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Scared. Only a week between pre-op visit and...
kippaFebruary 12, 2017
Scared. Only a week between pre-op visit and operation. have not been told to go all-liquid, but I think I'll do that anyway. I think my liver (named Hortense) is pretty fatty. Had lap band five years ago, and feel both I and the lap band failed each other. I lost some weight, have been able to stay off diabetes meds, and stated aquarobics 3x week, but not much more change. Not good at techy stuff, so that rather than vanity or modesty will keep me from posting pictures/videos.
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UPDATED FROM kippa
1 day pre
Tomorrow's the day!
kippaFebruary 20, 2017
Going for sleeve tomorrow. The hospital's about 1.5 hours away. Still need to pack bag & watch the hospital's video. Wish me luck or say a prayer for me, whichever you prefer. Or both! ; )
Kippa
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February 21, 2017
Hey! Good luck for your procedure today! I hope it goes smoothly. Please give us an update when you feel able. Take care!
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3 days post
Wow!
kippaFebruary 24, 2017
No calories since a protein shake Monday. Friday now & I'm not hungry. Mouth bored, but not hungry! The surgery went well, no gas pain, walked pretty soon. Hospital staff wonderful. Home now for 2 days, & only 1 nausea pill needed. My belly looks like Mohammed Ali was using me for a punching bag. Truly spectacular bruises. Looking forward to losing some actual weight, but the forum tells me that may take some time.
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February 27, 2017
wishing you the best of luck on your journey!. How about some pix? Maye in the future. Be blessed? 1 1/2 hrs away>?where did you go NYC? :)
February 27, 2017
Hi! I am 73 yrs old and just read about your recent gastric sleeve surgery - I also had it done (sleeve) a year ago Jan 29th, and am so happy I did! I lost 50 lbs before surgery and around 70 after surgery (around 120 lbs total). I have gone from a size 24-26 (pants) to an 8-10 and in tops, from a 4XL to a medium. I am so much healthier, so much happier, and my confidence level has skyrocketed! I will be praying for you in your upcoming journey, and would like to keep in touch, if you don't mind. Good luck and God bless you! Nancy
March 1, 2017
Thank you ,Nancy. What's been hardest for you? I'm getting 45-60 grams protein and 40-55 additional clear liquids, taking my vitamins, but I go from energetic to tired and back pain very fast, and start walking badly, bent and almost staggering.
Hey there! Welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us in this amazing community. Here's a link to the forum, where you will find all the support you need. It's full of awesome people! If you have any problems while trying to navigate around the site, just click on my name and send me a direct message. I'm here to help :) Are you feeling more nervous or excited right now? Can't wait to follow your story!
won't 'take.' There are a lot of stories on the forum of vsgs who have regained or stopped losing far short of goals. My bariatric center requires a 100 mile drive, so an
online support group seems like a great idea. Thanks for offer.