pjackson0523

You look great! And, what is your life like today, as far as eating?

Wow. One Week! I said you should turn around and go home.

What is the average amount of weight you have lost on pre-op diet?

Hoping for a 15 lb loss as well.

Starting pre-op diet today. AGAIN. Started last week only to get a call from doctor's office on Tuesday to tell me that my surgery had been put off another week. So, here I go again. Ready to start the 14 day countdown. I THINK!

Sounds like you might be dehydrated.

Just started pre-op diet today and already starving. ............ugh.

I did finally make it all night for one night. I had to switch to a full mask because I couldn't sleep with my mouth closed. BUT, then last night, couldn't even go a full hour, mainly because of a constant cough I'm experiencing at the moment. Will just keep trying.

I did finally make it all night for one night. I had to switch to a full mask because I couldn't sleep with my mouth closed. BUT, then last night, couldn't even go a full hour, mainly because of a constant cough I'm experiencing at the moment. Will just keep trying.

Thanks for posting the pics!

That's encouraging

I'm having surgery on a Monday and going back the following Monday. BUT, Ihave a very easy laid back office job. So, unless I pay someone too much on their paycheck or screw up paying some bills, I should hopefully be able to function. My job is very flexible. I only work M-TH from 8-3,but, if I need to leave early, I could.

I got my machine on Tuesday but having a really hard time adjusting. Haven't made it all night yet.

Has anyone tried the bariatric compression garments after surgery?

Same thing for me.....I called on the 19th was told it was pending and then was approved on the 20th. Didn't find out til the 26th.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

I, too, have experienced this. I was having a c-section with my first child and felt absolutely EVERYTHING, from them cutting me open to them pulling her out. The tugging and jerking was awful. I've since had 4 surgeries andd this has never happened again. THANK GOD!.....I also heard them talking and playing music. I can only pray that this never does happen to me again. Although, it was scary and a little unnerving, I wasn't in pain. Nothing they were doing really hurt, i could just feel it. So, I guess I had enough of the anesthesia to deaden the pain but, I still felt the motions. So sorry you had to go through this.

I'm so thankful that I haven't run into any doctor that hasn't been supportive of my decision.

Wow. Perfect example of bad doctor's running up insurance costs. TURN HIM IN TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE MEDICAL BOARD!

Do your cardiologist know that you had the surgery?

You look greattt!

So, you're five days out, how are you feeling?

October 21st......Dallas, tx

Okay, just watched a video of a woman who originally started out at 296 and went down to 123. Her skin around her thighs and knees was horrible. Just curious if this is common. I know I'm gonna have skin issues. I'm 50 and been overweight for 25 years. So, unfortunately, I know it's coming. But, I want to know what YOUR story is with the skin and what you did to prevent it and if you actually did prevent it somewhat?

I'm really not concerned about my tummy. I'm more concerned about my face and legs. The arms a little. But, the only person who will see my stomach is my husband.....lol