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I did have a c-section when I had my daughter. I had bad neasea after that surgery but I remember going to several doctors appointments and a 3 hour newborn photo shoot that first week. I had to carry that big car seat and baby up stairs. Is sleeve anything like a c-section do you or anyone else know?

Had to post here, because I'm just so proud of myself. Yesterday was my longest training run for my full marathon. 20 miles! I know I will have another six to go on race day, but I'm counting on adrenaline and no need to "save" anything to carry me the extra distance. On training runs you have to hold back a little to avoid injury and to make sure you can recover. On race day, I am putting it all out there and if I have to crawl across the finish line, so be it! Less than three weeks to go! Fun Fact: I weighed myself before and after the run. Despite drinking 80 ounces of Water and G2 on the run, I still lost 4 pounds. That means I sweated out 9 pounds! Yikes! Don't worry, though. I rehydrated the whole rest of the day yesterday and was back to my normal-ish weight by this morning.

Same for me. I’m thinnest on Wednesday. Usually by four pounds. I’m considering moving my official weigh in day from Friday to Wednesday after seeing this trend for a few weeks....

I hopped on the scale one week post op. And it showed the exact same weight as surgery day. I called the NUT and she said that is normal. They were pumping me full of liquids through the IV in the hospital and it takes a while for all that to clear out. She was right. Don't worry, you will be fine! (and stay off the scale for a few weeks)

I'am in the 50 pound club also. 3 months out. Whohooo.

Are you waiting 30 mins before and after meals to drink Water? Are you taking all your Vitamins? Are your reaching your Protein and water goals? If these cravings and hunger are in your head and not your body, which they should be if your doing all of the above, I think group or one on one therapy will help give you tools to deal with the problem. Also remember this new tummy, new eating habit is VERY new for for you. Your mind and body need time to adjust to this huge life altering operation. I know that while my huge sweet tooth has vanished, when I go into the kitchen and see other yummy fast food things, which I ate all the time before, I want want want. But my one trial (an egg and cheese mcmuffin minus the muffin) ended in pain and puking so I remind myself of that shameful episode and move on. Just know that you're not the only one dealing with cravings. It's normal. It's like quitting a bad habit. Your mind takes about 3 months to really start to move on.

I just had my sleeve surgery done on Tuesday January 26th it's only been 3 days and I haven't lost much but I'm guessing the real weight loss begins later on. I still have a little bit of pain on my chest and back. I hope to be able to lose as much as weight as you have in 2 months!!! the best of luck to you and the rest! We can do this guys!

well, its hard to say, if it happened right after you lifted something its probably just a muscle issue. At a month post op my abdominal are not totally 100% yet and I think you had surgery about a week after I did. If you are worried about it or its not going away it wont hurt to give your office a call

I can feel my port. You can even see the outline of it through my abdomen. Its between my chest about 3-4 inches below. Its easily felt as well. Iam not a stomach sleeper but I can say if I was I could prob sleep on it. Its a bit sore but I think its b/c Iam only 3 wks post op. Iam sure the sensitivity will go away. Right after surgery it bothered me to wear my bra b/c it put pressure on my port. That has subsided. I wasn't able to sleep on my sides for about 2 nights after surgery. It was a bit painful to get on my sides but it was bearable and comfortable once I was still. Like I said Iam now 3 wks out and everything is fine now!! Don't freak out. Think of it as a great tool that WILL help you lose weight. I do wish my port was further down where there's more padding but its not, so Iam ok with it. GOOD LUCK!!

I do well eating all day, stoping before too full except for supper. For the third night, I find myself with that Why didn't I stop at that last bite feeling. I think I need to weigh out 2 oz instead of 3 at supper and end it there.

There are a ton of Youtube diaries out there. Here are some of my favorites: Kellawanda AtarisStar luvenit1979 Maryposa1978 I started my 2 week diet today! One more pre-op testing appointment (EKG, chest x-ray, and bloodwork) and I'm all set.

Too funny, Lisa, me too! I have a list for what to bring to the hospital, what to get at the store before I go, what to do until then (organize clothes, make homemade chicken and beef broth and freeze in individual containers, make sure to have clean sheets ). Got lists of what to eat, like you, lots to choose from so I don't get bored in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. I'm lucky my doc doesn't require a pre-op diet, but I'm still gonna do a low-carb, low-fat for 2 weeks before the surgery, just cause I want to do whatever I can without suffering. For those that had the two-week liquid diet, I feel for ya!!! Man.....torture. SOOOOOO freakin' excited to go on this journey with you guys!

