skinnyb2012

Something I will swear by when I was in pain was a HOT SHOWER with the Water pouring on my back!!!! It was wonderful, helped with the pain and just made my body feel overall good!!!! I just stood there for awhile while it poured on my back!!! It is hard to get all the liquids in but my doc told me not to worry about it too much in the beginning. Just be careful cause you don't want to get dehydrated. I found that I couldn't drink water the sleeve doesn't like to much so I drink Cherry Limeade mix in that i get at Walmart... They are wonderful, make them by the quarts. U need you find something that your belly likes, and it gets easier. I'm almost 3 weeks out and I still take it one sip at a time.... It DOES get better, I promise!!!! Good Luck!!!! Nicole

This will be my first short term goal.... Im really excited! I know I WILL do this! SW...................CW.......................Labor Day Goal......................Pounds to Goal Skinnyb2012... 265..........................230..........................................35Lbs Good Luck everyone!!!!!

I understand completely. I was worried something was wrong with me because I never remember seeing anywhere in post about the pain that comes after surgery. I mean I know there would be pain, BUT OMG!!!! :blink:This stuff really hurts. I also have lovely post nasal drip right now and the coughing hurts so bad and I am in tears.... But it does get better except I dont think I have slept since I left the hospital on Friday. Im always afraid that I will cough and blow out my left side stitches. Also Water does not like me and I dont like it. Which is crazy since I loved it before surgery but now my tummy does not like it. It yells and burns afterwards telling me how terrible I am.... But I can drink Apple juice with no problems.... Its a light apple juice. And OMG have u went the bathroom yet???? I mean really went? I went today for the first time in a week, first time solid tar reminded me of the baby poop after the baby is born, 2nd time pure liquid out of both ends.... Thank goodness I didnt have a drain in, dont know how much more pain I can take. I swear if anyone every tells me that this is an easy way and I cheated, I will proceed to RIP their heads off.... lol. I think I might try the liquid Loratab tonight (dont wanna cause it is horrible) but I want to actually sleep some.... But I know this is all worth it cause next year this time, I WILL BE ONE SEXY MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Skinnyness is painful.... lol. Im hoping next Wednesday the left side will stop hurting so bad, fingers crossed Sorry if this is all TMI..... lol

Thanks so much!!! I can't wait to start my new healthier life!!! See you all on the other side, a new ME!!!!!! <3 <3 <3

Hello, We are having surgery on the same day!!!! YEAH for us!!! I hate the liquid diet. Breaking up with food is hard to do..... lol Good luck

I LOVE BOTH OF THOSE NAMES!!! We should hold a vote to see what everyone likes! GOD BLESS AMERICA and VSG :) Good luck everyone!!!! 28 days til it is surgery day for me, have a countdown on my phone!!! I can't wait to start the rest of my life!!! Here is my second chance and Im going to take full advantage of it!!! Nicole

Hello Everyone, Im getting my sleeve on July 13th by Dr. Marshall in Peoria, IL. Im very excited to be finally doing this! I have been trying to get it done since last August. Between insurance and switching doctors, it has been a long journey! I can't wait until July. Im so very excited!!! I can not wait to start my new life. I want to have more energy to play with my children and get more things done! I look forward to completing this journey with all of you! Good Luck Everyone and nice to meet u! Nicole

Hello Outrageous Octobers! I just want to stop by and say congrats to all the post ops out there this month and congrats to the pre ops too. Sadly I won't be able to get banded this month like orginally planned. My insurance pre approved me for it then sad they needed 5 years of a BMI over 40. I only have 3. :laugh: And its in the contract with my employer that all employees on the cheaper insurance has to have the 5 years. So it is kinda hard to appeal it. :thumbup: But... the more expensive insurance allows it with the only requirement being a BMI of over 40. So October is still going to be a good month for me because it is open enrollment for insurance. I will be changing my insurance to the expensive one this month and have my surgery in the first 2 weeks of January. So new year, new me:thumbup:. So I was dropping by to say Hi to everyone and good luck! Nicole

CONGRATS!!! I can not wait until I am in your situation that I can say I got approved. Still waiting... Nicole

Hi R Gran 1, Age is nothing but a number. I enjoy reading this post also because it makes me feel not alone. I mean I know I have my children and husband but they are not having to deal with a weight issue like I am. I kinda feel lonely. Good luck with your journey! Nicole:lol:

I hope that I can be as successfull as all of you on these boards!!!

I am waiting on final approval right now! I'm 28 and hoping to be banded in October.

I am new to this but with what you are eating, it doesn't sound like you are eating enough Protien. Women need between 50-60 a day and men 60 to 70. If you are not eating enough protein your body goes into to hibernation mode. You will not lose weight at all if you are not eating enough protein for your body to survive. Nicole

Hello All, I am hoping to be banded in Oct too. I have had my Psych eval, my Nutrition eval and have attended 2 seminars. I talked to my Banding Coordinator on Monday and she was waiting on the dictation from the appointments to send in for approval. My insurance is BCBS Anthem. There doesn't seem to be a lot of requirements if you are over a 40 bmi, which I am. I have done many diets before from WW to 6 week Body Makeover. I can lose weight but it always comes back. The only time I have successfully lost weight for more then a month has been when I was pregnant. I lost between 40 to 50lbs with each of my two children. I hope that I hear something within the next week or so. Good Luck to everyone!!!:thumbup: Side note, how do I get the signatures??? Nicole