GummyBearQueen

Sleeved on 5/25. Doing well so far! Not using pain meds, no gas issues, getting my Proteins, fluids, and meds/vitamins on schedule. I’m doing laundry today (husband is moving wet clothes from washer to dryer), and exercise feels great. I will not miss the tenderness from the big incision although I see daily improvements.

I’m one week out from VSG so maybe a bit too early to weigh in (pun intended) but as my incisions heal and the surgical fluids are pretty much gone, my facial features are becoming more visible and I am thinking about my future.

I’m 40 years old and very active but will be much more agile without 120+ pounds of extra weight. Snowboarding in Whistler? Yep! Riding any rollercoaster or amusement park ride I want? Yep! Staying covered up at the beach? Nope! With this surgery, I essentially traded crap food and bad eating habits for LIVING. For life!

Find a supportive mental health team accustomed to working with bariatric patients, decide what’s most important to you, ask your doc a thousand questions, and pray/meditate/ponder over it.

Whatever inconveniences this surgery may or may not bring are nothing compared to the health problems that usually accompany obesity. I was tired of digging my grave with a knife and fork.

Great job on the weight loss! Try Viviscal Professional and PRP Injections. A bit pricey but worth it! And the Hair loss is not permanent…it will stop and grow back!

Orgain has an excellent line of plant-based Protein products. I use them daily!

I love Orgain products (I follow a plant based diet). Their almond milk has 20 grams of Protein and has been great at puddings, smoothies, etc.).

It took me about 3.5 months from the first meeting until surgery (which was two days ago). It was just lucky that I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy scheduled (unrelated), and my pap and mammogram. The psych eval and nutrition counseling were brief and uncomplicated, then I submitted my blood work. Insurance was a breeze, then I got my date.

I would be lost without this app. Seriously. Everyone is great and so supportive.

I’m headed in today! Let’s gooooo! I can’t wait to fit into a rollercoaster seat!

On 05/24/2021 at 12:17, Charlzette said:

My surgery is tomorrow!!!!!!!!! 😚 I am super excited yet nervous at the same time.

On 05/23/2021 at 16:38, SaraDee said:

My surgeons office called Friday with a cancellation for May 31. I took it. I'm getting nervous now. I wasn't expecting to get my surgery date so soon.

On 05/23/2021 at 14:21, Charlzette said:

Yeeeesssssssssss!!!!!! We should most definitely stay in touch. Did you have to do a 2 week liquid diet? I see some ppl pre op diet is different

On 05/23/2021 at 14:21, Charlzette said:

Yeeeesssssssssss!!!!!! We should most definitely stay in touch. Did you have to do a 2 week liquid diet? I see some ppl pre op diet is different

On 05/16/2021 at 16:59, Luna Girl said:

Working in project management for a global company, I create and manage project schedules with major and minor milestones. While going thru this process, I wanted to create a milestone schedule for my "project", Me! I am coming up on my first major milestone, that I set for the first 30 days since surgery. BMI under 30. As of today, my BMI is 30.3 and I am 3 days from 1 month post op. I may not meet the 30 day milestone date, but only two more pounds and I will reach my 1st BMI milestone. This is a big deal for me, as I have not been under 30 BMI in over 15 years.

What is/was your 1st major milestone? 😊

On 05/23/2021 at 12:39, Charlzette said:

My gastric sleeve is schedule for this upcoming Tuesday May 25th!!! I am soooooo nervous 😫

Hello, everyone! I’m packing my overnight bag today. My surgery is in two days! Any suggestions? I have warm socks, an extra long phone charger, a book, a heating pad, three pairs of comfy bottoms, a sports bra, and easy shoes (and all standard toiletries). Anything else needed?

On 05/11/2021 at 21:15, Jbreckenridge1965 said:

I fear not being able to enjoy food again!

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I’m scheduled for VSG on Tuesday (5/25). I’m excited to be able to do a cartwheel with my niece in the (hopefully near) future!

On 05/18/2021 at 11:36, Luna Girl said:

Not sure why, maybe due to not consuming sugar or so few carbs so far...but I have no body odor. Have not wore deodorant since day before surgery. ☺️

On 04/27/2021 at 06:22, A1220M said:

Just got scheduled for May 18th... same day as my daughter's birthday! Yay May Sleeves!

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May 25th here!

On 04/22/2021 at 19:03, ErikkaJ said:

I’m 5/15 ... and super nervous

On 12/06/2020 at 06:01, Chelsea198235 said:

So I just has bypass on 10/20. I can already tell I'll need plastics (especially tummy and breast lift). I'm just concerned that I'm too old at 38. I guess I'm kind of feeling like I'm not young anymore, so why bother.

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