chiderah
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August sleevers progress
chiderah replied to mp8btpc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was August 9th and I'm down 62lbs -
When do you take your PPI?
chiderah replied to SParkle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a nurse and in the hospial this med is given at 6-7 am 1/2-1 hour before eating. -
I had a similar issue with my mom. She is very overweight and has been all of my life and we were also eating buddies. She just couldn't imagine how I would live without overeating and made every negative comment possible. She was suppose to go with me to mx when I had surgery and the she backed out. I stayed strong about the decision to have surgery and went alone and have no regrets. I don't think my mom is jealous, she is so addicted to food and it's so much a part of her life that she can't imagine living without it and is not willing to face the fact that the diets are not going to work, she has to change her relationship with food in a drastic way.I think my mom projects her own fears on to me because she's not ready to make changes, but I AM! She has been a lot better since surgery, in fact she makes comments about how I appear to be more at peace with life, she is very proud of me but can't bring herself to the point of looking at her own problem, I pray she will one day, she's very important to me and I worry about her health all the time.
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What can I expect to be eating later?
chiderah replied to mp8btpc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I thought I would be depressed about not being able to eat like other people but instead I feel great about it. For the first time in my life I feel like I'm in control of my eating. I eat, get satisfied and then stop eating and I don't miss the extra food at all. I feel more like a normal person now, I NEVER wan't to eat like I use to. -
Hi Rebecca,
My daughter's name is also Rebecca, she's 10 m/o. Thank you for the private message and your for sharing your experience. I am so happy for your; 35lbs is a lot. Your cloths is probably big on you aready and that is a great feeling. i am working out the last details and should be having my sleeve on Sep 9th.
Again, thank you and keep up the good work.
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I'm doing great! I can easily meet my protein and liquids and I'm down 35 lbs. 10 was pre-op. I'm going back to work today. wish I had another week off
I was weepy too! I was watching the show Ruby my second day home and cried like a baby, it was so weird, but it all gets better. The hardest part for me so far is learning my new tummy and watching other people eat. I have no regrets though. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well, you'll feel like yourself in no time. -
Well I made it home. My gas pain is gone and Im doing a little better with sipping water. I was having out burst of crying for no reason at all. I did understand why I was feeling so depressed. Then the doc. told me some people react like this, it is called Post Surgery Depression. It is a side effect from the Anesthesia. My incisions look good. OMG, the worst part is the leak test!!! I did alot of crying and vomiting! Has everything been good with you? Do you have any problems with the protein?
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Just keep walking, take your gas x and pain meds and sip, sip, sip. I promise it gets easier. I'm 12 days out today and I feel awesome. I'm going back to work tomorrow!
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Thank you. I'm not feeling to good. I have alot of gas pain. My back is killing me. I've tried to sip water but it hurts. Hopefully I'll be okay to fly home on Saturday.
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I hope your recovery is going well
The first couple of days can be rough, but it gets better.