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I was almost in the same boat as you. I have a 9 month old and an 8 yr old both born through C-section. My Kaiser doctor had me restricted for 3 weeks nothing over 10 pounds. Sadly even with my husband home that was impossible. But I did do my best to have him do most of the lifting (exp: out of the bath tub, out of the crib). It doesn't hurt to lift BUT the restrictions are in place so you do tear and cause a leak. Now I will say the night I was in the hospital I got some sharp gas pains. Lasted about 2 min and way worse than the C-Sections!!! Thank god it was only 2 minutes!! Lol!

Hi, Yes I'm worried about it but will have to learn to channel it elsewhere, it does make me nervous! I was a casual smoker so stopping that and wine is hard, I'm doing a pre pre op diet which has made me kinda grumpy but I'm thinking if I can't get through this ill be just fine, I have surgery 10/09. Good luck!!!!

I've found that not getting hung up on sizes -- like the number on the scale -- helps keep me more sane. Not that I can avoid the insanity. Guilty as charged. Sizes are insanity. It varies by style/designer. Clothing makers have supposedly made regular sizes larger in recent years because our "evolution" has made our overall proportions larger. So a size 14 today may not be the same as a size 14 five years ago. Because I have some muscle weight, I've always tended to wear bigger sizes. Anyway, to answer your question -- I'm 210 and wear everything from a size 16 to a 20. L to 1X. I think I actually have a blazer that's a size 14. Go figure. Elizabeth 8.28.03 -60 +10 and holding since unfilled 6/21 because of slippage (for net of -50)

Sleeved on 2/10/2014 That's why I love this site....because its a constant reminder of WHY????...... I have always envied runners... lol and been in awe of their stamina. That is something that I most definitely want to start doing once I am cleared to "really" exert myself. You look great... keep up the good work. Total inspiration

It makes me sad to hear stories like this. I've been with my husband for 12 years, married for 10 in August. We're both turning 35 this year. We started dating when I was in the 240s. I was in the 160s by the time we got married. Then came babies and he watched me go up down over 100lbs back and forth over the next 8 years, leading to my highest weight of 298lbs. Nothing has ever changed from him to me. Yes, I've had my own personal issues with my weight, but they were my issues - not his. He's my biggest cheerleader. He helps me see the changes that I have a hard time seeing. He cooks me healthy food. He pushes me to get to the gym - even when I don't want to. I truly think he's more excited about seeing me happy with myself, then with seeing me skinny. The better looking body is just a bonus that he gets to enjoy as well. He's helped to make this experience a positive one. It makes me sad that other people have had to deal with unneeded stress and lack of support from your spouse during such an important time. Please see them for who they are. I'm not encouraging everyone to divorce or anything, but if there is that much jealousy and animosity present - you should, at minimum, seek counseling. I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope you can find a way to remove this toxicity from your life.

I just tried tomato soup today 10 days out and it was the hardest thing I've tried to digest so far. My surgeon had me on clear liquids only for the first week before progressing to full liquids though. I personally waited an extra day because I was scared. I know every surgeon is different but you may try something a little lighter on the stomach. I used children's Tylenol for the pain but definitely check in with your surgeon! Good luck!

Oh no!! I'm so sorry. I already knew that I couldn't use the tape. I had a Previous surgery years ago and had that reaction. It was red and puffy even blistered. I told Dr prior abbot it and we used the glue. I'm post op 10 days. One is just starting to peel away. I'd call your Dr maybe he can give you something! Hope it gets better soon[emoji17]

I have united healthcare (in Arizona) and used my insurance. visits were all covered with regular co pay. Documented diet for 6 months during which had to lose 10% of body weight, 1200 calorie diet, and see nutritionist once per month. Also had to see a psychologist once, get an ekg, Surgery was covered as an elective procedure 80/20. I had to pay about $2500 total. I hope that helps. 😃

The last 10-20 are the toughest. You will need to up your game and your exercise.

I'm cleared for it. Had it a couple times but it didn't agree with me. GB on 10/26 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 weeks out and have only lost 10 lbs total and that was the first 3 weeks....nothing the past 2. I am following instructions to the letter and everyone keeps telling me not to worry. But I'm worried.

I am 3 days down and my surgery is June 10..... I just need someone to tell me again how much it is worth it.

Well I hit my 100lbs weight loss mark, I was sleeved 6/19/13. About 70 lbs to lose

I have found that my 1/2 cup of ice cream is much larger than the individual 1/2 cups of the prepackaged kind. You're less likely to get another little cup and tend to eat it much slower. I buy the little cups in a bag of about 10 and only 1 per evening.

