browneyez42

Call your surgeon's office





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 179
GW: 165

Chapstick, Biotene and socks... also what everyone else said too[emoji4]





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 190
GW: 165

Good evening. I guess I'm abnormal because I'm seven months post op and haven't suffered any Hair loss. I've heard Biotin is good so I'd suggest to start there. Good luck and see you on the loser's bench





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 195
GW: 165

I got my surgery date two weeks ago, and yesterday the official confirmation that the insurance went through. I haven't been nervous about anything except the Hair loss so far, but I think my body saved all the anxiety up because as of last night I feel absolutely terrified. I'm crying and feel like I'm going to throw up. I'm so scared. I'm scared that I might die. I'm scared that I'm basically choosing to give myself a permanent disability by cutting out most of my stomach. I'm scared that I'm going to look like a monster when my hair thins and my skin sags. I'm scared that I will get an infection. I'm scared that on limited calories I will be exhausted and won't be able do do my job well. I'm scared that I will be miserable for life because food is what I love more than pretty much anything. I'm so, so, scared of the pain and feeling like I've been hit by a truck. I'm scared of the anesthesia, which I've never had before. I'm scared that I can't take NSAIDs anymore and if I get a painful condition I may be really screwed. I'm so scared and I can't stop crying. Please tell me I'm doing the right thing.

Make your own Protein Shakes using Fairlife milk.





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 195
GW: 165

I had my sleeve performed on October 17 (yay sleeve! Down 24 pounds officially from the start of the pre-op liquid diet to today). From waking up from anesthesia to the next morning was VERY rough. I kept gagging up bloody saliva and dry heaving, if I had anything in my stomach I would have been vomiting. I couldn’t keep ice chips or sips of Water down- within thirty minutes more gagging blood. I was in and out of consciousness between the blood, and since my mom was out of state I’m grateful my surgeon called her when he was done because it wasn’t until about 11 pm I felt okay enough to text people (I woke up around 4 pm, surgery was at 1) and she would have been freaking out. Nurses said I wasn’t allowed to walk around my room until the first day after surgery, so I ended up having a panic attack around 4 am due to claustrophobia of being trapped in that bed with the blood clot leg things and the nurse taking a while to get to me. Took a Xanax, then gagged up blood an hour later and was heaving so hard I peed myself. Thankfully that was the last of it and I’ve been pretty dang great ever since.

I don’t want this thread to scare people, but I remember texting my mom that night that “I didn’t expect to be this miserable.” I genuinely was surprised at my inability to keep down Water and about how uncomfortable I felt even with all the meds I was on (that first night they had me on dilaudad and an anti-nausea. There may have been more, but that is what I remember). My description of choice was “an over inflated beach ball that got hit by a truck”.

I would love to hear about the first 12 or so hours after you woke up from anesthesia in the hopes of learning more and sharing the information.

Good suggestions!

Thank you guys! I'll have to check out the Melatonin.
Ugh, wish I had a recliner! I've been laying on the couch lately.

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Oh and 75% Cacao chocolate Bars from Lindt. [emoji4] They are VERY low sugar and lowish carb in moderation and have a lot of magnesium. [emoji4] Combine with 10g of almonds and maybe a couple of frozen blueberries??? DAYUM hold me. I need a moment! [emoji3]
Just 1 square satisfies any desire for rich sugary dessert! Especially with its little friends: almonds and frozen blueberries. [emoji4]

I filled two ounce cups and sipped one every 15 minutes and then I'd walk. It'll get easier...trust me





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 197
GW: 165

Yes, it's normal. Over time, you'll be able to drink more. What helped me was to drink a few sips every 15 minutes.





