angellic16

Thanks, I will try to do some of those things. Money is pretty tight since the surgery but I will maybe go take in a cheap movie or something.

Thank you

That is great that you will have so much time to recover. Good luck with your pre-op.

Good luck. When is the big day.

Welcome

I'm ok. A few rough days since my stage transition. Looking forward to the day when I can workout. Walking is good for now.

That is awesome

So how is everyone doing since the surgery

56 pounds is great

So, it has been a tough week for me. There were so many highs and lows. It's hard being a single, independent woman because you are so used to relying on yourself for everything. No one came to visit me when I left the hospital so that sucked pretty bad. Maybe it's because everyone else is used to me doing for me period. Food - I miss chewing everything. Gum, meat, vegetables, whatever. I lot of the protein drinks that I bought pre op taste awful but because I spent so much money I am trying to push through. The most digusting thing is the protein jello (what was I thinking when I bought that). Work - I started working from home on day 7 and it was tough because I worked a full 8 hours. It felt good not to just be sitting around the house, plus I will not lose any additional time. Exercise - I walked two full miles today and felt great. I was totally energized which is different. I have been getting my 1 mile in per day but decided to push it because my pain is pretty much gone. I am totally afraid to weigh myself because the last time I weighed I had gained a few pounds. I cannot wait to be able to do more than walking. I am so glad that my child is almost 18 and does not require a lot of cooking from me. Cooking food in these first few weeks is hard. It is still hard to smell food when she cooks. I want to throw everything in the garbage. Jello and popsicles are my best friend. I wish I had a significant other to share little milestones with. I have a friend that had a bypass 4 years ago but I haven't had very much support from her since my surgery. Everyone is "too" busy. I'm definitely going to follow up with the therapy session so I will not completely lose my mind. I guess this is all for now. Feel like I am rambling.

Thank you. This is true, having someone to hold our hand just once would be great. Good luck with your surgery on Monday.

Thank you. It is easy to share because everyone is going through something whether it is positive or negative.

I have actually had problems with belching. It seems like the hardest thing to do when I need to. I still have air in my stomach from the surgery. It will probably depend on the individual.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family.

Hi. I will definitely look into that.

That makes me feel better. I have some Protein drinks but they taste bad. Right now I'm craving a hot dog something fierce. Thanks for the tips.

Today was a tough one. I stayed home from work due to the clear liquid only diet. I was afraid that I would be a little less than friendly so it was probably best. I spent today drinking and drinking until I chicken brothed myself sick. I feel prepared and unprepared at the same time. Will I remember all the instructions that I read over and over again for the past 3 months? Doubtful. Hoping that I don't fail. Fearful that they will go in and say this liver is still too large, close her up. Angellic

Thanks everyone. My surgery went well. In pain still but I am sure it will take time. This first week is challenging trying to get all my fluids and proteins in. But it hurts everytime I swallow.

I had my surgery at Rex. I was so ready to get out of the hospital that I would have walked home if they tried to keep me one more day. Congrats on your weight loss. This clear liquid diet is a struggle for me to keep up with the Proteins. I know that I should take it day by day but it's the pain that is more annoying now.

My surgery went well. Just trying to see how long it takes to push the gas pain through. I'm curious to know how long it will be before I can swallow without pain

I'm nervous also. Mine is tomorrow. Its not so much about dying just the hospital environment for me.

Good luck to you mine is tomorrow too.

Yes my date is tomorrow.

Today was my first day back at work since taking 3 days off for vacation. It seems like a small whirlwind for me since I was able to return back to work just to leave again on Thursday for the big day. I have only told a handful of my closest coworkers just because I am a pretty private person. But if someone asks I just tell them. I do not care about the looks or the surprise on their faces. I get that enough from my immediate family. I had my pre op today and it felt weird. There was no particular reason for it or maybe because I hate hospitals. I dread the words "we are going to need to get some blood" since my veins are tiny and the last time someone had to pull out the ultrasound machine to find one. On a good note, I may be able to work from home the second week of my recovery which is a definite plus for me. Just waiting on that paperwork from the dr. Today I had to send a mass text to my friends to ask someone to sit with me before and during my surgery. I am one of those independent people that hates to burden anyone and I always try to do it myself. But after the nurse looked at me like "what do you mean no one will be here" I figured I would break down and ask. It was short notice but I do have a friendly face to look to when I open my eyes. (sometimes it sucks to be single)

Raleigh here. Welcome. The forum is great. Congrats on your new sleeve.