23 years young...October 17th!

[skinnymolly 4]

I'm Molly and I am 23 years old. I am scheduled for surgery this Thursday, October 17th, after 6 months of prep! You could say I gained the freshman 15 every year since I graduated high school and I just can't get it off. I worked 60 hours a week while going to college for 4 years, which left little time to take care of myself. I currently have a BMI of 40.1 and weight 246 (I've lost almost 10 pounds since starting my LSD). My goal is to lose 100 pounds. Very nervous and excited for Thursday!!!!

[LivLogic 13]

Hey Molly! I'm a 23 year old October sleever too- 10/24! My liquid diet started today and I am already craving bread, but still motivated. How's it going? Are you ready for the big day?

[skinnymolly 4]

I think I am!! I have everything planned as far as when I come home! I've been on a liquid diet since last Thursday. The first three days are terrible, but by yesterday I was over it and it's not so bad anymore... I'm really hoping I can move to puréed food sooner rather than later! I was really nervous over the weekend, but today I've been pretty calm...I think that means I'm ready!!!

[LivLogic 13]

Good to hear! You'll have to keep us updated on your progress. Did you order/go out and buy some Isopure/unjury or some type of Protein Powder for post surgery yet or are you going to wait?

[EarthyGoalie 253]

Hey Molly! First off, congratulations on taking a stand for yourself and doing something about not being happy with your weight. We are in VERY similar situations! I started off at 240 and I want to lose 100lbs as well! 25lbs gone already! I guess I can say I've achieved 1/4 of my goal already. I hope your surgery goes well and that you start losing those pounds :-)

[skinnymolly 4]

I have Isopure for after surgery, and I'm so glad cause I am sick to death of protien shakes. I have unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury for the puréed stage, cause I'm not sure how I feel about puréed meat, so I can add it to puréed veggies.

[jraerid 0]

Hi! I'm a 23 year old sleever too! I just had surgery on Oct. 15! It's been a lot different than what I expected. Everyone told me that it would be a breeze, but my first 2 days out of surgery I had a lot of trouble getting my liquids in. I can't do chicken broth (throw up almost instantly). My favorite thing is sugar free Popsicles and the Crystal Light packets with Water. I've been walking - a lot, and that's helped a ton with the gassy feeling. One of the hardest things for me has been controlling my drinks. I've always been a "gulper" and now I need to be a "sipper". When I take too big of a drink, I can feel it going down, and it almost feels like it gets stuck in my chest. I'm not sure if that's normal? I'm also a little sore, which is to be expected with any surgery.

Best of luck to you with your surgery and success!

[skinnymolly 4]

I'm still in the hospital... Going on day 2. Other than gas pains, I'm doing really well. Walking a lot to get the gas out. I hard crazy high blood pressure last night due to pain, they may keep me another day, which I'm fine with. Finally sleeping good. The only thing I'm having a problem keeping down is my liquid pain Meds... I get really bad nausea and dry heaves... No throwing up though!

[ryn61363 0]

Hi Molly! Hope you're feeling better I'm 24 (Starting weight 114kg/251lbs) and I had my sleeve done on oct 9, it's been a little over a week now and I'm pretty much recovered. I now weigh around 105kg/231lbs. I'm just worried about scarring! Instead of sutures, my surgeon put derma-glue on it and it's healing well.

The first day was hell with lots of gas and plenty of black out moments.. A nightmare. But it got progressively better as the hours went by and I was discharged on the 2nd day. I've been able to drink over 2 litres a day and get my Protein in and I can't wait till I can eat puréed stuff!

I can already feel some of my clothes hanging a bit loose I started walking 2 hours a day, 1 hour at a time after the first week. Exercise has become easier cos there's less of me to lug around and do stuff. That part I definitely love. Time to build a new body and start living!

My surgeon told me the highest weight loss would be within the first 3 months post surgery, so we need to work our butts off during this period to lose as much weight as possible before it slows, and I intend to do just that!

[skinnymolly 4]

I am now home!! I know it seems crazy, but just being home seems to have helped... I was switched from liquid pain Meds to pills, which has been super helpful. I keep having to cough, which hurts like crazy, but

Other than that I'm ok.