Tipintx

Congrats and look forward to hearing your success story!

While in pre-op waiting to have surgery with Dr. kim on one of the surgical nurses told me There were only 2 doctors she would consider using and dr. Kim would be her first choice. I used him because of his experience in revision surgery. And I drive 3.5 hours one way for all of these classes, check ups, etc...

I think everyone of you have been inspirational to me. Cowgirl Jane is probably the one who provided me with the "kick me over the goalpost" of making up my mind to ban the band and get sleeved.

Wow - congratulations and I want you to be my mentor:)

Ok call me the village idiot but I can't figure out how to add friends on myfitpal....

I had my revision surgery with Dr. Kim on the 10th of September. I was fortunate that he did it all in one step. His P.a. Told me he was doing it in 2 stages from now on but I am sure he will look at it on a case by case basis. Praying for you to get it done all at the same time!

I had surgery on the. 10th. I find it difficult to get un all my protein and fluids. I do add unflavored protein to my soup. Ready to move onto purée foods

Just wondering if anyone is doing Pilates and what kind of results are you seeing?

Congratulations queen, are you still in amsterdam? Sent from my iPad using VST

I am 2 weeks out. The first day I would have told you it was a mistake. I was hurting, i was nauseated, and I was thinking what have I done to my body and knew I could not undo the "damage". I spent 2 nights in the hospital. I too have a very supportive, loving husband who took very good care of me and helped me to walk the hallways, and kept encouraging me. By day 4 - the pain and nausea were gone. Now came the learning process: sipping fluids, avoiding dehydration, trying to get in the Protein shakes. Today I left church and told my husband how thankful I am To be on this side of the surgery. I wore an outfit I haven't worn in two years. My husband said I was walking faster. And I am still making myself drink liquids, telling myself not to cheat and eat the biscuits I so badly want:). Your husband is right to tell you to ask questions. For me I had to make a choice. I know myself well enough to know I do not have the self discipline to eat less and work out more to lose the weight I need to lose. I needed a tool to help me. So i purchased one:) Sent from my iPad using VST

I had mine done all in one step by dr Kim in colleyville tx. As of sept 10 I have heard he is now doing it in. 2 stages - I may have been one of the last patients he did all at one time or so his nurse told me. I did not want to go in 2 x for this surgery bc I was afraid I would chicken out:).

Congratulations pip! You inspire me.

Well, today is the day - going to be sleeved! Thank you all for your encouraging posts, tips, and commitment to helping those of us who are starting our new life:)

From the incisions on my abdomen. Sent from my iPad using VST

Well I am one week out today. I go tomorrow to have my staples removed. The first 48 hours were the hardest. And I have spent this week trying to get the hang of SIPPPING fluids. Somehow I missed this information in all of the research I did. I was up 10 lbs when I got out of surgery so this week has been a wash as far as weightloss goes. I move into full liquids for the next 2 weeks. This is definitely a learning experience and if possible I think it helps to have someone at home help you the first few days. There is quite a regimen of crushing pills, tracking Fluid intake, and breathing exercises. Not to mention walking which seems to be the best advice for faster recovery. Ok, I wish all a successful week! May God bless and keep you in His most capable hands. Sent from my iPad using VST

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Has anyone else experienced the postponement of surgery due to high TSH levels? I am curious as to how much time it will take to being My numbers back to normal.

My level came down from 39 to 8.9 so I am going under the knife on sept 10, Sent from my iPad using VST

Lissa, thank you for continuing to post and answer questions and especially for the encouragement you bring to this group:). Congrats on a job well done! Sent from my iPad using VST

You are an encouragement! Sent from my iPad using VST

Look how much younger you look !! Way to go! Sent from my iPad using VST

As a first grader learning to read in the 60's we read d**k and Jane books. d**k and Jane had a dog named Tip. My oldest brother is 18 when I am born - and loves to torment tease and give nicknames. I am 3 years old reading See Tip Run when in walks my brother and says - your name is Tip - 45 years later few people know me by my real name - I live in Texas and I am Tipintx:) Sent from my iPad using VST

Did you lies 24 lbs in one month??? Incredible! Sent from my iPad using VST

Forgive me if I have mistaken you for someone else but - at one time did you mention you had a problem with people touching you?? It would be interesting to interview you - what a testimony of how the sleeve can propel you to new heights! Thank you for sharing. Sent from my iPad using VST