katie09/21/2016

Make sure you read and understand your post-op eating plan....Don't wait until you get home from the hospital to try to figure out what you're supposed to be eating (drinking)....So read your plan and if there is anything you don't understand ask your surgeon or NUT before hand so you can be prepared after surgery...
Bring a phone charger with a long cord to the hospital....I bought on that was 10ft....it worked perfect.
Good luck!!!

i cant believe how much info this site has given me! Big thanks to all of you who are so eager to help and offer advice!
When I turned 40, I declared this "My Year!!" I would do something for myself...and so far this has been my most selfish year ever! ha!
I was always skinny as kid...very boney and lanky! My weight gain came on fast because I always thought I could lose it. Both my parent's passed away in 2004...and the pounds came packing on. Depression, bad choice of food, my love for pizza and my passion for a nice cold beer all caught up with me. I turned 40, I'm 5'3" and I weigh 265lbs! ugh!
I always carried an extreme confidence....and even though I was sad and unhappy with myself, my friends and family never saw this. I was the jokester and the entertainment at each get together! I always managed to dress nice but the selections are small when you are wearing a size 24 jeans! I just got tired and said "I want to walk into a regular store and grab a shirt off the rack instead of special ordering my Cleveland Cavaliers championship t-shirt and paying 3 times the $ for a plus size shirt!"
So here I am.....
I'm waiting on approval. I have completed 6 months of nutrition visits, I had a apnea test, scope down my throat to check for ulcers, a psych evaluation (which I can proudly say I passed -haha) and many many tubes of bloodwork. I had my stuff submitted to insurance on Sept 2. They said it would be 2 weeks. They came back right away with a denial due to the hospital not being Accredited, which it is. So they went back to the insurance company...and I am sitting here waiting. They are super quick to come back with a denial but don't mind taking their time for approval. I'm a nervous wreck!! I stare at my phone all day waiting for the call. I keep logging on to my insurance
website hoping I can see something positive.
That's my story...I appreciate reading all of your journeys, all of your suggestions and all the info you all provide. thanks for reading!
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Well, we've been dating for over three months now and he knows about the surgery and everything. I told him soon after the Lasertron/foamies incident. Now every time we go to play Lasertron, we joke about it.
Fortunately, I haven't had any foamies or thrown up again since then! However, I did run a marathon last weekend (the 18th) and he had to help me shower after, because I was helpless as a newborn. And he took care of me and got me food and everything after. Plus, I got HORRIBLY sunburned during the race and he helped with aloe and lotion and burn cream in the days after and put up with the peeling skin this past weekend. He's pretty great!
I'm probably going to keep him.

I'm sorry about you divorce.
This man sounds very compassionate; congratulations.

I need you to leave this on a voice mail for me so I can just listen to it over and over lol
I know this. I have been listening to the wisdom from you and a few other veterans and I know it intellectually. I can not tell you how much I appreciate you guys and the knowledge you continue to share even when sometimes it doesn't seem appreciated
I've always been a quick loser (and a horrible maintainer) and now post surgery it seems soooo slow. Just trying to remember that even slow loss is loss. And my real life mentor keeps telling me - as long as you stick to the plan, these pounds are gone for good
I'll take that.
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I was also sleeved on the 21st and I thought I was going to die lol. I asked myself what did I get into. But I had to stop and think. I didnt come all this way to give up now. The first few days its hard. But it gets better everyday. Walk alot, dont stay in bed all day. One thing that works for me and keeps me going during this healing process is the scale. Everytime I weigh myself, the numbers are going down. This motivates me to stay on track and follow my doctors orders. Try to stay hydrated and try to get some Protein in. Good Luck and Happy healing!
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Post op depression happened to me too. I'm still there a lil bit but soooo much better. My hospital stay was rough but what helped me the most was being active. Not nursing my wounds so to speak. I was back at work 2 days post op. Also once your off a liquid diet it will get better. liquid diet made me mean... lol I'm still depressed about my food breakup but it's slowly getting better. I'm sure once I'm off soft foods it will be even better. Good luck to you! Hang in there! Not sure where you are located but if were close we can totally connect!
ChelsiCurrently

