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43 Diabetic Mother of 6 - Murfreesboro, TN
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I have been overweight since middle school. I...
Mommy1558March 16, 2014
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I have been overweight since middle school. I like others on here have two sisters. Both are naturally thin. I have a real self image issue stemming from years as the "fat sister." Later after college and the birth of two children. I blew up to a set weight of 274. I had another child who passed away. I ate my grief. I ballooned to over 300. We adopted three more children. Then came the diabetes and high blood pressure. I decided to get a lap band in 2009. I lost down to 209. Diabetes and high blood pressure disappeared. I started having problems with lap band 2 years ago. I had unfilled and refills. My band hurt me. I gained back up to 242. Now I am having the band out and the sleeve done. Since, the diabetes and high blood pressure are back and my band no longer works.
Obviously,I am nervous. I worry about my future and my children. The liquid diet is not going well. I am weak and starving. I ate two sugar free popsicles today along with my shakes and a boiled egg. I am getting out of the house tomorrow evening. So it may be easier to stick with the liquids.
Obviously,I am nervous. I worry about my future and my children. The liquid diet is not going well. I am weak and starving. I ate two sugar free popsicles today along with my shakes and a boiled egg. I am getting out of the house tomorrow evening. So it may be easier to stick with the liquids.
UPDATED FROM Mommy1558
Day of treatment
Today is the big day!
Mommy1558March 27, 2014
I am heading into hospital for my sleeve. I am the last one for today. I hope it all goes smoothly. I am excited, anxious, and nervous. Hope they give a calm down pill when I walk in the door! Lol. Wish me luck.
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March 28, 2014
Hoping everything went well with your sleeve yesterday! Can't wait to hear from you!
UPDATED FROM Mommy1558
3 days post
Day 3 Post Op
Mommy1558March 30, 2014
The removal of the lap band and conversion to gastric sleeve was complicated by scar tissue but overall the surgery went well. I have been hurting quite a bit but I am starting to feel more like myself. I have no hunger but dream about food...the creamy rich good stuff LOL. I can see how head hunger will be a problem in the future. Keeping busy will help me to stay on top of my head hunger issues.
So far, I am consuming G2, water, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free jello. Today, I had a sparse 1/2 cup of a Bariatric Advantage protein shake. My tummy did not like the shake too much but my energy level definitely improved after drinking it. I will try another later on this evening.
Best wishes to everyone! Keep posting. I enjoy reading the journey of others. Thanks.
So far, I am consuming G2, water, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free jello. Today, I had a sparse 1/2 cup of a Bariatric Advantage protein shake. My tummy did not like the shake too much but my energy level definitely improved after drinking it. I will try another later on this evening.
Best wishes to everyone! Keep posting. I enjoy reading the journey of others. Thanks.
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The liquid diet is definitely hard and you will feel weak, and sometimes dizzy, it's your body adjusting to Ketosis. However, it's really important you stick with it. If your liver isn't small enough at the point of surgery, they may not be able to do it.
You can do it! Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.