Jenn100

Congradulations Bob!! That is so great.....100lbs since August...WOW....good for you. You deserve it.

Yesterday was my 5th day after being sleeved. I was so emotional yesterday. Not sure what was going on....self pity perhaps....I was in some pain...I was freezing..could not get warm..struggling with what to have on my clear liquid phase. I am finding I am sensitve to sweet...so jello and propell water is difficult to tolerate. I am trying to get all my fluids in and having difficulty with this. I also noticed that my sense of smell seems more sensitive. Smells I could tolerate before I cannot anymore. Is all this normal or have I lost it completely?:laugh0:

I would love to lose another 20lbs by Christmas..possible...maybe...I can dream.. :-)

thank you everyone.....I cannot tolerate the smell of any protein drink so I just chose not to have any at this point. This solving a lot of my nausea. I find that I run out of energy quickly and become very tired.

Need help urgently.....I am taking my Nexium faithfully...but the last two days have been feeling like I want to throw up. Today after my protein shake....the nausea was back and I actually dry heaved...OMG....I am so freaked out......what do I do? Can I take something else for the nausea? Any suggestions would be helpful....

Has anyone been banded in Edmonton? Please share any info. I am dying (not literally, but maybe if it doesn't happen soon... :tt1: ) to find out about anyone's experience. Thanks so much!!!:scared2:

Thanks Tracy....that was helpful. I will definitely give that a try.

I am on day 7/8 (not sure if I count the day of surgery) and I see that I allowed to have protein drinks (mixed with water). I dont have access to isopure..but I have atkins shakes..I also have something called "High Alpha Whey Protein and Whey Isolate protein powder. Would any of these work during this phase of the diet? I am really struggling with getting my protein in. :scared0:

*hugs* Ruby you and your family are in my prayers. Gold Star for you for Staying strong and staying focused.*high five*

Hello everyone...I had met with my family doctor the day before and set my goal weight at 140lbs...WOW...all I could think about was "how am I ever going to reach that????" That would mean a weight loss of 145lbs....I started doing the math in my head...still wondering...since the pre-opt diet and my sleeve (which was 8days ago)..I have lost 18lbs...perhaps it is possible....through a lot of sweat..blood...and tears...now I wonder how long will it take...is it possible that this time next year I will be close to the goal of 140lbs???? the possiblities....*sigh*

Daisy, I am sorry to hear about your trouble...but in the long run it will be so much better. I had my gallbladder removed 12yrs ago. Thank God is all I can say....I endured so much pain so I can definitley relate to what you are going through. Speedy recovery and I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

How exciting....Dr.Aceves and his team are wonderful! I was sleeved there on Nov. 10. It was a great experience and the hospital was more than I could of asked for. Your time there will be worth it.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Ginny....I was sleeved just over a week ago....you will do very well. I did the same thing to my family. I made sure my will was all up to date. I look forward to hearing from you when your back.

Thank you so much for all the response. I dont feel so alone .....I thought what I was feeling was just me. Today was a better day for me...I managed to get in more liquids not as much Protein as I should. I only had about 10g of protein today. I will definitaly dress in layers. I live in Alberta Canada so we are in our winter season. Still waiting on the snow though. Seen my family doctor today. He gave me 2.5 months off of work. There would be no way I could do my job at this time. I work in a high stress job and my focus needs to be on my wellbeing right now. *hugs to everyone*

I have officially joined the "Losers Club" and I am so excited. I was sleeved on November 10 by Dr. Aceves. From the pre-opt diet to now I have lost 11lbs. Wow....Yah for me! Dr. Aceves and his team were wonderful. I still am experiencing some pain and lots and lots of gas. My only struggle is trying to ensure that I am getting all of my fluids in.

I leave tomorrow morning, my husband will be accompaning me. I must admit I am experiencing a mixture of emotions. I am scared of the what if's..I am excited....I am worried...yada yada yada.....we will be spending one night in San Diego and on Monday...we will be going to the hospital so I can have the required tests. Yesterday when I was driving home from work I was thinking about everything coming up and I am cried like a baby. I have children at home and I worry about them and again the what if's...yes I know...be positive....all will be well....I found some comfort in prayer...my surgery is set for Tuesday...I will be home Friday. My husband is worried about my comfort the flight home. We have connecting flights. My friends and family have asked me what am most excited about...being able to shop in the skinny stores...activity....my answer is to have the night sweats...hot spells stop (from my high BP). Anyway I am rambling....but where else can I do that but here...lol...I dont want to talk to my husband, family or friends about my fears...they would not want me going through with it and they would worry.... Jenn

Thank you so much for your support. Today is the day before my surgery. I am feeling more optimistic about my surgery now. We will be getting picked up this morning at our hotel and going to the hopsital for my tests. I am looking forward to seeing the hospital and meeting the staff. The only negative comment I have heard on our journey was from US Customs officer. He asked me if I knew how many Americans go missing from Tijuanna? He caution us on the danger there and too keep ourselves safe. I am not very concerned about that as we are at the hospital the whole time anyway. I will let eveyone know how it goes. Thank you Norma for you offer. I really do appreciate.

Hey bigdd....glad to hear your doing so well on the pre-opt diet. I am having my surgery that say day with Dr. Aceves. Best of Luck!

Can we ever have carbonated drinks again? My friend had the gastric bypass done...and she was not allowed carbonated drinks or alcohol for a year.. Is this the same for the vertical sleeve? I enjoy a rum and diet coke with lime every now and then....*sigh*

Hmmm..that is very interesting...thanks for the info..

I am glad that everything went very well for you Norma. It is great that you enjoyed Dr. Aceves and his Team. I look forward to meeting everyone there next week. I am getting so excited.

Hello friends.....I am leaving for my surgery a week today. My husband and I fly out on Sunday, Nov 8, and my surgery will be done on the 10th. I tried to start the pre-opt diet longer than the recommended 7 days, but alas...did not happen. I officially start tomorrow. I am looking forward to new beginings. I am cannot wait until I can unload this extra person who has been hanging onto me. I will admit I do have my fears...but I would with any surgery...I will rejoice in the benefits to be a healthy person. I know that if I continue my way of life the path I was on...I would have much more to fear. So my friends thank you all for your stories...and advice...I look forward to sharing my own story.

Thank you ladies....so far so good...*grin*