rharris75

My pre-op photo and my photo at 4 months (at 4 1/2 months right now).
HW 310
SW 278.4 (8/31/16)
CW 193.6

(Pic taken 12/31/16
Total loss 116.5

(Pic taken 8/28/16)
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Before 333.1lbs
After 137.8


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Down 65lbs! 25 more to go!!
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had my 3 month check up....surgery weight 259.
current weight 218
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hi gang! just wanted to toss up a pic. I am 6 weeks out...the quality of this pic is horrible. There are marks on the mirror but I was not planning on posting until I saw the pic...what a difference! I was going through clothes that I have been holding on to. I had about 4 clothes baskets full! can't wait to wear some of them
have a good evening
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had my surgery today at 1100
I would say it was a success . ...I wanted to share for those awaiting their surgery
The anesthesia was good, I was joking with the surgical staff then next I was waking up in recovery.
I have a pain pump....not using it excessively. I have not been allowed to sip yet....the dry mouth is no joke! ha ha. I have a swab and ice Water...so that is a plus.
I'm not nauseous....no pain...no gas pressure (yet) I did get up and urinated.
I washed my face, brushed my teeth and hair....I actually feel human again!
I did get an abdominal band....this is a good thing to have.
all is well......hope you don't mind the ramblings....hey, I AM medicated. haha
good night friends!
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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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I had my surgery on Tuesday, and now that I am 2 days post-op I finally feel like my head is clear enough to share the details of my surgery day.
I arrived at the hospital at 9:00am, as I was told to arrive 2 hours before my scheduled surgery time. After I registered, they called me back to be prepped almost immediately. I had to get undresses, and I had to wash my tummy with a Hibicleanse solution for 4 minutes. They started my IV and brought my husband back to see me. I talked with the anesthesiologist , and several other people, including my surgeon. After I talked to everyone I needed to, they gave me a Lovenox shot, antibiotics and Versed, and rolled me back to the OR. The last thing that I remember is them strapping my arms to the operating table. I also remember that I was starving since I was on all Clear liquids to on Monday.
I woke up in recovery feeling very groggy, and my mouth was as dry as the desert. My throat was sore from the intubation tube. I don't know how long I was there, but it seemed like they were rolling me into my room fairly quickly. I was not allowed to drink anything that entire night, but they did bring me some ice chips. These were the best ice chips I have ever had in my life!!! That's what it seemed like anyways. I was pretty in and out of it the rest of that night.
Now let's get to the point of pain when I woke up. I had a lot of gas pain up near both my right and left shoulder, but it was worse on the right side. My biggest incision, on my right side, is the one that did, and still now hurts the most. Even the muscle underneath it is extremely sore. The other incisions are not too bad. I can feel them, and I know that they are there, but they barely hurt at all. I also had a catheter in, which I didn't want, but I'm glad I had it because I was too sore to be getting up and down all night to go to the bathroom. I was up and walking within 2 hours of getting in to my room. I did one lap at first, then rested for a couple of hours and did 2 more laps. I have a history of blood clots, so I had compression socks on and a compression machine pulsing my legs all night when I was not up and walking. People woke me up all night long to take my vitals. Just as I would fall asleep again, they would wake me up again to do something else.
On Wednesday morning, around 5am, I was given another Lovenox injection, along with some pain meds and a dose of Levsin, as it felt like my stomach was spasming quite regularly. I was also allowed to take pills by mouth, as long as they were not to big to choke on. By 6am, they removed my catheter, which I really didn't even feel at all. I then proceeded to walk 5 laps, then came back to my room to rest. 5 laps was all I could really do at that point. A few hours later, i got more pain meds, and was up and walking again. This time I did 7 laps. I still had quite a bit of pain, but it was now being completely controlled by the liquid Hycet, which am able to take at home. I was supposed to drink 40oz of liquids on Wednesday, and I had gotten through 20oz within about 4 hours. I finished the other 20 by 10pm.
I knew from my EGD that my surgeon would be fixing a hiatal hernia, and they told me once they got in there, they saw that it was significantly bigger than they originally thought it was, so I actually ended up being in surgery for 3.5 hours due to that. I do feel some discomfort from that, but again, my worst pain is the big incision where they removed the stomach from. Actually, it is not really the incisions that hurt, it is really the muscle underneath that is giving me the most pain.
Overall, it was a pretty smooth experience. I expected the pain because of all of the research I have been doing prior to the surgery, so even though it hurts, it was right around what I expected, so at least I can say I was expecting it. I have 5 incisions, and I am attaching a picture so that you can see what they look like. One is up near my breast bone, so you won't see that one in the picture.
If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. I am sure that I am leaving out a lot of details.

