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No the reason they don't want you to wear panties is in case something happens that they can put a foley catheter in place. also if they can't find a suitable iv site, they can go for the femoral site. . . it's just in case of emergency. . . ask away, we are here for you!

Wow, I can't even eat 1/4 of a sandwich. . I am 3 months out and can barely fit in 4 oz of food per meal. . .last nights meal was 4 bits of salmon and thats it. . . i don't know what happened in your surgery but that doesn't sound right at all. . .

All right Gary!!!! (doing the happy dance for Gary :thumbup:) Congratulations to you!!! Keep up the excellent work:thumbup:

Hi MacMadame! I'm glad to see you here ! How are you? I've missed you! Where do you hang out now?

And your going to do fantastic! You are going to love the weight loss thing! Its amazing! Best of luck to you and your journey! Just remember to walk lots after surgery ok! Very important. . .

i couldn't handle protein shakes before surgery, for me they were so nasty. . . after surgery i started with Bariatric Advantage high protein shakes, those were yum for me . . i started out with vanilla, then for a change got chocolate. . . both were great. . .i mix flaxseed peanut butter 1/2 tsp with the shake and it tastes just like a reeses pieces. . . love it. . .

I've had the breast reduction too and let me tell its NOTHING like that! This is more of a discomfort then a real pain. . . tylenol did it for me. . .i was up and walking about 6 hours after surgery. . . my back hurt me more from laying down then the actually surgery . . . there is a pulling nagging sensation from the drain, but that was all for me. . . no nausea, sick feelings, nothing. . . just remember to walk alot. . . the gas pain isn't funny, but not as bad as the boob surgery. . . something you can deal with. . . good luck, you're going to do great!

well i just have to share this with y'all. . . you know how we think we don't look any different then when we were hugh? Well at least i don't think i look any different. . . anyhow, out of interest, i wondered if my jeans would fit me yet. . . i guess i must have missed the size cause they are way tooooooo big. . . so i tried on the next size 20/22 too big but comfy with a belt. . . then i went to try on different uniforms in the other closet, guess what? XL fits now. . . they are close to my body but not tight. . . i couldn't believe it. . . i wonder when that happened ! It's funny, so i thought about shorts, sure enough, they fit. . . amazing. . . i now weight 20 lbs less then my 20 year old daughter! Poor daughter. . . but being in college and living in the dorms they eat what they can. . . she's moving into her own apartment in august. . i made darn sure she got the one on the 2nd floor and has to use the stairs (no elavator in this place). . she asked me why the 2nd floor, i told her the less of a chance for bugs to get in!(she is deathly afraid of bugs) So she was ok with that explaination, but it was so that she gets exercise running up and down the stairs. . .

those sound so good! gonna try these. . .

It's really neat to see peoples gazes who knew me as ms fatty. . . i was coming out of the restroom this morning when the janitor said to me "hello skinny" it caused me to grin from ear to ear. . .

What a fantastic feeling that must of been huh? Wow good for you! I love "pants on the ground" :thumbup: keep up the excellent work !!!!:lol0:

I'll be really honest with you, for me it's interesting. . . in the beginning i hated this stupid sleeve. . . i really did, then when i went for my 1 1/2 week doctor appt after the surgery and saw i lost 32 lbs i thought "huh, interesting". . . then after 7 weeks i lost 53 lbs all together, now at 11 weeks, i've lost 63 lbs. . .i don't like that when i want to go out to eat i have to request a carry out box right away cause i know i'll only eat about 5 bites of the food. . .i know that i can't go to a buffet anymore, that it would be a major waste of money. . .who after all wants to spend $10 for a buffet and all you can really have is 1/2 piece of meat loaf or a bowl of Soup???? I really hate that i have hunger pangs and eat something too fast and it gets stuck that you have "i need an ambulance" pain for about 20 - 30 minutes and have slimming for that same about of time. . . I don't like that i can't drink alcohol as i used to and that my taste for cokes, and coffee have changed and i really hate those beverages now. . . but all in all, would i do it again? yes i would, my hatred for my obesity is stronger than my dislike for this sleeve. . . the weight loss makes me happy, i feel healthier, i no longer snore, that means my apnea is gone, my heart rate is 45 - 48 bpm that means that my heart doesn't have to work so hard anymore . . cardiologist took away the nitroglycerin pills. . . my knees don't hurt so much anymore, i have more energy and can bend and pick up things . . i'll be able to see my daughter graduate from university, i'll see her get married, and have kids, i'll be able to see those kids grow up and maybe even attend their graduations too. . .so you see that weight loss is so much better. . . no i will never be able to eat normal again. . .so i have to get used to that idea, i have to be careful about what i eat cause i could eat "around" my surgery and gain weight, now that would be humiliating! I would love to eat some chocolate, or some chinese food, or fried chicken, but that would forfeit the purpose right? So i stick with my Protein foods, and the healthier stuff and sugar free stuff. . . god knows maybe i'll eventually get used to all this . . . after all old habits die hard, 48 years of over eating and stuff and being fat, fat, fat, and so sloppy looking, and literally rolling about, not being able to fit into plane seats, asking for extensions for the seatbelt, how sicking. . . so now it's time to change old ways, will take a while, but one day i'll overcome and then I'll be thin one day!!! good luck with your decisions.