Hey Everyone! I had heard Aetna was one of the more difficult insurance companies to get to approve this surgery so I was really nervous! I didn't even know that my doctor had already requested coverage for the surgery and I all of the sudden got a letter as of 3/9 that I was approved! I am so thrilled. Just so you know...I know there is a lot of talk about what Aetna requires 3 or 6 months supervised diet/exercise......I did 3 months and was approved. I am pretty sure that as long as the hospital/clinic you are getting it done at has a specific program they make you follow before the surgery, then Aeta will approve without having to do 6 months. Just thought I would share!

how many fills did it take u before u had good restriction n the weight started coming off? I had my 1st fill dec 21st n it has been very confusing. right after the fill i felt restricted but as the days went bk the restriction was less n less. usually n the morning im full n tight nt hungry but at nite it feel like my band is wide open n the restriction is on vacation. What should I do? Has anyone else experienced this?

I think mine were 8 weeks for the first 2 fills ...........then I went back after 9 months, ended up going back for an unfill that brought me back to the fill level of my 2nd fill again..... then I went 11 months.

My first fill appointment was 6 weeks post op and after that every 4 weeks. So far, I have only had 1 fill (at the 3 month point) and I am doing so well that I now only go back every 8 weeks with the understanding that if I think I need a fill then I can make an appointment sooner. Each time I go in, I get weighed and then talk to the PA about my weight loss, portion sizes and hunger level before we determine if I am getting a fill - the reason I said "we" determine whether or not to do a fill is because they always ask my opinion (which I love because it means I have the final say as to what happens.

You could only really see my weight loss in my face and saddlebag area (no more saddlebags!!) until the second week of November. That was when my abdominal area really started shrinking. It has only been this past week that people have stated commenting on my weight loss. Don't get discouraged if you don't lose all over at first - everyone is different but eventually it will come off!

Hey There! I have a POS plan I think its POSII I should find out in a couple weeks what my date is! I'll let you know!

the Dr told me 6 weeks for swelling to go down, but mine is still swollen some

Hello Everyone: im gonna try to keep this topic brief.. I know I get long winded. I really want to express how I am feeling because I need HELP! In a bad way.. If you guys can give me input and feed back I would really appreciate it.. Im on the verge of going to see a counselor because I really cant understand what I am going thru.. Please be patient with me.. Just typing this post, Im getting teary-eyed (I now understand the importance of pre surgical psychological evals) HONESTY: I feel like I cant be honest with the friends and family that know I have had wls because people are so judgemental and no one was supportive of my wls to begin with. I want to be totally honest with you guys. I am 19 days post op and beginning with day 8, I have really not done well. One night, no lie, I literally was sleep walking into my pantry and opened/tried to eat a snack size bag of lays potatoe chips. Its like I was dreaming because I woke from a sound sleep and did this.. used to do this pre surgery.. Well, I was able to get the some of the chips down and I couldnt beleive they went down, once I realized what I had done.. I immediately threw up.. dont know if I did it on purpose or if it was reflex/reflux. While fully awake, on different occasions, I have tried to eat some chopped hamburger patty, I have tried to eat the topping from pizza and I even tried to eat the meat and cheese from the inside of a philly cheese sandwich. Well of course, none of it when it down and all three times it was followed by episodes of vomitting.. WHO DOES THIS? I just dont know what is wrong with me.. Its like following this post op diet is impossible.. WHY WHEN I KNOW I CANT EAT REGULAR food??? GUILT: On all four of the occasions where I have screwed up.. I have literally cried myself to sleep.. I feel like a complete failure.. I feel guilty ALL THE TIME because I didnt think I was this type of person.. I MEAN REALLY WHO CHEATS ON THE POST OP? I was able to stick to the pre op diet WITH ABSOLUTELY NO CHEATING WHATSOEVER. Now, I cant even make a 4 week post op diet? The only thing, aside from Soup, broth and baby food that goes down and stays down is this ice cream by Blue Bell, it has no sugar and very few carbs. But, even after eating maybe 5 teaspoons, GUILT SETS IN AGAIN cause who has wls and eats ice cream? After taking this trip to war torn Mexico by myself, enduring an invasive surgery, 72 hours of post op hell not to mention the THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I SPENT AS A CASH PATIENT, i just cant believe I would be this weak and jeopardize everything.. I didnt realize my addiction to food was this bad.. I FEEL LIKE THE BIGGEST LOSER OF ALL TIME,.. how ironic, the wrong kind of loser. Oh, now all of a sudden, I hate looking at myself in the mirror, partly because of guilt. Even though I know I have lost (threw the scale out on day 9) because my clothes are FALLING OFF, I just cant stand the site of my own image and even pre surgery, I loved to look at myself. I dont know where this self hatred is coming from, other than guilt of not following this pre op diet. SUBMISSION: I am a believer and I pray on and about EVERYTHING. I have asked God why I am weak now, of all times, when I have had to be so strong my whole entire life. I wake up every morning wondering if im still "plicated".. I see other people eat, though I have not had ANY hunger since the surgery, and I realize that I will never be able to "enjoy" food again the way I used to but, I do know my "enjoyment" of food got me into this mess.. so, I get sad, just thinking that I will be on mushies FOREVER.. at this point, I cant even see me ever being able to eat regular food, even in tiny amounts because it hurts so bad and Im tired of throwing up.. so.. ACCEPTANCE AND SUBMISSION to the surgery is what has come up in my spirit after really praying and meditating on the subject. I guess to ACCEPT the fact that my life has changed forever and SUBMIT to the surgery.. meaning just realize that this sewed up stomach has the upper hand and this is just how my life is going to be.. If anyone here can relate to any of this, please let me know.. I dont have anyone to talk to that can remotely understand. I really dont want to spend the money on a therapist after taking so much from my savings for the surgery but I feel totally alone and I need to talk to someone.. If you dont want to share in front of anyone in the open on this topic, please send me a private message. I really need the help of anyone who understands cause I am starting to believe that I AM LOSING IT.. Right now, trying to heal my body, mind and spirit, I just cant afford to be falling apart like this. Thanks in advance for your help. Thanks for tolerating my long post. Texas-not feeling like a-DIVA

