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It looks like it'll be another two surgeries for me 😥 better get saving! X

This is my first time ever posting anything on here. My name is Katrina and I live in MA. I'm getting sleeved on 12/14, and I've been experiencing major cold feet. I been really worried the past few days that I might be making a big mistake. I'm also being really hard on myself because I researched and planned on getting this surgery for years. Now that I'm finally getting it I'm having doubts, which then makes me feel even worse.
I tried losing weight in many ways over the years, that didnt work. I have hypothyroidism, which made losing weight in the past 10 times harder. My reasons to get sleeved is to feel better about myself physically and mentally. I also want to prevent getting diabetes, and high blood pressure that's very prevalent in my family.
My family also has bone and joint dysfunctions. I have a joint dysfunction in my jaw, called TMJ. At times I experience lots of discomfort and pain from it.
My fears are that I'm afraid that there maybe complications during, or after surgery. I'm also worried that my TMJ will get worse, or other joints in my body will start to have issues. Im worried that I won't be able to take anything that will help it, or help with the pain that isn't a heavy narcotic. I don't want to be taking strong opiates for long periods of time, and after surgery anti-inflammatories are out of the question.
Have any of you experienced something like this, where your scared but some what excited before getting sleeved? Have any of you have any joint problems before or after surgery? If you do and are post-op, what do you do about the pain? (Sorry for writing so much [emoji26][emoji28])

yay!!!! I got sleeved a day after you! I’m glad you did it! Gas pains are the worst! Good luck!

Oh, I understand, at least it's pretty low, and same here. I could only lose 20lbs on my own with regular dieting on a calorie deficit. After that, I start gaining again, and it always went straight back to the belly area.

I want to give u guys an update. I'm currently recovering in my room, one day after getting sleeved. I did it! Lol. All of your comments reassured me, and helped me look at the bigger picture, and that this procedure is going to help me in the long run. I'm achey, and currently battling gas pains, yuck! [emoji13][emoji21] Thank you guys for all the support, it really helped! Wish me luck on my recovery!

I want to give u guys an update. I'm currently recovering in my room, one day after getting sleeved. I did it! Lol. All of your comments reassured me, and helped me look at the bigger picture, and that this procedure is going to help me in the long run. I'm achey, and currently battling gas pains, yuck! [emoji13][emoji21] Thank you guys for all the support, it really helped! Wish me luck on my recovery!

I want to give u guys an update. I'm currently recovering in my room, one day after getting sleeved. I did it! Lol. All of your comments reassured me, and helped me look at the bigger picture, and that this procedure is going to help me in the long run. I'm achey, and currently battling gas pains, yuck! [emoji13][emoji21] Thank you guys for all the support, it really helped! Wish me luck on my recovery!

Thanks, your reply definitely gave me some reassurance. We are really similar when it come down to losing weight while having hypo or PCOS. That was actually one the main reasons why I wanted to get the sleeve, because I knew I wouldn't be able to lose the amount of weight i need to, to be considered ''normal'' bmi. Thanks!

This is my first time ever posting anything on here. My name is Katrina and I live in MA. I'm getting sleeved on 12/14, and I've been experiencing major cold feet. I been really worried the past few days that I might be making a big mistake. I'm also being really hard on myself because I researched and planned on getting this surgery for years. Now that I'm finally getting it I'm having doubts, which then makes me feel even worse.
I tried losing weight in many ways over the years, that didnt work. I have hypothyroidism, which made losing weight in the past 10 times harder. My reasons to get sleeved is to feel better about myself physically and mentally. I also want to prevent getting diabetes, and high blood pressure that's very prevalent in my family.
My family also has bone and joint dysfunctions. I have a joint dysfunction in my jaw, called TMJ. At times I experience lots of discomfort and pain from it.
My fears are that I'm afraid that there maybe complications during, or after surgery. I'm also worried that my TMJ will get worse, or other joints in my body will start to have issues. Im worried that I won't be able to take anything that will help it, or help with the pain that isn't a heavy narcotic. I don't want to be taking strong opiates for long periods of time, and after surgery anti-inflammatories are out of the question.
Have any of you experienced something like this, where your scared but some what excited before getting sleeved? Have any of you have any joint problems before or after surgery? If you do and are post-op, what do you do about the pain? (Sorry for writing so much [emoji26][emoji28])

Thanks, your reply definitely gave me some reassurance. We are really similar when it come down to losing weight while having hypo or PCOS. That was actually one the main reasons why I wanted to get the sleeve, because I knew I wouldn't be able to lose the amount of weight i need to, to be considered ''normal'' bmi. Thanks!

