold or room temperature yet, not even Water so it's just been chicken broth! I still can't belive this is real, that this actually happened. I feel likea completely new person at the start ofa new life!

Hey guys! Just checking in! Surgery went well I don't remember much of yesterday I slept most of the day. My biggest discomfort was feeling extremely bloated but luckily no gas pain. Took about 6 walks and I'm feeling great! I really hope this continues. I'm currently still at the hospital sipping on broth waiting to get discharged! I hope all of you are doing well!!
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Hello everyone! I'm 5.5 hours from checking in. The journey is changing fast!
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@@LaDivaDev and @@Dawnie Doo My bypass is scheduled for the 8th too! I'm definitely getting some anxious energy, finding it hard to think about much else but the surgery, but I also feel just a little bit excited for the first time in this whole process, so yay for that, haha

Surgery date is 8/17. Very excited.

Hi everyone! I've had a long three year journey to get to this point but I have arrived! I have psych appointment tomorrow, pre-op, physical and anesthesia screening next week and the 8/16 bypass!
Tomorrow I start my liquid diet and I am ready! My surgery is 5 days before my birthday and I consider this the best gift I could give myself.
I have been reading all the posts and although I haven't replied to any, know this, I have cried, laughed and prayed with you and for you.

Good luck, Pink Ninja! I'm going in the 8th. I've got some nervous energy, but I'm just taking things one moment at a time.

Gastric bypass was at 2 pm yesterday andi have to say that while it was quite a bit more painful than I was expecting, I feel a lot better over all than I thoughti would! So far I have almost no nausea and I'm able to walk fine. But holy cow the dry mouth is real! Luckily they let me suck on a few pieces of ice every hour. Peeing is such a pain, wiping more specifically . I can't believe this is real! This really happened! I want to use this hospital time to reflect on what serious changes I need/want to make with my diet. I cheated on my preop diet a few times but I made sure to get right back to it which I never did in the past. Gotta keep moving forward now!
Also did anyone else who had the surgery already get a drain?
Good luck to everyone going in. I was so terrified, and now I'm so freaking happy!

I'm two days from surgery. Clear liquids tomorrow. Laundering the bed linens and clothes to pack. After urging I went and purchased dry-mouth spray along with a fresh Chapstick. It has been a long line to get to this roller coaster, but the gate is visible now. My family is keeping me busy tomorrow so it should go fast. Time to breathe and stay calm.
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Had my bypass yesterday. Don't remember much but a hard table and cold room. Oh and the anesthesiologist telling me to keep breathing into the mask. At which point I said "I dont want your stupid mask" and then I promptly passed out.
It's never too late, until its too late

I just want to say that I've never had children but boy do I have a special appreciation for the pregnant lady squat now hahaha I woke up this morning with almost all my pain gone though! I dont feel likei have an issue getting Protein, but I definitely am not getting even close to the liquid. I wanna weigh so freaking bad but I'm still a little bloated so I'm trying to wait the full week! Have any of you guys post op weighed yet? How has your pain been?

Hey everyone! It's been a little quiet around here, just checking in and wondering how everyone's doing?
As for me, I'm 5 days post op. Feeling better every day, most of my bloating has gone. Pain is completely gone. Clear and full liquids have gone down fine. I've been meeting my fluid goals and getting very close to my Protein goals. I have a post op appointment with my surgeon and I'm thinking about asking her about my diet progression. All in all I feel good. Definitely a lot better than I expected, so for anyone having a tough time or is having anxiety post op..HANG IN THERE! To all you wonderful ladies having surgery good luck!!
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I couldn't sleep either. I'm on the way to the hospital now. Many prayers went up for us 8/08 folks!!!
Dawnie_doo

I couldn't sleep that well either. I got up at 2:00 this morning. I have to leave at about 5:45.Hospital is very close to my house. Just want to get it over. I try to let everyone know how things went as soon as I can.
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@@Dawnie Doo I know right? I totally feel like I'm gearing up for the big game of something, too!
I leave for the hospital in 6 hours! Eeek. It seems like I won't be doing too much sleeping tonight after all. I'm starting to get pretty darn nervous. It really makes me feel better to know that you ladies are out there cheering me on! I will let you all know how it went as soon as I can. To my other 8/8 friends, be brave!

@@MrsMonroe I am home and doing pretty well. Only one pain killer was necessary today. 32 oz. is really possible after surgery. My surgeon was fantastic. He heard me when I said that I have to go back to work on Monday and did not give even one dose of narcotics that was not necessary. I have six incision points and they are healing well. with little pain. Most discomfort is internal/abdominal and related to doing increasingly more activity. When I left the hospital, he put me on full liquids (which was a joke at first). Now, it is good. yesterday I had 24 grams of Protein and about 120 calories. Today, was closer to 30 grams of protein and a little over 200 calories. At this point, it is almost a job to consume each ounce and gram. Tomorrow, I have 4 hours of work.... My supervisor understands that surgery was last week. He is providing a helper and releasing me early on Thursday to go to my one week appointment. Whew! Time flies after surgery!

Hey friends!
One year ago I started my journey to health & fitness. I began at 504 lbs., and currently weigh 232 lbs. I've lost 272 lbs this year. I'm going to Celebrate with some plastic surgery in the coming months.
I live outside of KC, MO. My surgeon was/is tremendous, and this forum has been also been so inspiring.
I've gained insight and perspective as you've shared your journeys with me...so, I thought I'd share back! :-)
All the best to each of you!
Daniel
 
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Looks like to different people

4 months post op
April 2016 on the left - late July 2016 on the right. Still losing. I have lost about 80 lbs so far.
Kyle

Posting just because I like the shirt. Being big for so long I didn't know clothes came in colors other than black

All of the above and:
1. Be able to squeeze by people in a church pew without being humiliated
2. Be able to buy normal width shoes
3. Not be a glutton
4. Weigh less than my husband
5. Wish for something else when blowing out birthday candles or wishing on a star
6. Walk through turnstile full on
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Oh my goodness j16 you mentioned something that I hadn't even thought of. For the past 2 years even shopping for shoes gives me major anxiety! My feet are always so swollen and it is hard to find shoes that will even fit! I am looking forward to a normal pair of shoes!!
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I'm looking forward to weighing less than I did at my "skinny" weight. 159lbs
Weighing less than my husband
Taking family photos
Not being the fattest person in the room
Feeling comfortable around others
Not ashamed to meet up with old friends

Some things I'm looking forward to:
Being able to find clothes at local stores instead of having to order online. Not feeling like someone is stabbing my knees when I try to walk upstairs. Being able to sit on my husband's lap without worrying that I'll crush him. (He swears I won't but I'm terrified anyway). Horseback riding.

@@Steviefan1 @@endless80 @@playlikeworldchamps @@VSGAnn2014 @@butterfyeffect @@BeagleLover @@swimbikerun @KristinaRnY
Y'all are inspiring! I thought I was going to read a current thread on goals and started on page one with everyone of you showing remarkable success. Love the comment about bras! My goodness - toast made me smile. Husband/wife affections made me blush. All seem realistic and better yet realized by y'all. Thank you for the motivation!