mkellee

Feb 1st 2023 here! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi fed-up, I was told by dietician that iron should be taken with vitamin c as it helps the absorption. That iron alone is very difficult for the body to take in. I hope this helps! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I had VSG on 2/1/23. I'm down 27 pounds so far since then. I've had a stall of about 4 weeks. But back to losing. Prior to surgery when I started this process I changed my eating habits. It was 19 months from beginning to surgery. Anyway, I lost 52 lbs during that period so I'm down 79 pounds so far. I just thought I'd lose it quicker at first after surgery. I started out at 347, down to 266. I'm pleased with where this is going but thought it would be more, anybody share their 2 month loss? Thanks [emoji4] Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Mark. I was taking 3 hbp meds plus an upper dose of my heart med Carvedilol, which also controls hbp. I had my sleeve 2/1/23. I now am off the 3 hbp meds and lowered the dose of carvedilol. My Dr's are thrilled. I'm a slower weight lover but inches is another story. I first decided to do the sleeve in July 2021. At that time my eating and drinking instantly changed. I was 345. At the time of surgery ,2/1/23, I weighed 293. Now 266. That's 79 pounds. And since my haiatal Hernia surgery in August 2022 I've lost 38.75 inches body wide. I'm thrilled. You go for it!!!! B est decision I've made in quite a while. [emoji6] Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to have my hiatal Hernia repaired separately as it was so extensive. I originally went in on august 16, 2022 to get sleeve but they found massive Hernia. 1/3rd of my stomach in my chest. So I had to wait until that healed all the way. Had my sleeve finally 2/1/2023. Doing well. When I decided to do this in July 2021 I weighed 347. I changed eating as I did research and at time of surgery 19 months later weighed 293. So lost 54 pounds before surgery I now weigh 266 so down 27 pounds since surgery. So a total of 81 pounds since process started. But also tons of inches! Looking for a surgery buddy to follow this process with... Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Have you tried calling your doctor? I hit a stall for about 4 weeks. Then started losing again. My doctor said if I hit a stall again that lasts over 2 weeks to call. There are things they can do or tell me to do to break the stall. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats on upcoming surgery. I'm 64 and had the VSG on 2/1/23. I'm doing well. My doctor had no restrictions on when I could take my medications. So I would talk to him/her and check. They started me on mine immediately after surgery in the hospital. I wish you well! xx Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

And that is the truth! If you don't prepare yourself in your mind it will never,ever work... you already have to know you can't have 3rds at every meal and that there are more than 3 a day for some. Or that you may not have that issue but that you are going to have to start some walking. May be something else... but mind comes first. The rest for me has been easy! I admit I'm very early on in this. 2 weeks out but pre-op and so far a snap. Lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks. Makes long for when I can get some food to get more strength so I can burn a hole in the sidewalk.... Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

It also depends some on when your Dr submits it. I have blue shield of California also. I only had to have 3 months of nutrition classes and they submitted and got approval. My problem was covid kept filling the hospital. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations! I had mine on the 1st. I'm thrilled yours worked out so quickly. Mine took over 18 months. But I'm glad it's done. And thrilled for you! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Silly really but I just had my surgery 5 days ago, and I just realized I don't have to get a qtip to dig to clean my bellybutton now. Had the sleeve. Is this something common for it to be right "there" now. It's so weird [emoji53] lol. Thanks for any responses. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve 8 days night I woke up screaming because of pain. Which is something I never have done. I have an extremely high tolerance for pain. But my whole body ,from shoulders to feet hurt when I moved. I called a 24 hour nursing service I used and they asked if I had ibuprofen. I said I couldn't take that but my Dr said I could take my meloxicam rarely as it's only the 7.5 tabs. She said take that with a cup of hot chamomile tea if you have that or other hot tea if not seep it for awhile. Then she started looking up info on the sleeve and said this is something that can happen for up to 2 years. The reason I'm posting this is not to scare you but to say the tea and melxicam worked. I still hurt abit after 4 hours but I can move. So if any of you have a problem with this try that remedy if you can. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't found the cause. I will ask my surgeon next week when I visit him and post here. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Did you and the other person have the same Dr.,and the same hospital? If so encourage your daughters to seek outside of your area if they can. And see if that helps. Or check and see what is causing yours and your friends problems. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi I'm 64, just had my sleeve on February 1st. Did wonderfully. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good for you! Sounds like you're in the right place mentally and all my docs said that was the most important thing. I just had my sleeve on February 1st 2023. I feel great, happy, thrilled even. [emoji1] you will too! Attitude will take you places. I've had more surgeries than most think about (in a family) and that has always been my go to. Do what it takes to get you where you have to be! Not would like to be, but HAVE to be. Use attitude. And congrats on your decision! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 5 days out too. Maybe it's just because I've had so many surgeries but everyday I feel better. I slept most all of surgery day, Wednesday, Thursday came home and was exhausted. 2hr 45min drive. Slept 1/2 of Friday and since then I've been up, physically able to walk around some, and emotionally. I feel good! Pain is minimal and I think that's just the gas pain. I hope you can soon get to feel the "more than normal" that I've been feeling. I was just thankful this time they did the surgery. 3rd time we tried to get it done. Good luck and God Bless. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

On February 1st I finally got my gastric sleeve! I guess the old saying 3rd times a charm worked. I've gone in 3 times to get my sleeve the first they found a MASSIVE haital Hernia. 1/3rd of my stomach in my chest. So fixed that. 2nd time they sent after waiting for hours because they had no beds. ( I have to travel 1 1/2 hours to get there) on Feb 1st we got it done. I'm home, with such minimal pain that it's wonderful. I hope and pray for all coming g up for surgery that you have as little di omfort as I have had. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know with me my doctor felt the sleeve was the safest. I have many health issues and I'm not a spring chicken so to speak. Lol. He said he truly wanted to help me and knew the sleeve would be a success whereas the bypass..... I might not make it. No problem choosing for me. He's been a terrific Dr. Just got it done Feb 1st 2023. But we've been working towards this for over a year and a half. For me it's unusual to meet a Dr first time and not see judgement in their eyes because of your weight. His was just kindness. So when he told me in his opinion the sleeve was it, easy choice! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much. It feels as if I get a start-over. And I'm taking it! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh, I'm so sorry you're in pain. Maybe mine is there but I have a very, very high tolerance to pain. Plus I've had more than my share of surgeries. 40. But I'm glad to have a surgery twin Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you very much! It has been. I'll know in the morning. [emoji3] Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I got my date for February 1st. I've been quiet about it as this is the 3rd try to get the gastric sleeve, but I'm feeling good. 2 more days! Actually 1 1/2! I am very excited. Looking forward very much to the new me. This process has been going since 7/2021. During that time I changed my way of eating to what my after surgery foods would be. I've lost 50 lbs. I still need 125+ more to go. But I'm more than ready. Wishing all who come after me well. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you, and thank you! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I went in in August for a sleeve, but when the Dr got in there he found a massive haital hernia. 1/3 of my stomach was sucked into my chest. He fixed that and I started the waiting game, again... just got my new date! December 14th. I'm so ready. I started this journey in July 2021. Anyway, what a way to close 2022! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app