it might continue for about another 2 weeks after surgery and then you'll battle with constipation. . .make sure you walk, drink your fluids and if needed use miralax and a stool softener. . . I had the same problems. . .it's an adjustment phase and does go away. . . good luck'

Families are weird, especially if they are obese themselves. . .the main thing here is that your husband supports you. . .you live with your husband, he is the one who will have to bury you if you die from your obesity and the complications it gives. . .your family are just comfortable with you especially if they are overweight and your the biggest, makes them feel better about themselves. . . girl you have your surgery, it's going to make you feel so much better. . . i'm 11 weeks out now and have lost 63 lbs, i no longer snore at night so that means no apnea, i no longer have to take nitroglycerine for chest pain, my heart rate is down to 45 so it's not working as hard anymore. . . my knees don't hurt and neither does my back. . . i have a lot of energy and guess what! I'll see my daughter graduate college, get married, and have kids. . . i'll see those kids grow up and go to be an old lady. . . it's your choice, but if you already have the date, don't stop cause someone wants you too. . . you have to be the one to live your life. . . .good luck with your decisions. . . .

Here we are doing the drastic measure to help us lose weight, and can you believe there is Donna Simpson trying to become the heaviest woman on earth! (its one the yahoo news page) She consumes 12,000 calories a day! At this point the woman weighs 600 lbs. . her own family supports this AND people pay a website to watch her eat! Now that is a real sicko! And I thought Octowoman was a sicko! Donna has her definately beat!!!!!!!!! Just had to vent this one!

Good Lord, your never too old to want to help yourself and your health! I was 47 when i did my sleeve. . .I could have been 80 and probably gone for it, doctor might not have done but i would have tried! Good for you! You go girl!!!!!

Poor Lucy, I understand your pain as well. . . i've lost pets whom I felt were like my own kids. . .very painful. . .my last loss was my dog too he was like my child, i could never replace my child, i can never replace my dog. . .i'll never have a pet again much too painful when they die. . . now i own fish, when they die you either let the others eat them, or just flip them into the plants for fertilizer! :thumbup:

UGH, I HATE THE GYM, but you know, for me it's all about the weight loss. . . I really like making my ticker move. . . so in order to have that bunny move, i have to move. . .good luck ladies!

Sorry sweetie, can't help you there, i stayed in San Antonio, TX and had mine done here. . . felt safer. . . more expensive of course (I was self pay) but a bit safer. . . .

I went to the doctor yesterday and told them about this exact problem I am having. . i have had pass out episodes as well. . .well come to find out because i haven't had a poop for 2 1/2 weeks (didn't even realize that) it was causing a toxicity build up in my system causing me to be dizzy, nauseated, and exhausted feeling. . . took some mag citrate 1/2 bottle, fixed that problem! Got onto some Miralax and colace as well. . . man does that make a difference. . . have you pooped? try some mag citrate and see how you feel???? Good luck. . . .

good luck, your going to do great! Just remember to walk alot after surgery. . . keep us up dated!

I would love to but can't at this time. . . but thanks anyhow, sounds like fun! maybe one day ok!

Well guys I've lost 10 more pounds this month. . . total is 63 lbs in 11 weeks. . . not too shabby

Welcome Kara! Your going to do great. . .i was self pay too, so far (knock on wood) i haven't had any kinds of problems . . . hope it stays that way. . .people who are overweight themselves will usually discourage you. . . they don't like to be alone. . . don't worry your going to be ok. . . don't be too scared, surgery is scary, but not to panic mode. . . yes i've had several surgeries, but even my first one didn't totally panic me. . put your trust into the surgeon and God and your going to be just fine. . . the day of surgery when you wake up and feel better, get up and walk alot. . . it really helps with the gas pains and makes you recover quicker. . . you will do well. . . just don't stress over it, when it's over, you'll probably laugh at your fear and wonder why??? good luck on your journey!

Amen Judy!