Hi. I just joined this site :0)

I was approved by my insurance this week (Bluesheild CA PPO).

I have my Pre-op apt this week.

I will hopefully have my Gastric Sleeve surgery in 2wks.

I have been so nervous now that this is becoming a reality and have not slept in nights reading posts. This site has helped a lot so far.

My main concerns are healing, pain, vomiting, and possible leakage, etc.

I'm in my 30's and weigh 252. I'm 5.3ft

I plan to continue to post followups on this same thread as I go through this, so you can check in :0)

I'm in Southern CA

Thank you for your support.

Ugh today was all day vomiting at least 11 times. Ugh it's not easy to move to soft or solid foods. I've been very weak n tired lately too

Ugh today was all day vomiting at least 11 times. Ugh it's not easy to move to soft or solid foods. I've been very weak n tired lately too

I'm so pissed cuz all my stupid Drs office ever says is "go to the ER" you shouldn't b throwing up. That's always their f-ing answer to everything "go to the ER." what about some f-ing tips on how to get proper nutrition in n not throw up!! Screw them I'm so frustrated right now. I give up.

well they say go to the ER so that youre not dehydrated and so that they can check u out & be sure that youre ok! as far as diet, it depends what youre eating. dont give up tho

ohhh and guess what? I GOT APPROVED!!!

I'm excited for u n soon u can teach me a thing or two from your own sleeve experience ;0) you've been a great support this whole time though.

I believe once a yr we sleevers should b able to eat ice cream cake and that's just what I did for my birthday today! :0) oh well.

awwwww thanks love!

I'm excited for u n soon u can teach me a thing or two from your own sleeve experience ;0) you've been a great support this whole time though.

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Heavy depression today crying a lot n skipping issues, too. :0( still 220 pounds. Need to lose more.

how much have you lost so far? how long have you been at 220?

Heavy depression today crying a lot n skipping issues, too. :0( still 220 pounds. Need to lose more.

how much have you lost so far? how long have you been at 220?

lost 35 pounds in almost six wks not much. That includes preop. I've been 220 for almost 1.5 wks

lost 35 pounds in almost six wks not much. That includes preop. I've been 220 for almost 1.5 wks

have you been feeling better? eating properly? getting protein in? exercising? those r the only things i can think of thatll slowdown weight loss. :/ i know u werent feeling good before and that could be it. your body can be at a stall because its tryna catch up to everything going on

Hey GIMB, hope you are feeling better! I have been lurking around reading your journey the last few weeks, and wanted to say hi. Praying for you, and if it helps, I have in the past considered plateaus to be little mercies so that my skin has time to keep up and not be so saggy. But I haven't had surgery yet either- just diets with times of more or less success. Good thoughts your way!

Thank you so much for reading my

Posts and writing me. I appreciate your supportive thoughts. In the past couple dats I've really been over eating n not eating healthy my sleeve even feels pain from food. :0( I'm just discouraged n not losing weight I hope u didn't cause damage n can bounce back from this old cycle of sabotage I used to do . I'll post again when I have more success n not eat till I throw up. :0(

Hey GIMB, hope you are feeling better! I have been lurking around reading your journey the last few weeks, and wanted to say hi. Praying for you, and if it helps, I have in the past considered plateaus to be little mercies so that my skin has time to keep up and not be so saggy. But I haven't had surgery yet either- just diets with times of more or less success. Good thoughts your way!

Found out today from my blood tests that my liver count is way way too high according to my pcp n she will run more tests such as on the pancreas. :0(. I went to her cuz I could tell something wasn't right from the vomiting n she also gave me better anti naseau meds

At least I've lost a bit more weight since my last ticker post. I was 255 the day of surgery on 10/28

But it's mainly cuz I cannot keep anything down :0/