Nikki613

looking for a surgery day buddy? Anyone else havig surgery with Dr. Stowers in Decatur on Aug 21st?

Surgert August 21st. I am down 67lbs. Only 35 more to go!!!

I loce Gaga. My husband bought me tickets to her shoe in January!

I always get a tall skinny Cinnamin Dolcue latte it is fat free amd sugar free with 9g of protein. I do not add any sweetners but sometimes I do get whip cream for a treat. I only have starbucks once or twice a week and have not had any adverse effects.

I will say this, I dont think anyone could have made me 100% at ease preoo. You are going to worry that you will be one of the 1% or less with problems. I was pretty scared until the day before surgery, I just felt at ease. I slept great that night. I was a bit nervouse that morning in the hospital but they gave me my liquid courage before hauling me in to the OR. Waking up I was in a lot of pain. I really wasnt prepared for the pain. I was immediately told I they discovered a hiatal hernia and my surgeon repaired that as well and this is why I was in a lot of pain. I remember looking around and all the other people in recovery looked fine. I got to my room still in pain. 30 min later came the pain pump. All was AWESOME after that. Worst part was probably that leak test. Gross!!! But i made it through. I will be 3 weeks post op Tuesday. I am doing well. I was 244 the day of surgery, I am 229 today. Good luck in your journey

So i pooped 4-5 times yesterday no problem (small.amounts each time) Today i have pooped 3 times but its not comkng as easily. I was constipated for a few days. I am 2 weeks post.op. will straining a little bit hurt.me?

My sleeve doesnt tolerate my Bariatric Advantage Vitamins. I purchased a 3 month supply. Anyone intesrested in buying them off me? Make an offer. Multivitamin chewables B-COMPLEX capsules B-12 sublingual Calcium chews (lemon and raspberry)

Shelly from eggface makes a cheesy califlower bake that may hit the spot!!

Shelly from eggface makes a cheesy califlower bake that may hit the spot!!

Mederma for scars is supposed to be really good stuff. Thats what i will use

I am focusing on fluids. Water, decaf tea, sugar free popsicles and broth. Im going to start protein shakes tomorrow. Feeling drained but good.

I had surgery the 21st. Im home. Its been a bit of a struggle, but i also had a hernia repair. Getting better each day. Im exhausted but I havent started protein yet. My surgeon told me to wait 4-5 days since it can cause nausea.

I have decided today, that I do not want to tell anyone at work about having surgery. Lets just say there are a lot of snotty little b*****s who snarl and look you up and down when your eating.your own birthday cupcake. So, is there any way possible to keep it a secret? Any expieriences? i was toying with saying i was having abdominal surgery but now after today im thinking of taking vacation for a week and not saying anything about surgery. I work a desk job. But we do some lifting of boxes on occasion? Agghhhb

I am up to bat first thing in the morning!!! See you all on the losers bench! Sending iyt big hugs and prayers for everyone tomorrow!!!!

I am on say Seven. I agree days one and two sucked it has been eaasy since! I am having surgery tomorrow. I am down about 10-11 lbs. So happy to start this off with less weight! Good luck to you!!! MInd over matter

Good Luck to all of today's sleevers!!! I have all my preop appointments today. I am not looking forward to all the blood they are going to steal from me today! I hate blood work!!!! Happy Monday everyone!!!

Biotin! and I hve read iron helps as well. Talk to your Dr's office to make sure you can take them and how much

I am so sorry you are feeling badly. The best thing you can do is talk to your surgeon and keep trying new things. What you toleraated before surgery may be different now post op. Also talk to your nutritionist and see if they can also help. Best wishes!

I am being sleeved on Tuesday the 21st..... only 5 days away. I am on day 3 of my liquid diet, THe first two days were HELL with terrible headaches, day three isn't bad at all...but here it is fellow VST'ers.....I have become total food stalker!!! I have been researching all kinds of receipes and foods for post op. Had to walk all over Sams Club today and see what kinds of foods I can eat and how much Protein things have. Im in total food porn mode! I havent cheated one bit...and the food I am looking at, researching, writing down, and licking my lips over is all healthy protein options.......but it still feel scandalous. LOL

Thank you!!

I am on day three.....and I am finally feeling good! I had a horrible headache the first two days. Probably sugar and caffine withdrawls! It will get better ladies! Drink lots of water!

Can Someone add me to the list above? Dr. Stowers on the 21st! Thanks!

Yes I definately think it was caffine withdral headache. I am feeling SO MUCH better today. I am so excited! How did everything go for you? what was the day like? Were you sleeved early in the morning or later in the day?

Day three has been SO MUCH BETTER! No headache. I miss food REALLY bad, but I am coping! Good Luck! I wish us both great success