Sweet as peaches

2 hours ago, Lexington1020 said:

I am sooo super stoked- I have only told a very select few that I have this up and coming. One of which was my boss, I was wondering if any of you have experienced questions from co workers or anything like that and how you approached it. I am not by any means hiding anything, I just want to wait until after the procedure is completed before I let the cat out of the bag so to speak. I am already super emotional, just because this has been a long process for me. (found a doctor I like a year ago and he was NOT COE approved-so I had to find another doctor) Any advice is welcome, I am just more or less trying to be positive and not let my worry overwhelm me. TIA

Be happy. The date itself will probably have you over the moon. We are all in your corner this site is awesome.

7 hours ago, annie1971 said:

Hello. I am praying for some responses. I had a Lap Band for 12 years and when it failed I decided to have a revision to a sleeve. Please know my surgeon is someone I have trusted for many years and have a great Dr. Patient relationship with. After the surgery though, I was not feeling what I felt I was supposed to feel especially in regards to hunger. I got my operative reports from the hospital and they say that my "omentum" was removed and a partial gastrectomy. If you look up partial gastrectomy it is different than a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I am very concerned and I also feel very bad questioning my Dr about this but, I think I have to or do you think it's possible that a Dr. called a sleeve a "partial gastrectomy"? if it were you and your body, what would you do? I realize most people don't get their surgery reports and question their Dr's. I see him tomorrow. I never expected such poor results with this either. I was much more successful with my lapband. Now I have reflux and no weight loss. He had me do a gastric emptying study today and that was normal but we will discuss results tomorrow. tell me, would you ask about the wording "partial gastrectomy" if you google it, it's not a sleeve gastrectomy. I'm so sad, perplexed and hoping to hear back from you guys.

I think you should ask it's your body and you have every to ask questions especially on life-changing events.

9 minutes ago, Redmaxx said:

I did at first. However there are now rumors going around that I am sick because of the weight loss. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Wow! People can be vicious.

2 hours ago, Redmaxx said:

Thank you. My self confidence has gone up since my RNY surgery in October. I probably wouldn't have done that when I was a "bigger" person.

So cool for president. Go ahead and run you got my vote.

I just brought my short-disability paperwork and fmla in to the surgeon office last week for filling out. My surgery is May 15 so definitely get it in before your surgery.

2 hours ago, AndrewAZ said:

I have not I was a bit bloated the first two days but the Fluid left my body one way or the other but my stomach has already flattened out quite a bit and my ankles are looking good.... Plus figure you won't be on IV fluids for nearly as long with this surgery as when you had a C section

I'm glad you are doing okay. How many days did you stay in the hospital?

On 4/20/2017 at 8:37 AM, Dashofpixiedust8 said:

I am beyond ecstatic. I am now below 300 pounds! I started at 540 pounds on October 29, 2015 when I started this whole journey. I had surgery on May 29, 2016 at 480 pounds and Now, 10 1/2 months later I weigh 297.8! I have not had a 2 in the front of my weight in FOREVER. I only have 98 pounds to go until I hit my goal! (Which may change, I'm more going for a clothing size goal now more than a number goal )

I used to have to be on oxygen all the time because I was so fat I could not breathe properly. Now I can walk for over an hour with no break and not be out of breath! I am so extremely happy with my progress!

I used to HATE getting my picture taken, it was the WORST. Now I love getting in front of the camera, I ASK for pictures to be taken! This is the craziest thing for me. I feel pretty for the first time in a very very long time.

I started out at a size 6x (36-38) and now wear a an 18/20 on top and 22 on bottom. I even wear leggings now!

I have a large hanging skin on my stomach which I am having removed on June 5th! I will need a revision surgery when I get to goal but I am very excited for the surgery and the relief it will give me.

Here are some before and after pics for you guys!

Talking about some serious weight loss. I wear 36 but I'm 394lbs and I know what it's like to not breathe when walking. Pixiedust you are my inspiration. I'm going to follow you. You are me. 😎

33 minutes ago, bellz18 said:

I am about 10 weeks post Op and have lost about 35 pounds. The last week I have eaten some things I shouldn't and I feel like I am failing at this whole thing, not just because of what I ate but because I feel like I should be further along and I can't see the weight loss on myself. I'm driving myself crazy. Anyone else struggling? Thanks.

Hadn't had the surgery yet but keep your head up. Remember what you did this for keep your eyes on the prize.

8 hours ago, AstroGuy said:

Jumped through the hoops and over the hurdles and was approved by insurance. The preliminary date is May 15th. Nervous and excited! Wish me luck.

Ed

I have the same date Twinsie.

6 hours ago, TTrisha said:

Hey Sweet, my preop diet doesn't start till May 4th. I only have one week of low calorie and high Protein diet and 1 day of liquid diet before surgery.

My blood results came back. My potassium was lower but still little out of range. I am supposed to see my primary on Monday to see if he can put me on some meds to help control my levels. Right now I am just taking one day at a time. They will do my blood work right before surgery and if my levels are not in control they will postpone.

I am hoping my primary will give me something to help. Thank you for thinking ok me .

How are you doing on your journey?

Everything o.k. I got lots of pre-op appointments within the next two weeks before my surgery. I guess to meet the team and getting the paperwork out the way. It's exciting.

9 hours ago, Kris_Aloha said:

My gastro will be doing an endoscopy on me tomorrow. Sounds wonderful. Not too thrilled with being put down. It's my first time going under. I really hope I don't end up as a viral youtube video! HAHA!

