BoyMom86

I’m feeling more motivated since posting than I have in a while.

Hi everyone! I had VSG done 9/13. I went in to surgery at 241 and today I weigh 187. I wanted to post because of a couple reasons. I have hit a big stall, I have been fluctuation up and down 2-3# for almost the a month now. Stalls before never got to me too bad, I would stay off the scale and trust the process. I weigh myself maybe once or twice a week. I’m starting to mentally panic because in addition to this stall, I have found myself slipping into some bad habits. I’m in a season of high stress (I’m in nursing school, working, and being wife/mom)- which is no excuse. Up until this point I was not perfect, but mindful of my food choices and walked about 8-15 miles a week. Now, I go a week or two without exercising, and I’m eating junk. I’m really discouraged about it. I plan to call my nutritionist to address it and get ahold of it before it gets away from me. I’m also going to make an appointment with my counselor, even though I know the things I need to do, and it’s not unreasonable that I’m feeling overwhelmed in this season of my life. This post is in no way a pity party or seeking for sympathy/attention. I need accountability from a group of people who can relate and give some tough love. You all are inspirations. Thank you for reading my vent :) and sorry if the format is funky, I use the app and sometimes it comes out wonky..

You got it. Thank you!

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I appreciate it. You are right- mental health plays a big part. Looking forward to having people like you to journey with 😊

Yes, I have discovered my new full feeling has similarities to what hunger pangs felt like before surgery.

I too had an allergic reaction post surgery. My regimen (after a couple steroid shots) was Zyrtec during the day, Benadryl at night (dr changed to hydroxyzine), topical cortisone mixed with gold bond itch cream, and lotttttts of ice packs! I feel for you- itching is the worst.

@GreenTealael thank you! It felt like a big moment.

I can finally participate! Got the green light from surgeon to try soft foods. I started with 2oz soft salmon and 1oz green beans. I finished half the fish and all the green beans with no issues to speak of, knock on wood!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The injections aren’t that bad, just annoying. I am now 5 days post op and started having cramping/diarrhea. I’ve only been doing water, protein shakes, and sugar free pudding. I make special care to sip slowly so I am not sure what’s going on. But it can stop any time now 😑

I had my sleeve and hernia repair done 9/13. My surgeon has me on lovenox 40mg injection twice a day for 30 days. I called the surgeon to verify this and 30 days is correct. It just seems like a long time. Did anyone else have to do this? Thanks y’all!

Thanks Kendra! Good luck and speedy recovery!!

Sleeved on 9/13! Landed myself a bonus day at the hospital, so last night I was able to sleep in my own bed- I’ll never take it for granted again 😁

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Awesome! I was sleeved 9/13, and have not had to resume my BP meds as of yet (monitoring twice a day). It is only 3 days out, so we shall see!

I had my sleeve done 2 days ago. The neck and shoulder pain was excruciating and the worst part of the whole deal. A wonderful physical therapist saw me walking the hall and she walked with me. She believes in my case it is referred pain from the diaphragm (I had hernia repair also). When I got back to the room she got me these two HUGE moist heat packs that were really heavy. That helped tremendously.

Yes thank you so much, I will check in with you for sure!

My surgery is on Monday also!!! Good luck with everything. I’ve also got all the feels. You’ll do great.

I got a date today for Monday the 13th! I’m shocked as elective surgeries have been cancelled at the hospitals. Apparently they can do one a day now. I go tomorrow for pre-op and Covid test. Ahhhh!!!! This is nuts

I’m so hoping for an august date. Got my insurance approvals but all the hospitals are closed for elective surgeries…

I have Aetna and am currently doing my required visits. What I did was 12 visits with a nutritionist (2 a week), so it equates to 6 weeks. I will be done the second week in May. *edited: I wanted to add, I was told either 12 visits with pcp (which would take 12 months), or the 12 nutritional visits. I would contact the insurance company directly. They can give you the requirements in writing. I hope this helped. 

I met with my surgeon yesterday, went over everything, and we agreed on VGS. I was even able to do the pre-op chest XR while I was there at the hospital. Did two nutritional appointments today (I have to do 12). Feeling good! Luckily, I have had most of the other requirements, (the endoscopes, sleep study, bloodwork, elf, etc.) by coincidence done in the last few months. Psych eval is 4/16. The ball is rolling!! But......... I won’t be having my surgery until August-ish. I discussed with the surgeon my schedule (full time school, full time job, 3 kids, and hubby is in school also, planned vacation in July) and he said to wait, go on vacation, relax, get lots of sun, and then I will be in a good mental state for surgery when I get back versus trying to cram a surgery/healing in there. Plus, I have a school break from beginning of September through the new year (when I start nursing clinicals)... It feels kind of surreal- like it’s actually going to happen. Yay!! I lurk this platform daily and it’s so inspiring to read all the positive stories. I think the time will go by quickly.

Yes!! Most days I ask myself “what the heck am i doing?!” Haha!

Thanks ladies for the encouragement!!

Jacksonville, FL

@Betty1971 you look great. This is so encouraging!