KathyM

Totally worth it! I am only 5 days post op and I know that it is the best gift I could have ever given myself. When look at what my life ahead has to offer vs the quality of life I was having before surgery there is is no comparison!

I was sleeved on the 16th, came home on the 19th, so I guess that makes me 5 days postop today. I feel great, but have been just kind of taking it easy - learning to "eat" and get used to my new life. I managed to get a week off of work, and now I am feeling guilty because I am just kind of lounging around.

Should I be exercising already? I have thought about going for a short walk during the day, but it has been nearly 100 degrees here every day. Am I being lazy? I would appreciate any hearing any thoughts anyone would like to share on this.

Thanks so much

Kathy

Christie -

I want to watch your video!!! But when I went to your blog to watch, it asked me for a password to see the video??

Kathy

Hi Everyone,

While I am here can anybody tell me how to make one of those tracker things I'm not very computer literate so I apologise in advance:confused1:

Hi Martyn -

Just click on the tracker on my post and it will take you to that site where you can make your own.

Sleeved on the 16th in Mexico, back home now and feeling great!! No pain whatsoever, lots of confusion about how much to "eat" and when, but I think I am getting it figured out. liquids are going down good and I can't wait to chew something!!!!! Isn't it funny how it seems like all you get is sweets when you are doing liquids? My tongue feels like it is wearing a sweater :cursing:

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well and so glad we are on our way!!!

Kathy

Hi everyone!!

I was sleeved on the 16th instead of the 15th thanks to some wonderful flight delays in Mexico by Dr. Almanza. I got home around midninght last night, took a shower to wash Mexico off of me lol and fell into bed - I slept like a princess in my big comfy bed - it felt soooooo good to be home! I am having zero pain, and the good night's sleep in my own bed did wonders for my tired feeling.

I have felt a little weird at home today. My head and body are used to thinking about or eating all the time. I found myself to be really restless and kept thinking I wanted to have something but when I would make myself stop and ask if I was really hungry, I wasn't. Changing that sort of thinking is really going to be a big deal for me. Tomorrow I think I will make a little better plan for the day - I don't go back to work till Saturday and I need to get off my butt and try to work out some schedules for days that I work and days that I am off.

This has been a truly lifechanging experience for me and there were a few moments when I was a little terrified lol, but with a few days behind me I am again positive that this was a good thing to do - and I made some really great friends with other "sleevers" when I was there. I will post my experience later, I think I am still trying to absorb everything, so you will have to give me a a bit :cursing:

Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way, answered all of my silly little questions and just listened when I talked.

Kathy

Hi everyone!

I'm sitting in the Denver airport waiting for my connecting flight to California and then it's over the border I go!! I should arrive in Cali shortly after noon and then am being sleeved later this afternoon. Yesterday I was scared, nervous and excited and today I am just happy. This marks such a HUGE turning point in my life. (stop reading now if you dont want drama lol) I am at a crossroads in my life - My marriage of 23 years just ended, my kids are both off to college, I have a great career and a great job. All the doors are open to me, I can do anything I want and go anywhere I want. This is my first step in putting myself first, and let me tell you it has been no easy task. I am looking ahead to the future and I can honestly say that I am excited to see what it brings - I can't wait to have a healthy body that matches my mind. Today is the start of the new me!!

Thanks for all of the awesome messages I have received from everyone - it has made my decision to do this sooooo much easier. I will post more as soon as I am done and feel well enough to do it.

Kathy

I have felt a little bit that way over the last week. I am getting sleeved on Thursday and it seems that lately I have been really tearful and not for any reason. I think it's normal though, we are about to do something that is truly lifechanging - lots to process.

Cheri -

Are you so excited you could just burst? lol I am, we are getting done the same day and I find that I don't even care about the Clear Liquids right now, all I can do is think about getting done!!

Good luck!

Kathy

YaaaY! Wishes for a smooth procedure and quick recovery!! I'll be doing the same on Thursday, can't wait to hear how it goes.

Hi everyone! I'm getting sleeved Thursday and I am so excited! The preop diet has about made me crazy, I have Clear Liquids only for the next 3 days so that should be awesome lol. I'm going to Tijuana and the weather in Kansas has been almost 100 - wonder how hot it will be there??

I will admit dating is terrifying! Especially when you are so overweight. I am anxious to see if I feel any different after I take the weight off. I getting sleeved on Thursday, I'm thinking maybe by the new year I will be ready for another try at dating.

Oh, and for what it's worth, I had alot of fun on a site called plentyoffish.com (plenty of fish). It's free, and I met a few nice guys on there.....and a few toads.

K

I have been going through sort of a mourning period for food during my preop diet, and the other night when I was watching one of the 4 million food commercials on tv I was thinking how good this hamburger from Red Robin looked and that I would never again be able to enjoy that satisfied feeling after you polish off a huge meal. Then it occurred to me that yes I would be able to have that same feeling again, only after I am sleeved I would feel that way much sooner than I did before. After reading what the other "older and wiser sleeves" have said, I am confident that I and you will still be able to enjoy anything we want to, we just won't need that much of it.

Skye

You were more than welcome to post here!! Clinicals can be hard, but just try to keep your eye on the prize and it will all be worth it when you are done! Nursing is a physically and emotionally demanding job but also can be soooo rewarding!! Just think when you are sleeved and the weight comes off - nothing will be able to stop you!!

Kathy

wow - thanks! I am on the preop diet and have had some days when I have been really hungry! Now I know I can come here and read this post and abracadabra! No more hungry!!!! lol

You could look on Amazon.com they may have some used ones you can pick up fairly cheap.

Tiffy I hope you NEVER stop posting!!! I am sure all this talking about it gets old for you by now but you are such an inspiration to sooo many people!!

Nursygirl -

Thank you for your post. It was refreshing to read about someone who had maybe a less than ideal experience, but did not resort to trashing the Dr. It sounds like you had reasonable expectations and were able to adjust when things didn't go as you planned. I appreciate your humor also! I am going to be sleeved in Mexico next week Thursday and found your post to be really helpful.

Good luck in your recovery, hopefully you are past all the little speedbumps and are at the threshhold of your new life!!

Kathy

Mellifrits -

That is so sad...and soooo rude. You no doubt handled it with grace, just tell yourself that when you have the weight off you will never treat an overweight person like they are invisible, or like they don't matter.

Ally -

I lost one sister to acute myelogenous leukemia and two sisters to myelodysplastic syndrome. One of them was actually hospitalized in a hospital in OKC until she passed and to this day her nurse holds a special place in my heart. The love, compassion and dignity she showed my sister is something I will never forget and I came away from there a better nurse myself. You will no doubt leave the same impression on the hearts of many patients and families in your career.

Hi everyone! I am from Kansas, and am going to be sleeved on the 15th of this month - can't wait!!!:blushing:

I was fortunate that I have been with the same credit union for a long time, I got a loan against a vehicle. I will say though, that I am going to Mexico because there was no way I could afford self pay in the states. That being said, I am completely comfortable with my decision. Good luck, I really hope you can find a way to work it out.

Yes if I hear I have pretty eyes one more time, I might throw up lol

People can be so ignorant and insensitive. Let those comments go in one ear and out the other. You will be so glad you did this - so will I. It will be so awesome to feel good again!!!

Kathy

Good job Redneck! I can't wait to be done next week - I hope I can feel as well as you have!