Blessedfun

I had an awesome real life victory this week. For the first time in two years I didn't need a seat belt extender on an airplane and the tray didn't hit my belly. I'm down 60 pounds and traveling was actually fun. I even made it up the hills of San Francisco without falling over!!!!

Down 67 pounds since surgery on May 16th!!!

Whooooooo Hoooooo!!! Every pound counts! We are working these sleeves!!!
Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I'm not 6 months out, but the following should help you still. I am 2 1/2 months out & no regrets!!! It was nothing compared to my c-section & I was sooooo freeeeaked out before surgery.
I did not have a drain. Thank goodness!
I used a heating pad as soon as I got into my private room. I rotated it every couple hours from back to front & took GAS Xstrips 2 @ a time . I had no gas pain! I did walk a ton in the hospital . I think that help a lot as well.
Also if you can find chewable multi Vitamin, acid reducer & B12 dissolvables that will beat the crushing of pills. I struggled for two weeks of nasty crushing of pills. A friend of mine told me about the chewables!
Yeah, no need to stock pile. Your taste buds change so be ware!
I also started taking Bioton 2 months prior to surgery & have not lost any hair yet! I am 2 months & 2 weeks out.
I love sugar free popsicles! I had a hard time getting in 64oz of Fluid and I still eat like 4 a day!
I use coco oil every day to help with my skin also.
I hope this helps! Best if luck!
Highest weight 301
Start weight 286
Day of surgery 273
CW as of today 238

I feel the same way scared.. I talk to God day in and day out about this surgery...I know God will watch over me and all of you while we are sleep for that short period of time. We got this. Have faith!!

I wish someone would have have told me how awesome being sleeved was and how in a year I would weigh 164 pounds less! Oh well I probably wouldn't have believed them anyway.

You don't need to pack a lot for the hospital! Wear very loose clothes to the hospital you can wear them home. Only bring your toiletries, Gas X, and phone. You will only be able to use a hospital gown because of the IV and they give you socks with grippers on them before surgery. You can use another hospital gown as a robe so your hiney won't be out for everyone to see when you take your walks.

Negatives
No rest in the hospital at all!
Gas pains were really rough!!
The drink for the post-op leak test is terrible!
I just want to have a bite of something!
As much as I like Water, it's hard getting in that much!
Crushed up pills for 1 week are the worst!!
The bruised feeling is rough too!
People talk about food way too much!
Positives
I can get out of the floor much easier with some belly gone!
My belly and face are already way smaller!
I've already went from 20+ jeans to 16!!!! Yay
Before weight 259
Surgery weight 244
Current weight 235
Surgery date 8/28/13

Early recovery was scary for me. It was like logic and reasoning about the chance for complications got completely screwed in my head and I was so afraid of leaks, strictures, infections, etc etc even though I wasn't before the surgery. There were moments I was terrified. I totally overshopped and will have a life time supply of Gatorade. Going to the store a couple days after wasn't bad- you don't need to stockpile

about this 15 years ago... just wish I had done this sooner.

That the weight would come off very slow and I have to diet and exercise like I did before to see any weight loss

Don't buy expensive clothing on the way down. I had pants that had outgrown me before I had even taken off the tags. I learned pretty quick though. Thrift shop became second home.

Surgery date : 9/4/12
Weight day of: 240 lbs
Height: 5' 2.5"
Surgeon: Dr. Thomas Borland (self pay)
Current weight: 150 lbs
Total loss: 90 lbs
Just wanted to post a little update since my one year has passed... I wanted to hit 100 lbs by now, but I am totally okay with 90! My one year appt with my Dr isn't til October so I feel confident that I can get there by then! I've kindof fallen off the wagon lately, so as of Monday I'm back on Protein and veggies only! I am going to beat this 10 lbs FOR SURE :
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Yes they were.. Lol
I finally had to break down and buy some new ones. I was in a tight 16 and now I'm in 10s & 12s.

Ok as of this morning..
Down 52 pounds!!!! Surgery was on May 22,2013.
Bmi was 35.2
And now it is 26.8!!!!
I am almost in the normal weight range!!!!! And very very happy!!!!!

Thank you so much for your continued encouragement! Weighed this morning - lost 6 more lbs! Doing the Happy Dance!

For years I wanted to go to a Yoga class. Yesterday I attended my first class! I was able to hang for the whole class. So I was beyond thrilled! Afterwards my sister and I walked on the treadmill for a couple miles and spent some time on the stepper too. We finished up with a healthy fruit Protein smoothie from the gym's bar to celebrate! Can't wait to try Zumba and Pilates!!! Loving this sleeved life! Blessings!
Surgery - 05/15/2013
Down - 63 lbs

I wanna do yoga soo bad, but need some of my belly to go away first so I can bend right lol

How soon after being sleeved did you guys start yoga, there's a nice studio in my area running a special $39 for 10 classes. That's a steal, I'm a few says shy of being 1 month post op, what do you guys think? Wait or start now?

Thank you Melody!! Just reading that was encouraging! You have no idea. Will look for the thread you mentioned!

I had my sleeve done in Mexico on Monday and im feeling good and looking good! Can't wait to see what life brings me now!!!

Beautiful!!! Congrats!!! Go get those 9!!!
Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

SimplyFAB
agree w/all - see your doc for answers/help
WARNING-WARNING
hijacking for a minute
Chittick24
welcome NEWBIE?VET!!!!
i see you just joined our group
3 years post op!!!!
woo hoo!!!
we love seeing people like you
you aren't showing a ticker or profile (hint, hint )
how has your journey been??
inquiring minds want to know!!!!
nice to see you
kathy
WELCOME ABOARD
ok.... back to our regularly scheduled program
good luck SimplyFAB - hope you get help from the doc, and feel better sooner than later

I started this journey exactly a year ago today
September 7, 2012 I was so nervous and scared for how my life would change and how different things would really be from my normal life. Thank GOD I chose this for me, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm SO happy in my new body and am getting married 11/2/13 <3 can't wait to show off my new less voluptuous curves In my MERMAID wedding dress!!! Cheers sleevers, you are beautiful!
Before at 299
Now at 169
Goodbye 130 lbs! Only 9 lbs to go!! <3