Stacy_wls

Everyone. I had surgery on. 12/12. Last night was my first night at home. I had really bad nausea and threw up 3 times. It was mostly all stomach bile. Has anyone else had this?

I am in the same spot. I'm so tired and weak today. Boo.

I think it is very helpful. The people are very welcoming.

Yeah hunger hit me for the first time tonight. I had some wonton soup broth- it really went down well.

Pain is ok. Just soreness in my stomach. It is uncomfortable to drink. I'm lucky my mom is here pushing the liquids on me. Pain the night after surgery was horrible.. Much worse than I expected. How are you feeling?

My surgery was yesterday. I had a really rough night - started throwing up blood in the recovery room. I just had my leak test and there was a concern about one place. They just came in for a follow up video extra on my stomach. I was feeling better but now I'm getting really nervous. .. Did anyone else have the follow up video exray?

Well I am back home from surgery, so I think everything should be ok. I am having abdominal pain, but trying to get in enough liquids

Thanks everyone! After the third X-ray they have cleared me and I'm onto the water trails.

Good luck! I am heading in in 3 hours. So thirsty. In ope it goes smoothly for both of us.

Wow we are very similar. I am 5'10 & currently 275 maybe a bit lower. I am a single mom who travels for work also and I'm 32. I'm having my surgery tomorrow. I'm really ready to be on the recovering side. I'm nervous about tomorrow, but ready for it. Good luck!

Jayson, I recently started going to OA. I'm not religious, so that worried me, but I am finding it extremely helpful. I'd recommend checking it out. If it isn't for you you've only lost an hour of time.

I have the same worry. Just terrified something will happen and they will cancel the surgery. I'm 6 days away!!! Can't wait to be recovering,

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone. I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back. I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight. I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me. I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug. It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

I'm doing ok. I'm at 786 calories for the day and it's 8:07pm here. I'm really wanting something bad, but pretty sure I will just have a sugarfree popsicle and go to bed. It's really easy to try and talk myself into eating something bad. I know if I stay strong tonight tomorrow will be easier. We are getting close.

Sabredy - how are you doing now? Each day seems to be getting a little bit easier. I had a hard time sleeping last night b/c I was so hungry, but I'm really proud that I didn't give in. Today is flying by - hopefully tonight is easier than last night. We are close to only a week to wait!

So hungry. Pretty good day. I'm going to escape the night time munchies in dreamland. One day closer. Night all!

Hi everyone! I'm being sleeved on the 12th. I'm on my pre-op diet day 5. I have been struggling a lot with it, but each day seems to be a bit easier. I can't wait to be on the recovery side of this. Good luck to everyone. Keep up the hard work!

Thank you everyone! I put everyone into MFP today and realized I had 120g of carbs! I can't believe it. I ate Protein & veg all day w/ 1 cup of berries. The veg, yogurt and milk had way more carbs than I realized. I stuck with <800 calories, but need to adjust the veggies tomorrow. Do you have any tips on low carb veggies? I had broccoli, brussel sprouts, and snow peas today. I guess I just need to have less. So hard!

My surgery is on the 12th too. I'm really struggling pre-op as well. I'm trying to keep busy...

2 weeks. I can not wait until December 13th and I am back home from Surgery (on the 12th). What about you?

Good Luck! I hope everything is going well. I'm a bit jealous sitting here suffering through my pre-op diet. I can't wait to be on the recovering side of this.

Well despite the horrible meeting with the psychologist, after she received paperwork from my PCP and my therapist, she has approved me. My surgery date is December 9th! OMG this is really going to happen

I'm really frustrated. I met with the psychiatrist today. We spent about 30-45 mins with her handing me paperwork and me filling it out. Then she sat down and asked me a few questions, she did not look me in the eye and even cut me off a few times b/c she just wanted yes / no answers. Then she said, well I'm not sure you are a good candidate for this surgery. I asked her why and she said, oh well because you are an emotional eater and as you said you tend to "fall off the wagon". I said, yes that is why I am in this situation. If I could stick to my diet for life then I would not need this surgery. She kept saying she was concerned about safety, but when I pressed about the concern with safety, she said b/c I would want to go out and eat a big meal when I got sad. I told her I understood that I could not do that, and am doing the surgery to get that restriction. At the end, I am setting up time with my therapist, but am extremely frustrated. I am self pay and paying someone $300 to not look at me in the eye and tell me i'm not a good candidates based on some forms is hard. After I see my therapist, I am going to call her back. I probably will also call the surgeon's office. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Thanks!

Good luck tomorrow! I can't wait for my weight to stop me putting my life on hold. I feel so gross lately that I just don't do allow of the things I love. My date is December 9th, so I'll be a few weeks behind you. .

Women's sizes vary significantly depending on the brand. When I was 195 I wore mostly 14s but could fit in some 12 and one 10 skirt. It depends on. Your frame, muscle mass, and most importantly the designer. I'm 5'10, I do think height affects it as well. Lots of online shopping you can turn too. But you might find your mobility is much better once you start losing