Venessa Blair

I would suggest Pinterest and search Bariatric diet, there are a few things there that are really good.

I had a shirt that said I run, but at the speed of 1980’s internet connection

I’m fat and identify as skinny, does that make me trans- slender????

Pre surgery I took cymbalta daily since 2005 and if I missed a dose the next day I would have uncontrollable crying spells, since the surgery 4/17/19, I haven’t taken it.. no emotional breakdowns I sometimes feel like I want to cry but just a thought of something else and boom it goes away, I happy about that, but are there emotions related to some parts of the stomach that is taken out with the gastric sleeve??? I kinda feel like I have no feelings and I don’t dare be a cold, uncaring emotional person.. any input???

Ty for all the input... yes everyone’s answers have helped me.. I’m definitely going to do some digging and see what is causing this.. hey! I’m ok with not taking the cymbalta, saves me one more monthly bill , but I’m also scared that I may hit rick bottom and be a wack a doodle without it too, im just paying attention to myself, I’ve not gone back to work yet either and I have a high level of emotions of ups and downs daily there, time will tell!! Thanks everybody!!!

Thank you..

I’m 7 days post op and I’m down 19 lbs..

I’m getting ready for the gastric sleeve and I’m hitting the gym to help out my health, how long after surgery do I have to wait till I can at least walk in the treadmill?

Well I’m 4 days post op and just now able to walk upright.. lol I went to the gym to walk on the treadmill, I was so embarrassed as other people are walking fast, jogging and such, I’m only able to walk at 1.7 mph and still feel a little pain and couldn’t walk but about half a mile.. how long does the site usually hurt on the side the Dr takes the part of the stomach out?

You won’t die, Put your soul in The hands of Jesus and let Him handle it..

It’s a lifestyle change, your mind and your eating habits.. you can do either , that’s the great thing about it!

I’m post op 3 days and I have pain when I move, but it’s bareable.. you keep doing what you can to get nutrients..

Gulfport, MS

I am in the 2nd week of liquids and my energy has gone from wide open to about to fall asleep at my desk, any one else have this happen and how long after the surgery will I get my energy back???

Has anyone got a waist trainer? I’m having the surgery on April 17 and I want to get something to help me as I loose to get a shape other than looking like a stump...

Just remember, we didn’t gain all the weight in one day and we are not going to loose it quickly either, I have been going to the gym pre op, I just put my head phones on and do me.. those hard bodies didn’t start off like that, so just work at your pace until you get where you want.. you got this!!!

April 17

At the end of the day, you are at home with YOU! And you are doing this for you.. I have been a people pleaser all my life and at 47, I decided it me that deals with me! I have 2 people that are mad at me for doing it, but they are skinny people, they don’t know the hurt and the struggles that I have, so I have decided to smile and be nice to them and do it for ME.. I’m getting it done April 17, and I’m. Happy about it.. I’ve tried and failed so many times and I’m going to win at this.. do it for YOU.. not for anyone else,..

I’m April 17...

I’ve had several people tell me to sip all day, I’m 4 days away from the surgery.. but my friends that have recently had the surgery say sip sip sip... I’m going with that, they also say it is very hard to get all the protein in all in one day... best of luck to you

Thank you, Yes I’m in the preppy liquid diet

I told a few, the ones that I don’t mind knowing, but like everyone else is saying it’s none of their business. I had a friend get very mad at me for “ taking the easy way out” which is not true. So I have chose to keep it to my self since then.. it’s for ME, not them.. I am doing this for me and my health..

Ok, thanks for the advice... I’m going to look into that... thanks again