Sleeved and Relieved

Katt,

I have some "junk" almost every day but in very small amounts. I get my protein in most days but have a hard time getting in enough water and sometimes (many times) I don't get in all the vitamins. Try not to beat yourself up, we are in this for the long haul so it will all work out.

It is wonderful to be able to move around and not feel like I am dying! I hope I get more energy back though, I seem to be very tired quite often. My friend who has had the bypass says that energy comes back more after 50 lbs weight loss. And I have read that between 3 and 6 months out I should feel more "normal". Happy 4th of July, ENJOY YOURSELF!!!

Hi Katt,

How are you? Happy 4th of July! Hope all is well. I am good. Gets better as I get more time in! 8 weeks tomorrow. Down 41 or so lbs. I am exercising 20 minutes a day which is a miracle for me! I still get very tired at times but in general feel so much better. Let me hear from you, take care.

If it is to be It is up to me!

Hey, how are you doing by now? Good here, still plugging away. More good days than bad. Just thinking of you since we are at 8 weeks now.

There was one thing that I did not know when I scheduled with Dr. V. He uses a small bogie size 32, the surgeon that I am going to here for follow up uses a 42 and sometimes even a 52. So your pouch will be smaller than some which is ok with me but I did not realize this in the beginning. You can probably research the sizes and reasons for them online and decide for yourself. I did a lot of research but somehow the bogie size wasn't something that I checked into very much. More later.

Hi,

I was happy with the hospital and the surgical team. Sherry is super nice but she was very busy when I was there. She has a lot going on.

We came a few days early and stayed at a Mexican hotel downtown. My sister has visited Mexico numerous times and she wanted me to get some real Mexico. I know you have many questions, I know I sure did. I will write more later. Let me say this, I do not regret going to Cancun at all. There is not much follow up and I have done some things on my own that I will share with you. I have a doctor's appointment that I have to go to now, but I will write more later.

Hangn there, it will really be ok!!! I will help you all that I can.

So how is it going by now? I am eating soft foods and venturing out a little but trying to eat mostly soups, protein drinks, and yogurt etc. but I did try some flounder last night and I had Weny's chili today (1/2 of a small order).

How are you feeling? It will be a month Monday, it is good to be this far out, looking forward to more "normal" feeling as time goes on.

Hey Katt,

How ya doing? Hadn't heard from you lately. I go to the doc. tomorrow for follow-up. Here's hoping it all goes well. Haven't weighed in about a week, hoping that is good too. My clothes are telling a good story, getting big and getting into things I hadn't been able to for awhile. Take care, write a line or 2!

Oh BTW, how are the solid foods going???

If it is to be, It is up to me!

So how's it going by now? Good here, can't believe that I am almost 3 weeks out! I feel better and more at ease with the whole process as each day goes by. Hope all is well with you. I think I have lost about 30 lbs, haven't weighed in a few days.

I made it through the sleeve! Changed my user ID. Sick of liquids already! LOL But I am doing well. How are you?

Thanks for the info. "Sleeved and Relieved" Will work on that ole ticker when I can and will give you a call. On to clear liquids! LOL

I would love to stop in to see you and compare sleeve stories! I will give you an advanced warning though! I made a ticker, now I am trying to figure out how to get it on my profile. I can be such a ditz!

CONGRATS! I am working on having the band or the sleeve, not sure which. These message boards are great. I have learned so much. Everyone is very helpful. Wish you the very best!!

Brenda