Glad to hear you are doing great !
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You have the right to take FMLA, and they can't fire you. Not sure if your in an "AT WILL" state or not. Look and see what rules and requirements is in your state. Most states, you have to have been on that job for at least a year. The catch also is, they only have to guarantee you "A JOB," not necessarily the job that you had. Well Goodluck with that.
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i went through a 12 week program and then met with surgeon. I have lost about 30 pounds and doing well. I decided to go with the sleeve. I then asked my boss for a couple weeks off for surgery and he replied with " not till 4th quarter" which is Sept. I work in fashion apparel and its absurd. what are my rights?

Thanks ! My doctor told me he approves up to 8 weeks not that I would take all of it but he said it's completely up to me . I am thinking 4 to make sure I'm at 100% before going back
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FEBRUARY 8th



I'm so Happy to finally have everything completed...

I wish a few old friends where here to share this moment with me,

but I'll share the news with them soon...

I will need all the support within the next few weeks

But I'm so thankful for all of you! '

The support that you give one another is amazing

I come to you all before I even reach out to my family

Thank you

It is now midnight and yesterday at 1:00 I was sleeved! I was beyond scared but I'm doing great now! I had gas pains in my chest making it hard to breath in, but I walked as soon as they would let me and after two walks and plenty of burping I have no more gas pain! I have been using my pain pump and have even been able to get some sleep. I have been sipping Water constantly with no issues. I wanted to thank everyone who helped pep me up and calm my worries. I don't think I could have done it without you all and my support system at home. Feeling awesome on the other side!
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Not sure but I think the rule is that they don't have to have the details but you would need a note from doctor regarding required time off. Most short term disability requires you also to take like a week of sick leave first and depending on your job most people don't take more than a couple weeks. My doctor wouldn't sign off on more than two weeks unless I had complications
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I can't believe the difference in these pictures! In the before picture I was feeling so self conscious and dreaded being in pictures! It is so nice to feel confident with myself again! Only 25lb more to loose and I reach my goal! Just over 4 months post op! Best decision of my life!
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Congratulations
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Met with surgeon today - got a date for January 30 !!! Nervous but excited
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Met with surgeon today - got a date for January 30 !!! Nervous but excited
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I'm January 30 as well. Can't come quick enough.
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Congrats, that's so exciting!!!
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I made it! I was sleeved this morning at 9:45! All the anxiety, fear and nerves have finally gone away. I'm in some pain but I've been walking and even got my first ounce down! God I'm so happy and proud of myself, didn't think I'd follow through. Thank you all for your advice, kind words and support. Today is the start of the rest of my life!
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These heels, haven't worn heels in years!

I was sleeved on 12/13/16 and it has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I am quickly realizing this will be one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
I started my pre-op diet at 255 and did not lose a great deal on that. (My pre-op was not super strict, high Protein and very low carb two weeks prior) I weighed in surgery day at 250 if I remember correctly. Fast forward through all the boring recovery junk, which was mild for me in comparison to some I have read about. I am now on puréed foods, finally able to get all my liquids and Protein in and that is a full time job. I am walking close to 2 miles a day, hoping to build up to 3 in the next week. I am anxious to start soft foods on the 10th. Now the real reason for the post... I have lost 25lbs in 1 month and 1 day. 25 POUNDS!!!!
Excited for what is to come and looking forward to being released to do more cardio at my two month appt.
thanks for reading!!
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I will post more tomorrow about my experience, but for now...just wanted to share that I am out of surgery and on my road to recovery.

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