Stefan15

For me it was my shorts. I put on my shorts with a belt and cinched em up. Walked outside with the wifey to take a walk and my shorts fell down to my ankles in front of the neighbors. LOL We are good friends so they knew I was on the weight loss journey and the neighbors wifey gave me a whistle with a chuckle LOL

1 hour ago, kristieshannon said:

Just know that it gets better! It helped me to be really organized tracking my Water and Protein Shake intake, and having a little project to keep my mind off things in those first few days (I had a big kind of goofy paint by numbers poster I worked on). The first three days were the worst and then each day after that I felt a little better and a little better. Hang in there, you’ll get there.

I agree 100% hang in there. Youtube is/was my best friend. Go down those rabbit holes LOL. It will get easier and then better~

4 hours ago, FINFAN3DP said:

I was 417 when I started, currently stuck at 278, but it will go, I just have to be patient. Pic next to car is Sept 2020, pic with the palm tree is from April of this year in Florida. 54 pant size, to 42 pant size, 5xlt shirts, to 3xlt shirts. Big change!

Hell yea. Way to go!!!!!

On 6/4/2022 at 5:22 AM, liveaboard15 said:

So i started the pre op diet on April 4th. Surgery April 18th. So far these are my stats 6 weeks post op. Always do my measurements on the 4th of the month. Not bad. Wish it was a little quicker but not bad for 6 weeks post op.

Two things. First that is awesome. 2nd I'm stealing this SS idea

23 hours ago, Sunshine Princess said:

I’m juuuuust about 3 weeks out and as a die hard New Englander, i drink iced coffee year round. I haven’t had any caffeine in over a month. I cut it out during the pre op diet. When did everyone start adding coffee back in? I’m a milk only person with my iced coffee so no, I’m not missing the sugar, just my delicious iced coffee on warm sunny days.

My Dr. said I could go back to my coffee/caffeine habit at about 2-4 weeks post op. Once I was getting all my Protein and normal fluids.

5 hours ago, Valboosky said:

Why was just given Eliquis (anti blood clotting pills).

why in the hell would they give you injections?

My doctor said it was based on your medical history/weight/BMI and your chances of getting clots. Some are good to go, up and walking is enough, some require pills, higher risk is the shots. I had the shots while I was in the hospital overnight stay, and then I was released without any blood thinners.

Mine does also!

Good luck to all my surgery buddies scheduled for surgery tomorrow(5/31). We got this, see ya after the surgery! 😎

Good luck!

47 minutes ago, Bigdaddyjoe70 said:

Should I be concerned about crying at different times. My surgery is Tuesday and I am beyond afraid.

I have been cleared by all my other Doctors.

Any thoughts ?

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Nope not at all. You have major surgery scheduled. Being scared or panicked is okay. Reach out to your team and talk to them, and they will help alleviate your fears. Just remember you have done so much to be proud of, a few more steps and onto a healthier lifestyle!

6 minutes ago, Darcell76 said:

I made it through the week without anymore slip ups. The first week was brutal. My surgery is scheduled tomorrow at 7:30am. I have to be at the hospital by 5:30am 🙏🏾

Way to go. Good luck with the surgery tomorrow!!

14 hours ago, Lee anne said:

I agree. one more week. I can do pureed food. Thinking of the first thing I want to try. What will you try first? I thought scrambled eggs just by taking it slow. I really want steak or a port chop

LOL I agree. The eggs will probably be first, but I really want a steak from Texas Road House!!!!!

One week to go! This 2 week liquid diet is killing me! Just thinking about the end goal though 😎

23 hours ago, HelenR said:

It is great to hear that nearly two years out you are happy with the results and that you are healthy. SADI is the surgery I hope to have done soon. Thanks for posting about your success.

On 4/23/2022 at 6:27 AM, Changenprogress said:

Hello everyone! New to this site. I have done a lot of research and I am pretty positive I want to have the SADI-S surgical procedure done for weight loss. Has anyone else had this done? If so, can you please tell me about your experience with it? I want the good and bad parts of your experience to know as much as possible. I went to one of the major hospital bariatric surgeon groups in my area that said they accept self pay since my insurance doesn’t cover anything dealing with weight loss and after 5+ hours of classes and meetings with the team the surgeon came in and said no to any surgery because my insurance will not cover it and she doesn’t want to do it in case of a complication and me being 100% financially responsible for the cost. So I have another appointment with a different major hospital bariatric surgeon in 2 weeks and I explained what happened and they said they will deal with the insurance company and will accept self pay, they said this is a common thing they deal with.

Thanks for any information and help you give!

I'm scheduled for Sadi surgery on May 31st. So I will be glad to let you anyone know how my personal journey goes also! I wasn't able to find a lot of info on it either. Due to Type 2 and other medical problems Sadi was the best option for me

Seven days out you will be fine. Your liver will clear itself out in about 2-3 days. Your good to go, just get back on track, and don't do it again 😋

Thats awesome! Congratulations!

WOW. All of you look great. Awesome job 😎

5/31 for me! Cant wait!