I want to give u guys an update. I'm currently recovering in my room, one day after getting sleeved. I did it! Lol. All of your comments reassured me, and helped me look at the bigger picture, and that this procedure is going to help me in the long run. I'm achey, and currently battling gas pains, yuck! [emoji13][emoji21] Thank you guys for all the support, it really helped! Wish me luck on my recovery!

I’m incredibly laid back about medical issues, but I was nervous and snapped at my poor surgeon in pre-op the morning of surgery. I think it’s normal. It’s a life-altering procedure and it’s not an easy process. We laughed about it afterward.

I just had my sleeve done a few days ago. I have painful hip dysplasia which nsaids control well. I'm hoping that as the weight comes off I will have less pain. Taking it one day at a time, right now my battle is with the nausea. I think it's better to look at the big picture and how much healthier you will feel after a few months.

This is my first time ever posting anything on here. My name is Katrina and I live in MA. I'm getting sleeved on 12/14, and I've been experiencing major cold feet. I been really worried the past few days that I might be making a big mistake. I'm also being really hard on myself because I researched and planned on getting this surgery for years. Now that I'm finally getting it I'm having doubts, which then makes me feel even worse.
I tried losing weight in many ways over the years, that didnt work. I have hypothyroidism, which made losing weight in the past 10 times harder. My reasons to get sleeved is to feel better about myself physically and mentally. I also want to prevent getting diabetes, and high blood pressure that's very prevalent in my family.
My family also has bone and joint dysfunctions. I have a joint dysfunction in my jaw, called TMJ. At times I experience lots of discomfort and pain from it.
My fears are that I'm afraid that there maybe complications during, or after surgery. I'm also worried that my TMJ will get worse, or other joints in my body will start to have issues. Im worried that I won't be able to take anything that will help it, or help with the pain that isn't a heavy narcotic. I don't want to be taking strong opiates for long periods of time, and after surgery anti-inflammatories are out of the question.
Have any of you experienced something like this, where your scared but some what excited before getting sleeved? Have any of you have any joint problems before or after surgery? If you do and are post-op, what do you do about the pain? (Sorry for writing so much [emoji26][emoji28])

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do!

Wow! So we'll be at the same healing stages and everything. That makes us sleeve buddies lol. Good luck on your journey!

December 14th here! I'm so nervous but excited at the same time. Good luck everyone! [emoji6]

I am officially one year out today -- had my surgery 11/14. On the day of surgery, I had lost 25 pounds to get from 317 to 292, and was incredibly proud of myself.
Today I'm 181. I am 14 pounds from goal at a year out. In the last month I lost 5 so -- soon maybe ?? Definitely by 18 months if nothing else.
I did a bunch of progress shots at 6 months, figure I'd add to them today!

First pick is at my heaviest; second pic is xmas day 2016, so about a year ago; third from 6 months out and the last, of course, is today!

First pic here is about 1 week post op -- I was so proud of how much I'd lost, jeeeeeez!! Second picture is around January, I think, then march, and then today, again!
This one is painful.

I took the picture on the right the day before surgery...looking back at it now, I don't even recognize myself!

My face from my 10 year college reunion at my heaviest, and then again, today (I don't recognize myself in EITHER of these pictures, and it freaks me out just a little.
Finally, for fun, a big change -- I picked up a tennis racket again this fall. And now it's too cold to play and I'm mad, because I want to SO VERY MUCH.

I'll have to see if there are any cheap indoor courts...
Other awesome moments in my recent life:
> seatbelts fit comfortably on airplanes
> I can cross my legs to sit comfortably in any situation
> didn't have to worry AT ALL about my size when going on rollercoasters at Hersheypark
> I haven't had a clumsy fall down in months, despite an incredible amount of increased activity
> SIZE 10-12 FROM A SIZE 24, I CAN FIT IN STRAIGHT SIZES!! went shopping at H&M and other places and realized how cheap clothes can be....
> went from fattest friend in the group to...potentially....the thinnest..........???
14 more pounds to normal BMI, and that's what I really want more than anything else.

