Sweet as peaches

On 5/4/2017 at 10:51 AM, Navigating the Wilderness said:

I have noticed that when I drive or sit for extended periods I end up hunched over almost like I am crouching. The fat that used to hold me up is gone.

So funny

1 hour ago, Queensly said:

Left hospital yesterday only to return 8 hours later....😑😑😑😑can't keep anything down and feels like I have been Punched and stabbed in my stomach. Drugs r the only thing keeping me sane at the moment because they knock me out cold....Lord please be with me.

You poor baby! I'm so sorry you're experiencing these problems I hope/praying all things get better for you soon.

Any news @ColleenErin1974?

9 hours ago, njgal said:

Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

Oh and sitting on a chair with my knees curled up to my chin. Always thought that looked very cool

@njgal I am glad you said I totally agree.

Walking my baby to school also walking without stopping to catch my breath. Playing tennis with her after work. Or our form of tennis😎

On 5/1/2017 at 5:53 PM, BGOV1225 said:

I ATTACHED SOME INFO FOR ANYONE THINKING ABOUT GETTING SURGERY. I HOPE IT HELPS.

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Thank you very insightful.

4 hours ago, aipvisual said:

I!! I tried 10 brands no one was good. I think the best was unflavored Protein with V8

Hi @aipvisual is that v-8 vegetable juice or the splash? Cause I love v-8 veggie juice😎

19 minutes ago, Ms. Brightside said:

And ordered these Vera Bradley pajamas during a recent clearance sale. I didn't even have a surgery date, but putchased them in the largest size available, hoping they'd fit come this fall/winter.

They arrived in the mail today. I also got my surgery date today: 5/22!!!!!

These are a size 12/14 and I'm currently in a 22/24. Hoping I can wear them by Christmas Eve, at my family's annual brunch (we all wear pajamas as a tradition). I have 7 months to make that happen!

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It is quite possible. Cute jamas btw.

@ChaosUnlimited and @jessgnc I am so glad you got approval!!!! Love the May surgery.

5 minutes ago, fatchocobomom said:

My tummy is rumbly too, but I swear it's not hungry. I think it's air cause soon after, I burp. Still at the hospital, with a chance of getting discharged tonight. I made by way from 1 oz Clear Liquids an hour starting after surgery, to now, 8 oz clear liquid in an hour. Now the doctor said "give her sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello and sugar free ice cream and if she can handle those, we can discharge her. It feels like SO much food, wtf. I'm not sure I can do it, lol.

My pain is my incisions and my stomach. Particularly if the antispasmodic is running low, I feel my tummy spasming. :/ I also get some pain whenever I "eat" (ok, drink) but the surgeon said that's normal too.

Oh my @fatchocobomom you still hospitalize. I hope you able to get through this greatly my thoughts are with you.

5 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

No one that responded actually read what OP wrote, she even bolded her question and still ... A bunch of generic responses about WLS not her specific surgery which is what she asked about.

@jessgnc

I think the DS is extreme to lose 130 pounds. Why did they recommend DS and not the Sleeve? My Dr didn't want to me as a young person to have to deal with a life time of malabsorption and the malabsorption with the DS is extreme, a lot more than RNY. So unless they havea good medical reason, not just that it has better weight loss, I would decline and ask for the sleeve or switch Drs.

ETA:

Yes, DS is definitely the nuke option. I got the sleeve knowing if I didn't lose enough with it, I had a lot more to lose than you, that I could get the DS down the road. If I regained in my 50s or 60s, I could revise to DS down the road. If you go this route, later down the road, you have no where else to go, this is it. I don't believe revisions are the solution to WLS regain, but if you go down this path, this is your one shot. I've lost over 180 pounds with my Sleeve. I don't see DS in my future.

@OutsideMatchInside I totally agree my doctor preferred the sleeve over DS and he stated it would only be done as an option which means only if the couldn't do the sleeve. And that is a big only, same with the gallbladder and hernia only if there is a problem.

1 hour ago, AngieK72 said:

Hey all!! I am at my final pre-op appt before surgery. Everything is set to go!! Getting excited only 5 days to go


Angie

I'm excited for you also.

2 hours ago, Seraya said:

Hi Jen! I'm on the bench now too. Surgery was yesterday. Nausea more than pain was my issue. No I definitely feel the gas. Been walking, not sure how much that helps. Trouble getting the fluids in. Feel funny in my throats but shooting for 30 oz before 2 pm when come back to reassess and see if I can go home. I will say it's bee harder than I though and I look forward to feeling better each day .

Oh Seraya I hope you be ok we are pulling for you.

3 hours ago, Jen727BF said:

Seraya I'm thinking of you!

Good luck to all the May 3 sleevers!!

I'm still having some pain and gas pains have started, although they are not unbearable. I was discharged and came home, but I miss the hospital bed! Only because it props you up and it is much harder to get out of my normal bed.

Wow poor Jen. I'm sending good vibrations your way.

