So I just had surgery to remove my ten yr old broken lap band and do a revision to a sleeve. Had my surgery at Laredo medical center with Dr Michael Morris. Love him!!! Hated the hospital. Had a hernia fixed and gallbladder removed at the same time. Doc said surgery lasted three hours because I had a ton of scar tissue he had to dig out I can sure feel it too. My weight just before surgery was 222 lbs and I'm 5'1" I had BCBS of Tennessee and they required I lose ten percent which I did but it took nine months to do so.

So day one Dec 31st. It's 24 hours past my surgery. They took me down to check for a leak this morning. All clear! They told me I can start on Clear liquids for today and tomorrow and maybe a Protein shake. Sooo here I sit staring at my broth and Jello.... I've been taking the tiniest of bites but it kinda gurgles going down and I can tell I don't want another bite. How am I supposed to get anything in? I think I've had an oz maybe over the last couple of hours. Is this normal?

I'm not in absolute horrible pain now although I did have it rough yesterday. I'm not nauseated anymore but my abdomen is sooooo tight and filled with air. They say to keep walking and it'll go away, I sure hope they are right. My shoulder hurts too. Kinda weird. Ok so off to walk a bit and see if I feel a little better.

Wen is your surgery. I am waiting for my insurance to approve. Did any of you have a copay b4 the procedure? I am excited but scared too.

I had to pay 960.00 plus my deductible. Still way better than twenty thousand though

Thanks XXShelXXddc4dddc6dcdf74 You're the first person to reply to my post. I feel more like a "real" part of the sleever community now. This whole thing is still surreal. The only other time in my life I had surgery under general anesthesia was when I had my tonsils out at age 17. Ironically, (LOL) I dropped to 118 lbs. after that due to my inability to swallow (the pain was horrible). Now I can't wait to be thin again -- even if I don't get down THAT far.

very excited for you! Had my tonsils out when I was five. Parents kept bringing me ice cream but I didn't want it lol

What insurance u have?

What insurance u have?

hi, not sure if u are asking me or not but if so I have blue cross blue shield if Tennessee.

Ok I have united health. I am told if I meet my out if pocket then the insurance will cover 100%. Which is why all the questions. Thanks anyway.

27 days post op 204 lbs Not much to post about lately cause I've been stalled now for a week. I hit the dreaded three week stall at 18 days out. Im going to have to get back to my Protein requirements because I've noticed since I started eating normal food I'm barely getting anything in.

Last night hubby wanted sea food which I'm not a huge fan of but I like catfish and figured that would be a great source of protein. I made catfish, shrimp, fried okra, and red Beans and rice. I put a carefully measured three ounces of catfish on my plate and a tablespoon of tartar sauce. That was two fillets... I managed to eat one. So my dinner was 1.5 oz of fish. I should have stopped at one ounce I guess cause it sat there and sat there and I ended up getting sick live and learn I guess. As much as I'm sick of Protein Shakes I better just do it.

Edited January 26, 201412 yr by XXShelXX

27 days post op

18 lbs lost since surgery dec 30th

45 lbs lost total

Stall started on Jan 18th

Currently on day 8 of stall.

Apparently this is very normal and I should not freak out because they happen to everyone and it's the body just trying to adjust. Keep in doing what I'm supposed to do and it will pass......

FREAKKKKKKKK OOOUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTT OMG !!!!!!! THIS SUXXXXXXX!!!!!!! SO CLOSE TO UNDER 200lbs UGGGHHHHH (stomps feet in a full on fit and total melt down)

Ok wheww moving on.... Sorry u were not spared lol

Hi XXShelXX, don't worry about set points/plateaus/stalls ~ distract yourself with a new scented candle, cologne, or some other reward for all the incredible progress you've made. I'm pretty sure I'd feel the same way you do and have an all-out toddler tantrum s well. Actually, the way you vented in writing here is also an excellent cathartic tool so give yourself credit for opening up to your online support system. By doing that you helped me focus on something OTHER than my own anxiety as my surgery approaches on Feb. 3!! Thank you - SINCERELY - for reminding me that I'm not alone on this crazy journey. When you DO break through to the wonderful 100's please document how it felt to encourage all of us when it's our turn. Blessings & Peace!

Hi XXShelXX, don't worry about set points/plateaus/stalls ~ distract yourself with a new scented candle, cologne, or some other reward for all the incredible progress you've made. I'm pretty sure I'd feel the same way you do and have an all-out toddler tantrum s well. Actually, the way you vented in writing here is also an excellent cathartic tool so give yourself credit for opening up to your online support system. By doing that you helped me focus on something OTHER than my own anxiety as my surgery approaches on Feb. 3!! Thank you - SINCERELY - for reminding me that I'm not alone on this crazy journey. When you DO break through to the wonderful 100's please document how it felt to encourage all of us when it's our turn. Blessings & Peace!

thank you Charlie it was goes with it but I'm certain we are all gonna get there sooner or later. Today I washed my truck, did the grocery shopping, planned out some meals, went thru my closet and tried on pants. Found a few that are too big now so I'm feeling better. Thank u for the kind words. It'll be here before u know it! I look forward to reading your journey.

Its easy to get frustrated keep ur eye on end goal and when u feel overwhelmed do what I do look at side by side before and after pics helps me out:). I'm stalled with 11lbs till I see 200 mark. Its crazy and I too wanna throw a tantrum lol. Good luck!

XXSHE, wondering if you fried the catfish (the reason you got sick). Just curious. I have heard people here have gotten sick from fried food. 2 months out and I have not had anything fried. Good luck, sounds like you and everyone are doing fabulous!

Its easy to get frustrated keep ur eye on end goal and when u feel overwhelmed do what I do look at side by side before and after pics helps me out:). I'm stalled with 11lbs till I see 200 mark. Its crazy and I too wanna throw a tantrum lol. Good luck!

oooh 11 lbs !! I bet by next month u and I will be well under that mean ol 200 mark.

XXSHE, wondering if you fried the catfish (the reason you got sick). Just curious. I have heard people here have gotten sick from fried food. 2 months out and I have not had anything fried. Good luck, sounds like you and everyone are doing fabulous!

I did fry the cat fish but pat it pretty good. I normally never dry anything at all though so I don't know if that's what made me sick. But we don't dump with the sleeve so I'd be surprised really. For the time being I'm going to stay away. Won't be hard cause I don't like seafood anyway lol like it even less now lol

Maybe others can tell us if they have had any bad experience with anything fried. I am supposed to go to a big family reunion in March and I heard the Friday night menu is fried fish so.........that was why I was asking. I do not want to get sick. At one month post op I had a small piece of chicken I didn't chew well enough. (soft crockpot chicken). It stuck near my breastbone and the pain felt like a heart attack! I have not cooked since. Scared me to death.

I'm 11weeks out and still strugglebwith eating chicken always gets "stuck". As far as fried too scared to try lol thinking grease may bother me idk.