Moon Princess

I was sleeved Nov 30th, my advice: it's going to be a rough few days after the surgery, you'll hurt, your mobility will be limited, and clear liquid really sucks, but I promise you, it will get better. You'll have regret, because nothing will seem to be worth the pain and the limitations you'll be experiencing, you'll think "I don't have to be feeling this, I opted for this!" And wonder what the heck you did, but I promise that it'll be worth it.
Tl;dr: It will get better ❤️
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It's called body dysmorphia, talking to a psychiatrist may help ease that. Seeking praise from others will only put a bandaid on the issue. We can tell you, you look great (because girl you're killing it) but if you don't see it, you need someone to help you understand what you're feeling and how to work through it.
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First of all, a sleeve is not a pouch. Second, carbonation does not stretch the sleeve. That's a myth. I drink carbonation and at over 2 years out, I have the same restriction I've had for a year. My surgeon and many others agree that a sleeve will not necessarily 'stretch'.
And to the original question, no, you should not drink Coke, because Coke is filled with empty calories, which by far is worse than carbonation and the number one reason people regain. So there's that.

She was trying to educate you and anyone else who sees this because you were giving out inaccurate information.

My pre-op diet was a low carb diet.....similar to Atkins for two weeks prior to surgery.....I did have some low carb Protein Drinks for some of my meals during that time.....but I can tell you the ones I drank during pre-op suddenly tasted like crap after surgery...lol

I have a giant shark whose my cuddle buddy (his name is BLÅHAJ from Ikea lol) the hydrocodone they gave me from the hospital and gas-x strips. Oh and sugar free popsicles! Water is hard to get down and Jello makes me gag, but man those popsicles were such spirit lifters (got them day 2 of recovery). I also have a really fluffy blanket. I just recommend any soft cuddly things and stuff to ease the pain. (Popsicles, don't forget the popsicles lol).
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I have a giant shark whose my cuddle buddy (his name is BLÅHAJ from Ikea lol) the hydrocodone they gave me from the hospital and gas-x strips. Oh and sugar free popsicles! Water is hard to get down and Jello makes me gag, but man those popsicles were such spirit lifters (got them day 2 of recovery). I also have a really fluffy blanket. I just recommend any soft cuddly things and stuff to ease the pain. (Popsicles, don't forget the popsicles lol).
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I was sleeved Nov 30th, my advice: it's going to be a rough few days after the surgery, you'll hurt, your mobility will be limited, and clear liquid really sucks, but I promise you, it will get better. You'll have regret, because nothing will seem to be worth the pain and the limitations you'll be experiencing, you'll think "I don't have to be feeling this, I opted for this!" And wonder what the heck you did, but I promise that it'll be worth it.
Tl;dr: It will get better ❤️
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So i have an update, i changed dr after being turned down over and over by the psych. I wanted to start in a complete new place because it didn't feel good anymore. Had to wait a a bit more than a month for all the pre op consults and they went really good. I trust these people and regret not going there in the first place...
So last week I had my last appointment with Dr Ceuleman and got my date! 18/01, I'm so excited, scared but happy ????. I have to do shakes 2 weeks pre op, 600kcal a day, I hope it won't be to hard while working (I'm a full time nurse)...
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I have a giant shark whose my cuddle buddy (his name is BLÅHAJ from Ikea lol) the hydrocodone they gave me from the hospital and gas-x strips. Oh and sugar free popsicles! Water is hard to get down and Jello makes me gag, but man those popsicles were such spirit lifters (got them day 2 of recovery). I also have a really fluffy blanket. I just recommend any soft cuddly things and stuff to ease the pain. (Popsicles, don't forget the popsicles lol).
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I have a giant shark whose my cuddle buddy (his name is BLÅHAJ from Ikea lol) the hydrocodone they gave me from the hospital and gas-x strips. Oh and sugar free popsicles! Water is hard to get down and Jello makes me gag, but man those popsicles were such spirit lifters (got them day 2 of recovery). I also have a really fluffy blanket. I just recommend any soft cuddly things and stuff to ease the pain. (Popsicles, don't forget the popsicles lol).
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Happy to help! I fly home from Mexico tomorrow. Just had my drain tube out. That wasn't fun lol. But those and drinking from a cup a not a Water bottle have made a big difference too. You don't realize how much air gets in the bottle and it hurts after you swallow and feel it bubble up. My new night nurse said to try it out of a glass and NO Bubbling or chest pressure is happening now.
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Happy to help! I fly home from Mexico tomorrow. Just had my drain tube out. That wasn't fun lol. But pain meds, ha
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I'm doing great. Just walked around, Gas was minimal and pain is well controlled. Now ask me in a few days when I get home. It may be a different story.
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I am about a week post op and I feel you! I am going crazy! But can't do much about it x_x it's maddening
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I am about a week post op and I feel you! I am going crazy! But can't do much about it x_x it's maddening
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Hang in there,it does get better, After 1 week, you'll see the difference. But continue to walk. I'm on my third week today, couldn't wait to put food in my mouth, even if it's just a bit. The liquids can get a bit boring after 1 wk. But it will be worth it.

