Ky.hen

Hi, I am from Campbellsville. I am currently working in Portland, OR but still have my home in KY. I was sleeved on June 14, 2011. It was the best decision of my life!!! Hope your journey is going well!

Welcome, I'm about 30 from Campbellsville. I still love my sleeve. I couldn't survive without it..

I also had surgery with Dr. Aceves. I did'nt have any problems and would go back there in a heartbeat. I was treated with great care and kindness.

Tiffy, You are looking great!!! Thanks for posting your picture.

Welcome to Vst. I'm sorry you were in pain. The worst part is over now. Everyday will get easier for you.

Megan,

You are going to love Dr. Aceves and his staff. They are wonderful.

I used to love carbs too. After my surgery, I have no desire to eat anything sweet tasting. I have taken a couple of bites of candy or a cookie and it really makes me feel sick. I do like a little fruit or one or two bites of Pasta sometimes.

You can find lots of veg. cookbooks out there to help you out.

I think that you are going to be pleased with the sleeve. I already feel so much better and more in control.

Keep us updated on your progress. We are here to help you.

Good Luck and welcome to VST.

Newmom, you need to stop worrying about everything. You will be fine. I was back to work in a week with 28 five year olds. No problems.

Congrats. on your surgery. It will get easier everyday. Walking and sipping will really help.

Janet, that is what we are here for, to help and encourage each other. You are now a sleeve sister and we look forward to hearing about your progress.

Ann, Glad to hear that you are ok. I have made myself sick twice while learning how to eat. I can say that I learned my lesson too.

Hi Daisy, the flu I had was H1N1, plus all the other things along with it. I think the meds. where not agreeing with my new tummy. The Dr. changed my meds. and I'm finally starting to eat again. I think this is the first time in my life that I've had to try and force myself to eat. LOL, Thanks for asking.

Congrats to you both. I know that it is such a relief to finally get your date. You are on your way now.

Welcome to Vst.

Your stomach will feel a bit different at first. It will take awhile to heal. I can eat regular foods now just like before surgery. Just not near as much. It is normal to want to eat like before but your new tummy wont let you. It only took me twice to learn my lesson. I had to slow down and eat tiny amounts. It gets easier everyday.

Welcome to the forum Danielle. Thanks for sharing your story.

To me the surgery was a piece of cake. I was up walking around the hospital and walked around outside on the same day I had surgery. You will be fine. You have great support and will be so glad you had it done.

Rose, that is too too funny. LOL

I used to buy candy and hide it around the house so I could secretly eat it when no one was watching. My husband has found a bag or two over the years and I would just tell him I was hiding it from our hyper grandson when he comes to visit. LOL I have now confessed to hubby all my sins about food. He said he already knew about it.

Funny thing now, anything sweet does not appeal to me. It actually makes me feel sick.

I'm so happy for you. Now stay calm and don't get that BP back up.

To Celebrate, hubby brought home White Castles. I could barely eat one and was stuffed. So I guess the reward from my hubby only cost him 53 cents. LOL. Can you imagine the look on the employees faces if you go through the drive thru. and order 1 White Castle and a cup of Water. Too funny.

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement. It means a lot!

Vegas, please tell Chancie we miss her and will look forward to hearing from her soon.

Tiffy, I heard my stomach growl last night. My hubby looked at me and laughed. He was eating popcorn and wanted to know if my tummy wanted some. Lol

Norma, thank you so much for posting about this. It really makes sence to me. I can see myself in some of the things that you have talked about. I am going to print this out so that I can study it a little more.

Thanks again for your help.

I had a headache after my surgery that lasted a few days. It was from the spinal they gave me in the hospital. It just had to wear off. I felt a little better everyday.

Hope you feel better soon.

I got a personal loan at my bank. I put the loan against my car. Interest rate is 11%. My loan is for three years unless I can pay it off sooner.

I'm so happy this morning. When I weighed the scales said 199. I started out at 236. I know that I'm barly there, but I'm happy not to see that big ol 2 looking at me. LOL My goal was to try and loose 35 lbs. by Christmas. I guess I better try and make a new goal. :cursing:

So glad that your stall is over. I didn't loose any weight during my third week and then it started comming off again. I think most people go through this from time to time. We just have to hang in there.

Hi JoAnne

I'm so glad to hear that you are doing well. Everyday will be easier. Looking forward to hearing about your progress.