katie09/21/2016

Yeah I figure once I can have actual food it will feel better!
Right now, I keep having a pain and idk if it's gas or full or what?
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I felt the same way until I started on solid foods. It was a combination of actual hunger and head hunger. I'm about 6 weeks out now and it doesn't feel nearly as desperate as it did at the beginning. Not sure if this helps.
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Day 2 I got to go home. I was still in pain but my doctor wanted me up walking. The more I walked the faster the pain went away.. don't cry it will make the pain worst trust me I cried for 3 days because I didn't know what else to do.. I pushed myself to do things I didn't want to do cause I was in pain but I knew if I didn't I would feel like that longer..
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Has to be hard on the road, but you stock up and stay motivated! Best of luck!

I felt really tired for about the first 2 to 3 weeks. I'm 2 months post op and feel great now..and normal. Short story..we're truckers and we stopped at our company yard the other day and parked over where all the trucks park...well, I had to use the potty, the drivers lounge is a pretty good clip from the truck parking..lol..I got to the lounge and text my hubby..I'm here, can you believe it, I'm not even out of breathe anymore! So yeah it does get better, just rest when you need to and walk when you can. Good luck dear.
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I was 5 weeks out last Friday, and I can tell you that it does get better. You'll see a tiny bit of improvement every day. Just hang in there!

I'm day 11 out - I think I've maybe turned the corner? I still am struggling with Fluid and Protein but I don't feel like a big pile of dog sh*t. Just a small one

My office sent me a medic alert card saying what I got,nwhen...next month, and that I can't have any nsaids or cox 2 inhibitors and on t h e other side it asks food places if I can have half portions or choose from the children's menu it also has the Weight clinics number on it. It's a wallet card. I thought this was is quite handy and cool to use if necessary

Former ER nurse here - for the VSG I can't think of any reason it would matter. Any tube we would be putting in the stomach would be smaller than the one used for the surgery. For lap-band or bypass, it could matter, since it could cause damage to try and put a tube through the small passage between the pouch and lower. I would suggest putting a card in your wallet with your drivers license and/or your insurance card with your relevant medical history. Someone at some point will be getting those things out of your wallet. I have several medical conditions including some drug allergies, so I wear a MedicAlert, and if they pull my record it has the VSG listed in my history, but it's not on the necklace/bracelet I wear.

I would say be prepared for anything in the moments/days immediately post-op. don't be shocked or disheartened if you wake up from surgery feeling differently to what you were expecting. You WILL get through it all Goodluck
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I weighed in today and I am down 102 lbs! I can't describe the feeling of losing that much for the first time in my life! I love this tool so much. It's helped with so many personal and medical problems I once had to face! Everyday is a learning experience and I can't wait to see what awaits me on this life changing journey!!!

I would say be prepared for anything in the moments/days immediately post-op. don't be shocked or disheartened if you wake up from surgery feeling differently to what you were expecting. You WILL get through it all Goodluck
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I would say be prepared for anything in the moments/days immediately post-op. don't be shocked or disheartened if you wake up from surgery feeling differently to what you were expecting. You WILL get through it all Goodluck
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I would say be prepared for anything in the moments/days immediately post-op. don't be shocked or disheartened if you wake up from surgery feeling differently to what you were expecting. You WILL get through it all Goodluck
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Yes! Keep us posted about your surgery date. Loving all the suggestions from everyone. I'm in Winchester. Where are you?
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Since you are at the beginning of this process, I would recommend three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

Good luck to you all. I remember that excitement. One thing for sure, the hospital stay, surgery, and recovery was 10 times easier than expected. I was bored, driving and shopping four days after the sleeve.

Welcome. The time leading up to the surgery comes up so fast. I'm having gastric sleeve surgery on the 21st October. I'm in Sydney, Australia. I can't wait to start my pre-op diet in 4 days time.
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Welcome I'm also pre-op and in Northern Virginia. You have a better idea when your surgery is than I do! Hopefully mine will be somewhere between mid-December and mid-January. As goofy as it sounds I like the idea of having it right around the new year - you know, new year new me. I'm working my way through all of the appointments and tests at this point. I'm also working on cutting out processed foods and reducing carbs as cbonet suggested.
Good luck!

Wooooohooooo and welcome'
!!!!!!

Eat as healthy as you can. Low carb, higher Protein, chemical free foods. Good luck
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Hello all from the Northen Shenandoah Valley of Virginia! I'm in the beginning process of this wls journey. I had my initial consult w/ my surgeon and have all my appointments scheduled out. The last of them is set for mid Jan. I imagine, if ins approves, surgery would be sometime after that. Initially I was thinking about RNY but I'm feeling more confident about having the DS now that I've researched it. My surgeon also thinks it's a great option for me. What are somethings I could start doing now that would make this new lifestyle a bit easier post op?
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I would invest in a few good books on weight loss surgery with sections on recipes and meal preparation for post surgery. Get a Nutri Bullet or good blender for your shakes and food. This is the most important part of the weight loss journey because you are having to change your eating and cooking habits. If you don't your weight loss will be limited and ultimately unsuccessful. Start walking or exercising... it will make the surgery much easier on you. Good luck, i hope you do well.

Make a commitment to yourself to do everything you are asked to do, even if you think you can't.
Get up and walk as soon as possible after surgery.
Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids.
Sip, sip, sip.
Stay off the scale!

I'm Oct 3rd too congrats
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