ChristieK

Starting "full liquids" today and I honestly have NO clue what that means. Lol. Help!!! Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

YEA I was hoping yogurt was on that list. I will be a happy person now Thank You. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

Couldn't help but LOL at the "scissors"...... Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

I too am 1 week out, but I am not going to weigh until my Doc apt. next Wednesday. But I can tell by looking in the mirror iv lost weight. Guess nothing but liquids will do that to you. Lol. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

I may get yelled at for this, but we waited 3 days.... Now of course it was not hard core. And I did not hurt one bit. He was attentive the whole time asking if I was ok. I think you just need to listen to your body. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

Why didn't you just go to gym instead of getting surgery.... Why why why, for the love of God, must people ask such stupid questions?!?!?!?!!!! Hello, if I could have just "gone to the gym" to solve all my weight issues don't you think I would have done that instead of having major surgery. Gees, think before you speak PLEASE. *rant over* Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

And it was from someone I consider to be a very close friend. But that is the main reason I decided not to tell many people. Thanks to other friends who knew and family, it seems like everyone already knows. Do people not realize if I wanted it blast everywhere I would be the one shouting it from the rooftops? Don't post on my Facebook wall "hope your surgery goes well". Now I have everyone saying, what surgery did you have. Why didn't you tell me. Are you ok?... I feel like saying, no, I'm dying, iv only got 3 weeks to live, now leave me alone. Lol. Sometimes people only understand rude. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

I'm hanging in there!! Still having major gas pains, but otherwise feel like I didn't even have surgery... How are you feeling? Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

I found GasX strips at Walgreens. They are expensive but seem to be helping a tiny bit. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

Yep. No movement here since Thursday (date of surgery). I'm pretty sure it's normal though Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

My surgery was delayed 5 hours yesterday. Made thru just fine. Woke up in recovery in so much pain. It's from the gas, but I have not been able to pass any of it. Iv tried walking but I get dizzy and weak very quickly. They are keeping me another night in the hospital because I can not keep anything down. Not even small sips of Water. Within 5-10 mins I'm throwing it up. Mostly dry heaves, but it's painful and it sucks!!! I'm just so ready to go home Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

Y'all are so amazingly smart!!! Today is "day 3" and I feel sooooo much better. Gas has finally started to pass. I made them stop all pain meds to see if that was attributing to my nausea and sure thing, I have not been nauseous in about 5 hours. And I'm not in pain, so the meds are not necessary. Woo hoo. Gotta do my upper GI again this morning and I plan on going home. Ready does not even begin to describe it. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

And I'm a nervous wreck. I can't stop shaking. Have to be to the hospital in exactly 4 hours (12:30 Texas time).... Please send peace and prayers my way. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

We are driving to the hospital right now and it feels like the longest drive ever. But at the same time, I just want to freeze time. I have been waiting so long to change my life, but now I'm scared to death. Kissing my kids goodbye was the hardest part. Sigh.... Ok, enough with the nerves. I'm ready to rock this sleeve. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

Thank you. And Good Luck to you on your big day. Those 6 days will go by before you know it Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

Thank you so much. I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time. But I am soooo ready to rock this sleeve Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

You look absolutely stunning!!! Great job on all of the hard work I hope I can be as successful as you. 101lbs in 6 months would be awesome. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

Where an you get it from?? Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

I am on day 6 of the preop diet. My surgery is Thursday. Woo hoo. And all has been well until last night. My stomach feels horrible. I was up until 4:30 this morning feeling like I'm gonna puke, but my stomach is grumbling like its hungry. Then iv gone to the bathroom a billion times. Between peeing, gas, and "loosish" stool (TMI sorry ) I'm exhausted. Now, I may be over thinking because I'm an over thinker. It's what I do. But am I getting sick???? Lord I hope not. My preop diet consists of 3 Protein shakes, 5oz piece of meat and either 1 cup of cooked veggies or 2 cups of raw veggies. And I have stuck with this plan except for one small bite of Mac and cheese to taste the flavor because my kids were complaining. Ahhhh HELP!!!!! Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

^^^ ha ha ha ha ha!! A to the Men... But I doubt the homosexuals are as bad for our arteries. So for now, as much as my tongue would love some bacon, I'll stick with the gays Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

I have exactly 36 hrs till I report to the hospital for my surgery. OH EM GEE!!!!! and I wonder why I haven't slept for 3 days now. My life is about to start again. Not everyone gets a second chance at life, but I do and I'm so blessed for it. Good Luck to everyone going in tomorrow!! Love and Hugs from Texas Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

Well if it makes you feel any better... My doctor had me on 3 shakes a day and 1 meal a day. I think it is only a doctor preference. The diets are for their benefit to shrink your liver. I think you will be fine!! Just breathe, try and get some sleep. Because tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life Good Luck Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013

How did you cheat and how long ago was it? Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013