Bariatric Baddie

I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome a year ago. When writing down my reasons for wanting weight loss surgery, one of them was to bring my fasting blood sugar down to a healthier range (it's typically over 200!) I fully expected this to take weeks, if not months. Well, today, only 4 days post op, my fasting blood sugar was 89! That's normal, non-diabetic levels! What are some of your health-related post-op goals?

I have both. Only wear the Fitbit because apples fitness app doesn’t offer challenges with friends yet

I was off a week. Tried to go back Monday for half a day. Too exhausted. Taking the rest of this week too.

Day 8 preop down from 208 morning of surgery to 197.6!

I’m sleeved, but I am with you as far as the lethargy goes. I notice it more on days I don’t get enough protein.

Just wondering if anyone else is in recovery from drugs/ alcohol? Obviously we’re all in recovery from our FOOD addiction! [emoji23]

Still good with lamictal and pristiq

post op tummy!!!

I just got sleeved 4 days ago and at the time it seemed like that was the best option but now almost every forum and fb group I’m in is just riddled with people getting their sleeves revised to rny or bypass. Is anyone actually happy with their sleeves?

Im still in the full liquid phase and I’m struggling so much trying to figure out what I should be focusing on. On one hand, I want to stick with a diet specifically meant for bariatric patients. On the other hand I’m lactose intolerant, have high cholesterol(so I don’t eat eggs) and I had a hard time digesting red meat even BEFORE my surgery. Is anyone on a plant based diet or know where I can find more info on one? Thanks so much, pic for attention!

Thank you so much to everyone that responded. I feel so much more at peace with my decision now.

I’m 1/15 too! Were bari twins

Unjury @ unjury.com I believe. They have an unflavored protein powder that I SWEAR HAS NO FLAVOR AT ALL! And after comparing manyyyy different kinds of protein, that brand had the best protein-to-carb ratio

Yeah! I thought it was weird my surgeon told me to stop taking my meds as soon as I got home (metformin and victoza) but I had no idea how much the surgery would change nor how quickly it would do it.

So, I thought this might be helpful for neurotic people like me who just don’t know what kind of pain is normal. I know everyone is different but I’m hoping this could help someone. For me, day 1 was horrible gas pains that were bearable with walking and pain meds. Day 2 so far has yielded no gas pains, but my bigger incision (my sleeve was laparoscopic and I think the bigger incision is where they actually take out your stomach) is hurting soooo much worse than yesterday. Is this normal? What is your experience? Thanks so much!

I’m in grad school and I told my instructors and the program director about my surgery. Luckily my classes don’t start back until next week, but they did all agree to post the lesson plans and assignments online so that I could work on them at home. I think if you talk to your instructors (and if that doesn’t work, the program director or the dean) your school wants you to succeed so they will more than likely be willing to help you.

Sleeved Last Night, Discharged this Morning. I am still having major gas pains even after walking A LOT. How long to they last???

I really AM going to Disney! I want to run the Dopey challenge with my sister next January!

Just got approved today! And my Surgeon scheduled my surgery for Monday! That's only 5 days away!!!! So, I'm freaking out (in a good way [emoji6]) and I want to know, what do you wish you had known before going in for surgery? What should I bring? What about tips for recovery? I'm so excited!!!

Omg where would one acquire said sugar free bomb pops???

Hi guys! My pre-op appt is today and I thought it might be helpful to write all my pre-op questions down for anyone that isn't sure what to ask. Please feel free to add. Hopefully, this thread can help someone in the future!

Thank you! What are the cups for?

Thank you! These are going on my checklist of things to remember!

BMI 37 + metabolic syndrome Insurance accepted so fast They'll probably make their money back in less than a year for all the prescriptions they have to pay for for me lop

I got approved today and I'm scheduled for Monday!