pjpanda 129 Posted May 27, 2014 Back Story: When I was ten, I was put on medication that I ended up going toxic on and it almost totally killed my metabolism and my weight shot up to over 120 - before then I was maybe 45 lbs (very short and petite). Since then I've steadily put on weight In 2010 I decided to try and control my weight through various diets and exercise - never losing more then 10lbs through out each before stalling and gaining the 10 lbs back. Since 2010 I've weighed between 230 -240 mostly at the high end. fast forward to late December of 2013 when mom heard about a bariatric seminar being held at a local hospital and encourage me and my dad to go check it out and see if it was all about and if it was a good fit for us or not. Dad and I went to the seminar and got the info. Ultimately dad decided against it and I was unsure and needed a little time to think on it. January of 2014, I decided to make the year about getting healthy and made the decision to pursue WLS. I made an appointment and the doctor and I decided on the Sleeve and I started the process. weighed 240. Early April 2014 I submitted for insurance approval and received it. then the rest of April and beginning of may was the second stage of pre-op appointments - blood work, cardiac clearance, x-rays e.t.c. May 21st, 2014 (the day my life changed) I was sleeved at 2:30 pm. Don't remember anything past the anesthesiologist giving me a shot of what he called "happy juice". I briefly remember waking up and being told I was in my patient room and would I like the nurse to let my mom know the room number (she had to work and couldn't stay at the hospital during the surgery). post discharge: so far, the beginning was rough, I couldn't really keep anything down and was dry heaving every time I took my pain meds. called the surgeon and he prescribed a steroid to reduce swelling which help me get fluids in but didn't stop the dry heaving. I figured out a day later that the pain meds themselves were making me nauseated and switched to Tylenol which wouldn't. I have been totally off Tylenol since may 25th. Today I scheduled an appointment at the PCP's office (primary care Physician ) and they let me weigh myself while I was there. Today's weight: 229!!!! 1 ^Lolly^ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophie'sChoice 269 Posted May 27, 2014 Exciting! That will help get you through the unpleasantness in the beginning! Good luck! 1 pjpanda reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingFree! 478 Posted May 31, 2014 You are on your way! Congratulations and best wishes to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drijc 14 Posted May 31, 2014 That is so great! Are you with Kaiser? Which location were you seen at? That was a really quick process from 1st appointment to surgery. That makes me hopeful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjpanda 129 Posted May 31, 2014 That is so great! Are you with Kaiser? Which location were you seen at? That was a really quick process from 1st appointment to surgery. That makes me hopeful. Not with Kaiser, I have BCBS of AZ, and I had my surgery at Tucson Medical Center through Tucson Barriatrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drijc 14 Posted May 31, 2014 I'm bummed it wasn't Kaiser but I VERY happy for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjpanda 129 Posted June 5, 2014 Update: Now DOUBLE the loss I was able to do without my sleeve. It truly was one of the best decisions of my life. 1 Nicey2u reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
