MrsPositive

Wishing you a speedy and joy filled recovery!! My internal med sux had a similar story and not only highly recommends the procedure but also his doc. He took a full year to recover fully and was super super sick with multiple complications. I am impressed with your positive attitude and I know that makes the biggest impact on recovery. Grateful prayers that you are doing great!! Keep us updated. Blessings, Joan

I have UC / Chrons disease and pre-op through liquid diet post op I had diarrhea 2 to 5 times per day. Once on regular food I have a normal bm once a day. Hooray!!!!!! no problems with anything at all too. Feel great and am down 50 pounds total 8 wks post op. Goodluck! Joan

I was a 12 and can now wear most 11s!!!! I went up to a 13 when Preggo. So, yes!!! Hard to believe but w 50 lbs down...I seem to now have skinny feet. Lol!!

It can help you especially when plateau-ING. You can even break a regular 45 min work out in 22 min. 2x per day and boost your metabolism. It stokes the fire and can help your body release more fat/burn more calories for longer. Yay for you for having the health and energy to want to!! Joan

I think exercise and nutrition can make a humongous difference. I am a physical therapist by background and can tell you that your percent body fat is very controllable if you want it to be. Toning, flexibility and cardio work can change a lot of how it all turns out...but you gotta want it and be willing to pay the price for it too. Hang onto your goals!! You can get there!! Joan

Yay!!! I never knew how fat my feet were but I am down a size already. Hee hee. Congrats!!

Congrats!!!! You are an inspiration!!!! Woohoo!!! Joan

My hubby has p90x and I think this is kind of the girl version. Anyone have this and like it? I am going to the gym and would like to do classes but still feel too fat. I like the idea of changing up dvds daily to break it up. Let me know if you like it please. (I know a ton of people sell it. I want some unbiased opinions. Lol) Thanks!! Joan

I had weird burning sensations like my skin was on fire. It went away after week 3. Doc recommended ice or heat and said it was normal. Cutting thru muscle can cause that skin pain...pulling etc. Hope that helps!! Joan

Anyone experience this?? I was on liquids extra long due to Chrons disease. Started on foods about a week ago and have gained four pounds!!! I am still losing inches but it is hard to see the scale go up. I am mostly eating protein (fish, turkey or chicken), then veggies if room. Low on carbs. Protein drinks make me want to vomit...although I am going to try some mirilax for some mild constipation. I am also adding in gym time this week. I'm sure it will reverse but dog gone I want to see the scale go down again!!! Joan (almost 6 wks out and lost 42 lbs. Although was 46 lbs lost!!)

Thank you MegInOla!!!! It is like something is not right with this picture!! I am eating so little. Lol!! I figured my body must be doing a freak out thing...plus holding onto every morsel of food I give it. I needed to hear something encouraging though!! God bless ya!!

Wow!!!! You look fabulous!!! Congratulations!! Can you imagine what you will look like in a year??? You look soooo fantastic now!! I am super happy with my sleeve. Thank goodness I made this decision. Thanks for your inspiring post!! Joan

I can do about 5 oz or a little more within a few minutes and I am almost 4 weeks out. Joan

You are looking fantastic!!! Congrats!! I am sure you will be dating soon if you are not already!! You are an inspiration!!!! Love the pics too!! Keep us posted. Joan

Congrats and you look beautiful!!! Joan

I had Nicholson and have loved him!! Office staff has been great too.

Take pictures and compare. Put the newest one and put it on your mirror. It is weird but the brain seems to see the real you better in pictures than even in the mirror!!! It helps me anyway and my Doc says so too. Joan

Hi!! Just read your post about IBS. I have it too plus ulcerative colitis/Chrons disease. I was super sick...in the hospital in Jan/Feb of this year with it. It is actually what woke me up and helped me decide to be sleeved. My health is too important to ignore my food addiction/weight problem anymore!! I have 3 small kids I want to see grow up!!! It was a risk for me....especially the healing post surgery with the Chrons. My thought was that I may have Chrons/IBS the rest of my life...but I can handle it with or without the extra 135 pounds!!! I was sleeved June 14th and it has helped all my digestive system issues so far!! I've lost 40 pounds and feel great. I would do it again in a heartbeat. hope that helps you! Goodluck!! Joan

I so feel ya!! I have a 7, 5 and 2. Good news is I'm really almost back to normal 2 wks out with energy returning. Doc says I'm clear for pool next week too! Just remember this is a short term time sacrifice, but the long term health and energy you will gain will be priceless!!! Joan

Just asked this at 2 wk post op today. Doc said 2 to 3 wk mark.

That was Listerine! Lol

I'm experiencing the smelly breath post op and my hubby is too cuz he's doing low carb. The clinical strength deoderant by dove is killing any bo. I'm trying listening wash, strips n a tongue scraper. Will let you know if it helps!! Congrats on the wt loss!!! You are amazing!!! Joan

Also, use No Salt...it is a potassium chloride salt...tastes good and adds that back in!!!

Wow!!! Ok, you look amazing and so thin!!! I would not even believe that was the same person!!! You look sooo much younger and your skin looks fantastic!! No loose skin at all!! How did you manage that!!! So impressed. I can't wait to have pics like this!!!!! Wow!! Joan

Great idea! I was sleeved June 14th. Will have to change my profile as the original date got postponed. Thanks for doing this!! Joan