GeorgieDean

I just had to push through it. I was sleeping on my side by day 4-5... even though it was a bit sore I did it anywhere because Surgeon never said not to.

Same here. This is a LOT harder than I ever imagined. Everything has seemed to get worse not better. But I’m hoping the body just takes time to heal, however half of the battle is the mental game and it’s just awful because you can’t escape it

The anxiety and depression does not get better after surgery. I’m 5 weeks post op and it has gotten worse. Takes time I guess.

Hi, I’ve embarked on my Journey. I’m with Kaiser Richmond. My psych appt is with Dr. Z in 2 weeks. I’m very nervous and would love to know what to expect:) I would also love to hear your stories from Kaiser Richmond:) Thanks!

I felt real hunger. I wasn’t one of the ones who wasn’t hungry. I felt HUNGER. A lot of times it’s the acid in your stomach. I was on liquids until yesterday, eating solid foods feel much better to me. However, the HEAD HUNGER IS REAL!! I’ve been trying to get a lot of walking in and I love just going to the malls and walking... however I got a wiff of a pretzel and omg I felt like I could have eaten 5-6 of them. Lol. Of course I didn’t eat any but the head hunger is honestly real. Cravings don’t go away:(. This is definitely a learning process.

2 weeks post op. HW: 363 SW: 310 CW: 290

Did you have body contouring surgery? No loose skin looks amazing!

Of course! I was sleeved 2 weeks ago and I was so afraid I was going to get sick or something before hand. I was taking 1 airborne every day before hand. Stress really causes a toll on your body so try and take it easy. This surgery is a BIG DEAL! People will tell you don’t worry but you can’t just shut off your concerns. Control what you can control, and stay positive. Believe everything will go well. It will! In a couple of weeks, you will be posting about how you went through surgery and what a breeze it was!

Hi! What you’re going through is perfectly normal. Think of that anxiety as energy. Focus that energy on what could go right! Visualize everything going right! Picture yourself waking up with minimal pain, Surgeon saying everything went great, walking around , and take deep breathes.

Goodluck! See you on the other side

I don’t know if it’s head hunger, but I feel like I was literally hunger after surgery. Still to this day. I’m 3 days out. Is it because I’m on liquids and everyone is eating food around me? Also- my surgeon says the hunger feeling may be just irritation to the lining of my stomach from surgery. Please tell me other people felt hungry?? I know it’s only 3 days out but what if my stomach is too big or this isn’t going to work for me

Same here!! Mine was 4/16 and it’s been rough! Trying to get my water in and I want real food. I am so hungry I feel like. Although I guess it’s getting easier, I’m not sure. I will say I haven’t had a bowel movement since Monday so I’m concerned... but other than that I am trying to stay hydrated.. plus this vitamin schedule is awful. :-/

I have to agree with you... I just want to eat! They say it’s better once we are on solids it will be better... I’m 5 days out... and trying to get my water down

I feel the same

Hi, yes I am on liquids for 3 weeks. My program doesn’t use protein shakes. I’m so glad someone else felt hungry- because I thought I was crazy. Also- when did you start feeling restriction? Was it when you went on more solid foods?

Really? Thank you for the positive thoughts ... I needed that

I had mine on the 16th and I’m questioning why I did this:(. I feel like I feel hunger like real hunger but it could be head hunger... idk. However it does feel real to me. I’m on liquids and trying to get in my vitamins. I’m 3 days out. Has anyone felt this way?

After waiting and waiting today is the day. Just woke up to take my Gatorade prime before surgery and I’m instantly asking myself why am I doing this? Lol. Why am I putting my body through this? I know it’s just surgery day nerves but still... I’m not so nervous about the actual surgery... I’m more nervous of when I wake up. What it will be like... how I will feel... [emoji24]

Thank you!!

No idea. Surgeon gave me Gatorade prime to drink 5:30am morning of surgery. So I did lol. Thank you for the well wishes

Often we stop losing weight because we aren’t drinking enough water...

Well, you need to remind yourself of why you started. What’s more important that 10 minutes of eating food you shouldn’t have, or a healthy life with no insulin shots? Just remember- it’s not a game, it’s not monopoly, if you cheat the only person you are going to hurt is yourself. I don’t mean to sound harsh- it’s just reality. This is our life- cheating doesn’t hurt the doctor, or the surgeons, or anyone else but yourself. ALWAYS remember why you started.

Thank you everyone!!!

I am sooo happy! Today I went in for my surgeon consultation and he said “as far as I am concerned, you are at your goal weight”!! He said my liver feels good and he believes I would be a great candidate for VSG even with my history of GERD. He believes that it will Improve with weight loss and If I have a Hiatal Hernia he will repair it so it will improve. That was my only concern with the sleeve. Other than that I completed my EKG, my Blood Work, and met with my case manager all in one day! So happy! My date is scheduled for March 28th! Kaiser Richmond. Yay!! HW: 363 CW: 339

No options classes, just 2 orientation classes, nutrition class, and Vitamin and Post Op class