Petey01

Hard to believe what a difference a year can make... lost 121 lbs. so far! So glad I took "Before" pics and actually saved the clothes (3X top & 2X pants) to try on again at my 1 year Surgiversary! Here are the pics to show the difference, along with a couple of current pics in clothes that actually fit (tops M & jeans S). Having RNY (4/21/15) was one of the best decisions I've ever made! "Thank you" to all who've encouraged, supported and loved me every step of the way. Here's hoping everyone can be the Happiest and Healthiest version of themselves
54 years young
5' 2" tall
HW: 285
SW: 260
CW: 139
GW: 130

I got a body pillow and it really helped with the side/belly sleeping..,I still use it
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If it helps I heard the grape is the most tolerated and palatable... Although thinking back to my elementary school art days... Blue and red equal purple, right? Ok so I'm no help.... Heheh!!!!! Best of luck!!!!!!
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Steph, come closer. I want to talk to you.
IT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE ADORABLE, YOU LITTLE CHOWDERHEAD.
Even the sweat is appealing to the males. They're admiring a woman who is serious about what she's doing.
It's not easy to internalize the reality. Until it's no longer so disconcerting -- and it will come around -- just smile and nod once in a while as people do when they're sharing an experience. Or not. Just don't allow a moment's thought that you're some sort of misfit.
"Adorable" is your word of the day. Tomorrow, too.

Steph, come closer. I want to talk to you.
IT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE ADORABLE, YOU LITTLE CHOWDERHEAD.
Even the sweat is appealing to the males. They're admiring a woman who is serious about what she's doing.
It's not easy to internalize the reality. Until it's no longer so disconcerting -- and it will come around -- just smile and nod once in a while as people do when they're sharing an experience. Or not. Just don't allow a moment's thought that you're some sort of misfit.
"Adorable" is your word of the day. Tomorrow, too.

Hi guys! I'm now sleeved!!! Woke up after surgery with some nausea and then they gave me something for that which made me drowsy so I had a great sleep. I had a shower this morning with the support of my lovely mother and I have been walking heaps I think I've done about ten laps lolll I have the IV in still for lunch I had 30 ml of Soup and then later some orange juice I'm sore in the biggest incision which looks like a crator lol but the give me nexium and Panafon rapid and endobe and some voltaren now I'm trying to drink some apple juice lol in aiming for 30ml hahahah oh and I had 30ml of soup for dinner sooo that's what day one looks like for me it's really not so bad

Hi Everyone
I am from Melbourne and am starting a support group.
Sometimes you can feel alone not knowing many or any other people that have had weight loss surgery, and there are always so many questions that we have and support that we need.
Sometimes it helps just to talk to someone that can relate to you
I would love to hear from others in Melbourne, Victoria that are interested in this support group.
Hope to hear from you soon
Leanne

It sounds like your bariatric team let you down by not informing you better about your options and consequences. Well, you can't undo your sleeve, so you may as well hop on for the ride.
The first month is tough. Not only are you healing, but your body which has been used to indulging itself, is now being told "no" or "let's find an option for that".
Hopefully your surgeon gave you a meal plan to follow that will graduate you from liquids, to purees, to soft mushies, to regular cooked food. For many of us that takes four to six weeks.
You will feel so much better when you start soft mushies and may start to get some energy back. The foods that you have to leave behind are the ones that really weren't food at all. Instead of nutrition for your mechanical human body that your soul lives in, you were probably eating mostly factory edibles made from highly processed ingredients.
Now you can focus on what it takes to keep a human being alive. You will find that the human body does not need nearly as much food as we thought it did to thrive from day to day. As the pounds drop off, you will feel more encouraged that maybe you did do the right thing and will have a better quality of life because of it.
Worry is a waste of time. Poo poo happens in this life, whether it is spraining an ankle or getting reflux, or something more tragic and heart-breaking.
Hang in there kiddo. You have already made it through two weeks and lived to tell about. Keep coming here for encouragement. I wish you good luck and good health.

It's been a while since I've been on here and just wanted to share my progress. My starting weight was 314, I'm currently 196! I'm amazed at the difference and progress I've made! I wish anyone thinking about surgery or just beginning their journey the best! This was the best decision I've made and it has truly changed my life!