New here: Surgery Date 9/19 in the DMV

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Hi! Just checking in on you and hoping your surgery was a success!

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[Aleathia 40]

Hi! Just checking in on you and hoping your surgery was a success!

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No, I had complications and the surgery was postponed. Still in the hospital

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[gemigirl 134]

Hi! Just checking in on you and hoping your surgery was a success!

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No, I had complications and the surgery was postponed. Still in the hospital

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Oh goodness I'm so sorry! Hope everything gets sorted and they reschedule you soon.

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[Aleathia 40]

So upset have to go thru this all over again, smh

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[Lukeadelle 16]

Oh noooo. What happened?

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[busybeebug 415]

I'm having a bit of a rough time. I had a hiatal hernia repaired so ouch. But I was able to put my own socks on today. Haven't been able to tolerate protien yet. But this is temporary and next thing we know this part will be a memory

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[nevertoolate13 28]

Hello Sept 19 th surgery buddies. I am on the other side and am home. I had a good surgery and the only issues are gas pains...ouch. Every time I swallow beverages it hurts and I get cramping. Today I decided to go back to ice chips to get some liquids in as my lips started to dry. It seems to be working. I also consumed 2 ozs of banana premier Protein shake and I made some Jell-O shots with genpro. ( Pinterest) So far so good. Anyone else have any suggestions for the cramping. I am walking around the house about every hour. This too will pass as they say⛽️

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[Aleathia 40]

Sorry everyone, I haven't really been on here. I've been having a bout of depression since I wasn't able to have my sleeve done. It didn't help that I was off my meds for a week because it hurt to swallow. But I'm back on my meds and back on track with my dieting. I have my appt with the GI specialist next week, so I'm hoping whatever the reason they couldn't get the tube down is an easy fix. So I'm a 9/19 sleeve baby in spirit, lol.

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[ppressey24 254]

Aleathia, I saw your surgery center, nice. I was going to stack up like that before doing my clear diet but my Dr said that he wouldn't advise me to because just because I like 1 Protein shake today, after surgery I may change my mind because my taste buds my change so he wouldn't advise me to

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[Aleathia 40]

Aleathia, I saw your surgery center, nice. I was going to stack up like that before doing my clear diet but my Dr said that he wouldn't advise me to because just because I like 1 Protein shake today, after surgery I may change my mind because my taste buds my change so he wouldn't advise me to

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My nutritionist said the same thing, but they were on sale for $18.99 for a 18pk. U can't beat that. I told my nutritionist that I will MAKE myself like them. I don't believe in wasting money. So I bought things to add to them and there's plenty of recipes floating around online. But I already add coffee to the vanilla and chocolate shakes. I added PB2 to the chocolate shakes and I just bought a 4pk of banana shakes to try out. I will add PB2 to one. Then blend a chocolate shake with the banana shake with ice, try one as is and I'm not sure about the last one. But I also have pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg and sum sugar free flavored syrups. So if my taste does change, I will be experimenting, lol.

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[Heather I 500]

@@Aleathia, glad to see you checked in! I'm having the hardest time finding quiet threads and getting back in to reply to you.

I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for the delay, and I hope your issues are resolved quickly and you are rescheduled!

Also, I was postponed 2x, once two days before surgery! I was supposed to be done mid June, and then August 1st.

There's no denying it sucks balls to gear up and be excited and then disappointed, but I'm really, really praying you get a new date soon.

Please keep us posted on a new date!

[Heather I 500]

Oh, and after the 8/1 postponement, I gained 6 lbs on a pity party bender, and I don't feel bad about it AT ALL. I was so pissed!

It was an insurance SNAFU that had nothing to do with my error. PMO!

[Aleathia 40]

Oh, and after the 8/1 postponement, I gained 6 lbs on a pity party bender, and I don't feel bad about it AT ALL. I was so pissed!

It was an insurance SNAFU that had nothing to do with my error. PMO!