Stay strong.

On 4/18/2017 at 5:57 PM, jnj701 said:

So my surgeon had something come up and is canceling all his surgeries on Wednesday the 26th and the earliest they could reschedule me was for June 7th. I'm so mad and frustrated

That totally bites.

On 4/1/2017 at 8:53 PM, nan12 said:

17th for me!

How's it going? Are you o.k?

On 4/16/2017 at 9:12 PM, TTrisha said:

Thank you!

Hey Trish,

How was your first day with the full liquid diet? I'm living vicariously through you because mine start next Tuesday and I'm curious did you get results yet or is it too early? 😀

11 hours ago, GetReadyToSlay said:

Monica from Kentucky here! I have had this app on my phone for months now and just now really experiencing what it has to offer! Everyone here is so freaking nice Well, just a little about me...

34

5'7"

HW:329

SW:309

CW:201

VSG:8/24/16

I was suffering. I'm sure everyone here knows what I mean. I could not really do to much of anything. I was in pain all the time and I was afraid to sleep because of my sleep apnea. After 8-9 years of research and many sad attempts at dieting, I said that's enough. I wanted a life I could actually live. For my daughter and myself I went for it and there is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful. Is it easy? Heck no. But I have made some amazing life changes that saved my life! Oh how I wish I had done it sooner. My story really isn't very different from anybody else's here but that's what makes it extra cool I'm part of the losing team and I love it

Looking awesome.

You go, girl!

1 hour ago, Christinam1287 said:

So tomorrow I go in for the d switch! Super nervous but really excited to see where life takes me now! I did my magnesium citrate tonight which by the way was completely awful!! I've had nothing but Water and Protein Water for 3 days I'm pretty cleared out I think lol so now I have an upset stomach but don't know if it's bc I'm nervous or the drink !

I am wishing you the best Chris.

I had my first appointment in September 2016 and my surgery date is May 2017. So I would with my insurance it took almost 8 months. I had to do lost of testing but the major time was spent on supervised weight loss for 6 months. My last class is April 20.

1 hour ago, wiredlain777 said:

Hey, so this is my 1st time posting to a WLS forum. I am currently working through the process for gastric bypass surgery, and have my 2nd meeting with my surgeon this Friday. I do not have a surgery date, but we should be setting it, or narrowing down the window when I see him. My best guess would be that I'm 30-45 out depending on how long my insurance takes for approval.

I am currently trying to get everything ready for the post op weeks now so I'm ahead of the game. I've got some questions for those of you who have gone through it

My plan was to recover sitting/laying on my couch since I figured my bed would be hard to get out of, but after talking with PCP about my WLS plan, I'm concerned that sitting for the 1st week or 2 might be too painful. Is it?

How much time should I plan to take off from work? I was thinking 2 weeks....

Will I need others to help with anything? Like bathing, prepping food, etc. I tend to be pretty independent. Our household is myself, my teenage son, 3 cats and a dog. My son has school, work, driver's ed, etc and there is no way I am getting his help with showers, getting dressed or anything bathroom related. He can however help with the pets and I have a few animal loving coworkers that can stop by to scoop the litter box and take the dog for a walk. You think it would be okay to take a taxi home from the hospital?

Lastly, what kind of clothing is good to wear for those 1st couple of weeks? I have some pull over your head night gowns, yoga pants and loose shirts.

Thanks to everyone for your help on this!

I am glad you asked these questions cause it can help me on what to expect also. My date is May 15.

56 minutes ago, dominto said:

I just had surgery on Friday and I came home yesterday. The day of surgery was the worst. It varies for everyone but I had a lot of pain the first day. Mainly in my shoulder from gas and my stomach and chest were sore. I still got out of bed with help from the nurse and walked around the hospital because I was told that would help with the gas pains and I would do anything to make that go away. By the next day I still was sore and had some gas pain but I felt much better. I was able to get out of bed with little to no help.and continued with walks around the hospital floor. I would say 2 weeks off work would be perfect. I am home now and moving around, able to take a shower by myself and take care of everything on my own but I am still really sore and tire easily. Each day is better and I have more energy. I haven't needed a lot.of food prep. I just split a Protein Drink in half or grab some sugar free Jello or.popsicles. My husband and is here for anything else like our litter box and some house cleaning etc. But as far as taking care of myself with bathing, getting out of bed or the recliner, going to the bathroom etc., I was good from the second or.third day. It hurt a little.but it was tolerable. Hope that helps and good luck with your journey

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I thank you for your insight cause lots of people on here have trouble with gas and knowing this helps a lot.

I have told my kids, mother, sister, hra and two co-workers. That was all that I felt necessary to tell that way of it gets out a work I know who to get. Also, I don't want to jinx it that why I told a little bit of people.

This is exciting all of us in May. Mine is the fifteenth. I'm preparing my house for the full liquid diet so I can have a variety of things to try.

On 4/14/2017 at 1:15 PM, joyful52 said:

So, I just got the call!!! My surgery for May 1 has been approved!!!!! 17 days to go!!! My doctor has us do a liquid diet for the 3 days before the surgery. I am now very excited!

Getting that call feels wonderful don't it?

On 4/13/2017 at 1:29 AM, sweitzer2148 said:

I finally got that call I have been waiting for! After 8 months and 2 denials my insurance approved me for surgery! I will find out my surgery date tomorrow. Let the journey begin!

God bless hope all goes well.

That sucks.