Ms.Nya

Had my surgery 6 mos ago 7/15/13, highest weight 351, surgery weight 328, current weight 253, 98lbs GONE!!!!

im 5'7 my highest weight was 351 and my weight at surgery was 328. 3 months later im 285. Slow but steady and i will admit I havent been following all the rules, not drinking enough water or getting in all my protein but still think im doing pretty well.

I had my surgery July 15th and had heartburn from the first day and everyday since. I take Omeprazole to control it so it doesnt bother me but if i miss a dose....oh boy!

My tastes have definitely changed! Some things I used to LOVE I cant stand the thought, look, or smell of! Ive gotten so used to low/no calorie sweeteners I cant stand how sweet regular sugar is. No desire for sweets, cakes, candy ect. I didnt really like seafood before, now thats all i really eat, shrimp, tilapia, salmon. Its so weird....

I didnt get tested but the anesthesiologist did ask me (a few mins before surgery) if i did any recreational drugs in the past month. I lied and said no, I didnt want to risk them calling off the surgery. I was sure I was gonna die right there on the operating room table!!!! But, I survived! I would NOT reccommend it though! I was so freaked out!!! Im stupid, I know

HW: 351 SW: 328 CW: 296 Currently in my 2nd stall but I think I know what I need to do to get out of it...... More Water, more Protein and more calories. Thats what got me out of my last stall. I can do the water without a problem but I HATE Protein shakes and I'm NEVER hungry. On another note, I have my fisrt appointment with my PCP post-op and I cant tell you how excited I am to hop on that scale!

I went to an amusement park yesterday and I could fit on all the rides! Restraints fastened without any problems!!! So happy! Had my sleeve done 7/15 down 45lbs including pre-surgery diet

I did feel a little funny after some of the big rides, kind of queasy...... and I've always been a major thrill seeker at amusement parks!!! But I didn't let it stop me Lol

I had 5 incisions, none in my belly button and no drain sites (thank goodness)

How long did everyone wait to have sex post op?

My Dr. Didn't give a time but I tried about 3 weeks out and when I stood up I had the worse crippling gas pain in my belly lol I didn't wanna tell my boyfriend because he was against trying but I "seduced" him anyway hehe

Has anyone experienced changes in tolerating foods after surgery. I know you can't tolerate certain foods post op but I mean being able to eat something and then suddenly you can't anymore. I was sleeved on July 15 and have been able to eat watermelon since about a week post op but today I had some watermelon and felt so sick I could only lie the floor in pain and then I threw up. What happened? I haven't had any problems before....

That's amazing. Good for you!

Oh I have TONS of sugar free popsicles from my liquid diet pre-op! That's probably why I don't want them now!! Lol

Thanks, I will try more popsicles. I just don't ever feel like I want a popsicle Lol What about protein? How are doing with getting your protein?

I had my sleeve done 2 weeks ago on the 15th and I'm feeling pretty good. I've lost 10 lbs since the day of Surgery. I don't know if that's good or not. I'm having a very hard time getting protein in. I can't stand shakes at all. I get super nauseous from the first tiny sip! I've been eating cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to get some protein in, but that's about it. Water is also hard, plain water is nearly impossible. Flavored water I can drink about 24 oz a day. I'm worried about my nutrition! Any suggestions???

Got my sleeve done on Monday. came home from the hospital today and already 7 lbs down since Monday! Not too much pain but I have some good meds. I also take med for nausea which I really need. Overall I'm doing Ok, trying to get my fluids in, afraid of getting dehydrated.

I had my surgery yesterday and I am feeling much better today. I'm finding it hard to get any Liquids down tho. I'm still pretty sore but overall Ok. Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes

Thank you! I will

I'm trying!!! Just a little nervous, more excited than anything else right now. And thanks

Thanks KitKat!

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow!!!! yikes

My surgery is on Monday too..... I hope. I had my pre op yesterday and that Dr. called today to say that my EKG showed extra beats so my pcp wants me to see a cardiologist I have an appointment with the cardiologist on Thursday and hopefully everything will be okay and I can go ahead with the surgery on Monday as scheduled. I'm so nervous it's gonna get postponed or canceled. I keep thinking in the back of my mind that this won't work, just like nothing else I've ever tried to lose weight has worked.