kar12345

Hello all I'm new to this and was trying to not talk about it because of the judgement I may receive from friends and family, so I decided to reach out to a diverse community.
I'm about 5'6 230 pounds and decided to speak with my doctor about the gastric sleeve. Since having a hysterectomy I have not been able to lose weight. I now have HBP, pre diabetic, arthritis in my back and joint pain. I wear my weight well many say however the sickness and meds says otherwise. Any tips for those who have less than 100 pounds to lose ?
For many years I've tried to lose weight and will succeed but it comes back with vengeance. I've done meds that lead to anxiety in my life and depression. This is definitely not a cosmetic decision but a change of life decision. I must be an example for my babies...
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Sleeved 1/12. For me it's 2 days Clear Liquids, 7 days full liquids, 3 wks purée, 4 wks soft foods. It seems like each dr has some variation of that. Cauliflower pizza sounds good for the soft food phase! And looking forward to trying ricotta bake at purée. Thanks to all for the support and wisdom!!

Congrats!!!!

Love it!

Sleeved 1/12. For me it's 2 days Clear Liquids, 7 days full liquids, 3 wks purée, 4 wks soft foods. It seems like each dr has some variation of that. Cauliflower pizza sounds good for the soft food phase! And looking forward to trying ricotta bake at purée. Thanks to all for the support and wisdom!!

Congrats!!!!!

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.

You'll do great!!!!

I had a good therapy session today. It's helpful to see food in a healthy way
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Exactly. At least I know I'm not alone.

Congrats!!!

I am trying. It's hard for me aparently. And I was a huge Water drinker. Sip is my new word all the time.

Sleeved Jan 12th. Had my follow up with dr, so far so good. Got approved to start purée phase tomorrow. I'm nervous about leaving my liquids only phase, since has been going much better .

I was have the same feeling and my surgery on 1/31 but always remind my self that I tried many many years and always gain weight in the last so be calm God will do the best .just think positive ????????
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Been doing the same thing, but as another member pointed out to me we made this decision when we were rational and clear headed. I think it's natural to be nervous. Heck, my doc even said he doesn't like it when his patients aren't a little bit nervous...lol. I go in tomorrow for my surgery. Was stressing a bit last night, but doing better today.

Like the others have said I've been back and forth my entire life and I'm tired of it. Got up to nearly 400 lbs, lived at the gym and got down to 265. Quit smoking, change of jobs (desk work), and slowly worked myself back up to almost 350. I've been overweight probably 35 years out of my 40. I'm still nervous about things on the other side, but I know what this side has been like and I'm ready to leave it behind.

I had my sleeve surgery on 11/14/16.
I remember the week before surgery struggling with thoughts of maybe I can lose this weight on my own. I kept going back and forth between maybe I can do it on my own to no I can't, I need and want this surgery. I kept reminding myself of how I have struggled for years and years with being overweight, trying dieting throughout those years and not being able to lose the weight or keep off what little I would lose. Then a few days before surgery, it was all positive thoughts about my surgery and how much I wanted to make a change and lose this weight and keep it off. There was no turning back at that point.
I remember the day of surgery I was so excited to get it done! I was a little nervous, but mostly just excited and looking forward to my new life.
I only have one regret, and that's that I didn't do this sooner!
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.... I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. The same to all the others who replied and are having surgery soon!

It's important to remind yourself that you made the decision to have surgery when you were in a logical/rational state of mind. Last-minute jitters are common, but they are emotional and irrational. Don't let them deter you from following through on a decision that you made after a LONG period of research and reflection.
I found it helped to think of weight loss surgery as weight MAINTENANCE surgery instead. I was always great at losing weight. I lost 20-90 pounds many times over. What I was terrible at was keeping it off. WLS has allowed me to do that. The weight LOSS is only a tiny fraction of your journey. Most people lose all of their excess weight within a year or two. Weight MAINTENANCE is the true test. That's for the rest of your life! And WLS is a tool to make that happen.

My surgery is scheduled one week from tomorrow! I have to start that dreaded liquid diet in the morning. I know it's not going to be easy but the end result is what I'm looking for. Does anyone have any good pointers on things to have on the liquid diet. I have bought some Jello, chicken broth, and crystal light. I have also found a Protein powder I don't mind either. So excited and scared at the same time!!
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kar12345, I' m hanging in there. Thank You.
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Thanks for the lemon juice tip jen - I need something to cut the sweetness of my Protein Shake - using Bariatric Advantage powder. Sleeved 1/12 and just starting purée. Water and Protein counts the focus for now, but interested in calorie goals post op.

11 days out and still liquid phase. I hate it because I just want to CHEW. Not hunger though. Even went to mcdonalds to buy hubby food and have ZERO craving. And just kept reminding myself how gross this stuff is. Can't wait to move to next phase. I won't lie. Two weeks of liquids is the hardest part so far. Harder that pre op. But I keep hearing it will get better so I will be patient. Keep my mind off of it.
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1 week post op. And I'm starting to have "head" hunger, and missing food. I can tell it's in my head, because physically my stomach doesn't really want food.

I got some slippers to wear when I walk around the hospital
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The count down to surgery is exciting, but stressful. You will do great!!! I would try to think of all that was done to bring me to that point - so much has gone right so far to get you to a surgery date!!!!