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 199
GW: 165

Ever since I was approved for surgery about 3 weeks ago, I have been eating so poorly. I have been eating every single thing I have convinced myself I will "never have again"... to the point of absurdity. Like a bucket list. I am eating worse than I ever have in my entire life, probably. I am really struggling to get on track. I had no weight loss requirement before surgery or anything, and my doctor knows I've gained weight but said it was okay at my last appointment with him. Because he said it was okay, my brain gave me a free leash to just go and eat whatever junk I can find. I'm struggling to stop. My lunch today was just a huge plate of potato and macaroni salad... followed, ironically, by an Atkins bar. My Breakfast was brownies and Doritos. And I don't even LIKE sweets. I have to start the pre-op liquid (I get one meal a day) diet on the 16th. Did anyone struggle with this coming up to their surgery? I saw some people in Reddit refer to it as their food funerals.

I am 2 wks post op and just progressed to a soft diet. Has anyone else had the feeling of something being stuck in their throat? It has felt this way all day. I can drink and swallow foods just fine and have been taking small bites and chewing thoroughly. Just curious if this was a common "feeling" or not?

Hello! I apologize for asking a question that I'm sure has been asked before, but as I'm awaiting returning to work on Monday for back to school teacher workshops before students arrive the following week, I've been so anxious and nervous about how I'll react and what I'll say to people who comment on my weight loss.
I'm a very private person, my decision to have WLS was a complex one and not something I feel like discussing with all my coworkers. I feel like it's inevitable that people will comment, and I just really don't want it to be an ongoing conversation. It frustrates me that losing weight all of a sudden makes your body "up for discussion", like people think it's then appropriate to ask you all sorts of questions and make all sorts of comments they otherwise wouldn't.
I'm curious to hear from those of you farther along how coming back post surgery went, what you said/didn't say, and how much of a "thing" it was once you were back at work...
THANKS!

I love going to theme parks but my body does not seem to be able to handle them anymore.
I'm located in Florida so I'm sweating a lot when I'm walking around at the park.
My first trip (4 months post-op) I got a Headache about an hour into being there and then a few hours after that I started to feel light headed and dizzy. I did eat and was constantly drinking Water.
My second trip was this past weekend (6 months post-op) and I prepared myself that morning by eating a Quest bar, having a Gatorade, then before going into the park I finished a second Gatorade and had a cliff bar. Sure enough about 2 hours into being in the park I start to get a headache and felt nauseous. I also had Water while I was in the park.
Anyone have any tips to prevent this from happening?
It really sucks and I feel like a downer every time I go [emoji20]
I eat between 600-800 calories a day, 70g+ of Protein, and usually

Wow!



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 208
GW: 165

That's wonderful! I'm sure the attendees were very appreciative of getting your first-person account.

Hello everyone. The seminar was last night and my nutritionist said she was so proud of me. I was nervous but once I started speaking, i spoke of my journey. It was awesome afterwards because they all had questions for me. Can't wait to do it again.



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 209
GW: 165

I like this idea! Perhaps for me, all inanimate objects as well. Too often I loved things more quickly than I could have ever people.
Except books, I think I will love them still.

I started a new job about 3 months before I had surgery. Told my boss and HR and 1 trusted coworker what I was doing. No one noticed or said anything about my weight loss until I lost well over 50 lbs, more like 65 lbs before they said anything to me. The HR head actually asked to see an old picture of me because she couldn’t remember what I looked like before. It’s been really easy. Someone who was overweight asked me and I took her aside and told her what I did. Everyone else I told that I had a health issue and had to lose weight (true) so I was doing high Protein small portions. My cover story was gallbladder surgery.

Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.

I’m 6 weeks post op today. I’ve lost weight but feel like I should’ve lost more considering I eat so little. I was wondering how much others have lost up to this point and even 3...6...9...12 months etc. I KNOW it’s not the same for everyone AND they people who are bigger/smaller lose weight at different paces. I’m just looking for motivation to look forward to eventually losing more. Thanks in advance!

Happy Belated Birthday[emoji513]browneyez42--- electronic cake is better for you anyway!

You'll be great. It should be easy to share such a positive, life-changing experience. Just don't be shy about saying "I don't know" when you don't. You can't be expected to have encyclopedic knowledge although some people expect it. :89_clap::89_clap:

You will do fine, just,tell them You were once where they are and tell them how got through, the work,it took to make it a success and leave them wanting to follow,in your footsteps[emoji188]!