You ladies are going to hate me. I feel like i have had surgery on my skin, but nothing done to my stomach. I am sore... but i havn't thrown up, not much restriction... no nausea, no burping... i can't wait for my first fill. I wont be able to eat solid food until dec. 22nd. But, im ashamed to admit... i have had small pieces of turkey. Ive lost 10 lbs already. Getting stir crazy in this house

I plan what I will eat and order things that will keep and once I get home, I separate/weigh/portion them into small contaners for other meals. I have a 10 year old with a small appetite, so if we can agree, we share and I skip the leftovers

I'm not in my 20s but I'm browsing . Ill be 19 on Monday and I just had my surgery on the 8th in Hackensack . The first time I woke up after surgery I remember saying I was in pain but then I passed out for hours after that . When I woke up all I had was gas pains in my stomach . The next day (yesterday) I was able to get up on my own and walk around with no IV . I was able to drink 4oz of water/juice/broth in an hour . When I left the hospital at about 1030 last night , with the hour drive home I became extremely nauseous and had some acid reflux at about 3 am . I'm finding it harder to get down 4 oz now that I'm home but other than that I feel fine . And I'm only getting down water because juices and broths are now making me sick . I also had a little under an ounce of a Popsicle .

So here goes nothing.. I'm two days away from my surgery date, full of nerves, but ready to start my new life. I'm 30yo and I've been struggling with my weight for over 10 years now. I'm currently 280lbs, 5'4" tall, and I wear a size 22. My BMI is 48. I am not married (yet) and I do not have any kids (yet)! I've been diagnosed with PCOS, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Sleep Apnea. I do suffer from bouts of depression and anxiety. I feel as if everything in my life revolves around my weight. It controls my every move. I go to school worried about being bullied or not fitting into the standard small desks. I apply for a job and wonder if they will judge me because of my size. If I go to a restaurant, I fear not being able to sit at a booth with the rest of my family. If I'm invited to go to a theme park, I cringe thinking about all of the potential rides I will be turned away from because I don't fit. I have limited myself from enjoying life to its fullest potential, and it is time that I make a change. I don't want my weight to bind me anymore. I vowed to myself that I wouldn't let another year go by feeling unhealthy, out of breath, and out of shape. I want to have energy! I want to have a family! I want to be healthy! I want to LIVE! I decided that I would have to do something that would take a lot of courage and a lot of dedication to reach my goals, the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I had been researching this specific surgery for over 3 years, but never had the financial opportunity or insurance approval. My insurance company refused to approve my surgery because I didn't have any of their required co-morbidities (ex: Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.). I appealed that decision, and their medical director decided to create new approval parameters for patients like me! After the new changes were implemented, which took about a year, I got back on track with my other requirements and was approved October 2014. My surgery is scheduled for December 30th, just a few days shy of the New Year. For me it’s the moment I've been dreaming about for over a decade. It’s my chance to feel like me, and to look into the mirror and see the REAL me in the reflection. I've been wearing this "fat suit" and lugging around it's baggage for way too long. I know that having this surgery is in no way "taking the easy way out". By reading everyone's blogs and knowing people who have had this surgery done, I know it's not a simple fix. But many have said it's the best thing they've done and wished they would have done it sooner. I'm glad to see that there are so many sites that offer support to those people who are pre & post op like myself. I hope to be a success story as well, and I want to inspire others to never give up. Don't settle for a "less than life". Lift your head up, dust yourself off, and go for what you know you deserve, and LIVE! PS. I want to thank my family and friends, in advance, for their love and support during and I’m sure after my surgery, as well as throughout the years of my food addiction and weight issues. You all have stood by my side when I felt my worst, when I couldn't see the beauty of my soul, and when the light at the end of my tunnel was dim. Thank you for your loyalty, your encouragement, and your support! I love you!

