Looking for support in my area. Anyone?

Hey! I was sleeved by dr bass 12/22/14. I'm down 54lbs as of this morning. It was honestly the best decision I could've made it's nice to see a group of other dr bass' success stories!

Yes. Dr. Bass is awesome. I'm only 3 days out and still feel sick. I hope it passes soon so I can see the reward.

Trust me, it gets better! I'm alittle over 3 months out and I vaguely remember recovery. I remember it was alittle tough but I'm so happy with the results I have pushed that part out of my memory this was honestly the best thing I could've done for myself.

BeautifullyCreated:

You did not specify in what way you are feeling sick. Nausea? There are pills for that. They work. Pain? There are pills for that, too, but they tend to make one's system come to a stop, and you might get constipated. I liked them to relieve pain and let me sleep. In a week you should be feeling much better. I had no gas pains. None. I had some pain from the incisions, but not a lot. I don't have a lot of demands placed upon me around the house, so I gave myself permission to do nothing but recover. If it is any consolation, this is the worst you will feel because every day will get better. Follow your doctor's orders, and those of his nutritionist and group leaders - if you have them. Right now, YOU ARE SPECIAL and you need some time and space for yourself. If you get really sick - with a temperature - call your doctor right away. Other than that, give yourself time to heal.

Hi,I live in fort Myers and just got my surgery date today. And finally joined in here for the first time. I'm new at all this.

You will find all kinds of experiences on this and other boards. Everyone has an opinion, but take your doctor's advice and the advice of his nutritionist and support people first, last and always. Getting the sleeve was a good choice for me. My high blood pressure has dropped 40 points. My cholesterol is down. I look younger, and the pain in my knees and feet has almost gone.

Use the first six months after surgey to really lose weight. That is the "golden" period when the fat melts off. There are some who hit a plateau - and I am one. BUT, everyone's experience is different. Most of those who have gone through the procedure came out better for it.

Do not let any friends or family members put fear into you, as they sometimes will do. Tell as few people as possible of your decision to get bariatric surgery because the fatties will discourage you (out of their own fear) and others who might (unconsciously or consciously) want you to be fatter than they are. (The sisterhood of the big rear ends will reject you. So friggin' what. Your knees will LOVE you!) You are not alone. Someday in the future, you might say, what many of us have said, "Why didn't I do this sooner?"

Thanks Cococat! I am scared and it seems like I have support until I start asking for help figuring something out.I always get"I don't know I never did that" well guess what Neither did I duh..

I also have trouble on here. I started a profile months ago but haven't been able since to find it lol! Anyhoo I'm where I need to be.

Thats awesome i was born and raised in naples fla. I moved in 1983 to lake city fla north east fl

Joannct1t -

How do you like it in Lake City, as opposed to Naples? Just asking.

Hi all sw Florida here, port Charlotte, surgery is Monday two days to go!

Oops forgot Dr Chebli is my surgeon!

Hí յմŚԵ ɑ Jɑςkíҽ I'ʍ íղ FօɾԵ MվҽɾŚ. I'ʍ աíԵհ Dɾ BɑŚŚ ʍվ Թɾҽ-օԹ ɑԹԹ աíԵհ հíʍ íŚ TմҽŚ. Hօա ɑɾҽ վօմ ƒҽҽӀíղ, ɑɾҽ վօմ ɾҽɑժվ?

OօԹŚ ɑմԵօ ςօɾɾҽςԵ ŚմςkŚ ӀօӀ!!

Hí JօɑղղςԵ1Ե! I ςɑʍҽ ƒɾօʍ PհíӀӀվ íղ 1993.

@@Flutterby1965

Hi am feeling good little nervous but am sure it will b all good! BTW ur font is really hard to read.

Getting it done at Venice hospital

Sorry i'll change the font when im on me if I can remember Lol just remind me I won't mind. It will be good heck I'm I'm nervous just about appt and bloodwork. How long have you been waiting?