May 2023 surgeries

[SleeveMeAlone23 16]

Just checking in a week post-op VSG. I’m doing really well, meeting Protein and Water goals. I can take about 3 swallows of water at a time, which works out to about 3 oz. Then I gotta allow 10 min or so before I put anything else down the chute. At first I couldn’t even get 3 oz of my Protein Shakes down at a time, but now I’m getting half shakes down 4 times a day. I also had some Greek yogurt tonight. I absolutely hated Greek yogurt before surgery, but was so good and felt good in my stomach too. I also now like unsweetened tea and I used to be 100% sweet tea girl. It’s absolutely crazy how your body changes.

Good luck to everyone with surgeries coming up this week. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. The pain doesn’t last forever, and things will get better quickly. Soon, we’ll all be looking back and celebrating our success and seeing these moments of struggle as just stumbling blocks on our journey!

Oh, and 22 pounds down from start of pre-op as of this morning!! 🎉🎉

Much love to all! 💕

[Gabbie-1 45]

Everyone having surgery this week, prayers, blessings, and positive thoughts
Every journey is a series of little steps and persistence. We can do this successfully!

[Gabbie-1 45]

CarolineLittle, I truly admire you. Thank you for doing this post

[SleeveMeAlone23 16]

On 05/08/2023 at 20:50, CarolineLittle said:

Good luck to our Tuesday surgery buddies!

Mine is tomorrow 10 May but due to time differences pretty much 9 May for y'all in US. I check in at 7am, which is just over 19 hours away.

Prayers for you CarolineLittle! Can’t wait to hear how it goes for ya. See ya when you get to this side of surgery! 😘

[travelgal 5]

@Gabbie-1 @Jason Jacobson and @CarolineLittle Thanks for the well wishes and positive vibes. Caroline, I thought you were with us on May 9 due to the time difference. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

[Cindyptaylor 10]

39 minutes ago, SleeveMeAlone23 said:

Prayers for you CarolineLittle! Can’t wait to hear how it goes for ya. See ya when you get to this side of surgery! 😘

Good Luck ! And prayers for quick healing !

[Cindyptaylor 10]

47 minutes ago, SleeveMeAlone23 said:

Just checking in a week post-op VSG. I’m doing really well, meeting Protein and Water goals. I can take about 3 swallows of Water at a time, which works out to about 3 oz. Then I gotta allow 10 min or so before I put anything else down the chute. At first I couldn’t even get 3 oz of my Protein Shakes down at a time, but now I’m getting half shakes down 4 times a day. I also had some Greek yogurt tonight. I absolutely hated Greek yogurt before surgery, but was so good and felt good in my stomach too. I also now like unsweetened tea and I used to be 100% sweet tea girl. It’s absolutely crazy how your body changes.

Good luck to everyone with surgeries coming up this week. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. The pain doesn’t last forever, and things will get better quickly. Soon, we’ll all be looking back and celebrating our success and seeing these moments of struggle as just stumbling blocks on our journey!

Oh, and 22 pounds down from start of pre-op as of this morning!! 🎉🎉

Much love to all! 💕

That is awesome!!! Keep up the good work!

[LindsayT 599]

Hey all! Just a quick update. I'm just over a week out from surgery and doing well. Certain things like sneezing or coughing still cause me some abdominal pain. But it's getting better. I'm having the most trouble with fatigue. I'm doing well at getting my goals in, or at least close to it. So I'm not sure what's going on. On a happy note, since the start of my pre-op diet, until now, I've lost 25lbs in 3 weeks. I can see some subtle changes, and it is wonderful.

[Cindyptaylor 10]

I am so happy for you!! All the hard work you have done has paid off. I think this is more of changing your mind and lifestyle and you have got this ! Congratulations!

[LittleRouxenyhood 5]

Much love and good wishes to all the surgeries this week!! We are all here for your moral support!

[LindsayT 599]

1 hour ago, Cindyptaylor said:

I am so happy for you!! All the hard work you have done has paid off. I think this is more of changing your mind and lifestyle and you have got this ! Congratulations!

Thanks!

I was just telling my husband that this is such a mind game. I'm not physically hungry at this stage, but oh man, my mind sure want to have it's way. And talking myself into taking liquid and powdered medicine everyday has been a real challenge because they make me feel sick. Whoever said wls is the easy way out has zero clue all that's involved.

[theProcess 13]

Surgery got cancelled then put back on again and then cancelled. My emotions all over the place right now. Should I even do this? 🥹😞🥺😢

[Kiki28 1]

Hello! I'm a newbie!

May 19th is my surgery date. I'm doing the 2 wk liver reduction diet now. I'm nervous but ready to embark on this new journey and new relationship with food.

[LindsayT 599]

9 minutes ago, theProcess said:

Surgery got cancelled then put back on again and then cancelled. My emotions all over the place right now. Should I even do this? 🥹😞🥺😢

That's a lot to deal with. Only you can answer that question. Think about why you started this journey in the first place. Everything will work out. Best.

[gerada70 0]

I have my surgery May 15 on Monday