Steph~L~16

I am 11 days post op and I have been tired, but at the same time I have more energy when it comes to housework or my kids. I have a 2 year old that can be very trying at times, but it hasn't been too bad at all. My advice is that if anybody is willing to help, please take it! I didn't think I needed any help and now I wish I had rested up just a little more than I did! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@lissybug33 I had my surgery at LDS Hospital on April 20th!! How are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine took exactly the 2 weeks with UHC! Once that comes it will go fast though! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my goodness j16 you mentioned something that I hadn't even thought of. For the past 2 years even shopping for shoes gives me major anxiety! My feet are always so swollen and it is hard to find shoes that will even fit! I am looking forward to a normal pair of shoes!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Doing awesome! Worst part for me was definitely the air last night but today I have been walking around a lot and feeling awesome. So surprised how little pain there is!! How is everyone else? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It really does at the time but it will be over before you know it B_D! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am not required to do liquid only, but 1000 calories per day is getting very easy now. I spent the first three days miserable and grumpy with a huge headache, so it is hard to believe the difference in one week. Now I am not even tempted! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lisa I totally agree with you! I don't see myself being THAT big until I see a picture or catch a glimpse at a full length mirror. Then I feel so self conscious after that for a while. I have even second-guessed my decision for WLS several times until I see pictures! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too Tiffany! I keep telling myself that I am not that nervous, but haven't really slept much the past few nights just thinking of everything coming up!! Where are you having surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't believe it's our week everyone!! Good luck to everybody, are we ready?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Valentina I can't even begin to imagine what you have been through but I am sorry for those terrible circumstances. I think you have so much to offer to us that are getting ready to go through with surgery and am very grateful for your willingness to share. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My brother passed away exactly this time last year after a long struggle with alcohol. He was only 47. I took it very hard and gained even more weight doing my version of "coping" and was feeling horrible. Then in August my health problems started. I was diagnosed with PCOS and put on metformin for my blood sugar and was taking 4-5 birth control pills per day. I knew the day I was prescribed all of those pills that it was time! I look at it like I am conquering the addiction that I have allowed to control me. My brother would be proud I think. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good job feelingskinny! You are well on the way! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good job! You look amazing. My start weight is right around yours and it is inspiring to see those pictures! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree! I am not even limited to only shakes and I am already sick of them! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am on day 3 of the pre op diet and have had a headache the entire time so far. I start a new job tomorrow and hoping I don't have it again all day. Any suggestions to get through the first little while or do I just have to tough it out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Amazing! Looks like 2 different people! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have UHC and agree that it is like an additional support. They have been really good with me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you take any additional Vitamins or are you only using the Patches? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel like I am kind of on my own in it too. The surgeon's office just said to stay under 1000 cals for 7-10 days and that's it. Maybe we can keep in touch as we go through it and help each other because at this point I think I'm more nervous for the pre op diet than surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am getting ready to start mine in a couple of days and just wanted to say thank you for the suggestions! Seeing that makes me a little less overwhelmed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started in Oct and surgery is Apr 20 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App