Sweet as peaches

21 hours ago, wareaglex5 said:

My date is may 12. Tomorrow morning

Hope all went well for you today.

34 minutes ago, Caz73 said:

I think it's easier leading up to the surgery to question what we are doing.. the last two days I've questioned is it selfish? It's a lot of money I have a family.. what am I putting myself through just to be slim? But what I've realised is as a mother and wife and a person I always put everyone else first. I have low self esteem and I realise this is why I'm questioning.. but it's okay to put ourselves first.. our health and to feel good.. so come Monday I will be on a flight as will you all having surgery.. because we are worth it 😁

I couldn't put it better myself @Caz73 we do need our lives back no turning back especially when have to complete this journey.

Maybe DIC? It came up on google as part of the metabolic panel.

1 minute ago, Apple1 said:

My back fat is still present and accounted for 😡

My face is slimmer. I always lose in my face and boobs first.

I am so sorry i should have said my back fat ran away for a few days. My face is not as plump as it was but I'm happy we all are noticing differences in our body 😎

1 minute ago, carlychloe2 said:

Yes I use the chin strap till have dry mouth!!!

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Then i am stumped. Wow that's bad. I hope there is a solution cause it's bad enough to use the machine to sleep and then waking up to drink Water disturbing your sleep.

1 hour ago, carlychloe2 said:

That happens ro me also. I think I may have to go to the mask type that covers the nose and mouth. I keep opening our mouth when I sleep and that defeats the purpose of the machine.

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Do any of you use a chin strap with the nasal pillow or is a full mask? I use cpap and my mouth gets dry if the full mask slips off my mouth. My surgery is this Monday so i hope i dont experience this dry mouth is totally annoying.

8 minutes ago, AngieK72 said:

Day 3 post op. Feeling pretty good. Had gas in my chest but now it's in my abdomen. Slightly uncomfortable but I will be okay.

Great to hear.

23 hours ago, minnieme80 said:

I'm scheduled for VSG on May 24th. I have childcare sorted for my 7 year old daughter now which is a huge relief..BUT I am going to be completely on my own and I'm so scared

@minnieme80 you will be fine don't worry if you can tackle motherhood this should be a breeze. Im so proud of you and all mother who doing for themselves and our children. Being a single mother, you do worry about all things rest when necessary and pray for all your worries to be gone and definitely be strong. This forum is therapeutic look at the post whenever you feel lost. I also read the surgery information they give it helps a whole lot. God bless and your baby will be so proud of you for making this journey.

I just saw that my back fat has disappeared when i walk past the mirror. No more waiting for the rest of me to show up when i walk past the mirror. Jk bout waiting to see the rest of in the mirror, but my upper back area is flattening. Is it normal not to meet your caloric intake when drinking Protein Shakes? I seem to always stay under 1000 calories but always make over 60 grams of protein.😎

On 5/8/2017 at 8:41 PM, Newme17 said:

Hon I actually had a fleeting thought to not do this, today. Fleeting. Then I remembered my mother and all her problems associated with weight. I just cannot go down that same road. I have to stick with it. I'm not nervous though, just was sad I couldn't have a slice of pizza with my family. 😂

You will be fine too...I don't want anyone with pain, cancer, disease all associated with weight. It can be beaten.

Thank you @Newme17!

On 5/8/2017 at 7:26 PM, Apple1 said:

You can do this Sweet as Peaches. I am nervous too, but we need to keep reminding ourselves of all the reasons why we need to have this surgery. Imagine yourself a year later as a lighter much healthier person. You have come to far to quit now. You will not stay home next Monday!

You guys made my day i was feeling so happy that i forgot all about what i wrote. I won't let myself down. Thank you we are all in this together. May 15 here we come. Yes i will@Apple1!

4 hours ago, Seraya said:

I've been drinking regular Water and Propel water(this was on our list of approved things). I make my shakes with 10 oz of liquid (easier for me to track the total doing it in tens). 7 oz cashew milk and three Water. That's because when I did all cashew milk it upset my tummy so I'm easing in.
I have Benefiber, I just haven't been good about using it. The thing is, I feel fine. I don't feel like I need to go, bloated, etc. but I know I'm supposed to go so...
BTW, my sleeve was May 2.

Seraya, im praying for continued success with your surgery. You and @AngieK72 are on my mind. Best wishes.

2 hours ago, AngieK72 said:

Today is better than yesterday. I have been able to get more liquid in and most of the gas in my chest is gone. I am slowly getting there. My husband has been amazing and so supportive since the surgery. Such a blessing. The pain meds are keeping everything tolerable.

Angie, i hope you get better and things continue improve for you. Many blessings.

Well Monday is nearly gone hopefully i wont turn back next Monday and stay home.

4 minutes ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

OMG! You will never guess what happened to me an hour ago! My phone finally rang! On the other end was my surgeons office and I know you're thinking,"It just can't be!" But yes, I finally have a surgery date!!!!! June 21st is my day!
So, it took them 4 months to give me a date! The tension headache I've had since February is gone!
Thank you all for listening to my rants and supporting me! I'm so glad you are all on here and help keeping everyone's heads up even though I felt beaten.
Now I can smile and work my way to the losers bench!

Oh @colleen1974 i am totally happy for you. I am besides myself with happiness i wish you continued success.

2 hours ago, Caz73 said:

Hey everyone 😊😁not long now and I'm feeling a mixture of emotions as I'm sure u all are.. only my husband knows as my bmi is 33 and I know people wouldn't understand my decision.. anyone else in the same boat? Good luck everyone

Good luck to you guys. Im so nervous i hope i dont need a valium to calm me down.

