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I’m on day 2 post and honestly I’m planning on driving myself later. I feel fine! Other then a little gas pains here and there I’m doing everything on my own.

My surgeon had over 38 years of experience! That was my number one reason for picking him. I made the right decision!

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.

Cold drinks worsens my gas pain but helps my dry mouth. Hot Drinks helps me pass gas.

On 08/06/2018 at 12:57, MK686 said:

Hi, everyone! I'm new to this community and WOW, what an incredible resource! I've been reading through posts for about a week and it's been really insightful. Thank you all!

I'm trying to figure out my post-op support for when I'm released from the hospital and head home (I live alone). I know everyone is different, but how long did someone help you out at home after surgery before you felt like you were good to go on your own?

If you have any other insights or considerations related to this as well, please let me know. Thanks so much!

On 08/08/2018 at 04:26, LaLaDee said:

First day of your period is “day one”. So you might count 28 days and then you get your period again and you start a new cycle. A typical cycle is usually 28 days, but it can vary from 21 to 35 days.

I track my cycle using an app, but you can just circle the first day of your period in your paper diary and count back to your last circle. This helps you know when your period is due and what your cycle is.

There is a lot of info online and apps that help you know when in your cycle you are most likely to conceive too and how to track it.

On 08/07/2018 at 18:32, LaLaDee said:

My cycle had changed. I’m 34, no kids. I’ve gone from a 28 day cycle to a 24 day cycle. I also used to start quite light, now it’s heavier and shorter I think. I’m a year out and this 24 day thing is pretty weird.

Cheers my lady

Hey guys, I'm feeling great! After I was feeling really well. Actually, the worst part is the gas pain but not as bad as I thought. Anesthesia had me for a minute, I'm feeling up and ready to start my new journey!

Thank you both.. Today is the day.. Be back a sleeved woman 😎. Updates later!

Thank you all for the kind words! I can't wait to update you all!! 😊

On 08/05/2018 at 12:29, GreenTealael said:

You Can Do It! Stretch, use a heating pad, binge watch Lost in Space & The Walking Dead on Netflix. Drink some Water (if allowed), dance a little to Sia's Chandelier, wear cozy clothes, repeat.

CONGRATS!!!

On 08/05/2018 at 12:04, Frustr8 said:

Say

Would I rather drag around too tired to do housework

Too out of breath to climb stairs

Legs hurt too bad to go for much of a walk

Only go outside when the temprature's right

Too cold and and,you ache

Too hot and you sweat buckets

Not be able to fit normal-sized seating and pretty colored clothing

Have people look at you like you were a disgusting bug

Be known as that fat broad or big man when you have a perfectly lovely name your parents gave you.

Have people you haven't seen for awhile say " Oh are you still living?"

Have younger people tell you take

up too much space, waste too much of the world's resources so just die, and do,it quickly

Get up every morning knowing that you are in pain and this is As little pain you will have until you try to move

Look at yourself in the mirror and not,mind how you look. Even worse, not own. a mirror you can see all of you in.

Know that no matter how much you eat your stomach will hurt and feel unsatisfied.

Know when you get up you don't really matter to anyone and you pray for death to realease you from your dismal existence

After All this You Still want to Stay as You Are'---then More Power to You. It will take every drop of your Power to Even Exist!

If you reject any or all of the above then join me in seeking and obtaining Life Changing Surgery. You see, either I or People I cared for have had all the above, many died out of Hope, but by,all I hold dear, all I find Good and Holy, I shall not merely exist. I don't walk slowly, I run as fast as my legs, old as they are, can move toward my surgery. Better the Person I can become than the weary depressed hollow shell I had become. I will enter the Operating Theatre with a Song in My ❤, when I wake up again, and yes I shall wake, for my surgeon has a perfect record which I shall not besmirch, I will have a smile😛 from cheek to cheek upon my face, what pain I have will be mild and negatory for the final result will be having my chance at continued life, and this one will be SO MUCH BETTER!

Don't be Jello, quivering and fearful, join me , strong and resolute in my Bright Shining New Day! Joy always has and always will Trump sorrow!🌈

Thank you... Positive thinking! I got it!

Tomorrow is my big day, as excited as I am, I'm so nervous that things are not going to go so well. Everything that I can think of negatively has been thought of. I now have doubts and an ongoing headache that's only getting worse. I'm starting to rethink my decision to have this surgery. I rushed this process and now I'm doubting every step I've ever made!

Mines is watchourgrowth_ my surgery date is Monday along with posting Instagram stories pictures I also have a YouTube channel as well NaturalMzBeauty I'm excited to post my journey.

I workout pretty heavy probably start back after 1st post appointment

On 08/01/2018 at 15:58, Beautfully Flawed said:

Thanks Ladies!!!

im now following you all, we can support each other on our journey , I’m in San Diego anyone near?

Preop diet I had a burger 🤦🏾‍♀️

On 07/29/2018 at 18:03, sariejack said:

August 6th surgery date here. Starting my week-long liquid diet tomorrow.

I thought I would spend this weekend saying goodbye to my favorite foods and restaurants and I just haven't felt like it. I am just ready to get the surgery done.

On 08/02/2018 at 15:05, Cherry Ann said:

Hi all My surgery is Aug 6th so I will be preparing the house and getting everything ready for me to come home to after surgery this weekend. I have been kind of nesting already if that makes sense. I just know I will worry about something needing to be accomplished if I don't do it all now. I think i'm more worried about that then surgery lol!

I'm scheduled for Monday 😊

The pharmacist told me this and while I too thought no way I saved about 30 bucks so I was kinda sold but I'm a little worried now.

Has anyone been told you can take tums instead of Calcium?

On 07/24/2018 at 10:37, sariejack said:

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum. I am scheduled to have VGS on August 6th. I weigh about twice what I should and have high blood pressure. Insurance approved it and I am good to go--but I can't get over the fear of not waking up from the surgery, and the shame that I let my weight get to the point that I need medical intervention.

Has anyone else struggled with these emotions? If so, what can I do to overcome them?