That first week was really rough. Everything hurts, your insides are still swollen and tender so you can't drink your liquids, it is hard to bend over or reach, and it hurts to sit up or roll over in bed. I promise that it gets better a little every day. Day 7 for me was a huge turning point where all of a sudden, I just felt better.
Focus on your liquids for now and take your pain meds, they will let you walk around which helps the healing process.
Good luck and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in a few days.

So I got notice today that I was approved!
After clearing up that false stipulation (turns out being on the health plan for one year before surgery is a stipulation for a dependent or spouse - of which I'm neither!), they sent the claim back to processing. I called the Dr's office because insurance needed more clinicals. Then by this afternoon, I got notice from the Dr's office that I've been approved and we are good to go!
Apparently the surgery scheduler took it upon herself to give my insurance a big ol' call about speeding things up haha. I'm so relieved I could keel right over!

I had a mildly similar disappointment. I was scheduled for surgery Nov 4th, went the whole 9 yards, did everything I was suppose to do, work was aware, family was prepared, it was happening. Then MORNING OF my surgery I get a call from my surgeon telling me that my surgery was canceled due to a scheduling error and they'll try to fit me in sooner. I was finally scheduled for Nov. 30th, I was absolutely devastated, CURRENTLY STILL REALLY ANNOYED. I am about one week into recovery, but if it was done on Nov. 4th I'd be a month post op and over this part of the recovery stage. Rawr!
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Hey, my name is Stephanie! I was sleeved June 14th 2016 and went from 300 lbs to 228 lbs as of today!! I have a long road to go to get to 135 lbs. But I'm glad I got this surgery. After the surgery I was put in a hospital room over night. Immediately I was off my diabetic medication. I was on my BP med for a couple weeks, but my blood pressure was getting back to normal. I was off almost all the meds I needed for medical reasons. My blood sugars are 80 in the morning and in the 80's before bed. I'm in great health. My sleep apnea has improved. I had to have the pressure dropped from 12cm to 5cm. Atm I am slacking on exercises. I will be walking in the house more because it's raining here. Anyways here are some pics...  
Purple shirt was at 300# and the tank top was at 230 something. I haven't taken a recent pic in a few days.
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Only had my surgery 19th oct 2016 and Iv already come this far. So far this is the best decision I have made in my life.
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Congrats! My surgery was Nov 25th. I feel great, no pain anywhere. Almost like I didn't have surgery until I drink Water or a shake. I can finally sleep on my side and can take in most of my required fluids.
HW: 320
Sw: 278
Cw: 267

