robinson

Tomorrow, Novemeber 3rd is my 8 months since surgery. I remember like it was yesterday the feelings I was having the day before the surgery and for that matter the whole week before. I was nervous, scared, excited, and many other emotions came out that week. The morning of the surgery I was very nervous about having an elective surgery. Let me tell you, it was the best decision I have ever made for me. I have lost 117 lbs and have never felt more free. Yes, the first couple weeks was difficult, but not nearly as difficult as I had imagined. I had issues with figuring out what to eat and when....but it all works out. sugar free popsicles were my go to in the first few months. My freezer was never short on them. Getting Water in was the most difficult for me and still a little uncomfortable to drink sometimes. I know you will do great!! In eight months I am sure you will be posting words of encouragement for another person getting ready to have it. Good Luck!!!!

I would do it again in a second! I am 5 months out today and I have lost 86 lbs. I feel so much better and happier. It is very weird how your mind does change some. I still order the way I used to eat sometimes out of old habits and almost laugh when I see how much is left and that is if I could even eat it. food isn't the same after the surgery. Many times I have tried something I used to enjoy and there is absolutely no satisfaction in it whatsoever! Hard to explain. I did have terrible food aversion in the beginning. Absolutely hated to eat. Surgeon said that is normal. I don't think I have fully recovered from that and sometimes stll hate eating. But.....i would do it again for sure!

I am one of those people that want to shout it from the rooftops! I couldn't have done it without the support of my family and friends. I am not ashamed and feel as if I was judged more before the surgery than after the surgery! I have always been a happy person but for the last 10 years I have been consumed with the weight. I feel like I have such a new and wonderful outlook on life!!! I really don't care what people think of the WLS. My hopes are it will inspire someone who felt like I did to not be afraid to research it and come to me the questions....not that I have all the answers for sure!!! I know it is a personal decision....but if people judge you for trying to improve your situation....who needs them? Life is too short to worry about those people if you ask me.

I had my surgery on March 3rd and I had terrible headaches for about 2 weeks. I think it had something to do with coming off caffeine pretty much cold turkey, hydration, and basically just going through a major surgery. They went away in the 3rd week, but they were very tough at first.

Well, I had my sleeve done on Monday and came home today. No complications up to this point. The muscles in my tummy ache, but other than that, I am doing okay so far. Looking forward to the future now!!! I don't post much, but I have read tons of you articles and posts. Thank you for being her for me!!

I like to soft boil an egg and put a little vinager and salt! One is all I can tolerate but it is delicious!! Scrambled eggs seem to take way to long to chew!! You can chew and chew and chew and they are still a little chunky!!

I am now 9 days post op and what made me feel better was when they removed that drain that I had and the staples. I am struggling finding the right things to eat, but doing my best. The first week did kind of suck, but feel much better now. I am trying to focus on Protein and Water, but know I am most certainly not getting enough of either yet. I can see that I will be able to eventually though so I just keep trying. Sugar free popsicles are my best friend right now!!

Well, I am 5 days out now and I feel better than I thought I would. I am still confused about what I am supposed to be able to get down right now. Not much is working. Sticking mainly with sugar free popsicles, broth, and de caf tea. Sipping Water as much as I can, but that does hurt a little. See the doc on Monday to get the drain and staples out. Can't wait for that!!

Yes, I am on the 3rd also.....3 days!!!

Thanks, for the support and understanding. I am excited, but the nerves are breaking through. Now, there is supposed to be a big winter storm that morning. Good Grief

It is all I can think about! Getting nervous....well I have been nervous....but more nervous now!! I know it will be fine......but I can't help the nerves!!

Reading these complications really scare me. I am scheduled for surgery March 3rd.

Why do some doctors require the pre-op diet and some don't? I see on here that some people are required to lose a certain amount or they will postpone the surgery and nothing like that has been said to me. When I asked about the pre-op diet they said that they just do the same as any surgery which is to not eat or drink after midnight. I am not sure why such differences are there.

My date is March 3rd!! Very excited and nervous all at the same time. I am also trying to be proactive as to what I will want after the surgery, but as knowledgable as I think I have become, I have no clue where to start.

Well, I am new to this group. My surgery is schedule for March 3rd and I am very nervous as I am sure everyone is. I had my physical and history this past week and they had me sign the consent which scared me because of all of the risks. Are most of these risks the same with any surgery? I keep thinking the risks of not having the surgery are higher than having the surgery.