lisalalani

I will be 41 next month. My 17th wedding anniversary is Saturday. We have 4 kids, G 15, B 12, G 11, & G 8. I have lost 30 lbs. and I am 3 weeks post op.

I am 2 weeks post op and I feel like I eat too much. I can eat about 3/4 C. of refried beans. I had some soft raviloi, and a yogurt. I can eat the whole yogurt cup. I wasn't able to eat that much last week. Is this normal? I feel like I am hungry a lot, and I can eat more than I have been. I try not to. I am sure it is head hungry going on...HELP!

WOW Lissa!!! Way To Go! What a great victory for you! Your surgeon sounds amazing. You are a great inspiration to all of us! Thank you for all of your insight and your great advice you share with us! <3 hugs <3

You are making me So excited!!!! Thanks for putting things into real life experiences! It makes such a difference! I have noticed my stomach doesn't touch my steering wheel anymore! WOOHOO! I love having my jeans feel loose. Being able to tie my shoes w/o unzipping my pants! LOL! This is Awesome!!!

I have my one week post op tomorrow. Does the doctor change your diet to anything other than full liquid then? I am on full liquids now. I am hoping to get to mushies soon...oh, to be able to chew...! LOL! I am so glad that I got the surgery. It is such a HUGE change to my life. I have wanted it for so long (10 years) that now that I have had surgery, it seems surreal. Does anyone else feel that way?

This is such an AMAZING forum!!! EVERY TIME I have a question, concern, or problem, I have been able to find answers and support. I am so grateful and thankful to have y'all on "my side". I am 7 days post-op and I was feeling weepy and moody. Sunday was the hardest day for me. My cute hubby even sat me down and asked what he could do. He said I was acting very depressed and sad. Funny thing was I wasn't paying attention. I was moody and depressed. I am doing MUCH better. I know it has to do with food. I feel miserable not being able to eat. I am looking forward to real food I can chew! Tonight I went out for a drive to drop some books off at the library. It felt so nice to feel the freedom of being able to drive. I have been off pain meds since Saturday, so I know they are out of my system. Tomorrow is my first dr. appt. I am looking forward to the scale there. It weighs different than home. Hopefully it will be good! Good Luck ALL of you and God bless you!

You are SO DANG funny Blackberryjuice!!!! i LOVE it!!!! AND JimmygotSoul, you are 100% right!!! Shoelover, you don't need her bringing you down! Don't let her put you in that situation again. Be polite, but be STRONG! You ROCK and can Do IT!

I am five days post-op now. I am doing SO much better. I was able to eat and drink better starting yesterday. It has made ALL the difference! I can walk without pain. I didn't take pain meds yesterday or today. I don't really need them. I have my check up on Thursday. I can't wait to start driving again. Wow. I am just So much better.

Got sleeved on Wed. Got home last night. Not feeling well at all. The morphine they gave me made me sick each time I threw up. My sides feel like I got hit by a Mack truck. I am not able to eat/drink much. I am on full liquid diet. I am going to go back to bed and rest now.

I am here. I just took a shower. I am on full liquids. I am trying to get in a little cream of wheat. I have no energy because I can't really drink/eat much. Pain is pretty good. I am trying not to take lortab. I hate it. When I swallow thing I feel it in my stomach and it is a bit painful. I am glad there are so many of you to help me on this journey. Thank you for your knowledge and support, everyone! <3 <3 <3

Thanks everyone. I am so grateful to have this forum with so many who know and understand. I am on liquid loritab. I just feel like I could sleep for a week!

I am scheduled for 6:30 a.m. tomorrow! WOW!!! I can't believe it is finally here! Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I will keep you updated on my progress. I am so thankful for this forum, for all of you. Your support and experience help me tremendously. Next post: Sleeved!!!

Hi! Do the staples always stay in the stomach on the new sleeve, or do they absorb or something over time?

That is So wonderful! I am so happy for you. What an inspiration to the rest of us!

YAY!!! Congratulations! I wish you well tomorrow! Mine is Wednesday. I can't wait, either! Good Luck!

This is exactly what I am going to ask the hospital when they give me my surgery time tomorrow. I like the idea of just bringing the mask instead of the whole thing. I hope that is the case.

Thank you SO much! This is a GREAT help!!!

You are so cute, Dooter!!! I hope it ends quickly for you guys. I am not looking forward to that. I am tired of being hungry. I am on day 13 of the 2 week liquid diet. It is a constant nagging, as I am sure you both well know!

I am getting So excited!!! Tomorrow the hospital is calling me to tell me what time to come in Wednesday morning! I can't believe the wait is almost over! Ahhhh!!!!! I just want to yell at the top of my voice! I am SO READY for this!!!!!! WoooooHooooooo!

Thank you, both of you!!!

Thank you, Momstertimes3!

I get sleeved on Wednesday!!! (Mar 28) I have been wanting this for 10 years!!! Finally all the stars and planets have aligned and I am more than ready!!! Between having babies and insurance, I haven't been able to until now. I am so grateful to be in this position to take control of my life and be able to LIVE it!