slojo

Ride dat donkey!

Oh Aunt Flo, please go away!

(Hit wrong key) also... If this is isn't i don't know what hard is. It's not easy at all,it's a BIG lifestyle change!!

I didn't tell my dad i was having wls until i had returned from mexico with it done! He didn't have much to say...He ALWAYS has something negative to say so i chose not to tell him. I told my mom because she is understanding (& obese), she was behind me, but just concerned...I think once you start losing and are healthier they will see and come to terms with itl. You have to do what YOU think is right and educate them on the sleeve...

1. Have WLS 2. zipline out west, South dakota/colorado 3. Finish school for Bachelor's in Nursing 4. Go on cruise or bahama vacation 5. Have harley davidson motorcycle of my own

Keep it going! I chose walking/running as my exercise and stretching of course...Kinda in limbo only walking since surgery...

TOday is day 9 out and ihave lost 14 lbs (actually 13.8) and i am thrilled. My running shorts actually fit now like they should... I went back to work yesterday,did okay, i'm a nurse, i didin't have to lift on anyone or anything so i was able to perform all my duties ( i normally do help the CNA's with lifting but for a while i will not). I got a little tired but that's not unusual either, i work 12 hour shifts. Overall i say i was ready to go back to work... I'm off today and work again tomorrow. Was glad to be off today. Sutures come out tomorrow. It hink they're all ready except for the one up by my tatas LOL. It is moist still and not scabbed. I'm keeping a drsng on it normally but today have it uncovered to get it to dry out Thanks for reading my jumbled thoughts, have to go for my walk now......

I would have taken off longer if i could but the first week i was off i was in Mexico, so that only left me one week to recover...I would recommend taking as much time off as a person can to recover. This was just all i could take off...

I think you made a good decision. Please keep intouch and keep us posted! Hope you get your date soon!

I'm 10days out and have had 2 periods this month (an extra one since surgery),and i've heard several say this happe ned to them, or that they had a period for 1st time in 5 years or so...

Ouch, so sorry...

There's the 5 day pouch test, the directions are on another post from today...I didin't know about it until today. Will use it in the future...

I have sleep apnea as well. I only have to use a regular nasal cannula (regular oxygen tubing) for mine. I feel 100% better this past year since i found out about it. I was tired ALL the time before, now i don't HAVE to have naps like i use to!

That's awesome! So glad you feel better.... Im 10 days post-op and have lost 14lbs! We're doing awesome!!!

10 days post op and i've got the same.

Yay! So happy for you. It's a wonderful feeling isn't it?

The same idiot at work that told me (Down the hall loudly) that i was getting fat, said the other day: "look at me i'm still skinnier than you and you had surgery" Duh! ya thinks so dufus I just am 9 days out from surgery...

I started of at close to 33 bmi and 9 days post-op i've lost 14 lbs (you may have seen it already, i posted it everywhere!), My bmi is 31 now!

I can sip water all day, i have 2 breaks and a lunch when i take in my protein shakes/jello etc...It worked out pretty well..

Okay, and thanks very much i feel stupid for not knowing but i just hadn't heard of it i'll write it down for future reference, thanks alot!

What is it? I've never heard of it? PLease explain it to me?

So I was scheduled to have lap-band surgery Aug 28th with Dr. Almanza 45 min before the procedure they asked me if I wanted to change to VSG and i said YES! I had thought of changing but thought I was obligated (and had only paid) for the lap-band. They recommended the VSG over lap-band very highly and I changed to VSG. I'm glad i did, and am glad they let me. The experience there was great. I didin't get to stay at the recovery house (remodelling) but the clinica was exceptionally clean, staff was VERY attentive (i'm a RN) and i was very impressed with the care and cleanliness of the facilities. It's not fancy mind you, but it was a very good experience. Close and personal care is what i received. Never got in severe pain post op, meds brought every 4 hours on the money every-time... I would recommend this facility and Dr. Almanza to anyone who is considering VSG. THanks for reading my jumbled thoughts, kinda tired will post more some other time on the experience...