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.

feel better.. im so sorry!

i weighed myself yesterday & im 15lbs down. surgery is on the 20th & ill be joining you!

So I went to my GI doctor today to find out about my liver issue and he said to monitor it in two weeks with another blood test. He thinks since my body is getting way less calories and carbs this is happening along with meds. He suggested i cut out certain meds so my liver can relax , such as acid medicine n another one I take. I feel super weak today tho.

How exciting!!! Only 5 more days for u!!!

feel better.. im so sorry!

i weighed myself yesterday & im 15lbs down. surgery is on the 20th & ill be joining you!

aw man! how are you going to deal with the acid?

So I went to my GI doctor today to find out about my liver issue and he said to monitor it in two weeks with another blood test. He thinks since my body is getting way less calories and carbs this is happening along with meds. He suggested i cut out certain meds so my liver can relax , such as acid medicine n another one I take. I feel super weak today tho.

I'll have to just do without until everything is normal again n eat less acidic foods I guess. :0/

oh wow

I'll have to just do without until everything is normal again n eat less acidic foods I guess. :0/

How are you doing now, GIMB? Things here are going good- my surgery is the day after tomorrow.... Sooooo nervous!

dont be nervous! im getting sleeved tuesday too

How are you doing now, GIMB? Things here are going good- my surgery is the day after tomorrow.... Sooooo nervous!

How are things GIMB?

How are things GIMB?

Hi sleeve friends! Happy new year. I'm so sorry ,Runner, for not replying sooner. Thank you kindly for checking on me. How r u? :0) I thought I'd take a break from focusing/obsessing so much on my sleeve. My weight didn't budge just until last wk finally!! I'm almost on month three post surgery and I've lost 45 pounds. I think that's good. This past week I began hiking and it has had many benefits. I just get some belly pains sometimes if I overdo the uphill action. My vomiting is less as I am learning what works. My acid reflux has increased and it was confirmed with an upper gi drinking test. I'm focusing on protein first always. I am however really starting to lose hair so I cut it from my upper back to under my ears. :0/ I need to focus on my vitamins. All my labs n health (thank goodness are great). I decides to go back on contraceptives this past wk due to acne. And I did the progesterone shot, which I get every three months at the Obgyn. I have my concerns however with that added to all my meds I take may be too much on the body/liver. I have ulcerative colitis and I just got a flair up at the time I got that shot. It could also be due to stress :0/ My meds I take keep that under control for the most part though. I hope you are all doing great. I will check In soon. I just want to focus on the protein n exercise for now. I drink more water :0)

To The girl from costa Mesa , just a FYI the GNC in fountain valley has most of the isopure products, she carrys the pre mixed drinks in the bottle, and the powders, also the owner seams to have a clue. Just so you know it over on brookhurst and Ellis

hi

i'm going over some old posts. I saw your post from about one month ago - you had finished 6 weeks, down 35 lbs. and you were disappointed.

I'm only 24 lbs.5 weeks out and I'm very happy. Nothing is going to happen over night. I think we should both know that. Weight #s are also always different.

Inches etc. great - if you see this one month has passes, and i'm sure you are continueing to do terrific.

best wishes

kathy

So I'm month three exactly of post op. I just took a shower n clumps of hair came out. I've been trying to hike more. I should not eat a piece of chocolate every day tho :0/

I've lost 50 pounds to date. 205 today n started at 255. I'm always tired, especially after a meal.

I personally am frustrated with the sleeve mainly due to extreme acid reflux (the worst ever) which causes me to constantly throw up even in middle of night from burning n naseau of the reflux. I have med for this issue but it can only do so much. I had reflux before surgery tho. I get frustrated sometimes that I can't eat n drink "normally." oh well. I'm going to make the best of this n try to do better ;0)

Thank you kindly . U r right nothing is magic ;0) I'm trying and I hope u r well too. Even three months out this Is a major adjustment.

Have a great day!!

Please keep in touch.

hi

i'm going over some old posts. I saw your post from about one month ago - you had finished 6 weeks, down 35 lbs. and you were disappointed.

I'm only 24 lbs.5 weeks out and I'm very happy. Nothing is going to happen over night. I think we should both know that. Weight #s are also always different.

Inches etc. great - if you see this one month has passes, and i'm sure you are continueing to do terrific.

best wishes

kathy

My hair is increasingly falling out in clumps :0/ I've fluctuating been between 207 and 203 pounds for a whole month now. Id love to be in the 100's by now!! I've been hiking/walking, so hopefully it's muscle ;0) i am more in tune these days as I'm making healthier food choices these days, which is great!