Julieann87

I was sleeved on the 6th too yay!!!! Im on soft foods and if u even have the tiniest sip of water with food you will be miiiiiserable!! I have been trying hard on this because I used to drink alot with my food intake so I've slipped a couple times and well after that you won't slip anymore lol good luck and happy holidays!!

Im 16 days post op and this pain on my left side is just terrible. I started feeling better around ten days but the last couple days my left side has been so painful. Is this part of the process, is this a pain experienced with a leak? I feel fine other then the pain... Ugh

Thank You ... They tell me to relax and it takes time so I will make sure I didn't just over do something.

Congrats!!! Hang in there and focus mostly on your water intake and don't rush anything. Im 16 days out, there is light soon. Lol. Good luck

Is there anyone who didn't lose their hair? Also, how much hair are we talking! I worry about this daily and would like to be fully prepared ekkkk

Doors any one know when I can start stomach exercises. I'm doing cardio and arm workouts but I'm afraid my stomach is bring neglected I'm 14 days out and still a little sore on my left side

Thank you all =))

Lol ohh no!!! A plumber!! Yikes well thank you for the positive reinforcement and good luck sounds like you're doing great on your weight loss!!! =)

Oh man I will be so sad if I've got to cut all mine off I don't have long hair but I've been trying so hard to grow it out... Guess it's gonna happen regardless right lol gotta get through it =)

Thank you guys!!! With taking the biotin out hair and nail supplements do I have to take any precautions or can I just go buy it and take it? My hair is so thin anyway I know it's worth it I'm just not looking forward to this minor side effect!

Tonight I get to make the famous Ricotta Bake that is so popularly spreading on VST I'm so excited!! This has got me through the 13 days lolol I hope it hours done good =)

My doctor told me to stay away from salad no nutritional value and it doesn't fill you up. Good luck!!

Everyone had their slips. Don't beat yourself up but I've noticed if I trek myself I'm the exception and I'm not gonna lose weight etc I notice I don't stay on track. You need to stay positive and tell yourself you can and are going to do this one cookie isn't alot in terms of a meal which is probably why you didn't have to many problems keeping it down!! You're going to do this, this is just one of your down times!! Keep your head up!!!

Ya I completely agree and it totally sucks too because you're are so dang hungry but I was in the same boat I was self pay and hasn't got the final approval but had a date so I had to start it the same way but ya it's not gonna hurt to eat if ur still losing =)

The research I did proves your theory. If you lose the weight thats ultimately what shrinks your liver the liquids are merely to help with the transition for after the surgery. I ate maybe 4-6 low calorie meals in my 12 day liquid diet stage. I lost plenty to shrink my liver and still got the jist for after surgery and I was just fine... My two cents. Good luck, when is your surgery date?

Congrats on your accomplishment you look wonderful!!!! =)

December 6th ... This year im 12 days out and almost onto moochy foods yayayy!!! Thats exciting Hoehn is awesome and absolutely gorgeous so its a two for one deal lol. I was self pay so it moved REALLY fast but they are really good about getting you in when you want after you've got your pysch and dietician approval!! Where are you in that process and are you ins or self pay?? @Holli thats super exciting I'm in overland park too!!! AND I looove the thrift stores!!!

Ok... Im 9 days post op. and find myself only wanting water or crystal light I am trying to force the protein shakes down but am only getting maybe 20 grams which I know is terrible and I'm so afraid of losing hair....did anyone else have this problem and what helped???

I slipped a couple times pre-op we are human!! I know personally the liquid diet or any diet prior to surgery was TERRIBLE!! You still have that ungodly feeling of hunger snd knowing you can eat it etc after surgery its so much easier to follow the rules and you do alot better with doing what you're suppose to...I wouldn't lie but I wouldn't go out of your way to tell all the details you are trying and working on it which I feel matters most!! Good luck, I hope it all works out!!

Congrats!!!! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to get there!!!

That's very exciting!!! They are all great people and I absolutely love Hoehn!! Great doctor...when are you expecting to have your procedure?

You look awesome congrats what a huge accomplishment!!!!

Welcome!!! I started at 255 too!! Good luck on your journey it's an exciting change. I'm 11 days post op and can't believe still its happened...it will come so quick!!! I'm happy for you!!!

Eeeeeek!!!!! I've got to step away from the scale!! I find my self waking up everyday and weighing myself! I know it's terrible I need to get away from this habit! Im 11 days post op and haven't lost anything the last two days so of course I'm having all these thoughts that my sleeve isn't gonna work!!!!

Im 25 from Kansas I cant figure out how to add people on my phone is it an option?? Good luck with your surgery!!!