Cat D

I have a surgery date - Sept. 28th. Dr. Wegner in Memphis, TN is doing my surgery. I can't believe it's finally here!!! I start my liver shrink diet tomorrow. Good bye fat body, hello new life. I can't wiat!!!

Thanks y'all. I try to walk a few times a week but I haven't done any weight training. I try to make better decisions but still splurge sometimes.

I wanted to post a few pics to help motivate and inspire others. I know it really helps me to see other success stories. I've 20 pounds until I hit goal - 145.

It depends on the dr. I didn't have a tube.

I love hanging my clothes on a hanger and they NEVER fall off when I move them. I love crossing my legs. I love squeezing between two chairs that I didn't think I couln't fit through. I love clothes now. I love posting pics on facebook now.

Beautiful. Congrats. I noticed your Ole Miss plates in your pic. What city do you live in?

Woot woot. I remember that feeling very well. You'll do great

My Dr. in Memphis, TN did not leave a drain in. I did get a hematoma behind one of my incisions. If I had a drain that would not have happen. It was painful but not unbearable.

I had a hematoma behind one of my incisions and it felt like a burning pain right underneath my skin. There was also a hard knot. It finally went away but it was painful. Good luck

Wow!!! You look amazing. Congrats.

Talking about water, I have a question too. Why can't we eat and drink at the same time. I really struggle with this. I usually end up having to take a sip or two.

Hey. My right side is still a little sore and the bruising is finally going away. Im down 21 pounds. Thats including my 2 week liver shrink diet. How are u.

My sister had lap-band about 8 years ago. She lost 80lbs. She told no one but very close friends and family. As she started loosing weight everyone came up to her asking how she lost her weight. She lied and said "diet and exercise". Some of her over weight friends wanted advice and help loosing weight. When they weren't successful she felt horrible and wanted to tell them. She was always afraid someone new the truth and she keep lying to them. It was really a struggle to keep it a secret from some and not from others. I had my surgery last Friday. I have told EVERYONE and I'm so glad I did!!!! Everyone has been so supportive. They are calling me skinny-minnie. Calling and checking on me and when I tell them how much I have lost they are hooting and hollering. I also thought it would give me more accountability when I was out eating with my friends. That's when I always did my worst eating. I'm so glad I've told everyone.

I was sleeved on Friday 9/28. I am so surprised about the recovery. I've had 3 c-sections so I thought this would be a walk in the park compared to that. But this surgery is kicking my butt. My bruising on my stomach looks like I was beaten. The largest hole (on the right side) is so sore. I can't stand my shirt to touch my skin. My sorness is much better but I still have a lot of pain as the day goes on. Is this normal. I read where people were fine after 3 or 4 days. I'm dizzy, hungry, and so tired all the time.... help.

I am having my surgery next week. One of the things I can eat on the "liquid" diet is chicken broth. I am NOT a cook, I am so stupid when it comes to cooking. I bought Chicken Cooking Stock. Is that the same thing??

That's my date too. Are you doing a pre-surgery diet? If so, have you lost any weight? Are you dying of hunger?

My doctor from Memphis TN (Wegner) said no caffeine ever after surgery. It can cause ulcers. Your stomach is more sensitive.

I have two questions for the already sleeved. 1. How is going out to eat with friends after the sleeve? I have a group of friends who go out to eat every Saturday. We can sit for hours eating and drinking. That is my entertainment. I'm scared that I will no longer want to go since I can't eat or I will over eat and get sick. 2. Have you replaced your eating addiction with another addiction? I'm hoping to replace mine with exercise but I also hoped to loose weight without surgery.