My Surgery date is 2/3/22. I am getting sleeved in Mexico. Pre-op diet starts in about 3 weeks.

Who else is having WLS next month?

On 3/10/2022 at 2:15 PM, emilyemiliemilu said:

My surgery was 2/22/22 and I had some major complications. I had internal bleeding and lost almost half of my blood volume. Then I had severe pain when eating and had to be admitted for 6 days for a PICC and TPN. Was released last Saturday. Still have intermittent severe pain when eating but am working through it. Doc has set me up with thrice-weekly fluid/vitamin infusions since I am only getting about 20-30 oz of fluids per day. I also can't transition to soft foods yet since I have a blood clot in my new pouch (which is what's causing all the pain) so it's just shakes for a few more days. I haven't regretted my decision to have the surgery yet but just wish I could get back to somewhat normalcy.

hello, I hope you are feeling better today.

Sleeved Feb 28!! Glad to be here!

I am having a weird psychological thing right now. Although we had a freakishly cold day in GA yesterday, it is time to start putting away winter clothes and pull out spring/summer clothes. I know I should probably go ahead and donate the winter things. Many are too big now just 5 weeks post op. But I keep thinking, “What if I don’t lose weight?” I really like clothes so I will be storing a lot if I hang on to them. Any advice?

Anyone here find out they were pregnant in the first few months after surgery? Can surgery improve fertility?

Looking for 2/28 surgery twins

On 3/16/2022 at 11:06 AM, Doddlemom said:

Anyone here find out they were pregnant in the first few months after surgery? Can surgery improve fertility?

I did the surgery to improve fertility. I have a hormone iud and was told by my surgeon I have to wait for at least 1 year before trying to get pregnant.

It’s 4 weeks post surgery for me and I am still having problems meeting my water and protein daily requirements. I feel like my weight loss is slow. I also feel like I’m not in a good place mentally sometimes. I have to keep reminding myself that my body IS a machine that I have to keep running well. If I don’t eat & drink as I should, I will feel all sorts of lethargy and negativity which in turn makes it more difficult to exercise and move. I’m very grateful that I have a wonderful medical support team whom I’m meeting monthly (used to be weekly) but sometimes it’s hard getting out of my head.

On 03/18/2022 at 16:00, Shikin.k said:

I did the surgery to improve fertility. I have a hormone iud and was told by my surgeon I have to wait for at least 1 year before trying to get pregnant.

Thank you for posting! I had to get my IUD removed because of to much bleeding so I’m not sure what my chances are for getting pregnant.

On 3/15/2022 at 10:06 PM, Doddlemom said:

Anyone here find out they were pregnant in the first few months after surgery? Can surgery improve fertility?

I was told to use two forms of protection for the first year post-op because rapid weight loss can make you SUPER fertile. My program wants folks to not get pregnant for the first 2 years post-op.

On 3/13/2022 at 9:55 AM, MimmyMim said:

I am having a weird psychological thing right now. Although we had a freakishly cold day in GA yesterday, it is time to start putting away winter clothes and pull out spring/summer clothes. I know I should probably go ahead and donate the winter things. Many are too big now just 5 weeks post op. But I keep thinking, “What if I don’t lose weight?” I really like clothes so I will be storing a lot if I hang on to them. Any advice?

Let them go find a new home, you're never going to need those clothes again. Find a consignment place if you can so you can warn some money towards your new wardrobe!!

On 03/18/2022 at 16:31, ElleyOtter said:

I was told to use two forms of protection for the first year post-op because rapid weight loss can make you SUPER fertile. My program wants folks to not get pregnant for the first 2 years post-op.

Thank you sharing! I wasn’t told much but I’m sure it’s because before surgery I mentioned to the surgeon that fertility has been a HUGE issue for us.

On 3/15/2022 at 11:06 PM, Doddlemom said:

Anyone here find out they were pregnant in the first few months after surgery? Can surgery improve fertility?

I did this so in the future me and my husband can have a child because of infertility issues from being over weight. My doctors said not to get pregnant for atleast 18-24 months because my body wouldn’t be able to support a child and myself with proper nutrition and would cause a high risk of complications during pregnancy.

Hope everyone has been doing well since their surgeries and are having successful weight loss ?

38 minutes ago, Ccosta0425 said:

I did this so in the future me and my husband can have a child because of infertility issues from being over weight. My doctors said not to get pregnant for atleast 18-24 months because my body wouldn’t be able to support a child and myself with proper nutrition and would cause a high risk of complications during pregnancy.

Where I am at, the cost of assisted pregnancy procedures are mostly borne by the govt until the age of 40. I’m turning 37 this year. I hope my doctor doesn’t change his mind about the 1 year wait. But one step at a time I suppose.

On 3/13/2022 at 10:55 AM, MimmyMim said:

I am having a weird psychological thing right now. Although we had a freakishly cold day in GA yesterday, it is time to start putting away winter clothes and pull out spring/summer clothes. I know I should probably go ahead and donate the winter things. Many are too big now just 5 weeks post op. But I keep thinking, “What if I don’t lose weight?” I really like clothes so I will be storing a lot if I hang on to them. Any advice?

I’m 7 almost 8 weeks post op down 55lbs and into 38 size pants and 2xl shirts are just a hair to big. I have the same dilemma but I will start donating once I start buying new clothes to replace the old. Problem is I’m not done losing yet so I don’t want to have to buy new then buy new again!! So the baggy fit it is for another couple of months!!!!!