My doctor says I'm in the green zone, maybe so but I feel I need a fill. I can go at least 4 hrs between meals, good I know but at mealtime I feel like I could eat more than a cup worth and sometimes do, not very often but today at lunch I went overboard and knew it. Also for some strange reason, keep in mind I'm a little over a yr post op June 13th '12 and all of the sudden I can tolerate bread, rice, toast, eggs, chicken, just about anything whereas before, I'd say 6 months ago I would get stuck on those things. I don't eat these things in excess i.e. bread, rice, toast with the exception of tonight I had a half of a sandwich for dinner and a little snack cup of apple sauce. I just don't understand why I can all of the sudden tolerate these foods and before I couldn't. I don't see him again until July 11th at which time I am to discuss a colonoscopy with him to have done within the next few weeks, I know you're saying I'm not 50 yet but my brother has colon cancer and the kind he has is hereditary and I am to be checked every 3 yrs and this is my year, ugh! I'm hoping for a small tee tiny fill because I really don't feel restriction, the only thing I feel is my soft stop which is a hiccup, is this the same as restriction? Or is restriction considered not eating more than a cup worth of food or eating less than. The scales hasn't moved in 8 weeks and I've teetered between 228 and 226 and finally got back down to 226 this morning, thank you Jesus! I've tried exercising but it is very hard on me on the treadmill due to a bad knee and 2 knee surgeries, it gives me heck. Even riding a stationary bike hurts my knee at the gym. The trainer there doesn't seem to get it about my knee. I feel silly going in and working my arms, abs and thighs for 20 mins and leaving, that is literally all I can handle physically. My arms are so big and heavy on me now that any exercising of them physically drains me, I have no strength in them. It wears me out just to dry my hair because of the loose skin. I seemed to have hit a plateau I guess. Thanks for listening.

Pre-op diet was harder for me than the surgery and recovery. Take it a day at a time, folks. After surgery, there's still a couple of weeks before you're back on real food....but it's better somehow...cause you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Wish I could say something inspiring and perky here....but I remember it as just plain miserable. On the plus side....surgery was a lot easier than I expected. Wishing you all luck.

So I go to the seminar last night so I find out about insurance. The office tells me it last an hour or so. They had not gotten to the insurance after and hour and a half and I had to leave as I had a ride waiting for me. Needless to say I was ticked off. Guess I will find out hopefully next week at the medicare boot camp. Tell me, if anyone knows.....I currently am on Medicaid (Mo Healthnet). Will begin Medicare on October 1st. Will I keep medicaid as my secondary (medi-gap) ? I have a spend down with medicaid of over 1000.00 per month. If I have the surgery, I am assuming that Medicare will pay and medicaid will pick up the rest since the spend down was met. But it still appears that somewhere I am going to have to dish out $1000.00 (to the hospital). I would ask Medicaid but they are as confused about their program than me. I talked to 2 different people when I went on Medicaid, no we don't cover WLS. Finally got hold of someone who knew, yes we do !! They have a lot to learn. So confused

I am a little over 4 years post-op Had the RNY. Was 600 pounds now about 205. Surgery was great and everything has been a lot better since except my sex drive. I have been married for 22 years and our sex life has always been great. But ever since surgery I have had a total lack of interest in sex. It concerns both my wife and I. We went from 4-5 times a week before surgery (yes even when I weighed that much) to now maybe 1-2 times a month. Wife is a willing partner anytime but I am NEVER in the mood anymore. Anyone else experienced this? I know it will decrease with age but I am 48 and she is 43 so it shouldn’t be gone in me just yet. PS Just has testosterone tested and it was in normal range...