Some things that I have learned about this journey. One - I do believe as a requirement instead of one visit to a psychiatrist for the evaluation - you should be followed monthly as a prep to get your thoughts together - I don't see the harm as in you are already waiting anyways. Another - family support works miracles. There is no way I could have done this without my family & my friends. Prayer - another big one. If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. As for me, I have not experienced any nausea. Gas pains are just that - a pain. I'm tolerating my fluids well, just get full very quickly. Another point I'd like to make - as for a person whose WHOLE life revolved food, since the surgery - I have not had a hunger sensation yet which to me is amazing. I've also had my weaknesses ate in front of me such as pizza, Chinese, and it didn't phase me the least. I feel most pain when coughing or getting up off of the sofa to walk. Walking HELPS soooo much. Best remedy. Good luck to everyone in recovery or pre-op! So happy to have the surgery part over with and behind me & now to get through recovery! Just a couple of questions - when did everybody start feeling better with soreness/pain? When did you start being able to sleep on your side?

So nice to know I'm not the only one! I will have to pick some up!

I'm glad I found some people around my time! My highest weight was 347 sw 344 and cw 328 I'm 25 I think 5"6 and I was sleeved 2/28/13 just came back from my post op visit and things are well

I'm glad I found some people around my time! My highest weight was 347 sw 344 and cw 328 I'm 25 I think 5"6 and I was sleeved 2/28/13 just came back from my post op visit and things are well

Great! Good to hear. I'm 25 soon to be 26 on Thursday :/. 5'6. Nov I weight 257 sleeved at 243 now weighing in at 219. my post op visit is tomorrow

Thats awesome that we are all so close! Happy early birthday!! Thursday is my post op dr.s appt. Im excited to have my drains out and talk to him about heartburn!!

Happy early birthday! Can't wait for my follow up either!

I need some motivation I saw the Dr for my follow up. I lost 18 lbs post op which is good. He said I need to exercise regularly. He said the first 6 months are when I will drop the most weight n exercise will enhance the weight loss.

I need motivation to go the gym. Shame is I live behind my gym and can walk there. I want to go for 30days before I start seeing my trainer (who is very kind and very sexy).

Try going regularly for a week. Start really light (30mins/day) and increase the next week just to see what kind of results you see. You may be surprised - not only that you could look at it as a social outing. I have a gym that is open 24 hours which is fabulous for me because I'm a 'bashful', 'shy', 'don't like people looking/noticing me' type of person - although I have about 4ish more weeks to get cleared to do any kind of strenuous activity besides light walking. You might be better motivated if you have a friend that goes along with you. Also, stress! Working out is an amazing stress reliever and you may meet a ton of people there. The way I always look at it is no matter how slow I go, I'm still going faster than everyone sitting on the couch. This kind of helps with my self esteem because I feel like I am trying and succeeding to do something about my problem. However, I don't particularly like this saying because not everyone who is overweight is 'lazy'. A lot of people have predisposing factors such as health issues, genetics that play a role in the shape of their body. Just remember - take things day by day, and each day that passes you are one step closer to not only your goal, but feeling better about yourself. Also, one more suggestion - if you like sports maybe you can join a local league for charity like for example - I played softball for 13 years before I even got over weight and then I quit and regret it and CANNOT wait to start playing again & for a good, local cause! Maybe you can look into something like that first, instead of the gym and then you can think of it as a social outing not necessarily the 'gym' because at this time that word sounds dreadful to me lol! Good luck! Hope this helps! You can do it! & that is a great weight loss! Be proud of yourself & your accomplishments!

Try going regularly for a week. Start really light (30mins/day) and increase the next week just to see what kind of results you see. You may be surprised - not only that you could look at it as a social outing. I have a gym that is open 24 hours which is fabulous for me because I'm a 'bashful'' date=' 'shy', 'don't like people looking/noticing me' type of person - although I have about 4ish more weeks to get cleared to do any kind of strenuous activity besides light walking. You might be better motivated if you have a friend that goes along with you. Also, stress! Working out is an amazing stress reliever and you may meet a ton of people there. The way I always look at it is no matter how slow I go, I'm still going faster than everyone sitting on the couch. This kind of helps with my self esteem because I feel like I am trying and succeeding to do something about my problem. However, I don't particularly like this saying because not everyone who is overweight is 'lazy'. A lot of people have predisposing factors such as health issues, genetics that play a role in the shape of their body. Just remember - take things day by day, and each day that passes you are one step closer to not only your goal, but feeling better about yourself. Also, one more suggestion - if you like sports maybe you can join a local league for charity like for example - I played softball for 13 years before I even got over weight and then I quit and regret it and CANNOT wait to start playing again & for a good, local cause! Maybe you can look into something like that first, instead of the gym and then you can think of it as a social outing not necessarily the 'gym' because at this time that word sounds dreadful to me lol! Good luck! Hope this helps! You can do it! & that is a great weight loss! Be proud of yourself & your accomplishments![/quote']

Thanks great advice. Im going to start Monday. Im also going to put it in my planner n block out my me time.

Don't be afraid to reward yourself once you get closer to goal with a new outfit, jewelry, shoes, flowers, or even bubble bath! Those can be your new outlets!

I like those outlets. Volleyball would be so much fun. And what girl doesn't love shopping and bubble baths. Definatley something to work towards, now I wanna hurry and get cleared lol. I have an eliptical at home.

Me too! Can't wait to join a team!

Follow up appt. went well, all together lost 34 pounds from SW. Lost 11 since surgery. Advanced to purée!

Woo hoo! Mine is tomorrow. Ive been in a lot of pain today. So how they'll refill my Tylenol/codiene script. I cant sleep without it. Theres too much pain

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Thought this might be helpful to us all later!

I hope you feel better & the appointment goes well!

Made it to the gym..yay! Thanks ladies, my next 10lbs gets a Pandora charm.