DivineMissM

I was nervous too!! And I work in an operating room, so I know the drill!! But I lost 50 lbs preop, and another 20 Postop for a total of 70!!! Best thing I ever did! Food and I had this long term relationship that just wasn't working for me anymore! We had to break up!!! I got game, now!!!

Life is short. Go out with him!! Have fun! Be fierce!

I should have added to my post earlier.... 3 years ago I developed a cardiomyopathy, and about 3 months later, my hair started to fall out. BUT-- It grew back. I got it cut short ( I actually thought about shaving it all off, but then Britney Spears did it and I didn't want people mistaking me for her... LOL) and yeah, it was thin, but it grew back.. I think it grew back thicker. Anyways, I think hair loss is a small price to pay for getting to a healthy weight. I always think about those girls on ANTM who cry because they have to get their hair cut.... its all on the road to something better... now, getting back to those men with shaved heads..... yummy...

I personally love a man with super short hair or none at all. LOVE it!! Don't get me started!!! Woof!

I have been stalled the last two weeks!! Frustrating! It helps to be able to realize I am not alone!! Being kind to myself! June 10 -SW-310 Nov 6- surgery- 260 Dec 6-243 Total wt loss 67! And I know there's more to come!

I had 2 days of nausea on day 4-5. Got the doc to get me some ondansetron (zofran) and 2 doses later I was good to go. Don't suffer! Get some meds!!

Me too! I am a chilly chick these days!

Wow! Now that's a dramatic change! Good for you!!!

Growl!!!

I have been told that is ok! Everyone here seem to get slightly different info but generally if you stay vigilant to your calories, protein and fluid intake-- it's all good!

I think it's great that you are so willing to help out us girls!! Talk about being a team player! Love it!!

My surgeon has done a DVD of my procedure. I did give him permission, of course! We are going to use it for teaching purposes and for presentations! Fascinating!! And my liver looked great too! Haha!

You look fantastic!!! Good for you!!!

Oh I agree! Pretty happy about it, really. Just impatient! Hahaha!

I am in the same boat. Sleeved Nov6th. I had lost 50lbs preop, but have only lost 16 Postop . I think my body is adjusting to my changed metabolism. I find it hard to get all my fluids in! I do better with hot fluid than anything else. But it's still a struggle!!

Woof!!!

Personally I take it ALL as a compliment but then i am known for being inappropriate! Hahaha!!

Wait times in BC are surgeon dependent & patient driven. I found out my surgeons criteria ( 10% wt loss, BMI,food diary etc) and I chose a surgeon who wouldn't put you on the wait list until you meet his criteria . From that time, I was less than 6 months. MSP paid fully.

Dont worry about the stuffy nose etc.. It would have to be in your chest before they would cancel. At least that has been my experience, working in the OR for 30 years. And they will check you out before surgery anyways. I would NOT cancel myself. I was sleeved Nov 6. Had some issue with nausea Post op day 4 & 5 but got over that. Live better chemically. anyways, I am now eating eggs, tuna, ground turkey, as well as the full fluids etc. starting to branch out more now. Feeling good, although I have lost 15 lbs since surgery, I am stuck a little now... but I had lost 50 lbs preop. Hang in there.. every day it gets better..

Loose stools is perfectly normal for the first few weeks, according to my surgeon . Things will settle down!

Sheena.. I am in Victoria and MSP paid for my surgery. I hear that the Richmond group are awaiting funding before they can start up again. Here is Victoria, there are 3 surgeons who do bariatric surgery. They all have similar criteria.. Lose 10% of your weight and keep a journal of your food & exercise. Now, of the 3, one puts you on the wait list immediately, and he has a wait list as long as your arm. The other 2 dont' until you have met the criteria. I had my initial consultation in July and was sleeved 2 weeks ago. I am happy to talk to you anytime, and you can email me marcy@shaw.ca

If you have already gone thru menopause and now getting a period, please go see your gynecologist. Peace of mind goes a long way!

My surgeon told me to crush my meds for 2 weeks.. then if it is a larger med, break it in half. I hate the crushing... some meds you can not disguise that bitter taste.. Must be that " bitter pill to swallow" I have heard about all these years!! LOL

Sleeved nov 6th. I'm 55, single and f***ing fabulous! Got divorced this past summer and now, I am doing this for me!! I also know that once things settle down for me, I will be open to sharing my life. But right now, it's all about me! And it's about time!! ????

Sleeved on Tuesday,Nov 6th. It was a struggle for my surgeon because of my adhesions caused by a previous open gallbladder surgery back in the 80's, but successful! The gas pain was unbelievable. Bring on the Morphine. I settled down though and was discharged on Friday. I had lots of trouble with nausea. However, once I got some ondansetron things improved dramatically. Trying to get my fluids in, doing great with puddings, applesauce, yogurt. I feel I turned a corner in recovery once the nausea was controlled. My surgeon was fabulous. He took a DVD of the surgery and showed it to me the next morning. Really interesting ( although as I am an OR nurse, I could understand his approach etc). We plan to use this video for teaching purposes and in presentations. Love it! Looking forward to getting stronger and stronger every day.