VanessaVSGforme

Hey there! I was just reading some of these posts and wanted to check in on you and see how you are doing? Have things gotten a little easier for you? My surgery date was 9/2 and I totally know what u were going through.

Wow!!! What an inspirational story!!! You look GREAT girl!!! Very happy for you and ur accomplishments!!! Way to go! I'll be checking in for updates periodically!!! xoxo

To be 100% honest...it was probably the WORST cycle I've ever had. Probably from the stress ok our bodies from the changes and surgery. It was a total nuisance and it just added an extra YUCK to everything. I had a drain in one side my belly. IV on the other hand....and huge overnight PAD because it hurt too much to bend over and put a tampon in...it was messy...yucky...plus diarrhea. Sorry girl. Just trying to prepare u so if it does happen. xoxoxo

Well, in my own opinion, if you don't tell someone what they did or said was wrong and u just ignore it...then how will that person know? OBVIOUSLY what she said is going to be in this persons mind FOREVER and those are words u can't take back. So either u like what I said or dont...at the end of the day...that was MY OPINION and we are all entitled to it. ✌

Pain will go away. My body wanted alot of sleep first couple days I was home from hospital. We all heal at different paces. Just try n get some fluids in and rest. Things do start feeling better believe it or not. I didn't think I'd ever feel better. My surgery day was 9/2.

Lol...in that case...I started my period the day after surgery!!!!! I had just had it 2 weeks prior and it was an ugly mess!!! just prepare for it.

Please don't let other people bring u down!!! That amazon woman is a &*!#% and u don't need anyone like that by ur side. sorry...just my opinion. I'm here for u! stay strong! you got this!!! I was also sleeved 9/2 and chicken broth is my go to. Keep ur eye on the prize. xoxoxo

Honestly, if you have nothing positive to say...keep ur opinions to yourself!!! We come here for encouragement and words of wisdom...not to get shut down!!! You OBVIOUSLY are overweight and that's why u needed surgery too and no one is bashing on you!! Keep ur rude opinions to urself. We all have food addiction and we all know what's right and wrong...but sometimes we just need to get up and get back on track. People like you disgust me.

SCREW THAT DRAIN!!!! I had them pump me up with anti anxiety and pain meds through IV Before I let them touch it!!! I passed out when they pulled it 2 years ago from a gallbladder removal! I can't stand that drain. I requested NOT to have one but he still did. Praying for you girl. It will be out before u know it. Think about other things while they pull it. Gosh...I hated it.

Hello! My surgery was 9/2. While in the hospital, I asked him if in should take them...he said nope. get up and walk! so I did! and it helped SOME. I still have some pressure in my tummy and chest but it's alot better. Gas X strips really work for when bowels start moving and u feel like u have to burp or pass gas but can't! so I took one on the day I was going home and it helped and now at home...I take maybe one a day. just to keep things moving bowel wise.

Well marchlikeanant can be a male or female! so u may need pads lol!! sorry! ????

I packed a HUGE bag! These are the ONLY things I needed....chapstick, mini personal fan, undies, pajamas, non slip slippers, gas x quick dissolve strips, deodarant, pillow for ride home, smartphone (so u can check bariatric pal for questions u have) and for a female ...... pads! don't think you'll need those tho! good luck!! ????

I forgot! I also took a lil mini fan! cuz I was HOT. I used that baby every day!! good luck again!!

It will go away!! Takes some time, but I was like that too and didn't have meds for it so I slept through it. Shakes are still VERY thick for me. Hopefully not too much longer! Hang in there! ❤ Oh and today...I was able to get 20g of protein and about 45 oz of water/fluids. So it is getting easier!

Way to go! Already back at work! I have a drain in (hope it comes out tomorrow), so work wouldn't be an option yet. For sure congrats for making this decision!!!! Water and protein are both a challenge for me too. Protein is harder. We will get there and YOU GO GIRL! Back at work?! That's great!!!

That's ok because we all progress at a different speed! If you feel the need to sit...SIT girlie!! Don't push too hard. When I was at the hospital, my bowels were regular...actually more like explosive D. and then I got home and didn't go for a couple days...but it started back up! some movement is better than no movement! keep those fluids coming in! soon, we will move on to puree!

Maybe try taking in a little more protein lopez1628?? thankfully, I haven't had cravings...one friend on here said Greek plain yogurt and mix in a little sugar free strawberry cheesecake pudding powder...she says it's great! Once I can tolerate thicker substances, I'm going to try!! stay strong!

That's awesome! congratulations!!!

Hey there. Just had my surgery 9/2 and the main things I actually used were pajamas, lots of undies, TAMPONS or PADS. Pads are much easier. My period hit the day after surgery and I had just had it 2 weeks prior. It was heavy too! Gas X quick dissolve strips, slippers with non slip tread and deodarant. Nothing else I took, I needed. Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!!

If your body wants sleep, let it have sleep! It's our way of healing. Every time you wake up, suck on some ice. ???? keeps your tongue moist!

Yesterday, I slept almost the whole day! Probably got maybe 20 oz of fluid in. I didn't sleep all night. Fell asleep around 9 this am and woke up at 2pm. Right now, I'm feeling good. I've almost finished a 32 oz bottle of powerade and my husband went to vitamin shoppe and bought me something called Coco Protein. It's so much easier to go down then the premier protein. I actually feel a little progress today. Fortunately, I don't want to chew ANYTHING. I'm not hungry nor is my head messing with me. We got this girl!!!

Thank you so much!!! I'm going to try that next. Dietician today said not to worry as much about pudding yogurt and the thicker things...she says focus on getting fluids in. so coco protein, water and powerade zero!

Yes. lol. Is there just a plain one? According to my husband, all they had were the 2 flavors. He was out taking the dog to the vet and he stopped on his way home.

Just got some. They had chocolate and Pina colada flavor. He picked chocolate. it's not as thick as premier protein and seems to be a lil easier going down. Tastes great tho!

I have a vitamin shoppe about 5 minutes away from home. I will send my husband and have him pick up some. That sounds VERY refreshing and alot easier than the thickness of SMOOTHIES right now. Thank you! ☺