Seattle WLS Newbie

Good luck, sending you healing vibes! I have surgery on Monday.

Hi everyone! I've been a bit MIA since surgery. Have been trying to stay busy and have definitely been self reflective. Everything went well, but wow, what a surreal experience- probably because I traveled to Mexico for mine.
I was exhausted after the surgery and slept a lot. Had some nausea and pain (not too severe) for the first few days with a bit of dry heaving and one successful foamy vomit. Was up and walking the same day. The following day I walked about a half mile. The day after that I went to the San Diego Zoo, used a wheel chair off and on and also got a sunburn to add to my situation. 😎
I would say the first day I felt great was on the 5th day. Only had pain at the incisions and some bubbly guts, especially when I tried to drink Water too quickly.
All in all, considering I had most of my stomach removed, it's pretty incredible how quickly I'm healing. Each day is an improvement. The incisions are small which is a plus.
As far as hunger, ghrelin is one hell of a hormone. I literally still do not feel hungry at all. I do get "head" hungry and had a few moments of despair, beginning with being in Mexico and not able to eat tacos. I'm also going through weird cravings, like just a few moments ago I really wanted a sandwich with crunchy pickles. I thought about chips and queso several times yesterday. chocolate cake sounds too good to even think about, but sometimes I'll look at food and get grossed out. It's a whole new world. Sometimes I'll think I'm getting hunger pangs but it's actually just gas. Once it moves around and disappears, the feeling goes away.
I do have to keep reminding myself to stay hydrated. All in all, everything is good. Now, I need to go buy a scale! I haven't had one in years for fear that I might accidentally trip and fall on it and see my weight. It's strange to be excited to track it now.
Good luck to all the April and future sleevers!

Started the high Protein pre-op diet last week. Feeling excited and nervous about surgery on 4/24. Scheduled a massage on 4/23 to help calm and last min nerves.

Started the high Protein pre-op diet last week. Feeling excited and nervous about surgery on 4/24. Scheduled a massage on 4/23 to help calm and last min nerves.

You have GOT THIS!!! You know what and how to do it!! If you have to go back to the basics you will start losing again. You know you have what it takes because look at how far you have come!! The weight you have lost is incredible, you just need to realize that you have the TOOL for success!! TRUST it again you will be amazed that the tool will be there for you!! BTW don't be so hard on yourself. You are human and will hit giltches along the way. Puyll yourself up and KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!

I'm RnY on 4/24 if you want a surgery buddy.

I'm 4/24

I'm RnY on 4/24 if you want a surgery buddy.

Finally got insurance approval!!!!! Officially have my surgery date set for 4/18. Things are starting to seem real now

I'm a fan of the Premier Protein shakes, taste great and easy for on the go. They are sold at costco so it's easy to buy in bulk as well.

Finally got insurance approval!!!!! Officially have my surgery date set for 4/18. Things are starting to seem real now

I'm scheduled for 4/18

Have my final weigh in on Monday and am surgery eligible in April. So excited!

Finally got insurance approval!!!!! Officially have my surgery date set for 4/18. Things are starting to seem real now

I'm in Seattle and going to Swedish.

Sorry, that was supposed to read "Echinacea". It helps prevent & battle colds. It's a Vitamin. Autocorrect murdered that hard core

This is totally something my husband would say! LOL.
I save so much cash that we joke that we are bariatric ballers.

Hi I had a check up and weigh in today and I am now 1/3 of the way to my goal weight I never thought I would see the day that the weight came off me let alone 25kilos/55 pounds down.
Hoping for a successful next 1/3 down as this one has been even with all its ups and downs
thanks for listening/reading I just was so excited to tell people

Thanks. It's been over 25 years since I wore regular sizes.

Finally got insurance approval!!!!! Officially have my surgery date set for 4/18. Things are starting to seem real now

Finally got insurance approval!!!!! Officially have my surgery date set for 4/18. Things are starting to seem real now

Submitted on 3/20 and just got my approval! Surgery set for 4/18

Submitted on 3/20 and just got my approval! Surgery set for 4/18

Just submitted mine today, hoping for surgery the first week of April if it all gets insurance approval.

Maybe he is upset at the progress that you are making and the confidence that you are gaining and is starting to worry about where he fits in all of this. Also he should either try to get the sleeve to join you or he can try to do it himself. Either way, he is never going to understand you until he is actively doing his part in getting healthy. Counseling would be a great option but not everyone can afford it. If you both are a part of a church, the pastor provides counseling as well (it is more religious and spiritual but can help).
As of now my Boyfriends jokingly calls me annoying because every thing is about this surgery. He understands that my hormones will be different and that my attitude will change from time to time. The lovely thing is that we are both Geminis and Geminis are known for the mood swings. We understand each other.