Any harlingen TX people ????

Not from there but I had mine about 4 days ago in Irving, TX!

North Texas weight loss at usmd Arlington

Not from there but I had mine about 4 days ago in Irving, TX!

thats awesome how are you feeling i would love to know about your journey if you dont mind sharing

North Texas weight loss at usmd Arlington

thats great ???? hiw long ago?

I'm not quite 3 mos. I was sleeved 8/24

I'm not quite 3 mos. I was sleeved 8/24

thats great how are you feeling so far? I'm coming up with the money january and plan to self pay i have already attended a seminar and have an appointment december with the batrician

Oh lord, lol. I have no idea where to start! I'm just going to break it down into 4 days.

Day 1:

Surgery day, woop. I was so excited and anxious. The procedure went by very smoothly, although, when you first wake up there will be a lot of gas trapped in your abdominal area. When I woke up the first thing they wanted me to do is walk around the facility. Walking was/is my Bestfriend when it comes to the sleeve. It helps with my breathing, soreness, and of course the gas. I was released the same day, was chauffeured home and went straight to sleep.

Day 2:

This day had to be my hardest. My side was bleeding because I kind of slept on it by accident (Bleeding is normal, just try not to aid it to bleed more by doing what I did)! My right side was really bruised and it's the deepest/widest cut they give you so it will indeed give you the most trouble. I honestly was very emotional that day because I couldn't really do anything for myself. I barely could get out of my car, my bed. It was hard for me to shower properly and I cried like a big baby, but I was thankful to have my family there beside me.

3rd day:

This day I discovered the "chewing and spitting method". This sounds soooooo gross but I wasn't hungry, I would just have a taste for something. So, I chewed on one cracker and that basically took the edge away. I do not recommend doing this and do not do that anymore. But, I discovered that which helped a lot with missing food. Ofc I was still sore. I walked a lot more, did my breathing exercises and I was feeling great.

Day 4:

I'm taking it easy. I don't crave as much but sometimes it's there. I'm just ready to see progress. I'm happy I chose the sleeve because I know that emotionally it will open so many doors for me.

This is so long. I swear I wasn't going to write this much lol.

Oh lord, lol. I have no idea where to start! I'm just going to break it down into 4 days.

Day 1:

Surgery day, woop. I was so excited and anxious. The procedure went by very smoothly, although, when you first wake up there will be a lot of gas trapped in your abdominal area. When I woke up the first thing they wanted me to do is walk around the facility. Walking was/is my Bestfriend when it comes to the sleeve. It helps with my breathing, soreness, and of course the gas. I was released the same day, was chauffeured home and went straight to sleep.

Day 2:

This day had to be my hardest. My side was bleeding because I kind of slept on it by accident (Bleeding is normal, just try not to aid it to bleed more by doing what I did)! My right side was really bruised and it's the deepest/widest cut they give you so it will indeed give you the most trouble. I honestly was very emotional that day because I couldn't really do anything for myself. I barely could get out of my car, my bed. It was hard for me to shower properly and I cried like a big baby, but I was thankful to have my family there beside me.

3rd day:

This day I discovered the "chewing and spitting method". This sounds soooooo gross but I wasn't hungry, I would just have a taste for something. So, I chewed on one cracker and that basically took the edge away. I do not recommend doing this and do not do that anymore. But, I discovered that which helped a lot with missing food. Ofc I was still sore. I walked a lot more, did my breathing exercises and I was feeling great.

Day 4:

I'm taking it easy. I don't crave as much but sometimes it's there. I'm just ready to see progress. I'm happy I chose the sleeve because I know that emotionally it will open so many doors for me.

This is so long. I swear I wasn't going to write this much lol.

Thats fine it is perfect i loved how detail you were ???? thank you so much i feel very excited anxious I can't wait to start my own journey. If you don't mind me asking what is your age? And you initial weight?

I'm 20 years old and my initial weight was 277. After the pre-op diet till now, I weigh 259. Do not try to insulate my numbers in any fashion. I'm rarely eating and I'm definitely not eating protein which is causing me to drop weight significantly. What about yourself?

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I'm 20 years old and my initial weight was 277. After the pre-op diet till now, I weigh 259. Do not try to insulate my numbers in any fashion. I'm rarely eating and I'm definitely not eating protein which is causing me to drop weight significantly. What about yourself?

*254

sounds great you said your not taking protein is that ok? All i hear after surgery is to get your proteins and all ? I weigh 259 and I'm 25 yrs old i plan to get sleeved Jan 2016 self pay ????

No, it's absolutely not okay. I boy burned out drinking so many protein shakes pre-op, now I can't stomach the thought of them. I will definitely call my doctor tomorrow. This has been happening to me since Friday and I have no idea what to do.

But I'm so happy for you! People wait months to get this procedure done and you're soooo close to making your dream come true. Stay in touch with me and let me know how everything works out!

@glogayl thank! And I actually wanted this so bad since a year and months ago but i got pregnant and well i had to pause that and then i tried through my insurance but got denied because the policy had it excluded so ended up having to pay it my self i plan to use my income tax return money that why i will be initiating everything around jan or feb. i hope you can get help on that issue of the protein ???? and i would love to keep in touch thanks for sharing and answering my questions

@ glogyal

No, it's absolutely not okay. I boy burned out drinking so many Protein shakes pre-op, now I can't stomach the thought of them. I will definitely call my doctor tomorrow. This has been happening to me since Friday and I have no idea what to do.

Have u tried unflavored protein powders? They were a lifesaver for me! I burnt out on the premiers and Isopure, do now I just add 2 scoops to a smoothie or 1 scoop to food- works wonders. My doc said the protein helps build muscle ( which helps burn more fat) as u lose the fat . That's all I needed to hear to up my intake! I don't want that jiggly look after the weight is gone.

You're definitely a lifesaver. Thanks for the tip girl. I will head out to buy some ASAP lol.

I'm from McAllen and I'm scheduled for sleeve surg mid January