KarenG.

I had a slight unfill in August, PS in september. I had pretty good restriction going into this (like a slight tad under sweet spot) and I have had some minor problems at night trying to eat when I am a little swollen and the binder is on really tight. I am still only about 11 days out from PS but this has been my experience - I would not get too much unfilled because my appetitte is already back and I am glad that I have restriction.

Pity party ends here! Ridiculous of me to worry about my weight! I know I haven't gained becasue I am barely eating anything! Also - obvioulsly swelling. My major complaint is fatigue adn general discomfort. I am trying not to take as much percoset because it makes me out of it. I am getting bored hanging out at home but I am soooo tired and swollen even after the quickest trip someplace.

THanks Losin! Haven't heard from you in a while. I guess that I have retained like 15lbs of fluid?! There is no way I gained the weight that they cut off! Karey warned me not to weigh myself and I didn't listen and now I am down in the dumps. How the heck are you and how is the pregnancy coming?

What weight were you able to shop in regular instead of plus size clothing stores? I guess it is good to put your height down also when you respond! Looking forward to hearing from you!

I just had a very sad moment. Despite having 12-15lbs of skin removed last week and basicallly not eating for days I weigh about the same as I did before surgery. How is that even possible? I dont feel that bloated. Granted I was wearing my binder, drains bandages, a tank and pants and I usually weigh naked but still I feel like I should have been down a FEW pounds - can anyone reassure me?

Sucess in that area! I won't but i am dying to know. My appetite is still pretty reduced plus the binder makes it hard to eat much of anything. I understand that the fluids have built up in my body and the scale probably doesnt reflect my true weight right now. I am not so worried about the appetite thing because I wasn't eating much before the surgery and have been eating very little since surgery - I was on sugar free liquids for 2 days in the hospital. Is it possible that I have lost more than 15lbs including the skin loss - how cool would that be? Thanks Tracy! I remember you from before - we started about the same time at about the same BMI and I remember we were bothing trying to get to onderland at the same time! I am excited to see your progress towards surgery also. Where did you carry most of your weight? I was shocked when the surgeon told me 12-15lbs since she had said 5-9 originally. Howwever, looking in the mirror now - it is mostly off my butt - my thighs - although smaller and tighter now are still pretty big - I really need an inner thigh lift also.

Had a follow up with surgeon yesterday. I got two drains removed and the pain pump. Everything looks good! Still can't believe my belly button and my hips - insane! I am feeling ok - pain is fine if I take my meds regularly. the only thing is that I am not sleeping well even though I am pretty tired all the time. Also, I feel like I am having a hard time eating even a tiny bit. Is this swelling? Is this because the binder is tight? I am really wondering how much I weigh now but there is no scale available where I am now and I am sure that I weigh much more because of fluid retention and all the stuff on me - so probably better if I don't weigh myself!

So today was a little rougher - pain pump is empty. Also Mirolax isn't helping too much if you get the picture. :confused:

So, so sorry you are having this complication. I am sure that it will be OK but please keep us updated from Florida. Totally sucks that you have to go but sounds like the right decision - the stress of worrying alone makes it worth it.

I am taking Mirolax but still no action!? Yikes - what do I do about that?

I spoke with the surgeon adn she said the dizzy thing is normal. I feel amazingly ok! I keep saying that so maybe it will change. My pain pump is empty now so it is just the percoset but still I feel ok with it. Not like dancing around ok but walking around house is fine. The biggest bummer is not being able to sit comfortably - just walking hunched or lying down.

SO I am feeling pretty good. I am tired easily so I have been sleeping on and off. The percoset makes me tired. I hate the hospital so that was killing me - plus all the IVs etc make it impossible to sleep. Now that I am home I feel ok. My surgeon was really excited about my results and I did get a peek when they were changing the gauze under my binder - I cant't believe that is me! Also I have no behind - really there is nothing there - apparently that is where I had the most excess skin. Totally weird feeling not to have anything to tuck up under me when I sit! Yesterday I tried to change the gauze myself (some of my drains are leaking) and I literally almost passed out when I opened my binder - anyone have that happen? I didn't feel pain I just almost blacked out. I have absolutely no appetite but need to eat with the meds so am trying to do that. Anyway that is my status update!

HI guys a quick check in because I am pretty tired still. 12-15lbs of skin was removed (I was suprised by that). I feel pretty ok with the percoset and the pain pump (miracle device). I ended up spending a bit more time in the hospital because they wanted to check on some bleeding. I am finding the drains gross and the binder annoying. Other than that I feel pretty much ok. I will write more about my experience when I have some more energy later.

And I am off! Thanks for the support guys. This feels like the calm before the storm. Will *speak* with you soon! K

Thanks so much for responding to the TOM question. It will be almost over but it was stressing me out anyway. I guess the surgeons are used to blood!

Thanks Karey! Will check in as soon as I can.

YOu look amazing! As you know I go on Thursday and am feeling a bit nervous but seeing your great results gave me more courage. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Frangi. The biggest Q for me right now is what to do if my TOM isn't over. I think it will be mostly over but not 100%. Sucks right? Also, I am probably as it turns out in the hospital for 2 days. I can ask my sister to post an update if she can but I don't think there is wireless in the hospital. I will certainly post something when I get home.

Congratulations on the date. I am going on Thursday and v nervous. I dont think your expectations are too high but I keep trying to check myself too.

hey Karen.. how did it go on the 8th? Hope went smoothly and you are feeling better!

I am glad to help. I read every single thread I could on this topic and find other people's experience helpful. 3 days to go!

OK - here is the question. I am going to have my TOM during surgery. It is late (definately not pregnant) so at this point unless it comes tomorrow I will have it on surgery day. Anyone know what the deal is with this? Do I need to call and tell them? That seems unlikely.

No idea - I would imagine he would just have to make sure the tubing doesn't get pulled. If he hasn't done a band patient I would have him call your bariatric surgeon.

F - sorry you aren't as far along as you wanted. Keep us updated!

Thanks KD! I appreciate your status updates .. my nerves are KILLING me.