Hi all, just a little update! I have been sleeved and am officially home to heal! The process was quite quick, my hospital has it down so it was a super easy process. I checked in at 9:45am, they called me in at 10 and had me changed into my gown and hairnet, shortly after I took a pregnancy test and they weighed me. For those ladies on your period, they give you sterile underwear and a pad, so no worries there! From there I was sent to preop area room "F" where my pre-op bed was there waiting for me. They quickly prepped me, asked me a million questions we've all been asked before (do you drink, smoke? Have had surgery before? Etc.) about 20 mins into the process, the nurse started prepping me with my IV and some of the necessary drugs, but I didn't get the happy stuff till about 10 mins before my surgery (which was maybe an hour after I got there). In a very brief time, the anesthesiologist, and the surgeon came and had a brief chat with me and explained their process. Literally after our chat I met the woman who was going to be with me post op then I was wheeled into the or. There was a super thin table waiting for me and the room was really bright. They had me scoot on to the table myself and they secured me on with a strap, from the the surgeon confirmed my name and the procedure I was going to get done. They soon placed an oxygen mask on me and told me to take deep breaths, I don't remember anything after that till waking up in recovery, where I will not lie, I was in pain, not from the surgical sites but from GAS, it felt like my stomach was going to explode. I didn't cry but I began beating on my chest area between my ribcage, they soon gave me some pain medication which helped relieve it somewhat. I slept a good chunk of the day only waking up when someone came in to ask me some questions or needed to take my blood pressure. I didn't get up about about 6pm, which was a hassle. But the nurses helped me as I had to pee really bad. The moment I sat up I felt instantly nauseous, and threw up two large mouthfuls of mucous-y blood. It hurt expel them but felt so good when they were out. I peed like 5 times last night due to the IV drip, so it was a little annoying and painful to get out of bed each time. I threw up blood two more times (only happened when I sat up, completely normal). My nurses were the best and always made sure I was comfortable, always gave me something for nausea and pain when I requested it.
There are two things I cannot stress enough to have with you: Gas X strips and Biotene mouth wash. My surgery ended about noon and I took my first gasx strip about nine, let me tell you, I was a burping demon, it felt SO GOOD to get that pressure out of my stomach. I took another one about midnight, each time I sat up to use the bathroom, I would belch (gross, but the best feeling in the world too lol) and mouth wash helps lubricate your mouth and throat. I swished it and gargled it periodically through out the evening and it made me feel human again. Getting sleep last night was hard because people kept coming in through out the night to check in on me, coupled with all my bathroom breaks, it was a tough night for rest. I slept on and off till about 8:30 when I started getting visits from anesthesiology, my surgeon came in to check on me, and finally the nurse came in with six 1oz cups of Water and told me I needed to get through that in order to get discharged. I started at 9:10am and finished my 6th around 12:30, not going to lie, it was difficult and I struggled to get through them all, but I did it LOL. I didn't get discharged till about 1:50, where I was wheeled down to my car in a wheel chair (I've never been in a wheel chair before, I thought it was a little exciting lol) I got home around 2:30pm. I've been sleeping off and on since and my stomach has been growling non stop, I've been burping a lot as well. Currently sleeping on my couch because I can stack the cushions to sleep a little more upright and can use the back of the couch to get up. I don't have any bloating, but I'm burping a lot and my right side is hurting from where they removed me stomach. Because their pain meds have started to wear off, in feeling a bit sore all over, particularly in the legs, stomach, and throat.
Sorry for the long post, but I hope it helps someone. I'm probably going to try and sleep again, let my body do some more healing lol.
Good night all!

Hi all!
I can't sleep and have been reading your posts the last few days and figured I should say hi ! Hopefully I can get this done and over with today, I was originally suppose to get it done November 4th, but due to a scheduling issue (I was told to be there at 10:45am and my surgery was scheduled for 8am, so was that disappointing lol).
This has been a whirlwind of a journey, I am getting sleeved through Kaiser and am lucky the hospital is only 10 miles from me. A little about my journey:
Maybe I've been in denial but I've never really thought of surgery as a realistic option, because like many of you, the expense wasn't realistic. I only started thinking it was a possibility when my sister inquired about getting it done her self, however she's not considered heavy enough to receive coverage, but when we looked into it with my health insurance, I qualified! We're twins but for some reason as time has gone on I've gained about 90lbs more than her.
I inquired with my PCP on May 5th about getting the surgery, she referred me to Kaiser's "Options" program, which is a 12 week educational course you need to take in order to be referred to for surgery.
Info session and sign up was June 6th, class actually started on July 7th, ended on Oct 3 (it was extended a week due to the Labor Day holiday) and am finally getting sleeved today! I originally wanted to lap band but Kaiser doesn't offer that as an option anymore.
I am so nervous about the recovery and the breathing tube, but excited to start this journey!
Wish me luck! I hope to interact with you in the months to come!
-Francine
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