New to this app, and just wanted to say hello. Surgery date was 2/22/18!

How is everything going?

Congratulations on your successful surgery, I hope you're healing well.

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Really good. Minimal to no pain. Been able to get all my liquids in and feeling great

Congrats! I had my sleeve on Valentine’s Day.

I have my first appointment on Monday...I’m ready to get this show in the roD!

Road

Got your little motorcycle helmet, it might be a bumpy road before you're over. What kind of surgery are you planning? Where are you located? Are you doing at your high weight or have you already lost some? In other words tell us a little more about you. Have you planned a goal weight? And how can we help you make this weight loss journey better?

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I am in Tulsa ok. Sleeve recommendation from endocrinologist. Not lost anything...very hard to do with PCOS (blah) goal weight is 140-135...213 right now....

I’m 5’4”

Really, reading all of this is really helpful and for the first time in 10 years I feel hopeful. I didn’t know why I wasn’t losing baby weight and worked my butt off only to be really discouraged. So having another baby (7years ago) didn’t help lol I first wanted to know why I swelled so bad (water retention) and why I was working so hard to lose and NOTHING was helping...I was so tired of dr’s telling me to just lose weight and take a water pill....ugh...Phentermine was the only thing that helped but only about 15-20 lbs. it has since been brought to my attention that my condition, while trying supplements, people only lose the 10-15 lbs and it’s mostly Water weight. So a year ago I suggested to my PC that I see an endocrinologist...right away he knew...I swear I heard angles! After trying metformin, saxenda and diet restrictions I think I only lost 5 lbs and gained that + some. Dr said “well maybe we try WLS”....I was devastated...bc in my mind I was still smaller...but after I cried and prayed I looked into it. It is now a growing treatment for PCOS sufferers! I was gonna talk to him at my next appointment but before I could have a chance he said it again and made the referral. I went to the seminar and left there with SO MUCH HOPE! I am so anxious s excited and nervous lol I do believe it is God sent....

Yeah. PCOS it isn't helping matters any, is it? I used to have an aunt and uncle in Sepulpa. I think it's kinda close to you. At least you can't claim to be an Okie from Muskogee, can you? Are you going to have your surgery,in Tulsa? Are you excited to have your first visit? I'm down to,323 from a high weight,of 355. I'm 5ft 8in, live in Central Ohio and am 72 years old. Yeah kinda old to be doing this but I'm in it to win it just like everyone else. I will,be having,a RnY in Columbus, not sure when or even which hospital. I had completed one program, had all my prerequirements done, the surgeons had a commitee meeting on February 20th and decided not to do my surgery. Don't worry it won't happen to you, the excuse I was given makes no sense, but I will,take my records and apply to one of the other hospitals doing surgery, I'm sure I will have it done. Don't be frightened by my problem it won't have a chance of happening to you. I try not to be bitter, it will still work out for me. God still has a plan for me, I'll rise above the sorrow.

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My husband is from sapulpa. I will have my surgery in Tulsa. I am super excited/anxious fo this to happen. My husband is currently deployed so doing all of this without him is kind of weird. I have my mom and dad and some amazing supportive friends.

Thank you both for serving, your job is equally important, you are his support person back here. You may not have a commission but you have great value and I salute you. To be the wife of a man who's keeping us safe and free is something worth your own reward or medal. You are going to succeed at this. He will be proud of you also, what a surprise you'll have, if you're smaller and fitter when he gets home. Good luck my new friend.

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Thank you both for serving, your job is equally important, you are his support person back here. You may not have a commission but you have great value and I salute you. To be the wife of a man who's keeping us safe and free is something worth your own reward or medal. You are going to succeed at this. He will be proud of you also, what a surprise you'll have, if you're smaller and fitter when he gets home. Good luck my new friend.

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[emoji4]thank you.

I am 3 days post-op. Mostly the experience has been positive. Beware of gas pain, it really is excruciating when bad and pain medication won't help it. Follow the pre op diet to the letter also; it is important that your liver shrinks to avoid getting bashed around during surgery. I lost 7.5kgs (16.5lbs) in my 2 week pre op diet, it was hard but mentally prepares you for change also. I wish you the best of luck.