North Texas Sleevers Unite

[Dmantei56 42]

Curious if any North Texas Sleevers (NTS), would be interested in sharing their WLS journey. I have my sleeve done Monday the 18th!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

I'm from the south Fort Worth area. I got sleeved 2/26/18.

[IntergalacticGal 36]

I’m just south of Fort Worth myself. Sleeved 6/7/18.

[Dmantei56 42]

How have y’all done? How was pain after surgery, seen a variety of pain levels from low to high! How was your? How is you WL going since your surgery?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

13 minutes ago, Dmantei56 said:

How have y’all done? How was pain after surgery, seen a variety of pain levels from low to high! How was your? How is you WL going since your surgery?

Well, other than the Pity-Party that I'm hosting over in "Trending Topics", I'm pretty good. (I'm still on soft foods and that gets old!) I've lost 64 pounds since Feb. 16th. Since I'm a nearly 59-yr-old woman, I think that's great. I've certainly never lost that much before and this time I've got a good chance to keep it off.

Otherwise, my surgery went smoothly, not too much pain after. My surgeon used an ON_Q ball for pain and it took care of most of it. It was an awkward pain-in-the-a$$, but worth it. I'm lucky that I never struggled to get the fluids in, and I could swallow pills without crushing or anything 2 days after surgery. I took one week off, one week of 1/2 days, then back to full time. But I'm an accountant, so not physically demanding work at all.

Good luck with your surgery on Monday! Where are you having it done? Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

And hang out on these forums when you get a chance; I have learned so much and gotten so much support!

[IntergalacticGal 36]

Welp! At 9 days post op I’ve lost 17lbs. Pain wasn’t as much of a factor. The gas is way way worse and can last quite awhile. Walking and a heating pad got me through. Today is really the first day I’ve felt myself. It’s been very surreal for me. I’m just spending my time looking for good recipes to cook that my entire family can enjoy and watching YouTube. I’ve had 2 breakdowns. One was cause I was just tired of the gas pains. The second was faux concern from a quasi friend. I’m learning that this journey is all my own. Nothing is written in stone. And to take one day at a time because it WILL get better. Best of luck on Monday. And your fellow North Texans aren’t far for support.

[Dmantei56 42]

I’m having surgery at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Denton! Dr Michael Lee is my Bariatric Doctor, I’m 61 and think I have a pretty strong pain tolerance, so hopefully this will be a piece of cake.

[Dmantei56 42]

Thank you, I’ve been trying to check out recipes myself! I plan to go back to work on the 25th so I’m trying to build my menu plan for the next two weeks! I’ll give a shout out after my surgery on Monday!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

Local Support group meetings:

I know of 2 but would love to find more. I want all the support I can get!

Mansfield Methodist Hospital - 1st Tuesday every month @6pm

USMD Arlington - 2nd Tuesday every month @ 6pm

They are both open to anyone. Doesn't matter where you had your surgery. Do you guys know of any others?

[Dmantei56 42]

Denton Texas Presbyterian hospital has meetings monthly, last Thursday of the month, I’ll have to double check the time, but I’ll get back to everyone.