ShoppGirl

I waited until I was almost three months out. Lettuce can be an issue for some of us. I didn’t have any issues though.

21 minutes ago, WishMeSmaller said:

surfing. Me???? A late 40’s, formerly morbidly obese lady??? Yes 😬🏄‍♀️

That’s just awesome 👏🏻

4 minutes ago, Jessica Williams said:

Hi just had my surgery on the 27th!

Welcome. How are you feeling?

I wore the clothes I wore home (with fresh undies of course) and stayed in the gown the whole time with a pair of men’s pajama pants underneath (since the hospital gown is open in the back). I had similar concerns about a bra and bright a sports bra with me but between all the tubes and wires they attach to you making it seem like a puzzle and just being tired I honestly didn’t care so I never put it on. Also, one of the incisions is pretty close to where your bra band could rub it. I took a small duffel bag with my phone and iPad (with a ten foot charging cord), extra undies and toiletries. You may want dry Shampoo if your hair gets oily because you won’t be able to shower right away. I was able to go home the next day thankfully because mine is a hot mess if I don’t wash it every day.

5 minutes ago, dachshundgirl said:

I’m August 16 th

Congrats 🎊

13 minutes ago, blackcatsandbaddecisions said:

Ok but shaving underarms when they are concave is a much bigger challenge! I heard somebody got loose skin removed on their upper arms and it took out their underarm hair- of a surgeon could promise me that I think I’d start saving for surgery tomorrow! 😂

Would it be easier with those little bikini razors??

All insurance is different. Mine accepted medical records from another doctor prior to satisfy part of the required visits. That’s a question for the bariatric coordinator I believe. Ooh, and it’s six visits not six months (at least it was for mine) so that only takes five months from your first visit. Hopefully that will help. I had one visit with my primary doctor that qualified so I had to do 5 visits taking 4.5 months from first appointment to surgery date.

34 minutes ago, avilesbk said:

My first time here. I’m scheduled for surgery 8/9, getting nervous.

Congrats.

One thing I took that I was really glad I did was an extra long charging cord I ordered on Amazon that charged iPad and phone.

28 minutes ago, kristieshannon said:

My heels aren’t crazy rough anymore! I used to have to used a pumice stone on them several times a week between pedicures and even then they never looked great. No idea why being heavy would = dry, crusty heels but it has completely resolved. Yay for feet that look good in sandals!

It could also be that you are focused more on Water if you weren’t before.

As far as I know you are only allowed to eat what they give you at the hospital. Mine was broth and crystal light. The nurses had Water and popsicles and stuff like that.

I agree, if you must go back to Protein Shakes. I have the premiere Protein caffe latte ever morning for breakfast. It does have caffeine though not sure if that is okay on your plan.

12 minutes ago, Antoromo said:

I am one day post-op. Surgery was on July 26th. This gas has me in pain but it’ll be worth it at the end of the day!!

Congrats on your surgery. Hang in there. It gets a little easier each day.

2 minutes ago, JessicaWoodward said:

VSG scheduled for 8.24.21!!!

🥳

23 minutes ago, Crick said:

I actually just got a new DL and am waiting to get my passport back - I was so much heavier in my pictures and I was afraid, especially with the passport, that I’d have trouble going anywhere because that doesn’t look remotely like me now!

That was smart. Last thing you want is a reason to get held up while traveling.

I would ask the surgeon in detail what they will do to prevent clots and then either explain it to family or ask someone to go with you and have surgeon help explain.

Did you set any NON scale goals for yourself?? My dr had me fill out a form with such goals for times of stalls.

I love to see these before and afters. Such a transformation. Congratulations!!!

On 7/20/2021 at 2:06 AM, NoriB24 said:

Aug 17th soooo nervous yet soooo excited!!

Congratulations 🎊

Take Wellbutrin. It causes excessive sweating without even working out. Just kidding but seriously did you also change any medications cause that really could be why.

14 minutes ago, FutureSylph said:

I dislike the taste of plain nonfat Greek yogurt, but when I add a liberal amount of Lawry's chili-lime seasoning to it, it makes a tasty enough dip for celery sticks.

Greek yogurt also makes a good dip if you add in ranch dressing mix.

It really just depends on the surgeons schedule. I know someone who was self pay at my clinic and they were sleeved within 2.5 weeks of Their initial consult. I think that was just so they could do the preop diet.

I brought my iPad logged into Netflix and that was more than enough to occupy me the little time I was awake and not walking or drinking or eating (broth).

I had to watch a video, they gave me surgical soap to bath with before surgery and I had to sign some papers.

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

Anyone else absolutely hates taking the driver license picture? They use the most unflattering photo 😪

I hate it too. Sams club is even worse.