Girl I did too, lol. They brought me cake, CAKE & eggs for Breakfast the next morning. My throat was so sore and I hadn't eating that whole day before. I was literally about to cry. The nurse came in and told me I could eat, just take it slow. Man, it hurt like hell going down but it tasted oh so good, lol. That night wen I got home I threw a pizza party and I ate a whole med triple cheese pizza in 2 days. My surgery ATTEMPT was on Monday, I went to see my surgeon on Thursday and the nurse was like you've gained 7 lbs. Wen my surgeon came in, he said Wat have u been eating? I said FOOOOOD!!!!!! Lol. But he did say that if I don't go too crazy that I can do the liquid diet for just 5 days and not 2wks, so that's good news. How have u been doing Heather? Oh and to check in on my 9/19 surgery babies, I click PARTICIPATED at the top. So far I've participated in 3 threads, so it's easy to find yall, lol

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[Heather I 500]

I'm doing good, but losing slow, IMO. I had the staples out Tuesday, 9/27, and was only down about 6 lbs since the surgery, and the nurse said I was doing great and had an impressive loss? Um, okay. I lost -14 pre-op, 6 post, total of 21 lbs in 3 weeks of eating -1000 calories, some days post-op nothing?

I tried to console myself with the body healing spiel; maybe bloated with IV fluids/gases, etc. -- but this Monday is 2 weeks, and I've only lost another 3 lbs.

I'm following the plan to the T -- able to get in all my protein/fluid requirements with no issues, and I honestly feel wonderful. My complexion is RADIANT being off carbs/dairy/everything the past month, so that's a nice side effect. No more chicken skin bumps on the back of my upper arms! Maybe I had a gluten/dairy issue and never knew it?

So, IDK. I'm certainly glad I had the surgery done, but I guess I'm not going to be one of those people who loses 45 lbs the first month, like I hoped.

I guess, if I can lose 3 lbs a week this month, that will get me close to 20 lbs the first month, but who knows. I haven't had a second to exercise and, realistically, won't have time until December to really do anything consistent, but c'est la vie. I'm not cleared for vigorous exercise until 11/1 anyway, so not the end of the world to hold off another month. I love to walk and will try to get out as often as possible for the fresh air.

I never had time to take measurements, but I am down a size, from 22 to 20. I feel my face/back bra fat/upper stomach is definitely reducing in size, so that's cool.

I'll take my victories where I can find them!

[Aleathia 40]

I'm doing good, but losing slow, IMO. I had the staples out Tuesday, 9/27, and was only down about 6 lbs since the surgery, and the nurse said I was doing great and had an impressive loss? Um, okay. I lost -14 pre-op, 6 post, total of 21 lbs in 3 weeks of eating -1000 calories, some days post-op nothing?

I tried to console myself with the body healing spiel; maybe bloated with IV fluids/gases, etc. -- but this Monday is 2 weeks, and I've only lost another 3 lbs.

I'm following the plan to the T -- able to get in all my protein/fluid requirements with no issues, and I honestly feel wonderful. My complexion is RADIANT being off carbs/dairy/everything the past month, so that's a nice side effect. No more chicken skin bumps on the back of my upper arms! Maybe I had a gluten/dairy issue and never knew it?

So, IDK. I'm certainly glad I had the surgery done, but I guess I'm not going to be one of those people who loses 45 lbs the first month, like I hoped.

I guess, if I can lose 3 lbs a week this month, that will get me close to 20 lbs the first month, but who knows. I haven't had a second to exercise and, realistically, won't have time until December to really do anything consistent, but c'est la vie. I'm not cleared for vigorous exercise until 11/1 anyway, so not the end of the world to hold off another month. I love to walk and will try to get out as often as possible for the fresh air.

I never had time to take measurements, but I am down a size, from 22 to 20. I feel my face/back bra fat/upper stomach is definitely reducing in size, so that's cool.

I'll take my victories where I can find them!

That all sounds great especially the clearer complexion, I cud use all the help I can get, lol. Just keep pushing, I read somewhere that the 1st 6mons is considered the honeymoon phase, where u can lose the most weight. So u have plenty of time. Glad to hear ur feeling great, have been seeing alot of ppl feeling terrible in my other group.

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