KRush88

Hello, I am new to this forum! I started the process in may (not thinking I would actually get approved), I attended a weight loss seminar may 31st. Their were about 4 papers to fill out and return then wait to be called by the patient coordinator supervisor. I was contacted within hours of turning the paperwork in. I was told that I was approved and I needed to pick a surgeon. After picking a surgeon the ball rolled pretty quick. I was scheduled to see the surgeon the first week in June. I was a great candidate for gastric sleeve and could go forward with the process. I then was assigned a bariatric coordinator that got everything lined up for me. I had to do one nutrition appointment, get a EKG, lab work, upper gi study and a psychological evaluation . Everything was quick except the evacuation for some reason it took 3 weeks to get scheduled. I also had to reach out to them. After getting no response from the psychologist, I reached out to my coordinator hoping she would be helpful. I slowly realized I was getting on her nerves with my many phone calls and voicemails. After calling 3 times I finally got a hold of her getting a preop appointment for 7/26. I’m a little concerned that she will not do what needs to be done when submitting for approval. I am now done with everything and waiting for my insurance company to approve me. With a surgery date of 8/6 my concern is I won’t be approved in time. After preop with the surgery how long after were you approved for surgery? I’m guessing I will know Thursday if I’m going forward with my surgery date or not.

I'm 7 days out and I'm doing everything I could do before. Feeling really good actually!

Don't be I'm one-week post ops and I'm driving cleaning doing the yard and all. Everyone is different and pain is mental.

I'm officially 1-week post with one week to go! I'm so excited about this journey. I can't wait to post how wonderful I am doing. It seems to easy but I know there are challenges to come. I pray that everyone is doing well post. Update in one week. Follow my sleeve on Instagram at followmysleeve

G2 and Powerade zero is pretty good

I’m on day 2 post op (sleeved 8/6) 1 & a half days in the hospital, I’m home now. Yesterday I could do everything for myself I even passed some gas ( gas pain is no joke). Today (8/8/18) I woke up on my own little pain and no assistance from anyone. I think it’s a mental thing. I also think it’s going to depend on how you’re feeling after surgery if you will need much help at home. The day of surgery I was soooooo weak but today I feel ready to walk some. A little gas pain and little stomach pain but other then that I’m doing fine for myself. Drinking is a bit of a challenge. Cold stuff worsens my gas pains hot stuff helps me pass gas. Overall, I feel great ! I will be back in no time. Now I’m just waiting to go #2.

Eat what you like Just remember what you eat will make or break you... It's your choice at the end of the day. You have to worry about your weight. You know how discipline you need to be. So here's to you enjoying your favorite snack *raises protein shake *

You are awesome!

Hello all, This will be a lengthy post! 10 years ago I was sure getting this surgery was the quick fix to weight loss I was searching for. I thought I would get the surgery, no pain, no problems. I would self-pay and all my problems would be solved. I didn't think about the depression I was dealing with, the addiction to food that needed to be addressed or the I don't care attitude. I feel that at the age of 20 I was naive and nowhere near ready for this challenge. 21-28 I challenged myself so much. I stop eating beef and pork for8 years. I started working out every week then a couple days then more and more. I started meditating to cleanse my desire for food. I tried lifestyle changes instead of quick fixes. 10 years later! I had time to deal with my depression, I'm wiser and have done years of research on the gastric sleeve. I educated myself year after year on something different about dieting, exercising, being mentally stable, loving me even when I felt I couldn't & understanding that being happy was to be found first, then I could see if this surgery was right for me. While I am truly happy with my life I haven't been happy with my weight in a long time. I wanted surgery to be happy with the person I looked at in the mirror, to be able to enjoy this wonderful life God blessed me with and to get back to a real happiness. I’m 30 years old, married with 4 wonderful children (13,11,10&2), all natural births, very little pain after. I was sleeved 8/6/2018. I went through the doubts and nervousness a week before and a couple of days before the surgery. On the day of surgery, I told myself that whatever happens when I wake up I will deal with it with little complaints. I sighed up for this surgery and felt that I had properly prepared myself for what was to come. I knew the pain would be bad didn't know how bad but I knew the challenge would be great! I knew I would no longer be able to eat what I wanted any longer. A little over 3 days in and I'm happy, figuring out what works on this 2-week liquid diet and I WILL NOT GIVE UP! I WILL FALL BUT NEVER STAY DOWN! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHY I CHOSE THIS NEW LIFE AND TRY MY BEST AT ALL TIMES! Follow my sleeve Instagram: followmysleeve

Congrats twin I hope you are feeling as good as I do!

My wait time is 6 weeks 😩 I love the gym. Strength training, running and stair master! I'm only 5 days post so I'm walking every day until I can walk for 2 hours. 15- 30 the first week 30-45 the second week 45-1 the third week 1-115 the fourth week 115-130 fifth week and 130-2 the sixth week.

For me once a week I take a picture of the scales every Monday. Lately I’ve broken that, I’m 5 days post and hop on the scale daily. Scale has dropped everyday. Bad habit I know.

I got the candles, Marvin & Tammi Terrell ( I have no idea who that is)! 😊

Oh sleeve sister you got this. I have 4 children one has a disability and needs me 24/8. I have nurses in my home all day everyday, my husband works everyday of the week. Still had to cook, clean and find the time to take a break on top of work and studying but you know what I’m pulling it off. I’m kicking responsibilities butt 4 days post!

I’m still taking what the hospital provided which is oxycodine but I gave no problem with it or Tylenol. Maybe your pain is something else. Have you spoke to your surgeon?

Okay great! I think I was told the same but wasn’t sure.

I was told protein first but I’m getting liquids in all day. I believe pain, fever and some other symptoms.

You can inbox me as well. Just look at your broth as a nice dinner that you can’t wait to try. For me beef broth is a piece of chicken smothered in rice and gravy. Silly but It works.

August 6th !!! Me toooo! I’m not able to tell when I’m full . I drink my protein first then any other liquid I can. I also gave jello, soup and pudding. It’s working but I don’t feel hungry or full!

Don't give up it will get better! Think about this we all are facing this same challenge, that is hard on us but together we are strong! We can support you only if you don't give up! You got this stay strong!

Followmysleeve on Instagram good luck all

Ask if the hospital offer vitamins maybe cheaper if not come on to Greensboro Westly long has them cheap.

I myself haven't experienced this problem so I'm really not sure how to answer that but suppositories gave me some kind of outlet, not that bm I wanted but it helped. Maybe your primary can help.

I'm a few days away from having my surgery (8/6), I am overly excited however I am also very nervous. The process took about 2 months which was pretty quick. I don't have to do a liquid diet but I'm currently doing one anyways for the next few days. I have to admit I didn't do a full 2 weeks of the diet my surgeon provided and I'm a little concerned my liver hasn't shrunk enough. I've been drinking protein shakes 2 times a day and eating dinner. I have my hospital bags packed and ready to go but my nerves definitely have the best of me!

Oh yippie, I'm in Greensboro. Who's your surgeon? I went through central Carolina.