mustangchick2008

YAY! I'm 6 weeks post-op today and I can wear my size 16 jeans that I haven't fit into in probably 4-5 years!!! I am so happy with my progress and my doctor said he is impressed also because he was only expecting me to have lost 5-6 pounds from my 2 week check-up, but I lost 11! Some people are losing faster than me, but hey, as long as that scale is going down, I'm okay with any loss! I'm now released from all restrictions and I can go to the gym and start lifting and toning and doing more than just walking nowhere on that dang treadmill! Another NSV for me lately is that I can walk up 2 flights of stairs and not get winded! Before I would try to walk up 2 flights at once and be huffing and puffing and feeling like an elephant was standing on my chest, not to mention my knees and legs hurting and feeling like spaghetti. Y'all have a great weekend! My family and I are all going fishing on Sunday so hopefully we'll catch something other than a sunburn!

Yes, I hit the stall around 3 weeks but again at 6 weeks. I'm now 7.5 weeks out and my weight hasn't changed since beginning of week 6. Actually, it went up a few pounds which really had me stressing. Now it's back to where it was, but hopefully it will start going down again!

I am 9 days out and having some trouble. I was so excited a couple of days ago because I was going to be able to switch to puree foods. I was weighing in at 234 which was a full 10 pounds down from surgery day. On day 8, I tried some refried Beans pureed with some salsa. I was able to eat about 1/2 cup. It was divine! Later that day I was able to try some thinned out mash potatoes and they didn't sit well. Well last night I tried some baked potato and I ate way too much too quickly and then I immediately regretted it. After dealing with that, I was just ready to go back to liquids. I drank a Protein shake before bed in hopes that I wouldn't get woke up by my stomach "cramping" this morning. Well, it still happened. I am trying my best to get in as much Water as possible during the day. I had severe gas pains this morning and I thought I was done with those, but undoubtedly this is going to be an ongoing issue. To make me feel even worse, I weighed myself this morning and I'm up to 238. I am just not having a great day and I need some encouragement please. Please tell me this gets better and I am going to be able to advance to purees again.

I have plans of no bread, potatoes, or pasta after I am on full solids. I was just going by what my nutritionist told me to try first. I will be going back to liquids and try again in a few days, but stay away from the carbs. Thanks!

This makes sense. The only reason I switched to those foods is because this is what my nutrition told me to try. She said these foods are usually the easiest tolerated. I know I want to do without carbs altogether for the most part when I am on full solids. I will go back to liquids and ease back into purees later, but not carbs! Thanks so much!

Everything happens for a reason! It may just seem like the doctor is wasting your time and money, but there is a reason your wait has been extended! Just relax and confide in HIM. Pray and do not cease! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I should be having my surgery around March 10!! Good luck!! My stats are right around yours. How tall are you? @@roseeyposeey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is that pounds? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, I'm done with my 6 months doctor approved whatever. I was just approved a few days ago for the surgery but I still have all these appointments to go to before we can schedule surgery. The date I want is tentative. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App So close!!! How exciting! I can't wait until I'm that close and ready to pick a date! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I've been told it's gonna be here before I know it.. I'm going stir crazy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It might be costs for nutrition classes I have to pay for them. I have Aetna better health insurance. I also have to purchase Protein shakes, five shakes per day for my pre op to help the liver shrink so they can see the stomach better. I have to pay $300 separate for the nutritionist, psychologist, and other stuff.. I don't know. I will come back and update if I remember! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon charged $130 for everything we need for those 2 weeks preop. I don't know what it consists of, but I will be purchasing it once I have my testing done. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have told close family, a few friends, and a couple of co-workers, but that's it. When I told a couple of my co-workers, they immediately started trying to talk me out of it and telling me horror stories about their family/friends that had gastric bypass and almost died. They told me I just need to diet and exercise. I was like "What do you think I have been doing ALL my life??" Those things have put me where I am today... because I failed horribly at dieting and exercising and now I am the biggest I have ever been! I feel keeping it a secret for the most part is going to benefit me and keep me sane because not everyone is going to agree with me and that's okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I chose John Touliatos here in Birmingham, AL. He did my co-workers VSG and after meeting with him and working with his staff, I feel I made a good choice. He asked me personal questions at our meeting and agreed with most of what I said. I felt extremely comfortable around him. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, I'm done with my 6 months doctor approved whatever. I was just approved a few days ago for the surgery but I still have all these appointments to go to before we can schedule surgery. The date I want is tentative. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have to quit smoking myself and even though I don't smoke a whole lot, I do enjoy a cig when I drink. I know I won't be drinking for a while after surgery so I guess I need to get it over with now! Best of luck to you and we can do this!!!!

@@msjessy323, from what I have read, the swallow test is when they test your sleeve to make sure you don't have any leaks. This has to be done before you can leave the hospital.

Oh goodness! I didn't get told a time for my classes or appointments, but they did want to do everything in 1 day. That day is February 17! I thought me having to wait 2 months for surgery was going to be torture.. how are you dealing with the wait??

You may need to try a different mask. I didn't really like the mask they initally tried on me because it covered my entire nose. I did get a mask that has like the oxygen mask things that go up the nose and it did take some getting use to, but now, I can't sleep without it! My apnea score is 13.. what was yours?

I have BCBS of Alabama and my coordinator faxed all my paper work last Thursday and I got the call Tuesday afternoon that she had gotten an approval letter. So I guess 3-4 days for us?