Sleeve Gastrectomy: Stories

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So Excited My Date Has Been Confirmed - Austin, TX

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  • Austin, TX

APRIL 1st... haha I know April Fools Day. My...

  • 15 Mar 2013
  • 16 days pre

APRIL 1st... haha I know April Fools Day. My journey hasnt been too long and yet it seems like its forever till my surgery. I am very excited and very nervous at the same time. I have been watching so many updates and post-op videos that have been so helpful. So thank you. I will definately keep up!

Okay Well Today Has Been One Week Of Hi Protein...

  • 26 Mar 2013
  • 6 days pre
Okay Well Today Has Been One Week Of Hi Protein And Low Carb.. I Have To Preregister At The Hospital And I Think Do Another Test!?! But Yes Im Excited.. I Started At 297 And Im Currently At 288!!! ; ) (High Heels Here I Come) lol

Oh Em Gee.. Today Is The Day!!! It's Almost 5am...

  • 1 Apr 2013
  • On day of treatment
Oh Em Gee.. Today Is The Day!!! It's Almost 5am And Im So Nervous and Excited Ive Been Up Since 3:30am!! Ha My Appt For Surgery Isn't Till 9am!!! Ill Be So Tired Maybe They Won't Have To Put Me To Sleep.. Lol

Well I've had my sleeve gastrectomy surgery on...

  • 3 Apr 2013
  • 2 days post
Well I've had my sleeve gastrectomy surgery on April 1 st and today is 3 days post op!!! My biggest fear is that I won't be able to get all my fluids in plus 60 grams of protein... I'm just not hungry yet I am still continuing to sip on these liquids... Warmer liquids do seem to feel better that cool liquids. Of course there is pain and discomfort.. I am feeling a bit tired and week and to top it off Mother Nature decided to show up.. Smh.. Ill continue to keep an update.. My stats before 2 week diet I was at 297, surgery day 286, and now 3 days post op I'm at 281!!!

Going On 7 weeks!!!

  • 16 May 2013
  • 1 month post
Sorry For Not Updating But I've Been Very Very Busy With Work!!! I Just Wanted To Report That I Am Officially 51lbs Down!!! From 297 To 246!!! Yay!!!
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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 17 May 2013

Congrats on your weight loss so far. Woohoo!

Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 18 Apr 2013

Hey Jannette,

Hope you're doing well and recovering nicely! Looking forward to reading your updates and keeping up with your progress!

m41 13 Apr 2013
Thanks for the details! I'm on m 6th day of pre-op liquid and wondered how it would be after surgery. Keep up the good work and the great updates!
winny 10 Apr 2013
everyone had surgery on he 8th sore but doing great
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 9 Apr 2013

Thanks for the updates and congrats on the weight loss already! It will take you a few days to get back to normal and to start feeling better, but give yourself time to heal and rest up!

 

Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 1 Apr 2013

Good luck today, I hope everything goes well for you!

Jannette429 26 Mar 2013
Okay So today with my pre registering I spoke to a hospital dietitian/nutritionist, a nurse, and my anestigeologist!!! I don't take any prescribed meds but my dietician did request that on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday my surgery day, I should take Prilosec OTC... Well ladies its another day closer and im about to go to bed.. 5 days and counting.. : )
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 27 Mar 2013

Congrats on your weight loss already! Getting so close now to the big day!

Ruthie38 30 Mar 2013
Prayers all be ok..Im going have mine April 15...excited...
winny 31 Mar 2013
Jannette keep me posted please i have one week until my date.
winny 31 Mar 2013
Ruthie glad you have your date where are you having your surgery done.
Jannette429 31 Mar 2013
Thank You Kirsty!
Jannette429 31 Mar 2013
Ruthie38 That Is Wonderful... Thank You And Same For You!
Jannette429 31 Mar 2013
Winny I Definately Will Keep You And All The Other Ladies Updated!!!
m41 13 Apr 2013
Hi Ruthie, I am also having my surgery on the 15th - I'm so glad it's finally here. I hope you'll continue to post your progress.
winny 22 Mar 2013
Jannette hope you do very well kept me updated please my date is comming.
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Mar 2013

Hi Winny,

Will you be sharing your experience with us, by starting a blog?

Good luck!

winny 25 Mar 2013
Yes Kirsty just got to learn how to do the pic and other things.
kiran1 21 Mar 2013
OMG mine to April 1st.....so narvous
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Mar 2013

Hi Kiran,

It would be awesome if you could share your journey with us, by starting a blog like Janette has!

Good luck with your surgery, I hope everything goes well for you!

Jannette429 20 Mar 2013
Thank You Ladies.. I'm Currently On My Low Carb Hi Protein 2 Week Diet.. Yes Kirsty, Ive completed my Consultation, Seeing a psychologist, Dietician, Nutritionist, Completing My EKG and Blood Work.. I register at the hospital on the 26th.. It is actually happening and as long as I've waited to get this done, can't believe it will happen in less than 2 weeks. I will Definately keep an update! Thank You all Again!!!
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Mar 2013

Good lcuk Jannette, it'll be here before you know it! Keep us all posted and let us know how you get on!

winny 25 Mar 2013
Janette hope everything goes good and it will. Iam 2 weeks away from surgery .
winny 20 Mar 2013
Jannette iam having my surgery on the 8 th of april getting nervous als but i have waited for this since nov.
Jannette429 20 Mar 2013
Wonderful Winny.. Congrats And Good Luck..

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