6 hours ago, BubbleSam said:

Thank you guys for all of your support! It means a lot to me! I will keep you all updated with how I am doing! I wish you all the best as well! I know some of you said you have a few months left still but believe me they will go quick and it will be you guys before you know it!!! I am so thankful to have everyone on here! [emoji173]️

All the best.

18 minutes ago, tigger6506 said:

May 11th here. Struggling with pre op diet. Feeling nervous

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Hang in there @tigger6506! It is not a easy road but think of the benefits it will serve.

14 minutes ago, esaad said:

To start off, I am only 20 years old, and my birthday is in July. I have been overweight my entire life, struggle with food addiction, depression, anxiety, basically all the fun stuff. All the women in my family have had weight loss surgery, and really only my mom has succeeded long term. I see all of them, and I get angry. I get angry because they are exactly like me and I don't understand why they couldn't help me before it was too late. My adult brain tells me that I know it's not their fault, as I am responsible for myself, but yet I'm angry.

I think that I'm also angry because I am in slight denial. Even now, I don't believe I will have the surgery, even though it's only two weeks away. I'm scared that everything I thought this surgery will fix in my life won't actually fix. I'm afraid that I am making a bad decision and I can only think about the hair loss and loose skin that will make me feel even uglier than before. I'm also afraid that I won't be able to be successful with the surgery. I'm tired of struggling with food and my happiness, and what if this surgery won't fix it?

I'm frustrated that I am so young and hate life this much already, and I know it's because I am unhappy with myself. I guess my biggest fear that I internalize as anger is what I said before, what if this surgery doesn't fix me? I think that's what I've been afraid of all along and don't know how to tell people. I guess I'm more afraid of myself instead of the surgery. How sad is that?

Things that have uncertainty makes us question ourselves. I will have my surgery on May 15 and I reading everything to make sure I don't fail so we all are thinking the same way. It's okay you are not alone.

17 hours ago, Patriotsfanatic said:

My vsg is for Tuesday....so many feelings going through me right now! Good luck to everyone!

Wishing you the best luck in the world.

24 minutes ago, MBird said:

I was excited a few days ago hearing my surgery date was moved up to May 23. A few days ago my father went into the hospital to have a lobectomy. He is now in ICU on life support.

They filmed him just out of surgery, barely unable to speak but he smiled and mentioned my surgery. I live out of state but hope he is still there on Wednesday when Im able to visit.

I'm so sad wondering if he will be around, concerned if he is suffering, right now they medicated him so he cannot move. He's up and down. It feels like a lot on my plate.

I feel heart heavy, that my personal happiness is also mixed with one of the most heartbreaking hurdles in my life.

Thinking of my father, praying for his health, hoping for the best. He would want me to be healthy.

I love you dad.

@MBird I am so sorry praying that all goes well for your dad and your surgery. My heart aches for you.

On 4/29/2017 at 7:58 AM, Jen727BF said:

Seraya how are you holding up?

@Jen727BF how are you doing with the Clear Liquids tonight? Two weeks from today I will be doing my clear liquids diet. Honey, I wish you the best and kick surgery behind.🎉😎😍

7 hours ago, JoeB67 said:

Hi there, my first time on a bariatric site still pretty new to this but i had some questions/concerns. I'm "6'1' and 505 lbs at 21 almost 22 years old. I'm nervous about starting the surgery as i have heard so many issues about them from doctors. I'm beginning the start to my never ending battle of weight loss and reading some posts on here has given me some hope. The only thing i haven't seen (or if i haven't looked deep enough) is that men around my age have not gotten the surgery so as i cry for help for some support has anyone in their 20s gotten the surgery as heavy as me? I have never been a "normal weight" and looking up anything about it for men is hard. Please please help

thank you

Hi Joe I know being healthy is what I want in life and you want to make that healthy journey for yourself as well so young man you are successful because you made notice of your concerns. I'm proud to be reading your fight and men and women can be of support you on your journey. I am in support of you. Keeping fighting. God bless!

I just received my approval letter after they revealed my surgery date from the surgeon's office. So it's possible that is your date. My date is on the approval letter.

2 hours ago, gryffen said:

My pre-op was three weeks and trust me it does help clear out the cobwebs in the colon.

One word of warning though, make sure you have been to the loo before surgery for a bowel movement as going right after can be difficult due to the meds they give you etc.

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I have to do 2 and half weeks pre-op full liquid due to my bmi over 60.

On 4/27/2017 at 8:42 PM, Brenda Barrett said:

We just received the call from my surgeon tonight that he had an opening on May 31st and scheduled me for that day. I have two appointments left w/ the dietician (5/2 and 5/16) and on 5/17 is when I start my liquid diet phase. I was so excited to receive his call but I'm also so nervous. More than anything, I just can't wait to be on the other side of this surgery. Congratulations to everyone on their May dates and best of luck to you all! Save me a seat on the loser's bench, please!

I know the feeling. I was nervous when I got the call I almost drop my cell phone.

In my paperwork, it only states full liquid diet for 1-2 weeks depending on your bmi and clear liquid 1 day before surgery not about magnesium citrate.