Good luck to both of you! I’ll be a year out 12/21 and it was the best thing I️ ever did!

December 14th here! I'm so nervous but excited at the same time. Good luck everyone! [emoji6]

December 14th here! I'm so nervous but excited at the same time. Good luck everyone! [emoji6]

December Sleevers??
i had the sleeve December 15 - 2011!!
yep, you heard me right.
next month i'll be six (6) years PO
5 years GOAL
i am healthy, feel wonderful, and
look cute as a button
one month PO i turned 58 years OLD!
i will be 64 years YOUNG in January
after losing 105 lbs, little fluctuations,
i still say i am at GOAL (130 lbs 5"3)
good luck to all December newbies
"may the force be with you"
kathy

1. When you are dehydrated.. your urine smells BAD! I almost gagged the first time I went to the restroom and couldn't believe what I was smelling.. (yeah so I make sure to get those liquids in!)
2. You don't use the restroom as much.. I only go maybe twice a day.
3. Acid Reflux! I've noticed when I swallow something too quickly or if I eat that Soup too fast! I get hiccups or I burp a lot. (Never had this issue before).
4. I am always cold! This drives me crazy! (I'm a little dramatic) BUT!.. I literally have to sleep with my pajamas, snuggie with the covers over my head to keep warm. (And yes I take all my vitamins). I am freezing as I am typing this now
5. Waiters/Waitresses will assume you think their is something wrong with the food when you ask for a TO-GO box. I went to BJ's the other night and ordered a soup and had just a few bites and I became full. I asked our waitress for a TO-GO box and she went into apologetic mode and asked if she could offer me another dish and so on and so on.. very nice of her.. but long story short and lesson learned.. stay away from restaurants as much as possible.. it can be quite annoying dealing with the pressure of not eating your meal.
6. Do not purchase a new wardrobe after you lose those first few pounds. You are losing weight every single day and if you buy jeans today, I promise.. they will be too baggy just a couple weeks later.
7. My advice is to not tell people you are getting/ or had the gastric sleeve surgery. I made the mistake by telling my friends and I get asked a lot of questions such as; "So are you happy now?" "Well.. when are you going to stop losing weight?", "Are you going to act different when you lose all the weight?" It's pretty annoying and people act weird for some reason when you lose weight. I swear people weren't sweatin' me at 330 pounds.
8. I still have cravings! I thought my cravings would go away.. but nope! Still there! The sleeve is really a tool to help you lose weight and it doesn't solve all your problems. I almost had a nervous breakdown because I was craving Taco Bell and I couldn't do nothing about it. But the Good News is.. once you put something in your tummy.. you are full after a few bites and the cravings goes away. But it's a struggle everyday.
9. It takes people awhile to get used to the new you! So in my case.. a lot of friends were still inviting me out to Wine Festivals, Clubs, Brunch and Pop Up Bars. Just recently, my friend invited me to go with her to a Star Wars themed restaurant and I couldn't go because I can't have alcoholic drinks and all they offered were fried comfort foods. My new phrase is "no, sorry I can't go.. I can't eat that stuff remember?" Then it's "ohhh yeahh.. I forgot.. so when will you be able to eat/drink again?". Listen. I have come too far to let ANYBODY sabotage my weight loss journey so I am quick to distance myself from ANYBODY who will sabotage my journey and my advice is to anyone reading this is to stay CONSISTENT. People will catch on and know you mean business.
10. Regret. I did experience some regret after having the sleeve because I would use food to cope with issues I dealt with. And when that was taken away, I had to deal with my issues head on. That was difficult and I wanted to reverse the surgery (which you can't) but now that I'm over that hurtle, I have no regrets at all. I have my good days and bad days. My food addiction was real. And I take it one day at a time like I am in a12 Step Program. I used to socially drink every weekend, I was a heavy marijuana smoker, I DJ on the weekends- so I would get free drinks while I'm at the club. And I stopped everything cold turkey. It's tough, but I can't deny the way I feel. I have more energy w/o caffeine, I get 8 hours of sleep, before I was only getting 4 hours, I am in a much better mood, my skin is glowing, my depression is gone, before I was taking anxiety medication and I have completely stopped that. I look and feel like a new person.. and I never want to back to my old habits.
Good luck to everyone that is on this journey. You will go through physical and mental challenges but stick to it! You will never have to start over again, if you never give up. Keep at it!