beautifuldiva

I wore an abdominal wrap.<---you cant really find them in the stores as i got it while i was in the hospital. Something like a slimming camisole that they sell at walmart might help alot so that your pants arent directly on your stomach. I didnt attempt jeans until i was two weeks out; and i put on my wrap just for added comfort. Attempt different clothes when you feel comfortable dont push it.

Hi everyone. I have bcbs and was approved within a week. I had my surgery done over at the u of m fairview and it was great! My surgeon dr. Buchwald is awesome and is literally world renowned for his work with bariatric surgeries. He has done many sleeves and has a good success rate.

I've reached the first dreaded stall at three weeks out...the scale hasnt moved at all!!! Im not by all means expecting to lose as much as i see others on here losing just kinda hoped that i could miss the stalls!![wishful thinking] Am i eating to much?? I am able to eat 4oz of chicken combined with veggies in about 20 mins is that to fast, to much food?? I see people posting saying that they are only able to eat a couple spoonfuls of their meal and i can eat the whole meal. *sighs* your help and advice is appreciated...thanks in advance [=

I've reached the first dreaded stall at three weeks out...the scale hasnt moved at all!!! Im not by all means expecting to lose as much as i see others on here losing just kinda hoped that i could miss the stalls!![wishful thinking] Am i eating to much?? I am able to eat 4oz of chicken combined with veggies in about 20 mins is that to fast, to much food?? I see people posting saying that they are only able to eat a couple spoonfuls of their meal and i can eat the whole meal. *sighs* your help and advice is appreciated...thanks in advance [=

Im almost two weeks out and am drinking a combination of my 64 oz of water, apple juice, and protein shakes. Alot of people say that you aren't supposed to be drinking it, is that right? It hasnt given me any problems and is sugar free. Thanks in advance for your responses guys. [=

Well it all depends on how long you will be there. I packed two night gowns w/matching robes(alot of us get really cold after surgery so i used them for when i went on my walks up and down the hall) and my own slippers. I also packed deodorant, powder, toothbrush and toothpaste(i like my own but they give you some) i also packed a few panties. I only wore one of my nightgowns because until you get your iv out you cant manuever your arms through it and you wont be able to wear underwear until your catheter is out. I didnt bother with a bra b/c of how high my incision was. Just bring the basics....i also brought my favorite quilt just to have something that was mine, i brought a book that i never read as well...lol. anesthesia had me knocked out most of the time..i wore home the same clothes i wore there b/c your in them for such a short time on surgery day so they aren't dirty and chapstick b/c your lips get really dry..oh and a comb lol b/c your hair is bound to be all over the place. I hope that helps *i was there for 6 days btw

It definetly is an individual thing. When i came home from the hospital i slipped some into my chicken broth and i about cried it was so hot. Im almost a month out and can tolerate heat as i used to before. Its a trial and error thing, i wouldn't start testing things out until your a few weeks out just for safe measure. I hope your sleeve lets you have it again. [= -d'andra

So i saw this post and had to jump in and say hello to everyone....so HI lol [= -d'andra

Hi was sleeved may 17th 2012 @18. We do exist lol -d'andra

Slim fast strawberry is my love as well and the milk doesnt bother me either. -d'andra

Before surgery everything i ate had hot pepper in it and i miss it! Like a fool a week out i mixed some in my Soup, big mistake! Is there hope for ever being able to tolerate it again?? Please say yes! -d'andra

Im there now and so happy. I was able to put the same amount of pepper on my food and it felt good. [= happy days are here again -d'andra

Ok the title pretty much says it all. hygiene is important to me so im always brushing my teeth after meals and such. I brush my teeth right before bed and when i wake up during the night i do sip Water. We all knoe water has no taste yet i have the worst breath in the morning. Whats up with that?? -d'andra

Im cool with it now knowing what it is but i still have it. -d'andra

-d'andra