POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
34 Year Old 2 Kids - Ready to Change in Mexico
UPDATED FROM helloitshannah
Sizes are dropping
$5,000
So, I haven't lost much more weight, but I can definitely see a difference in my clothes. I've received a few comments on the weight loss which is nice. Feeling so much better now that I can have soft foods. Really trying to eat slowly. It's hard to know where the stopping point should be. Sometimes I eat way too little and find myself legitimately hungry in an hour other times I feel like I take two bites of something and I am too stuffed. Balance is a learning process. Overall feeling good. Still working full time with no problems. Getting plenty of sleep and "trying" to get to 10,000 steps. Mostly unsuccessfully, lol. On average about 7,500. My incisions are healing pretty well. Looking forward to getting in a pool again soon.
Stats:
Hw 238
Sw 228
Cw 217
This photo is from Wednesday.
Stats:
Hw 238
Sw 228
Cw 217
This photo is from Wednesday.
UPDATED FROM helloitshannah
Mental hunger is REAL
So far so good folks. I really think I am healing up well. Went back to work on Monday and honestly I feel pretty good. My sense of smell when it comes to food is on point. I should start a carnival game where I guess the last thing you ate and I would win every time. I really hope this new super sense of smell goes away though. Tomorrow makes 1 week post op. If anyone says this is the easy way out they don't know what they are talking about. What this has done for me is force some willpower my way. I am excited to try some oatmeal or yogurt or damn near anything close to food. Food is literally everywhere. My family is eating pizza right now. I have this crazy urge to grab a piece, chew it up and spit it out. Physically I don't think I'm hungry. I really don't know. Still I am very excited about having a new healthier life style. So here's some updated stats.
HW 238
SW 228
CW 221
HW 238
SW 228
CW 221
Replies (1)
O
July 21, 2016
How many days did it take you to go back to work ? What is the follow-up you need to do after the surgery ?
H
July 21, 2016
I went back in 5 days. That being said, I have a pretty high pain tollerence and I rarely take any sick time at all. I feel pretty good. And definitely function better than I would with a cold or something. I have email access to doctors if needed and they require bloodwork be sent to them every 3 months.
O
July 21, 2016
Thank u for the reply Hannah. I'm considering sleeve (after failed lap-band) but I'm scared how life will be like in 20, 30 years from now with a cut stomach. Have the same age as you and would like to live a healthy&happy long life...no Dr has ever given me a reply to this question...
H
July 21, 2016
I do know what you mean, and it is a little scary. But for me the deciding factor was looking at my family history and myself. It wasn't difficult to tell what my life would be like 20 to 30 years from now without it. So that's why decided to take such drastic measures. Whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck!
O
July 21, 2016
You are very kind, really thank you for the positive attitude. I wish that you reach your goal soon :)
UPDATED FROM helloitshannah
One day post op!
I was crying like a baby yesterday before the surgery. Nerves and cold feet. Everyone did their best to keep me comfortable and I am feeling so much better today. Yesterday I would walk and then just fall asleep. This morning I have done some walking and I'm not feeling too tired yet. :) so far so good. Here's some pics of the hotel.
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T
July 17, 2016
It was nice meeting you in the lobby before my surgery, you motivated my so much & thank you for that. I hope all if well with you.
H
July 17, 2016
It was so nice to meet you too. I hope you are doing well and feeling good. Everyday seems easier. Keep in touch.
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