37 minutes ago, AngieK72 said:

My surgery is tomorrow the 8th!! Super excited about the new life change. Excited for you and everyone else having the surgery

How is it going Angie?

2 hours ago, CRose_RNY said:

Sooo I've decided to go through with weight loss surgery and hope to join you all on the journey!

I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect. This will be my very first appointment so I believe he's going to just give me the options and go over more of the basic things. (Seminar is the in on the 15th & PCP is seeing me on the 30th) I feel like I'm doing things backwards lol. I've done research for so long so I do know that my insurance covers the surgery and will be requiring a 6 mo supervised diet He'll probably be going over that too, then after I hope to get most, if not all, appointments in between. My ultimate fear is that my insurance denies me. Since I am at a BMI of 40 and have 6 months of diet, I feel that I will drop under 40 and with no comorbidities (that i know of yet) I will not get the surgery. I've done everything I can at this point regarding weight loss and at 21, I have only gained more after all the dieting I have done since Highschool. I'm the heaviest I have ever been and I notice the change in my breathing, I can't stand for long periods of time, and my menstrual cycle comes and goes away for months (no bc) My health is only worsening which is why I'm choosing to go through with this.

Love to hear any advice, expectations and/or your experiences...

-Cori

I know exactly how you feel. You're going to do well. During your monthly supervised weight loss, you will be nervous but overall it will be rewarding. Make a list of questions you want to ask everyone also don't forget to look at each so you know that they are in your corner. Most importantly, a great surgeon will ask what is your motivation in doing the surgery and your answer and the response will tell if you are doing it for the right reasons and vice versa.

23 minutes ago, MSinger said:

In short.... no. If you take in fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. That may become more difficult as you lose more weight, but it still holds true. You, as well as the people around you, might not be used to how your body changes, but that does not mean you are "meant" to remain at a certain weight.

1 hour ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

First of all at 5'4 and 165 you won't be skinny or anything close to it. Everyone is so damn fat in America, people don't even know what legit skinny even looks like.

Big boned is a myth, yeah some people might have slightly larger frames but big bones is BS. My bones are 3x denser than the average woman my age and they still barely weigh anything, and they look TINY on a DEXA scan. they are covered in fat and muscle. Big bone is just lie people tell themselves and others to justify obesity.

Just because the weight is harder to lose or slower coming off doesn't mean you aren't meant to lose it or you can't lose it. You are barely one year out from surgery. It will probably take you another 6 months or so to lose the rest if you keep eating right.

People need to think about their general health and wellness. The way insurance is going right now, those few extra pounds can cost you a lot in insurance premiums in the future. Everyone should be striving to get to a normal BMI at this point.

And just because you are smaller doesn't mean you won't have curves. I have lost an entire grown man in weight and I still have enough titties for 3 broads and I have hips, thighs and a butt. Slim thick is really a thing.

People need to stop kidding themselves. You will never be this young ever again in life. Go for your goal, go for it hard. It is never going to be this easy to lose weight ever again.

You go, girl. 😎👏

3 minutes ago, fatchocobomom said:

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.

Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ Protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.

The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)

Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.

Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I am wishing you the best through your time of healing. Kudos to having a terrific husband through your healing process.

6 hours ago, BubbleSam said:

So I was sleeved on Wednesday the 3rd. Just got home yesterday and am doing very well. Walking is the best thing ever and I can't stress that enough for everyone just getting ready to have their surgery. Also I stayed in the recliner chair and never went back to the bed while I was in the hospital. Make yourself get up and moving. The mouth swabs to wet your mouth and chapstick saved me too. When getting up and sitting down to walk use a pillow to press to your stomach. It also helps when walking. I'm trying to get my Protein in and my liquid but it's tough. It's crazy how full you feel after just a little. I hope everyone does well and congrats deciding to take this journey on! I was super nervous the night before my surgery but I am so proud of myself and can't wait to see my progress!

I am so appreciative that you are sharing your experience. I like these ideas will definitely bring a pillow for May 15 my surgery date.

4 hours ago, patty0715 said:

So after 7 long months I went for my final clearance today from my PCP and he wouldn't clear me because my white cell count was high....I feel fine...I don't have a cold, no sore throat nothing. He re did the blood test and now to wait until Monday for results.

I am so upset. My surgery is scheduled for May 15 and I've done everything I just feel defeated right now.

That is not cool.

4 minutes ago, Vivian Whitehead said:

My surgery is scheduled for Monday, May 8. Tomorrow is clear liquid day. I am so ready to get this done. A little nervous but excited. First visit was in November but I am down 22 pounds since my first visit.

I'm so proud of this moment for you. Keep growing strong.

13 hours ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

So, I know that this is hard to believe, but again it's Friday and no surgery date! I called there 5 times today and kept getting a voice mail. I'm not sure, but maybe they aren't there on Fridays?? Anyhow, I have to wait until Monday again and call them again.
What I wanted to tell the secretary was I cannot do any date from 6/1-6/19. My daughters are coming to see me in Texas from upstate New York. I am excited to see them and hug them! I haven't seen them since last summer. I went up to New York for my younger daughters high school graduation. Today is her 19th bday! And my other daughter is 21. I can't wait to see them! I don't want to have the surgery while they are here.
I am still overly frustrated about no date yet, but I can now focus on my kids coming and keeping me occupied.
So, I will wait some more! Ugh!

That is a darn shame they're making me crazy. I hate waiting on people's decision just give you an answer already or let you know something like they are working on it. I will keep you in my thoughts hang in there.

On 5/3/2017 at 11:27 PM, kellkizzle21 said:

So today I went to go see my surgeon and she said she's going to send off my paper at 5months, because I got done with egd,ekg,chest x ray aka everything on my checklists, and now it's the waiting game

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