sleevdB89

San Diego, CA

Thank you for posting. My surgery date is tomorrow. I’m nervous and reading your story made me go “ok, I can do this” . Keep killing those goals!

Thank you for posting. My surgery date is tomorrow. I’m nervous and reading your story made me go “ok, I can do this” . Keep killing those goals!

7 days post op vsg, 15 pounds down. Started at 245.

7 days post op vsg, 15 pounds down. Started at 245.

I’m off 6 weeks per my surgeon, I may ask for a few more additional weeks, has been a hard transition.

Yes, they give you these surgical wipes at preop to wipe down your body the night before & morning of surgery. If you shave they burn like crazy. I made that mistake before.

Yes, they give you these surgical wipes at preop to wipe down your body the night before & morning of surgery. If you shave they burn like crazy. I made that mistake before.

I am home resting. First day was a lot of pain but it is now manageable. I have 6 incision 4 small ones and 2 large one. Looks like the made the incision where I had my gallbladder removed.
I am onto pureed, but 2 spoonfuls of yogurt fills me up. I am sipping water, everything else taste like syrup. No head hunger and I am uninterested in eating. The team at Mt. Sinai hospital NYC was absolutely amazing.

I’m off 6 weeks per my surgeon, I may ask for a few more additional weeks, has been a hard transition.

The photo on the left is me at about 209lbs. Both photos on right were taken in March ‘19 at approx 121. I went from 2XL to size 2 in under 1 year.
Again, if I can do it, you cam, too! ❤️?

Thank you for your kind words. Each day I feel a little better. Being active helps a lot for me as well. Good luck in your recovery.

7 days post op vsg, 15 pounds down. Started at 245.

7 days post op vsg, 15 pounds down. Started at 245.

Yup! My surgery is 4/12/18 !

Things people forget to tell you:
1. General anesthesia can drop you into depression. Remind yourself that it may not be real. It may be after effects of the meds. You can Google that ****!?
2. Your body has gone through a huge trauma. You’ve been through the equivalent of a massive controlled car wreck. It’s using all of its resources to process and heal. You’re going to feel like a mess, physically and mentally, for a minute.
3. YOU ARE A WARRIOR! Think about this amazing leap you’ve taken to change your life?! That takes Lady Nuggets, my friend!

The first month is the worst. Dont worry though, things will get better and easier!!!!!

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I am sorry you are feeling blue. a let down after surgery, once you get to the real work is pretty typical. it is a hard road we have chosen. but the benefits will far outweigh the sruggles

I also, feel a bit this way. I had a b12 shot about 3 weeks ago and it helped immensely. I'm going for another shot Friday.
I hope you ladies get to feeling better. Time is the best cure!

I feel the same, I am one week out also. Just a little blue, nothing specific.

The first weeks are an adjustment. Things will get better, I promise. I'm 3 weeks post RNY gastric bypass today, and things are good. Hang in there and remember why you wanted surgery. Best to you!

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I named mine keke. She’s small, cute & feisty at times. Overall she’s been a trooper tho.

I named mine keke. She’s small, cute & feisty at times. Overall she’s been a trooper tho.

Congrats. Have a safe and healthy pregnancy.