HollyW

Congrats!

I was going to join a Zumba class this month but decided to get under 200 before I try it out. I have never been one to exercise so I thought I would lose a few more pounds first. I can't wait to try it out. Everyone talks about how fun it is!

I have BCBS of IL and I had to do 3 months of dieting with my PCP, nutrionist visit, Psych evaluation was required through my insurance. My surgeon wanted the sleep study and EGD. My insurance covered everything without question. Of course even though we have the same insurance, all policies are written differently.

I am also 4 weeks out and I can only eat about a 1/2 cup at a time, maybe a cup, but no more than that. I have read that after sleeve surgery your tummy only holds 1 - 5 ounces of food. Just remember to chew, chew, chew and take it slow!

I have to take 6 chewables a day so feel lucky. I just got some samples today from my doctor, bariatric advantage. I tried rasberry and it wasn't bad at all.

Congrats! I have to say I have had 2 c/sections plus a few other surgeries and the pain from the sleeve was just as minimal as all of my other surgeries. Sleeve is usually done laprascopically so instead of one big incision you have a few small ones. Hospitals do so much to control patients pain that you really shouldn't have any. You might be sore but nothing horrible. They had me up and walking the same day of my surgery and it wasn't bad, I was just groggy from pain meds. As long as you go into everything with the right mind set, everything will go great! Good luck on your journey and keep us all updated!

I had a hernia repair with my sleeve Dec. 6th and haven't had any problems either. I just have the normal 3 bites and I'm full kind of stuff but that is it. Good luck.

Thank goodness for these older posts! Now I know how to get chewable calcium citrate. I have been looking at all kinds of stores with NO luck.

It will get better! I was sleeved on Dec 6th as well. I am sorry you are having so many problems. I just started mushy foods. Everyone is different and every surgeon is different with rules. I hope your doctor gives you some additional tips on the 5th. Are you still taking or have you taken any anti-nausea medicine? You WILL NOT feel this way forever. It's just one of those bumps in the road. Good luck and keep us informed.

I have no regrets. I had my surgery Dec 6th and the first month is dreadful but I got through it. I never would have lost the weight if it wasn't for the sleeve!

SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda...................275.................187..............177..............10 Coops ...............238................191.............177................14 Cwalker...............250.................180..............170..............10 Daisy....................237...................138.............130...............8 DJackson.............229.................229..............215.............14 Ibejjo...................249..................249............229................20 Juliarh...................230..................230..............215...........15 Kimmes................239..................222..............200............22 Kgremmy.............225.................210..............199..............11 Laylasmojo.........242.................180...............170..............10 LeslieH..................212..................212.............199..............13 LilMissDiva...........235..................234.............220..............14 Meriteri...................240...................187.............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252..................225................199..............26 Mommy2Girls.......275.................240..............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.................190..............178..............12 MRSKOUBIK........317..................283.............267..............16 pattimomof3nj......203.4..............167.1..........155...........12.1 Sailorgirl.................240.................220..............200..........20 Secret Surgery34..........205.........179............165...........14 Sleeve 4 me.........166..................166.............156..............10 Sweatinitout..........245................170..............160...............10 Yolanda240...........236.................203..............170..............33 Holly......................259.................233.............215.............18 I got left out somehow through all the copy and pasting.

I was told I could start mushies starting week 4. That is tomorrow for me! Every surgeon is different but if that is what he told you then it must be okay. Just be careful and take your time. Good luck!

Congrats to you! That is fab. Keep up the good work.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in June of this year and I was sleeved in December. I'm hoping I won't have to be on the medication for life but it happens to run in the family.

SN.......................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.........Lbs to Goal Avilda.......................275.................187..............177..............10 Cwalker....................250.................180..............170..............10 DJackson..................229.................229..............215...............14 Ibejjo........................249..................249.............229................20 Juliarh......................230..................230.............215..............15 Kimmes....................239..................222..............200..............22 Kgremmy.................225.................210..............199...............11 LeslieH.....................212..................212.............199...............13 LilMissDiva...............235..................235.............220...............15 Mommy2Girls...........275.................240..............228...............12 Moni luv...................190.................190..............178...............12 MRSKOUBIK.............317..................283.............267...............16 pattimomof3nj..........203.4..............167.1...........155...............12.1 Sailorgirl..................240.................220..............200...............20 Secret Surgery34......205.................179.............165...............14 Sleeve 4 me.............166.................166.............154................12 Yolanda240...............236.................203.............170..............33 Coops .......................238..................191 ...........177 ...............14 HollyW.......................259...................233............215................18

I have plantar fasciitis and when I saw my podiatrist I had to do foot exercises before I get out of bed. I got a steroid shot in the bottom of my foot and was asked to take Celebrex. It did help alot to do this things. I was also given a wrap for my foot and was told to get a shoe like Nike Reax that has alot of support on the heel. Shoes really do matter! All other tennis shoes kill my feet. You can do any exercise there is to do as long as you have the right support on your feet. Put your feet up. Stay off your feet for several days when the pain is severe.<LI> Apply ice. Hold a cloth-covered ice pack over the area of pain for 15 to 20 minutes three or four times a day or after activity. Or try ice massage. Freeze a water-filled paper cup and roll it over the site of discomfort for about five to seven minutes. Regular ice massage can help reduce pain and inflammation.<LI> Decrease your miles. You probably won't have to permanently retire your running or walking shoes, but it's a good idea to cover shorter distances until pain subsides.<LI> Take up a no- or low-impact exercise. Swap swimming or bicycling in place of walking or jogging. You'll likely be able to return to your regular activities as heel pain gradually improves or disappears. However, some people find that the only way to avoid a recurring problem is to permanently modify their aerobic activities.<LI> Add arch supports to your shoes. Inexpensive over-the-counter arch supports take the tension off the plantar fascia and help absorb shock.<LI> Stretch your arches. Simple exercises using household objects can stretch your plantar fascia, Achilles tendon and calf muscles

You look fantastic! Keep up the good work.

Congrats to you! I was sleeved 12/6/10 and I am not even at the mushy stage yet. Keep up the good work.

Thank you coops. I think I may need to build up some before attempting Zumba so I may just put it off a month.