I'm finally doing it!

[mountain_lover 3]

I just weighed and I have lost 10lbs. since I was weighed going into the hospital on Tuesday for surgery... Wow!

Hello,

I have read this entire thread on your story and I am here to tell you that now you are one of the ones helping others for sure. I have not had my surgery yet, I hope it will be soon. As soon as they get my Psych. Eval typed up and sent to the Bariatric Center then it will be turned in to insurance to see if I get approved. I am getting closer and closer. Everytime I read a story such as yours, I am always encouraged to hang in there. I had a total knee replacement 1 1/2 years ago, so I didn't want to have surgery again, but here I am hoping to have VSG surgery soon. To hear that you have already lost 10 pounds and you are already home gives me more hope and faith that I am doing the right thing. I keep coming on here to get help and each time I always find someone's comments that lift me up whenever I need it. One of these days soon my experience of having the surgery will help others just like your story and other's have helped me. I hope and pray for the best for you and everyone else on your journey!!

[charitymarroquin 0]

Day 6: I got by drainage bag and most of my stitches out today! YAY! I'm so happy! I couldn't wait to get that tube out of my stomach. Yuck! I feel 100% better!

They only left the stitches by my belly button and I get those out in another week. I'm so happy that I can start feeling "normal" again...

I have a little pain, but not much. The doctor said taking the stitches and the tube out wasn't going to hurt, but he lied! I was ready to scream! But it was worth it!

I'm lost 10 lbs. so far. I have been so hungry today! I so wish I could eat something of substance! Somehow I'll have to make it on my Clear liquids...

[*susan* 1,709]

You are doing great! I know what you mean about getting that drainage bag out, it makes a huge difference in how you feel.

[Malaika 50]

You will make it through the Clear Liquids - those of us who have are proof -- it's not easy, but necessary -and you can do anything for a short period of time ... hang in there!

[cajun 46]

Great progress Charity. Now that you are free from "the bag", you can move that sleeve around the halls like a pro...walk sip walk sip...