VSG_PurpleButterfly

You'll be fine. I was sleeved Jan 18th and my anxiety was so bad, I was nauseous for a week before surgery. I prayed in pre-op and went into surgery (still full of anxiety lol). My surgery went well, no complications and down 44 lbs. No more anxiety, just happy I did this for myself.

You'll be fine tomorrow. Sending positive vibes your way.

I had the sleeve done Jan 18th
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I had the sleeve done Jan 18th
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There are a ton of posts on this topic, but I brought:
Pajamas and a bathrobe and slippers
Extension cord
Charger for my phone and tablet
Clean undies
Headphones for my phone/tablet
Toothbrush, tooth paste and a hair brush.
The most important things were the extension cord (outlets are in strange places in hospitals) and the slippers. I hate those socks. So I was able to walk alot to get rid of the gas.I wore the same clothes home I wore to the hospital. I was only in 1 night.

Well, 3 months + 1 week
I can feel the beginning of carb/sweets cravings. I've gotta get this in check asap.
So I decided to cut and paste my "before" and "now" pics side by side. I may need to tape this to my fridge. Unlike many, I've felt hunger, real hunger from very early on. I seemed to heal quickly and have had absolutely zero intolerances. I'm quickly finding out that I like sweet stuff way too much. Thought I had more control than this. No regrets, but no illusions either, this is going to be work for the rest of my life, sigh.
For now I'll take solace in each little victory. I've been telling my husband I don't think I look all that different, but the side by side pics are an eye opener and good for continued motivation.
3 months progress

I love Ocean Spray diet cranberry. It's 10 calories a glass. I put half a glass and then fill it up with Water and ice. It's very refreshing. They have other flavours which I also drink.

Welcome and good luck with everything. I was just sleeved on Wednesday. So far so good. No pain, no pain meds and went home the day after surgery
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Welcome and good luck with everything. I was just sleeved on Wednesday. So far so good. No pain, no pain meds and went home the day after surgery
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You have to Constantly sip/ drink..Take your Water bottle with you everywhere. And I mean walking from kitchen to bedroom, living room to bathroom. Sounds funny? It's how I get 75 oz of just Water (not including Decaf coffee) I am never without my water. I have been doing this since surgery. First few days I sipped slowly, now 3 weeks post op I am able to drink and not sip, have been for awhile. As long as your urine is pale yellow you are hydrated. Keep trying because staying hydrated is so important. Oh...I even drink a little when I wake up middle of the night. Good luck!
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My surgeon recommends going back to work after 2 weeks.
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I'm going thru the same thing at three days post. I heard it gets better by wk 3. The stomach has been cut, I would assume the spasm/cramp are very normal. Good luck, things will get better
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My surgeon recommends going back to work after 2 weeks.
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I am not hungry at all! I have to force myself to sip all day. I am so scared of getting dehydrated that I am really pushing myself to get my fluids in. It feels like a full time job!
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Thanks for sharing, you look amazing!!!!
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It's totally normal to feel that way. I felt that way all the way to the operating room. I had surgery Wed. Everything went fine, I was home on Thursday and haven't had any pain since the night of my surgery.
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It's totally normal to feel that way. I felt that way all the way to the operating room. I had surgery Wed. Everything went fine, I was home on Thursday and haven't had any pain since the night of my surgery.
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It's totally normal to feel that way. I felt that way all the way to the operating room. I had surgery Wed. Everything went fine, I was home on Thursday and haven't had any pain since the night of my surgery.
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139.5LBS down in 10 months, 10.2LBS shy from my goal weight. I am so grateful and proud of me! ❤️
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Oh I'm so nervous and happy. Today I belive I get a weight in when I see the surgeon. Tomorrow my surgery day I'm all having thoughts that run through my head. . Am I that big do I really need this now? But there is one that sticks to me and that is why I'm still going through it. I hoping everything will be ok today and I get good news.
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I needed to see this post! My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. Anxiety and uneasiness are at an all time high.
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I needed to see this post! My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. Anxiety and uneasiness are at an all time high.
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Hi all,
I've been slowly but surely getting closer to my goal of 150-160.
Sunday marked 18 months since my revision. It was not a walk in the park, but completely worth it. I have PCOS, and the insulin resistance was making it virtually impossible to lose weight.
I've got a few other posts out there with pictures documenting my progress over time. I'll post a before and after picture on this post as well.
I post because I was completely discouraged by six months out--I wasn't losing as fast as others that post here and it was getting me down. Hopefully other people can be reassured by this post that if you follow the eating plan, you will eventually lose weight no matter how lousy your metabolism.
Here goes: winter 2014 and this morning
 

I needed to see this post! My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. Anxiety and uneasiness are at an all time high.
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I needed to see this post! My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. Anxiety and uneasiness are at an all time high.
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