NVTammy

Hi my name is Tammy. Gettings sleeve on Jan 16th. Very excited and scared. Hoping to meet a few people in my area to chat with. I'm not to sure how to use this site.....???

Also surgery on Jan 16th. Had tough time coming out of surgery, on oxygen 24 hrs but went home. I feel too good in some ways, wanting food like a saltine! I also have that yucky feeling as liquids go down or if something is cold. Except s/f Popsicles!!! Yummy! And warm, not hot soup. My gas got better after heating pad on tummy, laying on side with knees up toward my chest. Sorry to hear of anyone in pain!! Thought and prayers for y'all - Tammy

What a great idea- baby spoons!!! I'm only 6 days post op but trying to be well prepared. I'm having tough time remembering to eat mainly cause I'm sick of liquids!! Cream Soup is nice though!!!

Thank you! I thought I messed up a thread!!!! I'm so confused by technology ???? I appreciate all the advice and info here but am still getting use to how it all works.

I am 5 days post op. Feel great - too good I guess. What am I doing wrong because I'm hungry? A few crackers would be delightful!! Down 30 lbs (5 since surgery) so pleased but I feel tired, sick of protein drinks and soup. No regrets just frustrated!! Anybody tried unflavored protein added to their water or soup? Brand? Where to buy? Ugh I love all I'm learning about myself and food but wow anyone who says this is the easy way out of being fat needs a knock on the head!!! No picnic for sure!

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I too have read all the stories! Including the secretary at my son's school telling me her mother-in-law died!! I went to my doc with all these thoughts and I trust him! This is what I want, to be healthy and at a healthy weight. The sleeve is my final attempt because nothing else has worked. I'm thankful for the horror stories that made me ask more questions and soooo thankful for the stories of success and happiness. My surgery is Wed 1/16 at 3:00 pm and though I am a bit nervous I trust my doc and am praying for an uneventful, successful surgery! You will be in my thoughts and prayers, whatever you decide all that matters is you! Take care and God Bless

How long were you in hospital?

So glad it went well! Mine is day after tomorrow! Very scared!

I was a flight attendant also, quite a few years and children back!! I sooooo understand how you're feeling. Nothing to do, galley full of junk and a belly screaming at you! I gained weight flying too. Take some raw veggies and rice vinegar ( maybe ask doc for something in case security won't let it through!) I put cucumbers in a zip loc and throw vinegar on them and munch like they were potato chips! I buy carrot chips and baby carrots too, the already cut "chip" ones are easiest. I'm sorry you're having a hard time. Hang in there. We only have few days to go!! Good luck

I am 1/16 also!! Having trouble with all liquid- at least today was hard- I cried. I can do it! See doc tomorrow. Cheers!!!

I am one week from today! January 16th at 1:00 pm. I was doing great on liquid diet having just a few cups of spinach or carrots and cucumber with rice vinegar, but hit a wall today! For the first time in a week I wanted food so bad I cried! Feeling like a failure (I ate a piece of cheese and 3 mini pretzels) I came to bed. Now so upset I can't sleep. I want this so much, why am I so freaking weak!???! Ok thanks for letting me air it out- done with pitty party and try to rest. Prayers for all is Jan sleeves!! God bless you all and good luck.

I'm the 16th also!! Reno Nevada! I'm kinda scared. Liquids is tough! We can do it!! We deserve to be healthy and happy - cheers(Protein shake of course) ha ha! Keep us posted

WOW!! Nice to see! Your look so wonderful!!! I can only pray for such results Thanks for sharing!!

You're beautiful. I'm sure if you are honest with your doc and yourself it will be ok I loose when I eat right and workout - I just don't ever keep it up kids, family, dogs, volunteer work and well.....,LIFE! Guess I'm lazy too, or maybe neglected myself off & on so much I need to learn to commit to myself and make "me & my health" a priority. I wish you all the luck and peace there is. It's nice to hear honesty.

I have second guessed over and over. I am 5'4 and 239. My goal is 135 so I do have 100 to loose but many friends and family have said its too much. I see the doc on the 8th and have a list of Q's for him - including about too much. Talk to your doc-

My family all claims to be here to support me, yet everything to possibly discourage or hurt my feelings seems to be key! If I get grouchy - they think its the pre-op diet, duh! Is that abnormal? I feeling everyone is against me trying to push me into changing my mind or giving in. They're use to the fat Tammy maybe......husband makes cracks about me leaving once I get thin, reminds me of risks 25/7, reminds me of financial issues because new clothes cost $ so do complications, Vitamins etc. well so will my funeral if I keep up the fat path I've been on 20 yrs! Has anyone else felt like obstacles were being placed in the way by those they thought supported them? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi Angie, I'm pretty new here- a few days. I saw your post this morning and WOW! What a wonderful person you with such a lovely spirit! I pray I am able to follow your example of remaining positive and rolling with what comes way. Thank you ever so much for sharing your experience. My surgery is 16 days away. I'm getting scared- Please keep us all posted and share your progress. You are in my prayers Tammy Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks iggychic!! I didn't think popcorn would ever be ok!!!! Nice to know it won't be a thing of the past forever- it will now be an entry in my journal of things to ask/look forward toward???? Someone else mentioned Pirate Booty is tolerated well - ill again follow great advise from here and wait for my docs ok Thank you Sent from my iPhone using VST