thatblondechick

How you feeling Kelliekell? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats!!! I am 5 days post op and only 3 lbs down. I gained 10 I the hospital from fluids so after all is said and.done I am hardly down. I also have no problems drinking. My surgeon does clears only the first day I the hospital and advanced to protein shakes immediately. I have had minimal discomfort, basically just a tugging feeling from one incision. Great job on your weight loss! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Well good luck!! I only have 6 day! Getting excited! I look forward to seeing your posts. If you have any questions I'm a few weeks ahead of you so feel free to ask! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Dec 13 in cleveland! Hbu Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm from Ohio too!! I think your the first ohioian I've seen on here!! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello everyone. I am being sleeved on 12/13 and my weight prior to my liquid diet was 243 night 5'4.5. I realize looking at before and after pictures many started at a higher weight then I am but I'd like to know what to expect with loose skin. I am 30 years old. My face is pretty full do you think my cheeks will be saggy? I know it sounds petty but I am inquisitive. I am so excited to change my life and have struggled with weight since before puberty so this is my chance to really make a difference. I am by nature a planner and rule follower so I have done so so so much research. Many nights watching YouTube videos of what to expect. Please let me know if you had a similar starting weight and if you think your journey differed much from the common consenses. Thanks so much in advance. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Morning everyone, I am new to this whole forum so please bear with me. My gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled for 12/13/2017. I am both nervous and excited. I made a decision to go through with the surgery before nerves or emotions could get the best of my decision making processes. I am glad that I made a firm decision at that time because otherwise the nerves may have gotten the best of me. I am a fairly logical person by nature but there is one thing that I just cannot stop thinking about and that is hair loss. I am embarrassed because I know this will improve my health and that is the most important thing but I seem to be obsessing over this small problem. I have fairly long hair and I’d like to keep all of it. When I look at before and after images on this site I am in awe of how amazing everyone looks but afraid because it looks like a lot of people have cut their hair. (The logical part of me knows people but their hair every day, it’s the irrational part of me that assumes its all because of hair loss) Anyone have any advise on how to minimize hair loss? Any words of advice? Thanks in advance!! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats!! Hope you feel better!! Keep us updated. I'm 8 days till surgery and I like hearing all the stories Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Well great job losing 60 lbs!! How long ago was your surgery? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Ooo I would love some veggies right now!!! Broth and shakes only take me so far. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much for responding btw. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I am sure everyone doesn't want loose skin... I know it's a hot topic and I feel very vain even mentioning it. But I've never had a 'nice body' but I can't wait to really prioritize my health and well being and if that means my body is more aesthetically pleasing then I'm game. Lol My mom has pretty nice skin but she's never been over 170 lbs so time will tell! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Dec 13 sleever here!! Just finished day 5 of the liquid diet. Feeling great, a little sleepy, but nothing crazy!! Need a buddy too!!! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on my fifth day. Day one I was fine. Day 2 was the worst of it. So far I haven't had any problems besides accidentally swallowed some sugar free gum. It's been mind over matter, good Luck! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello!! I am scheduled for vsg on 12/13. I'm on day 3 of my liquid presurgical diet. So far I'm not having a very hard time, not fun, not awful. I read a lot about a 'brain fog' people get. I was very nervous about this because I am in school and finals are approaching. Anyone know when this fog starts? If I'm feeling okay now then may I just be lucky?? I'm hoping I'm just a lucky one. I need my brain tip top for finals. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

True. I have 12 days left so air wasn't my concern at this point. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Fair enough. I was thinking it's harmless as it's sugar free until I felt myself swallow it. Lol Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone chew gum during liquid diet? I couldn't help pick up some sugar free today.... I accidentally swallowed it. Oops. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still prep. Started my liquid diet today. 2 weeks until surgery. Although I'm not in Detroit I'm from Cleveland which isn't too far. How are you feeling? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you i will start biotin now!! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I have no idea if it's whey isolate protein.... took a look at the bottle and it didn't really say. So I got a book from the hospital also saying what vitamins to take but all of the vitamins are included in some of the vitamin options on bariatricadvantage.com as multivitamins that way you don't have to take a million separate vitamins. I asked if they wanted me to start taking them early and they said no just to wait until after surgery. I definitely am taking biotin now because I'm deathly afraid of hair loss. Petty I know but it's a reality. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

12 days is really short! I think they expect one to two nights but from what I read on here I should try to stay two. I have no other health issues so I'm hoping for a super quick recovery also. For the pre-op diet I have to use a low calorie high protein so I'm doing Slim-Fast high protein. It tastes pretty good I bought strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla. Lol don't wanna be bored with a flavor. Post op I plan on using Premier Protein because it's a little less expensive but the taste is still good. What vitamins do you plan on using? Are you going to use an all-in-one multivitamin? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't had to do any pre-op diet yet. I've just been trying to maximize protein and read labels as practice. But after Thanksgiving my liquid diet will start. My surgeon requires a 2 week protein heavy liquid diet. I'm not really looking forward to it but not really dreading it either. I guess I'm kind of looking forward to no meal prep for that 2-4 week period. I usually leave the house at 5 in the morning for work and don't get home until midnight after clinical or class so only bringing shakes with me is a time saver lol. The Cleveland Clinic is a pretty huge hospital and I'm having surgery at a satellite Hospital so I'm not worried about running into people as much as I would be at a smaller hospital. How much time are you planning on taking off of work? I only have 4 weeks between semesters but I can take as long as 12 weeks off of work if I need it. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I have a year left. Thank goodness it's almost over, I've been approved for surgery for 2 months now but had to wait for the break in semesters. I want to work in ICU or some other critical care, maybe life flight? The trill of codes always gets my heart pumping! Do you have concerns about having surgery at your place of work? At first I had no concerns now I feel like people may look me up because they are nosey. Most likely irrational but it's a thought none the less. Hopefully those 12 hour days will be less exhausting with a new you!! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck to you also. I just saw your other post and responded... seems like we have many similarities I'll look forward to seeing your posts and following your journey as we progress. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app