Sleeved and Relieved

I weighed 242 today and it has been 14 years since my weight has been under 250. It's not all roses but the weight loss sure is great! Down 63 lbs since starting on this journey on April 26, 2010. :thumbup1:

I have gone from 305 down to 255 including the pre-opt diet. My pre-opt diet began April 26th with surgery following on May 7th. I am happy with the 50 lbs weight loss in about a 3 month period. Very grateful to be on this journey!! If it is to be, It is up to me!

I was stuck at the about the same weight for a few weeks :sad0:so I decided to wait at least 2 weeks to weigh again. And I am only going to weigh on the same scales (Publix). I weighed yesterday which was one day early and I had lost 8 lbs. WOOHOO! :thumbup:It seems like I stay right around the same weight then drop several lbs at once. Anyway I am feeling better, a little more energy and the food is going fairly well. I tolerate everything I have tried so far. Just working on eating slow enough and chew, chew, chew! Still not eating raw veggies and fruit except for bananas and mellon. It has been a learning process to order the right foods when going out to eat and to buy less food for at home. A lot of food goes to waste because it is hard to realize how little I really need to eat! The journey continues and I am still glad to be sleeved even if it isn't the "easy way out" like I used to think. LOL:wink0:

Went to the doctor today for a follow-up and results from blood work. He says I am doing great! Easy for him to say! LOL It isn't always easy but neither was eating then not eating, dieting then overeating etc. etc. My blood pressure is good, all my blood work showed improvement. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 41 pounds. I am eating more "real" foods but still getting in protein with protein shakes. So far no problems with solid foods. I am so glad to be this far along, the first few weeks were rough, but I lived to tell about them.:scared0:

The hospital is cold, take a robe of some kind. Their gowns are small, not big enough for me for sure. The rooms are big and very nice and the bathroom and shower are great! There was a sofa and recliner in my room. It was also very clean. Some of the staff cannot speak or understand English. But when there was an issue, they called someone on the phone to who could speak English. They may tell you that you cannot get up and walk right away, but it is very important that you walk and I insisted on it and they called the Dr. V to get his permission. Don't know if you are familiar with ObesityHelp.com but it is a great site for info also. I was very anxious but all for nothing. I did ask for copies of my lab work and later I asked Sheri to email me surgery info. I found a surgeon not too far from where I live to go to for follow up and Sheri sent me a surgery report. It was brief but at least something for the doctor here to go on. I went back to the surgeon here today and he says that I am doing great. So far so good! Please send any specific questions that you may have and I will be glad to answer them.

Looks like you are doing great!

It has been almost a month since surgery. I have lost about 34 lbs, (includes pre-op diet). I feel so much better. It's work but at least I know it can be done. There is such great support on here and I am so grateful to be a month out and looking forward to more good things!!!!! No regrets here, just want to lose lose lose (weight) and gain gain gain :001_huh:gain freedom to live life!!!!!!!:thumbup1: If it is to be, It is up to me!

Congrats, sounds like you are doing great! Good luck with the working out! Thanks for sharing your progress. If it is to be It is up to me!

I am feeling good and getting more in tune with the whole process. Big big change, don't drink when I eat, don't eat fast, chew 100 times etc. It is like learning to walk all over again. But I am so pleased with my progress so far and feel better than I have in a long time. Still get tired but that's what naps are for. Think I am down about 30 lbs. My clothes are all bagging, just call me the "Bag Lady"

I wore their gowns which were too small for most people getting WLS. It is probably a good idea to take your own. I just took a cover up because I knew I would need it. Also non-skid shoes because you will be walking as much as you can. Good luck with your surgery.

I have done well with the Unjury unflavored protein powder, adding it to kool-aid and jello. I am getting a little tired of chicken broth too! LOL I am starting to add flavored protein drinks and thicker liquids now. So far so good. Thanks all for your posts. Welcome Bit of a Diva!

I came through and am so glad to be on the other side! Each day I feel a little better. It will be nice to get to the next phase of the food but hey I'm thrilled to be doing so well. I feel much better than before the surgery, just a little low energy at times and some bloating which is to be expected. If it is to be, It is up to me!

Good for you!!!! I was sleeved last Friday and each day am feeling better. No regrets here. "If it is to be it is up to me!"

I have heard that many of the surgeons feel the same way. I am sure they are being on the cautious side but hey better safe than sorry.

OTC Supradol in Mexico and I have seen where it can be ordered online. I know about needing the NSAIDs, I have really bad headaches when I can't take my Naproxen which the dr. said I can take in 2 weeks but I am not sure how, because the pills are huge and I am not sure about crushing and taste etc. Gotta check it all out when I get home.

Are you using the subliqual (under the tonque) type? This is what I was told to use. It is absorbed differently.

They are giving me Supradol (I am in the hospital now) and I thought it was similiar to an NSAID but not one. My niece said the Torodol is the same. I know it works wonderfully! I was planning on taking as needed when I get home. Not sure what the deal is. I will be checking into this too. I just had the sleeve and can take NSAIDs but plan to limit and want to wait until healed. good luck to you!

I take Naproxen and that was one of the reasons that I chose the sleeve. However the surgeon did have me suspend the Naproxen for now. My surgery is scheduled for May 7th. I sure am missing the darn ole stuff too!:thumbup1:

Went to my PCP yesterday and I had lost 9 pounds already! That was with eating the "Last Super", well maybe several of them before starting the pre-opt diet 5 days ago! 1 more week to go til surgery! :cursing:

I sure agree about the Tylenol and the liver. I was taking Tylenol trying to avoid Advil and my blood tests came back showing some very high counts on the liver. I discontinued the Tylenol and within a few weeks the counts improved drastically! One of the reasons I decided on the sleeve was so that I could take NSAIDS. Thanks for all the good info Tiffykins.

Thanks Katt. Actually I have a package of the unflavored that a friend gave me but I was not sure what I was going to do with it. I have been using the chicken soup and the chocolate on my pre-opt diet. Thanks for the tip, I will order the unflavored now that I know.

What a wonderful post! You give me hope and courage. I too am 60 and my sleeve surgery is scheduled for May7th. It's been about 10 years since I have seen the scale less than 280 and have been as high as 330. The swim part caught my eye because I love the water. Hope all keeps going well for you. Thanks for such a great post.

Thank you so much! Happy Birthday to you. My sister is going with me and her birthday is on the 8th. We will be there for Mother's Day and her birthday.

I am getting the sleeve surgery with Dr. Verboonen at the Galenia Hospital in Cancun. :ohmy: It is exciting and the reality of it all is starting to sink in. Would love to hear from anyone who has had surgery there or who is planning on surgery around the same time. Open to any comments or tips on pre or post surgery. Thanks for being here.:cursing: Brenda

I am going to Cancun May 4th, post opts on the 6th and sleeve surgery on the 7th. I have been researching on line continuously for about 3 months only after doing the same thing 4 years ago but then not being able to go through with the surgery. Over the past 4 years I have attended 3 seminars on bariatric surgeries. Many of you have responded to my questions and I have read many many posts. I think I am well educated and ready to get to the "other side" no matter how scary it is! Thanks to all who have sent emails and posted comments. I look forward to my journey and having a community on line for support, encouragement and information. Any advice or comments will be appreciated. Brenda