TiredOfMyself

I am 11 days out and still feel like crap. I have bad back pain and can't do much moving or lifting small items without pain. I'm only 35 and thought my recovery would be easier.

I am in so much pain on my left side. I knew there would be pain (I have had a hysterectomy and gallbladder removed) but wasn't expecting anything near this. I am staying on top of my pain and nausea meds. I'm finally home, they kept me an extra day due to pain and nausea. I wasn't able to eat much at the hospital, the food tasted so sweet and awful. Now home I am trying so hard. It I feel like I am failing. The only thing that goes down well is applesauce and lukewarm Water. It feels like there is air in my stomach and when I eat and drink it shoves the air upward. I am hoping things get better, much better soon! If. It I'm going to pull my hair out!

My surgery isn't until the 27th but I asked my doctor about them. He hadn't heard of them. It said try them because they can't hurt. At least I will be getting something immediately after surgery unlike his other patients.

I was moved yet again. I'm now scheduled on October 27th. I'm so ready to get it over with.

I'm in Ohio as well. Getting my surgery in Cbus.

I was moved from the 4th to the 24th. I am sort of disappointed but could really use the extra 20 days to prep my house!

Thank you! It is so stressful with 3 kids and a husband who works out of town. I need these dates nailed down so I can schedule my helpers.

I am tentatively scheduled for Oct 4th but still waiting on my confirmation call.

Mine was submitted on a Thursday and approved by the following Wednesday. Good luck.

I'm tentatively scheduled for October 3rd. I'm going nuts not having it set in stone, I have to arrange child care because my husband works out of town most weeks. I'm so nervous.

I finally after 16 months have finished all of the requirements by my insurance company. They are submitting my paperwork for insurance approval (hopefully) as soon as they get my drug/nicotine testing back. I'm not having 2nd thoughts. I am 5'1" and weigh 270. My doctor originally recommended bypass but I am scared (had a friends husband die from bypass surgery, my grandmother had a bypass and was never right again, my mom had a bypass and never lost any weight.) These aren't just random people. They are all people close to me. It just hits too close to home. I said I was more comfortable with the sleeve and my doc agreed. He said if it wasn't successful we could do a revision (which I do not want to do!) I want to do this and do it right. So now that I am days away from working on insurance approval I am worried I am making the wrong decision. How do I know I am making the right choice? Thanks

You guys are awesome. I needed to hear all of that. I am sticking with the sleeve. You all helped me so much. I have made up my mind, I am comfortable with my decision. I just needed a kick in the butt to stop panicking!

I have 3 kids at home, 1 who gets up 2-7 times a night, I'm staying as long as they let me.

I'm going through Mt. Carmel and they have support groups as well.

I don't like yogurt, milk, eggs or fish. Like I can't even choke them down. Am I going to struggle with finding things to eat after surgery? Everyone seems to eat eggs and fish! Thanks

Thanks so much for all the advice. It seems like all anyone talks about are eggs, yogurt and fish, I was getting freaked out at the thought of not being able to eat the "good" foods everyone else is having. I guess it's a stupid fear!

I have been working on getting my insurance approval for months and have only mentioned it in passing to my bestie. I just told my husband last weekend. He was shocked. My parents will be told because we will need childcare help. I don't want to tell my inlaws or extended family. I don't want to tell anyone but I don't know what to tell them when they ask. I am always at my kids school volunteering and I know people will ask, I am dreading it because I don't know what to say. I am not a private person at all but I guess my embarrassment wants to keep it quiet. I'm ashamed.

Hi, I'm new here. I'm taking the steps to start this journey and am really nervous. For those of you who have had surgery and have been married or in a relationship for a while, how is your life right now? I know several people (probably 10) who have had weight loss surgery and all but one has divorced or has split up with their significant other. It's almost like they lose weight and have a mid life crisis, always out at bars and running around. These are people who are close friends, the parent teacher association president at my kids school, my dental hygienist, the teller at our bank, so basically people from all walks of life. I obviously don't know all of them on a very close level but these people I like and respect. They lost weight and went nuts almost. My husband and I have been together for 16 years (I am 34) and we have 3 children. We are very happy and I worry about how our relationship will change, How I will change. I know I will change but I sure hope I change for the better. Obviously, I know myself and know what kind of person I am and would never risk my family. Thanks

I'm just starting this journey and I will not tell my close sister. She and I are very close because we are sisters, no other reason. I know she will be super catty about my choice and I don't want to hear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am from the Dayton/Columbus area and am looking for recommendations of a good doctor in the area. I have Molina insurance and the doctor I have received recommendations for isn't in network. I feel oddly disappointed that I forgot to see if he was in network before researching him more. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I haven't had surgery yet but have spent a ton of time in the hospital thanks to my kids. Bring your own pillow I also bring a snugly blanket that smells like home Flip flops for the shower Chargers, I have special ones with long, long cords. The outlets the the hospital and hotels are never in good locations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would like to not be the fattest person in the room. My oldest daughter is embarrassed because I'm so fat. She has never said it to my face but I know. I want my kids to be proud that I'm their mom.

Thank you all for the advice and responses. I'm in the mind set that I personally will never do anything to jeopardize my marriage or my kids 2 parent household. He feels the same. H and I are happy, we don't fight, we enjoy each other and our family. He was a friend before we ever had a relationship and we are still best friends. I am a worrier by nature and this seems like the one part of this journey I don't need to focus so much on.

I am new here but your story made me so happy! I adore L.P. but only my girls wear it cause I'm still huge! I just happened to have this on my phone and it fit your story!

I was about 125 when we began dating and don't even want to mention what I now weigh! Thanks for replying, I hope we are the same way!