jodi2727

I'm getting sleeved in about 3 weeks and right now I'm at 403 lbs. I'm extremely nervous I'm not going to lose any weight from this surgery because I've never been able to my entire life. I have 250 lbs to lose before I reach my goal weight and that seems beyond impossible. Anyone lose any amount close to what I need to lose? How long did it take? Any tips? TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! I'm getting sleeved on 9/24. I'm just wondering what are some things you've learned from your experience that you WISHED you had known before the surgery? Or things you were surprised by after the surgery? Thanks in advance! So excited to *hopefully* be part of the sleeve success stories! CW: 396 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They removed the drain today since I left the hospital. I feel a lot of bubbles and pressure on my chest. I'm not sure if it's from too big of sips or gas still from the surgery. Never felt these feelings! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well my surgery was yesterday. Yesterday I would've chosen death over what I was feeling. The pain the dry heaving everything was awful. Today I felt better but still a lot of pressure on my chest. Walking as much as I can. I'm beyond exhausted and just want to sleep. Today is Sunday and I leave the hospital tomorrow after the swallow test and fly out Tuesday. I'm terrified I'm not going to be able to handle it alone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg. 239 in less than a year!!! That's beyond remarkable! And you did sleeve!? Tips please!!!! I'm actually 385 or less now cause of pre op diet (I haven't weighed in 5 days because I've been traveling). So I'd be beyond floored with similar success!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah. I also agree with the whole not fasting thing. Everyone says Protein intake and Water are the number one things to focus on every single day. So to me I'm just simplifying my diet to focus on those two things and ofc cutting out sugar/carbs but that happens when you can't eat much and protein goes in first. GL love! Not going to lie, this preop diet is one of the hardest thing I've ever done. And I still have 7 days. I wish I could just induce sleep for 7 days straight and be ok because this hunger is so amazingly difficult to deal with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much! I'm on day three of pre op diet. It's super hard. I feel hungry constantly on only Protein shakes!!! Ugh lol. I'm a week away from my surgery! Can't wait! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad color83. I start preop diet tomorrow!!!! Then sleeved in Mexico on 9/24. We can do it!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

We got this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I actually haven't gotten sleeved yet. My surgery is 9/24!!! So it's coming up!!! I'll let you know after its done. Thanks for asking about me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow guys. You really are inspiring me. I woke up to all these amazing stories and suddenly I think maybe, just maybe, that'll be me next year!!! Thanks so much for all your tips. Did you all exercise? If so how many times a week? I know everyone's experience is different. Just wanting to do the most I can to lose it the quickest!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is September 24th!!! I CAN'T wait to be apart of the success stories, hopefully!!! I am nervous I won't lose it quickly but I know each persons journey is different. Here's to all of us!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App