JoChristina

I lost 1stone 8lbs.

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Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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I've been home one full day and it's been scary at times and then absolutely fine the rest of the time.
It's scary having to drink Soup and figure out if you're full or if you're just psyching yourself out.
Hiccups hurt like a cow is jumping on your chest.
My tongue has its own fur coat, which is gross to the max.. I need to invest in a tongue scraper ASAP.
I woke at 6 in pain, took a tramadol, and slept for another 4 hours. It's been a weird day.
I'm still so happy though, no regrets whatsoever.

So.. sipping is the key. With your 20 seconds between each one. It sounds tedious, but you won't forget when you get that bubble of pain or have to run to the loo because your stomach is literally too full.

This was a jumble of words!
Apologies.
I spent my 30th birthday, recovering, in the hospital. It wasn't too bad, everyone kept wishing me a happy birthday. It was nice.
Okay, goodnight!
- Jo

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Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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I've been home one full day and it's been scary at times and then absolutely fine the rest of the time.
It's scary having to drink Soup and figure out if you're full or if you're just psyching yourself out.
Hiccups hurt like a cow is jumping on your chest.
My tongue has its own fur coat, which is gross to the max.. I need to invest in a tongue scraper ASAP.
I woke at 6 in pain, took a tramadol, and slept for another 4 hours. It's been a weird day.
I'm still so happy though, no regrets whatsoever.

So.. sipping is the key. With your 20 seconds between each one. It sounds tedious, but you won't forget when you get that bubble of pain or have to run to the loo because your stomach is literally too full.

This was a jumble of words!
Apologies.
I spent my 30th birthday, recovering, in the hospital. It wasn't too bad, everyone kept wishing me a happy birthday. It was nice.
Okay, goodnight!
- Jo

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I've been home one full day and it's been scary at times and then absolutely fine the rest of the time.
It's scary having to drink Soup and figure out if you're full or if you're just psyching yourself out.
Hiccups hurt like a cow is jumping on your chest.
My tongue has its own fur coat, which is gross to the max.. I need to invest in a tongue scraper ASAP.
I woke at 6 in pain, took a tramadol, and slept for another 4 hours. It's been a weird day.
I'm still so happy though, no regrets whatsoever.

So.. sipping is the key. With your 20 seconds between each one. It sounds tedious, but you won't forget when you get that bubble of pain or have to run to the loo because your stomach is literally too full.

This was a jumble of words!
Apologies.
I spent my 30th birthday, recovering, in the hospital. It wasn't too bad, everyone kept wishing me a happy birthday. It was nice.
Okay, goodnight!
- Jo

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Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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Pinto Beans with ground beef. I use canned pintos and cook until very soft and thick, not just heated up. Add cooked, well drained ground beef or turkey. One can beans and about 4 oz of meat will last me about 3-4 meals. I was sleeved on 9-1-22 and have lost 30 pounds

I've been home one full day and it's been scary at times and then absolutely fine the rest of the time.
It's scary having to drink Soup and figure out if you're full or if you're just psyching yourself out.
Hiccups hurt like a cow is jumping on your chest.
My tongue has its own fur coat, which is gross to the max.. I need to invest in a tongue scraper ASAP.
I woke at 6 in pain, took a tramadol, and slept for another 4 hours. It's been a weird day.
I'm still so happy though, no regrets whatsoever.

So.. sipping is the key. With your 20 seconds between each one. It sounds tedious, but you won't forget when you get that bubble of pain or have to run to the loo because your stomach is literally too full.

This was a jumble of words!
Apologies.
I spent my 30th birthday, recovering, in the hospital. It wasn't too bad, everyone kept wishing me a happy birthday. It was nice.
Okay, goodnight!
- Jo

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Good luck! I look forward to your comments after surgery. My surgery is scheduled for next Friday, and I’m excited and so nervous.

I am on my way to the hospital right now for my sleeve, I’m pretty calm but who knows what I’ll feel when they are prepping me. I am 5’2 , 206lbs I work full time and I have been reading all the sites and have to say there is a lot of scary stories but when I speak to some actual people they are always super positive. I hope this procedure is everything I am hoping it is. I too as so many of us here have fought all my life and really am disgusted with myself, I can’t even look into the mirror. I wish everyone here good luck and please wish me the same. I’ll be back either later or tomorrow to let you know how it’s going!

I was so relieved to get to the otherside too! I just had gastric sleeve on 11-29. Tomorrow is one week post op. Each day has gotten better. Just don't forget you have to sip. I drank too big of a drink of Water today and whew did i pay for that. Felt terrible for about 30 minute after. You will do wonderful and congratulations for getting to the otherside.

Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16]
Goodnight and good luck to you all

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So glad after all this time waiting you are your date is almost here too! Excited for all of us!!

Hey, I'm new to here but my surgery is also planned for December 5th!
I'll be turning 30 the day after, on the 6th!

I've been overweight for the last 7 years and on the NHS journey to get the sleeve since 2017/18, but had delays due to covid and becoming a carer for dad.

I'm really excited for it!
Currently I'm 19stone 5lbs, on the liver reduction diet.

I hope you're doing well!

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Officially scheduled for December 5th. Reality is starting to set in. This is going to happen. Starting to second guess.

Looking for folks to follow and build with who are o a similar surgery timeline.

I’m getting the sleeve on December 5.

Let me know if you’d scheduled similarly and would like to share experiences and support here. Please feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. I’ve included my own intro below.

ABOUT ME:
I’m Sarah, a 40yo woman from nyc.

I have a senior level professional job as a consultant and work from home most days of the week. I hate failing and I think that’s why weight has been such a hindrance for me, it’s feels like a personal failure.

Im pretty active and close my Apple Watch rings most days. I love to swim and do swim laps 30-60 minutes/day - 4-5/days a week. Outside of swimming I love to read, wander the hiking trails in Central Park, volunteer for campaigns and causes I care about, writing, and travel anywhere are everywhere in spite of dreaded airline seats :)


My WLS decision:
I’ve been overweight most of my life but for a few years after a prior 120lb weight loss associated with disordered eating about 10 years ago. Needless to say most of that weight was gained back in recovery and then some yo-yoing down 50 and up 60 every other year to follow. I imagine many of you can relate to this story.

Though I’ve thought about wls surgery for sometime my blood panels and other levels were still in healthy range only my weight was an outlier. But then COVID came and especially terrified me - I was scared if I caught it I would be at risk to lose my life. I made efforts on my own to lose weight and like past attempts I shed 50lbs and was really good for 6 months but then something happens at work and I prioritize that above myself and before I know it I’ve gains it back. This last year I found myself of the gain side of the yo-yo and for the first time being afraid to sit in some chairs, after break a plastic deck chair. I noticed I was keeping myself in bc I was disgusted with myself, holding myself back from dating, from living, and carrying myself with little confidence, with little to look forward to.

The tipping point:
I went to my nieces dance recital and could barely squeeze into the auditorium seat. I needed to make a permanent change. Two months later I had my first consult for surgery and here I am ready Dec 5 surgery.