BellaHugz

Woot, Woot congratulations on such a wonderful acheivement!!! And then Praying for you and a healthy recovery on Monday!

I agree with RJ, I used to hate gatorade but now I make sure to drink i bottle a day to stay hydrated. I even have on my bedside so at night when i feel my hydration levels are low i just take a few sips and it really helps. Hope you feel better soon!!

Yes, I was talking about the exterior of my stomach scar. My lapband was in '09 and the interior of my stomach had scarring but I had all the scar tissue removed and sleeve done in one surgery. The doctor said it took 1 1/2 hours for both the removal and revision. I am so Thankful that i could have it all done at once. I did my best on my pre-op fasting diet too to shrink my liver too. Alot of prayer went into this and i was truly thankful for my new sleeve!

Journaling will help you especially when you see the scale move, you will be able to see Hey what did i do yesterday that was so good. And you will be able to see what you ate, what you drank and the real skinny is how much did you move. Buy a cheap memo pad, take measurments of your self, height weight etc. Then journal your intake, also take this journal to the Dr with you when you go it will hlp you be accountible and show him the great work you have done!! Now get back up on that saddle baby!! This meal, this time, it is all for you!! Work it!!

I had a larger scar from my lapband after my revision I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that the doctor removed my 1wide scar to a minimal line scar. Doing the Happy Dance!

Damn you look great!! Just sayin'

Well your destiny seems clear in life and in your dreams. This type of dream is telling you to stay the course and make the right choices and you will find this journey and the path it take you on will be life changing. Thanks for sharing so inspirational!

Funny my hubby heard me say my that the scale is going down and I was 204 what does he do? He runs over to the scale and comes out with a big sigh & smile I looked at home and said whats up? He says a few days ago I was 204 too now I am 198lb. Let the healthy competion begain. Now I've gotta learn to be quiet and not jump for joy when the scale goes down or Let's be real when it does do it in silence. And I also have to learn to start cooking better for my family!

Congratulations!

Buy him wireless headphones too. When my hubby wants to stay up a little a later then me i put a blanket up like a little wall and fall fast asleep. The peace maker was the headphones and both of us compromising. I put on an eye mask if he is into a movie and he wears the headphones, if he up longer then 2 hours then off to couch he goes.

Whey protein is a great way to get your protein in. I am allergic to soy and that also leads to problems with estrogen over load or shut down. So for me whey protein is an amazing choice to use for weight loss.

I didnt have a drain. Also had the leak test done while in surgery to double check if there was any leaks Yay no leaks. I chose to stay 2 days since my surgery was 2 hrs away from my home. My recovery was easy.

My dr is one of the pioneers of the wls field infact he has doctors from all over the world come to learn from him and his staff.I double checked his stats and also found out from friends and family who have gone to this surgeon.So it was worth the 2 hour drive to have my surgery and it was done at a heart hospital too. It is very encouraging to know I am and was in the right hands and believe me after having the lapband removed this surgery was night and day. I was walking with in hours, my pain mgmt was handled very well and the sweeling of my stomach was half of what i thought it might be. Wishing you the very best experince during your surgery!

All I can say is contact your doctor who did you surgery, then contact your Obgyn see what you should do next based on the knowledge of wht the professionals say. Then talk with your hubby and find peace with your decesion. Praying for you to find peace and knowledge during this time in your life.

Walking 30min on the treadmill. Going out to day to get some 5,8,10lb weight and strength resistant bands!

Girl, can we talk? My primary care physician older nurse told me when i 1st started this journey for the sleeve "There are no fat POWs.." I was shocked, hurt and insulted all at the same time that I couldn't even respond. My best response will be the success of this sleeve!!

My surgery was the 17th and I am liquids plus creamed soup tomato bisque and butternut squash, yogart and applesauce. I wont be on soft food until next week.I just see every addition of food as a new thing to look forward too. Not sayin my head isn't want more..

So Hopeful, how ya feeling these days?

the funny thing is my lapband scar was larger then my sleeve revision scar. How'd that happen? But i do have afew more little lines and I am using aquaphor to help the healing process along.

I still have pain too on the left side but I figure it is not as much pain as having the lapband in. Thank you Jesus!! I found that adding crystal light energy flavors to my water help me get the water in and they add to the energy too. Who knew! My NP said it was ok, so I am glad I added them.

Protein make the body good. check with your Dr or NP to see if you can add some vit b12 into your diet. It helps with energy too.

luv this

Funny mine started a week before surgery and last a week, which drove me crazy.

I do feel it has been worth it..I also have a lot of respect for the team that looked after me and cared for me...I will be going for plastics...But hubby is safe no matter what You are simpy amazing and encouraging RJ, some day when i grow up... just kidding!

Yay, happy dance for ya! At the hospital they will let you know what you can have the clear menu is what I was put on. And I found the popscicles a big treat. The tray of food took over an hour to finish and just when you do finish your meals you want to fall asleep and the nurse pop in with pain medication. So it's all good!