Stevie the Sleevey

Hello all! We are approaching our one year surgiversary. How is everybody doing?

I’m down 140 lbs and have about 40 lbs to go til I hit my doctor’s goal. My one year post op will be March 14 and I’m excited to see the official weigh in. To help with the last bit of weight I’m starting a plan with a weight loss doctor. She’s not a surgeon, but can help with nutrition and monitoring vitals (blood pressure, Vitamin deficiencies, heart health, etc.). I last saw my surgeon at 6 months and will now be going in only for annual visits. I need a little bit more accountability on a monthly basis, so I think this will be a great way to help me finish and make sure I’m healthy as well.

Is anybody already at goal?

Omg! I am so sensitive to smells now. I’ve always been a little sensitive, but cooked foods literally make me nauseated now.🤢

Not itchy yet. I didn’t have a BM until today (post op day 3). Very small.

I’m not weighing myself until I go to my post op appointment in 2 weeks. Hopefully I’ll see a loss. I do see a loss physically with the help of the elastic belt! 🤪

Omg! I am so sensitive to smells now. I’ve always been a little sensitive, but cooked foods literally make me nauseated now.🤢

I had some wraps on my legs that felt like blood pressure cuffs that went on and off all day/night. However those were operated by the bed, so I took them off when I walked and they stayed at the hospital.

The belt I just googled and it’s also sometimes called an abdominal binder. It’s the same thing women wear after a cesarean section.

It’s a giant elastic band that Velcro closes. It covers your torso. Mine was on me post op when I woke up. I’m supposed to wear this for 6 weeks.

I had my surgery on the 7th (no hernia) and get the gurgle every time I drink something, but it seems to be lessening. It sounds like it is pretty normal. My kids have found it entertaining! LOL

The gas pain has been bad. That and the nausea have really put a damper on my recovery. Walking helps a lot!

The broth and Gelatin cups at the hospital were icky, so I only had apple juice and water. I’m having my first Protein Shake post op right now.

Weirdest feeling so far was when I was eating a pudding cup and could only make it about halfway down. Feeling your stomach full on so little is a very odd sensation when you are used to eating a full plate to feel full. Eating a pudding cup before wouldn’t have even made a dent in my appetite before.

I did experience the post op regret that others have mentioned. Still feeling it a bit since it’s so hard to move around. Once I can use my abs without pain, I’ll be in a better mood.

Overall, things went according to plan. My doctor and nurses were excellent and I’d definitely recommend them. 10 days until I can have soft foods!
@charismatic @apple203

Hey! I survived. The pain in my abdomen was bad for the first walks, but now I have narcotic pain relievers and I feel better. Walked a round this morning with no pain meds! Hooray! I wonder if they’ll release me early

How are you, @charismatic ?

They are clear fruity waters that have large amounts of protein in them.

Hey! I survived. The pain in my abdomen was bad for the first walks, but now I have narcotic pain relievers and I feel better. Walked a round this morning with no pain meds! Hooray! I wonder if they’ll release me early

How are you, @charismatic ?

As ready as I’ll ever be. I’m really looking forward to my new life. [emoji5]

Nice to see you’re up like me. Can’t sleep. Only 4 hours until I have to be at the hospital.

I feel exactly the same way. I haven’t heard anything about my pre-op tests, so I’m assuming it is all a go.

Tomorrow is all Clear Liquids and surgery Wednesday morning. It’s getting so close now. I’m not exactly scared, just anxious....about the pain and a little about how I’m changing the rest of my life forever. I think back to how I ate previously and I’ll never be able to do that again. However, that is the point of the surgery. 32 hours to go. I’ll be thinking of y’all as I go into the hospital. Thanks for being such a supportive group!

I feel exactly the same way. I haven’t heard anything about my pre-op tests, so I’m assuming it is all a go.

Tomorrow is all Clear Liquids and surgery Wednesday morning. It’s getting so close now. I’m not exactly scared, just anxious....about the pain and a little about how I’m changing the rest of my life forever. I think back to how I ate previously and I’ll never be able to do that again. However, that is the point of the surgery. 32 hours to go. I’ll be thinking of y’all as I go into the hospital. Thanks for being such a supportive group!

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forum and wanted to get to know y’all. My surgery is next Wednesday, March 14th. A little nervous but feeling positive about it.

I’m so proud of the members I’ve seen here that lost weight prior to surgery. That is quite an accomplishment! I’m not sure I would have the patience to do that.

I chose to be a cash pay patient without using insurance. I had my consultation this week and my surgery is 8 days later! I know I’m moving extremely fast, but I’m on unemployment now and it’s the perfect time to do this so that I don’t have to take off time from a new job to recuperate.

I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning and so far, so good. Protein Shake was fine and now I’m sipping my Water. I’m so ready for this! I’ve been waiting years to have the money saved up. All of my insurance plans over the years did not cover bariatric surgery.

I’m so excited and can’t wait to get to know y’all! Good luck to us all.

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forum and wanted to get to know y’all. My surgery is next Wednesday, March 14th. A little nervous but feeling positive about it.

I’m so proud of the members I’ve seen here that lost weight prior to surgery. That is quite an accomplishment! I’m not sure I would have the patience to do that.

I chose to be a cash pay patient without using insurance. I had my consultation this week and my surgery is 8 days later! I know I’m moving extremely fast, but I’m on unemployment now and it’s the perfect time to do this so that I don’t have to take off time from a new job to recuperate.

I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning and so far, so good. Protein Shake was fine and now I’m sipping my Water. I’m so ready for this! I’ve been waiting years to have the money saved up. All of my insurance plans over the years did not cover bariatric surgery.

I’m so excited and can’t wait to get to know y’all! Good luck to us all.

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forum and wanted to get to know y’all. My surgery is next Wednesday, March 14th. A little nervous but feeling positive about it.

I’m so proud of the members I’ve seen here that lost weight prior to surgery. That is quite an accomplishment! I’m not sure I would have the patience to do that.

I chose to be a cash pay patient without using insurance. I had my consultation this week and my surgery is 8 days later! I know I’m moving extremely fast, but I’m on unemployment now and it’s the perfect time to do this so that I don’t have to take off time from a new job to recuperate.

I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning and so far, so good. Protein Shake was fine and now I’m sipping my Water. I’m so ready for this! I’ve been waiting years to have the money saved up. All of my insurance plans over the years did not cover bariatric surgery.

I’m so excited and can’t wait to get to know y’all! Good luck to us all.