I too am new at this and keep finding myself back to the same question.. how to prepare for the family.. I am the one who makes the lunches and dinners and finding myself struggleing with how to continue that especially now since I am doing the 10 day liquid diet now. Surgery date is 12/8...

we're not worthy....we're not worthy!! what nutrition and exercise plan did you follow to get to goal in 10 months? WOW......:speechles:clap2:

Hi all. I was going crazy yesterday (crawling up the walls), had quite a hectic day with being out all afternoon till evening. i was in the pizzastore with my kids and they ate spinach and pizza. i ate a diet vegetable Soup. that was at around 6pm. Up untill 6pm. I ate a salad and 2 Protein shakes. But the problem was that I ate some of the spinach, which I'm sure had some fat in it(restaurants make spinach always delicious, must have all kinds of creams and stuff in there). So therefore I didnt let myself eat anymore proteinshakes for that day, being that I "cheated" with some spinach. I didnt want to eat extra calories.So I guess in the eve I felt that I didnt eat those shakes, I was hungry. So today I'm gonna try to just stick to what I'm supposed to do, just the shakes. and some veggies. You know, 2 cups of veggies a day is NOTHING. Its so little. I feel that a person needs to chew something, thats why we have teath. I guess I just have to stay strong and do what I do. Its soon over, another 10 days(I'm on day 4 of liquid). So as of now, 12:25pm I had a coffee and 1 horrible chocolate Protein shake. Wish me luck with the rest of my day. Maybe one of you could help me make a phoodplan exactly what I should eat when. Maybe if I stick to a mealplan with proper eating times I will have it easier. Thanx you all. It helps that I have this Site to go to and talk tpo all of you who are going through the same. I wish you all lots of luck, and a very easy time with no temtations.

Alisa, congratulations, 10 lbs. is a great loss. My doctor told me at my 1 week check up not to worry about losing weight, but not to gain any, and 4 weeks later when I went back for my fill I was down another 11 lbs. I didn't get a fill because I had lost the amount of weight one is supposed to lose if the band is tight. I was only on a clear liquid for a week after my surgery. The second week I was on pureed foods, the third week was a soft food diet and I started back on solid food my 4th week. So far I have not been hungry. I get to have a shake for Breakfast, mid-morning snack, Protein and veggie or fruit for lunch and dinner, an afternoon and evening snack. I seem to be eating all the time, but just small portions.I got to start back to the gym this morning and am walking also. I feel great, and I am already off of 1 of my high blood pressure meds. Hang in there and keep us posted.

Today is my sleeve anniversary. Hard to believe. I had written a letter to myself one month before my surgery and never looked at it again until today. It basically listed all of the things I hoped could change by losing weight. Every. Single. One. Has. Changed. All 36 of them. For any of you who are pre-op, I suggest writing the letter...it really is an eye opener as I look back one year post-op. I still remember writing it, crying and thinking that this was all such a long shot. Here are my stats: Highest weight 1/1/10: 251 Surgery weight 1/13/10:243 Maintenance weight: 146-148 I've lost a total of 132 inches in 19 places on my body. My waist went from 49 to 36 inches. Starting BMI: 40.4 "morbid obesity" Current BMI: 23.2 "Normal" I've also gone from squeezing into size 20 to slipping into 8's....whattttt!!? In the past year, I've completed many road races including a half marathon and will be running another this weekend and next month. I feel like I eat pretty normally and do not need to feel like I have to constantly monitor what I am eating or search for the newest diet craze to help me. In the beginning of this journey, I was on this site morning, noon, night, in the middle of the night....and obviously have scaled back but still lurk and post and check the site often. My sister is getting sleeved in March. I look forward to the changes this surgery will provide for her. Best wishes to all of you!

Well, I'm admitting to the internet world that I was banded on 7/10/6 by Dr. Jay Nirmal S. Jayaseelan, who I will refer to as Dr. Jay from now on. This took place in Dallas, TX. Only 3 family members and 2 friends know that I have had the surgery. Took off a week from work and didn't tell anyone. Just didn't want to invite any criticisms. I been at my job for almost 3 years and my coworkers have seen my struggles with my weight. I've lost up to 70 lbs since I've been at my job and have gained back 80-85 lbs. I've been overweight and struggling with my weight since the 2nd grade and I'm now 33 years old. My starting weight pre surgery is 252. The first time I applied for the surgery with my insurance over 7 months ago, I was declined and gave up. A couple of months ago, I contacted Dr. Jay's staff to see what we could do because I was considering just doing the self pay. The staff suggested that we try to resubmit the paper work and I just agreed to it. I had totally forgotten about it and one day when I was coming home, there in the mail was my approval letter. I was happy but was sure it was later going to come back that I was not really approved. Scheduled the surgery, had the surgery without any complications and now I'm 2 weeks post op wondering where I'm headed. I'm still in shock I guess, it doesn't seem like anything was done. Sure, I have the few scares and slight discomfort, but I'm still eating what I want. I'm positive that my decision was the right decision, but there still is that uncertainty.