Addison

I am scheduled for my surgery June 29th with Dr. Dirk. Anyone else used him? If so, are you a happy camper and did he and his staff support you throughout your journey?

I am having my weight loss surgery this Friday, June 29th. I am ready to ge the show on the road. Having it done at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas, Texas by Dr. Dirk Rodriguez. Lots of bariatric surgeries performed there by various bariatric surgeons. It seems that everyone getting the sleeve done response to this forum, but then we do not hear from them after their procedure. I want to know what to expect before and after. So once you have your surgery, lets all continue to share our experiences. Thanks - Addison

Your going to love it!!!!!!!!

Congrads for your surgery!!!! I was sleeved two weeks ago. It was not bad at all. If you get nauseated have the nurse to bring you some alcohol wipes and fan them in front of your nose. Crunch and suck on ice chips. This will help you get through the first 24 hours. The third day you will be tired. Just rest. Remember to sip, sip and walk around. Each day you will get to feeling better. I had some ups and downs with my energy....just listen to your body and go lay down and take a 15 minute power nap. It is amazing how you brain and stomach will not be on the same page! I just love the new me. I am down 18 pounds in 18 days. It was the best thing that I could have done for myself and I trust it will be the best thing you could do for your self. I still have a long way to go, but I am optomistic about my near future! - Addison

Don't be nervous. I was sleeved two weeks ago and I have lost 18 pounds. The surgery is not bad at all. If you get nauseated after surgery ask the nurse to bring you some alcohol wipes and fan them in front of your nose...it takes away being nauseated. Crunch and suck on ice chips! The third day of surgery you will think....what in the hell was I thinking! You will feel tired and want to sleep on the third day. Each day gets better! And when you jump on that scale and your down.......it will kick in. Your brain will no longer think about food like you use to. It is amazing. Be sure and get that 65 grams of protien in with your protien shakes. Be sure and sip, sip and get up and walk around. You can have sugar free popcyles, sugar free pudding, sugar free jello. Tomatoe soup, creamy or classic. They have a new Campbell's Tomatoe soup parmesan creamy bisque...YUM!!!! Also, after a week, get some Idahoan potatoe mix (find with micaroni mixes) add water and make a semi thick potatoe soup....eventually you will not have to add so much water and can make them a little thicker. You will do just fine. You will enjoy your new life and all this will behind you in less than a week. - Addison

continue writting on this forum about your weight loss journey. I think it is helpful to others that are making the decision about having weight loss surgery. My surgery is tomorrow, Friday, June 29th. Yes, I am excited......isn't anticipation have the fun of getting there? You will be hearing from me soon! - Addison

Yep, really helpful.....my date with the sleeve is tomorrow.....right around the corner.

I am having my sleeve done tomorrow.........June 29th. I know I will be okay....will be back in contact as soon as possible.

All of you have inspired me! I have my surgery on June 29th.......ready for the change to begin! - Addison

My girlfriend that has had the sleeve done on March 9th has lost 30 plus pounds. She is on estrogen and lexapro. She is 50 years old. I am having my sleeve done June 29th and I am on premarin and lexapro. I do not foresee any problems with that. You will probably get off the effexor because you will start feeling better about yourself so you will not have low self esteem or be depressed!

June 29th wishing it was sooner, but it will be here before I know it!

Funny, sad, but true!!! I am printing this list and placing on my mirror. Having my wls on June 29th. Getting very excited.....and staying calm about it because the benefits out weigh the risks!!!!!

My girlfreind was out shopping the next day! I amhaving my surgery on June 29th and taking the week of 4th of July off since everyone else is taking time off that week.....it should be slow!

I think so........

You are just giddy about your surgery!!! I am so excited for you. Your laugh and smile are infectious. I have my pre-op June 20th and sleeve surgery June 29th. I will be off the week of July 4th. My Birthday....it will be the best Birthday present that I could have given myself. I will look forward to seeing you more with regard to your posts.

Just remember....the benefits out way the risks!

I am considering the Gastric Sleeve Surgery; however, I am want to speak with someone that has had this surgery sometime ago. My questions are did they meet their weight loss goals? Have they had any problems? Are they keeping the weight off?

Your inspiring me to have the sleeve surgery!