GummyBearQueen

Sleeved on 5/25. Doing well so far! Not using pain meds, no gas issues, getting my proteins, fluids, and meds/vitamins on schedule. I’m doing laundry today (husband is moving wet clothes from washer to dryer), and exercise feels great. I will not miss the tenderness from the big incision although I see daily improvements.

I’m one week out from VSG so maybe a bit too early to weigh in (pun intended) but as my incisions heal and the surgical fluids are pretty much gone, my facial features are becoming more visible and I am thinking about my future. I’m 40 years old and very active but will be much more agile without 120+ pounds of extra weight. Snowboarding in Whistler? Yep! Riding any rollercoaster or amusement park ride I want? Yep! Staying covered up at the beach? Nope! With this surgery, I essentially traded crap food and bad eating habits for LIVING. For life! Find a supportive mental health team accustomed to working with bariatric patients, decide what’s most important to you, ask your doc a thousand questions, and pray/meditate/ponder over it. Whatever inconveniences this surgery may or may not bring are nothing compared to the health problems that usually accompany obesity. I was tired of digging my grave with a knife and fork.

Great job on the weight loss! Try Viviscal Professional and PRP Injections. A bit pricey but worth it! And the hair loss is not permanent…it will stop and grow back!

Orgain has an excellent line of plant-based protein products. I use them daily!

I love Orgain products (I follow a plant based diet). Their almond milk has 20 grams of protein and has been great at puddings, smoothies, etc.).

It took me about 3.5 months from the first meeting until surgery (which was two days ago). It was just lucky that I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy scheduled (unrelated), and my pap and mammogram. The psych eval and nutrition counseling were brief and uncomplicated, then I submitted my blood work. Insurance was a breeze, then I got my date.

I would be lost without this app. Seriously. Everyone is great and so supportive.

I’m headed in today! Let’s gooooo! I can’t wait to fit into a rollercoaster seat!

Here we gooooooo!!!

Welcome to the May club!

No liquid but a very controlled plan. Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch, two high protein low sugar snacks, and a lean protein/veggie dinner. I am on all liquids tomorrow though!

No liquid but a very controlled plan. Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch, two high protein low sugar snacks, and a lean protein/veggie dinner. I am on all liquids tomorrow though!

I love this idea! I am definitely going to make a project plan!

We’re surgery sisters! Let’s keep up with each other! You’re going to do fine…the life we’ve always dreamed of starts on Tuesday!

Hello, everyone! I’m packing my overnight bag today. My surgery is in two days! Any suggestions? I have warm socks, an extra long phone charger, a book, a heating pad, three pairs of comfy bottoms, a sports bra, and easy shoes (and all standard toiletries). Anything else needed?

Same!

I’m scheduled for VSG on Tuesday (5/25). I’m excited to be able to do a cartwheel with my niece in the (hopefully near) future!

Very interesting! When I stopped eating meat, I noticed my husband (still a carnivore) smelled like iron.

Good luck tomorrow!

May 25th here!

How are you feeling?

I’m 40, my surgery date is 5/25, and I already had a plastics consult. Once my weight stabilizes, I’m ready!