Hi all. Thought I would start and specific date thread so we can keep tabs on each other. I'm going to RE-introduce myself by pasting a previous post. Hope we can all get to know each other and provide support!!

My name is Sabrine and I am 36 yrs old. I am married for six years now. I've been having weight issues all of my life. Highest weight ever in high school was 374 pounds. Then I lost 200 pounds using ephedra. Once they yanked that off the shelves I slowly gained most of the weight back. Starting this journey December 30, 2013 my weight was 326 pounds. Began going to all of my doctors appointments and my preoperative tests. And I made my own personal lifestyle changes in preparation for the sleeve. Current weight is 279 pounds. My date is April 21, 2014. I have no home support for this whatsoever. My husband is against it as well as my sisters and my mother. I'm nervous scared and excited. I have two amazing kids Jackson is four and Olivia is 15 months. I'm having some serious second thoughts about this since I am losing weight and seeing results. I think I've bitched about it to anybody who will listen. Lol. Okay. Now it's somebody else's turn. What's your story???

Edited March 31, 201412 yr by sboulie77

I downloaded an app that plays a tone every 15 minutes. I take a sip every time I hear it

what app is it, how are you feeling

Im home as well. Feels good to be back in my own bed. Not in too much pain. Im glad of that. Just trying to get my sips in

A chart is a good idea. My dtr came home from college to stay with me tomorrow. She's starting nursing school fall so it will be good practice for her.

I can't believe that I went through with it. Anyone else feeling that way?

Hey guys! My name is Erica. I was sleeved on Monday, too. I can't believe it's done and I'm back home already.

Here's my story: I have PCOS and have steadily gained weight since I had my first period in the 3rd grade. Everyone just figured at some point I would lose the weight but none of my docs ever recognized the PCOS. Then, about 7 years ago I had an episode where my vision doubled and the right side of my face went numb. Docs didn't know what it was and kept prescribing different things and bed rest. Finally, vision returned and so did the feeling. Everyone thought it was a nervous breakdown. That was the first time I hit over 300. I lost some weight after that on Atkins and working out but PCOS messes with your hormones and makes it very hard to lose. So, I never got out of the 290s. Lo and behold, 3 years ago I had another instance with my right eye. Except this time, I went blind. I couldn't see out of that eye and it was very painful. I went to see a neurologist who ordered a ton of scans and discovered I have Multiple Sclerosis. Well, I was definitely relieved to know what was going on but in the midst of discovering this, she also found a tumor on my kidney. I had to have it removed right away because it was malignant. I was on bed rest again after the surgery for 6 weeks and ballooned to about 340. I've kinda been stuck here for a while now.

I decided to have the sleeve for my health. I need to be able to have medical scans when necessary, I need to be able to just live. Since I started pre-op, I lost about 20 lbs. of course, I did three weeks preop vs two. Im trying not to weigh myself again until my follow up visit with my doc on the 14th. Besides, after the surgery, we are still swollen and carrying gas for a while so I don't want to weigh that.

My surgery went well. I had energy, I was walking, it was great. The gas pains were a bitch the first night but the walking did help. Now that I'm home I am freaking exhausted. Probably also had to do with the lack of sleep you get at a hospital and my MS but oh my gosh, I can hardly keep my eyes open today.

Thanks for having me on the losers bench with you guys. We have an incredible journey ahead of us and I'm rooting for all of you!

what app is it, how are you feeling

It's called Interval Timer. I hurt but it's bearable. They sent me home with the liquid hydrocodone/tylenol. Right now I'm setting an alarm for that too. It gets bad if I wait too lo long.

I felt that way yesterday gixxergirl. Today is a little better. Liquid Tylenol 3 is nasty. Have to take nausea medication just to get it down. Will be glad when I can just take a pill. My little shitzpoo is stressing coz she can't sit on my lap. Maybe in a few more days.

I downloaded an app that plays a tone every 15 minutes. I take a sip every time I hear it

what app doll

Im home as well. Feels good to be back in my own bed. Not in too much pain. Im glad of that. Just trying to get my sips in

glad your well Hun, get rest and sip and walk your heart out...keep us posted

It's called Interval Timer. I hurt but it's bearable. They sent me home with the liquid hydrocodone/tylenol. Right now I'm setting an alarm for that too. It gets bad if I wait too lo long.

oooppps just saw your reply

Edited April 25, 201412 yr by Rebellious Butterfly

hey guys!

I also had surgery April 21st. the first day was wretched, but things are looking up. I'm able to drink, and today I had really runny potato soup with unjury chicken flavored powder mixed in. It was really good.

I'm determined to take the healing process one day at a time and focus on getting my liquids first, then proteins.

hey guys!

I also had surgery April 21st. the first day was wretched, but things are looking up. I'm able to drink, and today I had really runny potato soup with unjury chicken flavored powder mixed in. It was really good.

I'm determined to take the healing process one day at a time and focus on getting my liquids first, then Proteins.

Hey Webhopper. Welcome! Yes im feeling pretty good as well. Still taking pain meds regularly. Im in love with my sugar free Popsicles. Lol. I can eat them all day. Still getting broth and Water in.

Yes! Sf Popsicles are the best. I added a tbsp of Protein to my beef broth tonight to see if I could handle it and all went well.

Does anyone have painful burps? Sometimes when I burp I feel like the gas bubble is right there with it. I dont know maybe just me.

I am so sore but the Tylenol & codone knocks me down. I sleep and sleep. Oh well. I'm taking each day as it comes. I just keep worrying that I'm doing something wrong. Ya know?

Yes! Sf Popsicles are the best. I added a tbsp of Protein to my beef broth tonight to see if I could handle it and all went well.

Does anyone have painful burps? Sometimes when I burp I feel like the gas bubble is right there with it. I dont know maybe just me.

I am so sore but the Tylenol & codone knocks me down. I sleep and sleep. Oh well. I'm taking each day as it comes. I just keep worrying that I'm doing something wrong. Ya know?

I feel those gas pains too. I know its gas when the pain starts moving around and I feel it all up under my ribs... it is seriously no fun and I feel it when I burp too!

I cant wait til all the gas is gone!

I dont burp a lot but I do feel the gas pain. I usually know when it's time for meds because the rolling gas starts to hurt again. Im still trying to figure out if I drinkin too much in my sips. I dont want to stretch anything. I just don't know how its suppose to feel

Omg I'm right there with you; I am trying to take small sips but I can definately tell when the gas starts rolling around and its time to get io and walk and see if I can take some more of my pain medicine.