mlgok 29 Posted May 23, 2016 After such a long process and jumping through all the hoops you have to jump through for WLS, I am finally here. I am freaking out, but am so excited. I am 21 years old and have been struggling with my weight since I can remember. I am engaged and we have a wonderful 3 year old boy. I am tired of being this way and want my son to see me grow up healthy and happy. Wish me luck I am so ready for this journey to a better life for my family and I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillmissing 35 Posted May 23, 2016 Best of luck to you. If you go in with the thought of "I'm going to do great", then you will. Just remember that this is a surgery and you are going to feel 'off' for a while. All I can tell you is to do what your Dr. says. If he/she says no lifting for X weeks, don't do it. I know you are going to miss holding your 3 year old, but he will be happy enough just sitting on your lap. You are doing something wonderful for yourself. I know what has to happen before surgery is even an option so I can honestly say that I'm proud of each and every one of us making the decision to take back our lives. Good luck tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsoul 24 Posted May 23, 2016 Best of luck to you! I get my surgery tomorrow too--can't believe it's finally here! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camry2016 78 Posted May 23, 2016 Good luck! It's was a hard decision for me to make, but I'm so glad I did. I'm just over a month out and each day gets better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverthreads 183 Posted May 23, 2016 Good luck! You say you're freaking out a bit -- so did I and I expect just about everyone else in the last day or two before surgery. Just stay the path and you'll do great. I'm 3.5 weeks out and amazed at how great I feel. Haven't regretted it for a minute. I was sore for the first few days but off all pain meds in about 3 days and feeling surprisingly good by the end of the week. You're awesome and you've made a great decision. Best wishes to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea72 510 Posted May 23, 2016 Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you in making this decision. It's not an easy one, or an easy road after, but you have your whole life ahead of you and this surgery will allow you to truly live it. Good luck and please let us know how it went!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chele367 81 Posted May 23, 2016 You got this! Sounds like you have the right attitude to carry you through. My date on the table for sleeve is June 8th. Let us know how it goes what it is like post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley27 164 Posted May 25, 2016 How was it?!?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aronbd 158 Posted May 25, 2016 I hope everything worked out for you. I had my surgery done on Monday and am hopefully going to be discharged from the hospital within a few hours. Since yesterday I have been off of pains meds and to be honest the pain really is manageable. I wish you nothing but success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsoul 24 Posted May 26, 2016 My surgery went fine. I think it took about 30 minutes. I woke up in recovery wondering if they had started yet...I was that pain free. I was up and walking pretty quickly after getting back to my room. I had read about the gas pains so I was prepared for the worse but it hasn't been that bad. Today is day 2 so they brought me Gatorade and Water to sip on. I'm taking very small sips because I don't want to push my luck....so far no nausea or anything. So far no regrets and enjoying walking the halls with the other women who were sleeved here. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted May 26, 2016 @@azsoul - you are going to get home, hop on the scale and go "WTF" I have not been eating, but I gained wieght. It's all the IV fluids. Pick up a bag, now imagine 8 of them in you. And because of surgery, your body doesn't want much to get out in case it needs it. HOWEVER, in a couple of weeks when you start pooping and peeing again, you will wake up with glee, and then there will be a stall. It's normal. Just follow the rules, all will be fricken GREAT. Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsoul 24 Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the warning! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlgok 29 Posted May 26, 2016 @@charley27 it went fantastic. I was in so much pain when I was in recovery but once I was drinking, walking around and stuff I felt much better. I'm 2 days post op and am feeling really well. I haven't had any cravings or anything, however I am still on pain meds because I'm still pretty sore. I'm super happy with my decision though and would do it all over again if I had to choose ☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myree 31 Posted May 26, 2016 Good luck... Awesome lifestyle change Myree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobhappy&healthy 50 Posted May 26, 2016 Wishing you lots of luck! From what I've read & believe me it's been a lot you will not regret your decision. I think you are doing the best thing for your little one/family because your quality of life should greatly improve. Being able to be present in life, making wonderful happy memories, is living! Best of luck tomorrow & on your journey! Btw.. I'm scheduled for vsg 6/28 & I'm counting the days! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
