Arkansas Roll Call...

[dl663 12]

Awesome congrats!!! When do you start your 2 week diet?

I start the 2 week diet on April 22nd.

[Gonnabeslim1day 80]

Did you take your PJs and change into them? I don't really want to walk the halls in a hospital gown. AND I had rather have a bowel movement. I probably can move those quicker than I can a bowl. LOL

I did but you are really not gonna want to change into anything the first few days. I didn't even call anyone till the 3rd day

[Gonnabeslim1day 80]

Everything is pretty fast as soon as they call you back to pre op room so be ready. I weight 296 prior to even starting my 2 week diet I weigh now 254 I'm still in shock to see myself in the 50's

[dl663 12]

Everything is pretty fast as soon as they call you back to pre op room so be ready. I weight 296 prior to even starting my 2 week diet I weigh now 254 I'm still in shock to see myself in the 50's

That is awesome!! One milestone at a time!

[abridgie 73]

He told me I would have nothing on the day of surgery. At 10:00 the 2nd day they would give me ice chips and take the cath out. Do I walk the 1st day??

Oh ya he wants u up

[Georgia 2,908]

Just found this. I'm from Conway. Used Dr Gibbs and Baptist. Had Fed BcBs and paid 250 Dr. 300 Hospital. Total bill was $32,000!! No problems. Lost 100 lbs and reached goal in seven mos. almost 3 yrs out. Have regained small amt over past year and working to lose it by low carb. Tough to lose once you gain! And you CAN eat all the Snacks you can get down! Lol. Watch the "sliders"! Love my sleeve. Would do it again tomorrow. Went from 250 to 150.

[abridgie 73]

I brought books, make up, my contacts, & iPad. I knew I would be up and running right after but sadly no. Rest and walk that's all I wanted to do.

[dl663 12]

Just found this. I'm from Conway. Used Dr Gibbs and Baptist. Had Fed BcBs and paid 250 Dr. 300 Hospital. Total bill was $32,000!! No problems. Lost 100 lbs and reached goal in seven mos. almost 3 yrs out. Have regained small amt over past year and working to lose it by low carb. Tough to lose once you gain! And you CAN eat all the Snacks you can get down! Lol. Watch the "sliders"! Love my sleeve. Would do it again tomorrow. Went from 250 to 150.

You look awesome!! How long did it take you to lose to 100 lbs? I am excited, but I have the "head games" of what if!

[dl663 12]

I brought books, make up, my contacts, & iPad. I knew I would be up and running right after but sadly no. Rest and walk that's all I wanted to do.

I have a feeling that is all I will want to do too. Do you workout now?

[Georgia 2,908]

You look awesome!! How long did it take you to lose to 100 lbs? I am excited' date=' but I have the "head games" of what if![/quote']

7 mos. I did it so quickly. Was lucky. Went to seminar for lapband. Dr Gibbs talked about "new" VSG. Changed my mind and turned in paperwork that day. Two weeks later was scheduled for surgery in ANOTHER two weeks! I got in under the wire before BCBS made some changes to requirements. No issues whatsoever other than extreme tiredness and lightheaded until got off BP med about 3 wks in. Took a good while to feel stronger and some episodes of "sliming" up chucking until I figured out how to manage my sleeve.

It is what it is. A TOOL. Once you lose the weight and time passes you can eat more but NEVER what you did and if you eat correctly (protein first, ect) the restriction is still very strong at 3 years out. Now, powdered donuts and candy. Doggone. They slide right down your throat and sleeve. Lol. You have to WORK your maintenance. It's not magic. But life changing. Truly.

[Mastiff_mama 171]

He told me I would have nothing on the day of surgery. At 10:00 the 2nd day they would give me ice chips and take the cath out. Do I walk the 1st day??

Inwas walking a few hours after surgery... To me, this surgery was a piece of cake compared to others I've had.. Only thing the nausea the first day was tough

[Mastiff_mama 171]

I brought books' date=' make up, my contacts, & iPad. I knew I would be up and running right after but sadly no. Rest and walk that's all I wanted to do.[/quote']

I brought a can of dry Shampoo. I have oily hair and knew in about 20 hours in bed I would be an oil slick. I never got on fb or anything... Knew I'd be texting and fb, but didn't! I went home the next day and got to shower before I left! It was nice and I got that damned catheter out! Woohoo!

[abridgie 73]

Worst pain including surgery was removal of the drainage tube. That sucker hurt. I was in 3 days 2 nights. 2nd day I wanted to wash private areas and my CNA wanted to give me a bed bath (former tech here) I refused. I made my husband give me a shower

[angelbabys 6]

I like that user name . I'm using Dr. Baker' date=' I'm on day 6 of 14. And it has been torture. My surg date is the 10th. Do u have a date scheduled yet?[/quote']

Dr. Hawasli awesome surgeon

[abridgie 73]

Dr. Hawasli awesome surgeon

Yes it's torture. Don't go to do your pre surgery weigh in at lunch time. On of the ladies was heating up her broccoli and I could have attacked her for it!