btlombardo68

I am with CrazyJaney, i am just 1 month 3 days post op and got the go ahead yesterday from NP to exercise, (have to find time), I no longer have to crush my medications unless they're too big. Have a goal today to start my total gym.

Gmanbat...I just looked at your pictures of u and your wife plus Grandkids..... You both look amazing and stunning and it is so inspirational thank you so much!!

Thank you NMJG!! I thought that was it. I remember doing Atkins diet and experiencing this!

What does that mean at 3 month check you'll find out how big your sleeve is? How do they check that?

Anyone know anything about bad breath? My dental is all perfect. I'm a month out.could it be Protein diet?

Awesome job!! Great pics!! Can any of you tell me if your breath changed after surgery? I'm a month out and my dental is all up to date so not that, but is it like that "ketosis"....which can affect your breath when on a Protein diet.

Hahaha Sarahjane79 Good Point. I had a giggle the way you phrased that though. Thanks!!

I had my surgery in Southeastern MA and never even heard of this test and I thought we had a lot of tests, classes etc. glad I missed it.

Hi Alex would love to lead a southeastern MA chapter Plymouth, MA 1 hour South of Boston. Count me in.

Hey mollz007, what have you ordered while out? Thanks

Hey Jamie from Boston! I'm Beth from Plymouth but I work in Dorchester 2x weekly. Good Luck and prayers for a safe surgery! I had surgery 3/5 so so glad I did this.....best decision

Hi you two I'm 12 days out and feelin great too! Want to try scrambled eggs though. Lol

I am 9 days post op Sleeve and never looking back....how could I? I'm 16 lbs down and feel so thankful for our community here. I have read and re read prior to surgery and walked in the hospital confident because of our connectiveness and giving help to one another. Best decision I've ever made for my morbidly obese self who is changing daily!! Thank the Hwavens and WLS !!!????

Just a little information for all shapes: Most common female body shapes The following are the four most common female body shapes: Apple (triangle downward) Apple-shaped women have broader shoulders and bust, and narrower hips. banana, or straight (rectangular) Banana-shaped women's waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurement. Pear, Spoon, or Bell (triangle upward) Pear-shaped women's hip measurements are greater than their bust measurements. Hourglass Shape (triangles opposing, facing in) Here, the hip and bust are almost of equal size, with a narrow waist. A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that 46% of women were banana-shaped; just over 20% were pear-shaped; just under 14% were apple-shaped; and only 8% were hourglass-shaped. The hourglass is normally accepted as the "ideal" female shape in Western countries. Research suggests that apple-shaped women have the highest risk of heart disease, while hourglass-shaped women have the lowest. Diabetes professionals say that women with a waist measurement of over 80cm (32 inches) have a higher risk of heart disease due to body fat buildup around the waist, which poses a higher health risk than fat buildup at the hips.

Everyone is different...being 8 days out and have lost 15 lbs. I have gotten in all my Protein today with shakes but tried I table spoon of mashed potatoes with my homemade Tomato Soup (made with 16 oz. of plain yogurt) I thought I was in heaven as I didn't think I could look at 1 more Protein Shake, Jello, sugar free pudding for 8 more days.....my world lifted up as I also tried mashed & mashed cottage cheese....2tsp. A great day....and my little tummy is happy and I am not dragging as I have been....it's all new and I'm carefully walking the path.

And I am the happiest gal I feel for having it done. I am drinking as much as I can but not up to 64oz yet. I feel like clicking my heels....

Hi I'm 8 days post op from southeastern MA I've had a gas free experience and I stayed two and 1/2 days in hospital. I too used pain meds when needed 2 days after returning home and used the heating pad.....best thing eva..... My doctor DID NOT do a leak test....I have heard about them on this site and after surgery I asked him how it looked and he said he thought they were "too invasive" after a traumatic procedure....so I've been praying since I don't spring a leak....Geesh

Hi I'm 8 days post op and needed help too. I've tried MoM and it has helped

Hello Pegsbored.,

I'm so sorry you are feeling down. Remember if you have a fever call your doctor. I am 5 days out now (3/5) and haven't walked the streets yet just around and around the house. I get tired and have to lay down because we women can be over-doers. Listen to your body cues. Plus you had hernia surgery too. If your fever is up check in with on call doctor today. Good Luck!

I also has surgery Wed 3/5. The doctors told me to buy a pill crusher at Cvs it's like $5.00. They mixed my meds in hospital with sugar free applesauce i just mixed at home yesterday with my broth and today with a little but of vanilla sugar free pudding. It worked. One of the pills crushed were Zofran.

Best wishes and speedy recovery Jerziegirl!!

Hi Rebecca76, when is your surgery? I must have been tired, my surgery is this wed 3/5....nervous, but will make it

Hi proudgrammy, I have my surgery this Wed 3/5 and I'm so glad/excited but nervous too...normal? Any words of advice/wisdom?? Thank you, thank you...

Hey KajunGumbo

It's btlombardo68 I am wed, March 5 but I'm glad I made the list and am a part of March Sleevers Club..this forum keeps us being "a part of" not "apart" from others and it helps me to remain true to why I started this journey. Thank you

Also did anyone cry bc of their fears close to going to the hospital? My date is the 5th too.