A friend who had bypass told me that after a year, she could drink a "taster" beer- that is, a 4ounce beer, and it'd last her all evening and she wouldn't have a buzz, but she'd feel relaxed. That was 2 years ago. Last time I saw her, she was back to pints and had regained a LOT of weight. I think for her that 4ounce beer was a slippery slope. If you choose to drink, be careful, for many reasons.

I'm gonna put this disclaimer up first: I'm almost 5 weeks out from surgery and am NOT thinking about drinking now or anytime in the near future.
That being said...
My NUT told me that after getting the sleeve, one's alcohol tolerance is really low. I don't drink very much...a drink at Christmas, a drink out at dinner with friends, etc. So, not drinking right now is no biggie at all. However, I'm curious, if and when I have a drink at some point down the road, how much of a lightweight will I be? Are we talking one sip of a Fuzzy Naval and I'm stripping my clothes off and licking the bar top? How bad is it?
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Wondered how long it was from your surgery date before you. I am on day 6! Drinking Protein and liquids. Took milk of magnesia today..
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It's been almost 5 weeks for me and I'm just starting to feel better. The first three weeks are HE'LL. Sent from my KFJWI using the BariatricPal App

What can I do for gas, every time I sip my broth it gives me gas. I have tried every flavor also
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Hi everyone I'm on day 5, up and walking good very sore especially when trying to get out of bed or a chair, how long it take before all the surgical tapes fall off
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About s week you should turn a corner. Walk. Get your fluids. Take your Vitamins. Hang in there it gets better
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@@busybeebug,
Congratulations on your surgery, although I know you don’t feel like celebrating right now!
The first few days are the worst, and it may not get better for a week or two or even more. It’s hard, but try to hang in there! Keep your eyes on the prize – a healthy recovery and good and lasting weight loss. During this difficult time, take it a day (or hour) at a time. Focus on taking care of yourself, such as getting in your fluids. It will get better soon!
@@gemigirl, Congratulations on your surgery! It sounds like you’re doing a great job managing the pain with walking. It’s also great that you are hitting your Fluid goals. I would even suggest upping that goal of 36 ounces to 64 ounces. The last thing you want is to end up dehydrated.
Congrats to all recent surgery patients! Good luck as you move forward!

Every day will be better than before! In one year you will be loving your life 100 times more!

@@Yaya B
you are down 8 lbs in 9 days??
ummmmm, yeah, i'd say that's wonderful
feel better sooner than later
good luck
kathy

I have been reading here for quite a while now. I try to focus on all of the positive post but can't help but think about some of the not quite so positive. I'm planning to return to work in 2 weeks or less. I guess I'm nornal....excited but scared.
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Be patient it iis so worth it.

Different for everyone, two weeks out and you should feel someone normal again
FYI, what I didn't know is that your hormones go crazy, like as if your prego, at least that's how it was for me!!! So feel free to cry!
Best of luck... Hang in there !!
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I can honestly say that i felt 90% better during the 4th week.
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I so wish I had a good post op story. You're lucky! I feel crappy. Yesterday was a high point until I had some pudding, downhill from then.

Many of us had the hernias. I sometimes wonder why some of us have it easy and others go through these problems. I was on a natural high being sleeved. I could not even st,ay home, never had nausea or any problems, my husband and I. I feel bad for those with a bad experience.

I'm going to Rita Italian Ice later. Its one of the few sugar free things I can eat without stomach cramps and headaches. Thank you for the suggestions. I am trying different tempts and liquids. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Try liquids at different temps - it might help. broth, tea, sf popsicles, crystal light, infused Water - try different things and see what you can tolerate better. You need to stay hydrated or you'll end up back in the hospital!