Surgery 7/19/10, new to the site

[betsys 0]

I had my sleeve surgery on 7/19/10, I've felt so much better the past 2 days. The first 2 days were so tough but I kept reading some of the blogs on here that said to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk and it really helped! My fiance (loyal boyfriend of 11 1/2 years, getting married next year)found this site for me and its been so helpful since I got home. I go back to work towards the end of next week and am looking forward to it. Hardest thing has been with my 3 year old daughter not understanding why she can't jump and play with mommy. But she's getting better at "taking care" of mommy. My 10 year old son has been such a great helper when it comes to his little sister I'm so proud!

Well, I'm hoping to find some people on here that I can share this experience with and that can guide me though this website. I started one of those cute little Weight Loss Diet Tickers but can't figure out how to get it in my profile, any suggestions on that?

Also, looking for advise on menu planning after I'm finished with the post-op liquid diet. How do you do with certain foods like raw veggies, chicken, etc.

ANY comments or advise would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks all!

Betsy

[educationrulz 18]

Hey Betsy. Welcome to VST and congrats on your surgery. I think you'll find the forum very helpful in the coming days. It can be rough right after surgery and reading about other people going through the same things helps me alot. It is tough with young kids, but it sounds like you have some good help. :cool0:

As for the ticker, I've never tried weight watchers. I use Ticker Factory Weight Loss - Diet Ticker and it's real easy to set up and update. After you set up your ticker the way you like it, there will be a code there for you to copy and paste into your signature line. Highlight the one under "bbCode" then copy it. Then, go to User CP in VST and edit signature. In the edit box for your signature, click paste. Then you can preview the ticker and save the changes. I hope this helps.

[betsys 0]

Thank you Mary! I'm so excited to experience this journey with people who have gone through it that's for sure! Excited for a new start and great advise.

[mp8btpc 33]

Congrats and welcome to the board. Get a ticker to help us track your awesome progress!

[Dansha 16]

Welcome. Congrats on the surgery and having a wonderful family. There is tons of support and encourgement here. Please keep us updated on your progress. Take care.

Deb