angelgal71
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I am scheduled to have surgery the 15th, and I am excited and nervous at the same time. Would love to hear from people who have had this before.
:) gastric sleeve surgery scheduled 10-15-14
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Cheyenne
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Hi Angelgal, WELCOME to the Forum!!! Being excited and nervous at the same time is very normal!
I haven't had the sleeve surgery so I can't tell you how it is.. but I have had the gastric bypass RNY and that wasn't near as painful as I thought it would be. The sleeve should be easier because your intestines won't be disturbed.
Good luck on your journey to a new and better healthier life! Life has been so great after weight loss surgery. Lots of new clothes, the old ones went to Good Will. I feel so much better, my health is so much improved. I wish I would have done this years ago. I still have more weight to lose but I will make it, I know I will.
Your surgery is only a few days away. Keep us posted on how you do! Good luck again!
Cheyenne
angelgal71
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Hello Cheyenne,
Well, I am a week into this thing and it still doesn't really feel real. lol I had my surgery on the 15th and things went very well. I came home on the 18th, was really sore for a couple days but now I am starting to feel back to myself again. I had my 1 week appointment with my surgeon and things are going really well. I don't have to go back for 6 weeks, which is a relief after going once a week for the past month and a half. I have lost 14 pounds since the day I decided to have the surgery. Between the pre-surgery diet and the after surgery liquid diet, I've done pretty good. I truly believe I made the best decision I could have possibly made.
I have to say you look awesome losing all that weight! I went through and read some of the people's experiences and I am so impressed with everyone. I am doing it for better health, to maybe get off of some meds, and definitely to feel better and have more energy. But I would be lying if I said the thought of being able to shop in the "regular" size clothing will be nice.
Through your journey have you ever doubted yourself? I do sometimes even now that the surgery is over ask myself if I'm sure I can do this.
Rhonda
Well, I am a week into this thing and it still doesn't really feel real. lol I had my surgery on the 15th and things went very well. I came home on the 18th, was really sore for a couple days but now I am starting to feel back to myself again. I had my 1 week appointment with my surgeon and things are going really well. I don't have to go back for 6 weeks, which is a relief after going once a week for the past month and a half.
I have lost 14 pounds since the day I decided to have the surgery. Between the pre-surgery diet and the after surgery liquid diet, I've done pretty good. I truly believe I made the best decision I could have possibly made. I have to say you look awesome losing all that weight! I went through and read some of the people's experiences and I am so impressed with everyone. I am doing it for better health, to maybe get off of some meds, and definitely to feel better and have more energy. But I would be lying if I said the thought of being able to shop in the "regular" size clothing will be nice.
Through your journey have you ever doubted yourself? I do sometimes even now that the surgery is over ask myself if I'm sure I can do this.
Rhonda
Cheyenne
Active Member
Hello Cheyenne,
Well, I am a week into this thing and it still doesn't really feel real. lol I had my surgery on the 15th and things went very well. I came home on the 18th, was really sore for a couple days but now I am starting to feel back to myself again. I had my 1 week appointment with my surgeon and things are going really well. I don't have to go back for 6 weeks, which is a relief after going once a week for the past month and a half.
I have to say you look awesome losing all that weight! I went through and read some of the people's experiences and I am so impressed with everyone. I am doing it for better health, to maybe get off of some meds, and definitely to feel better and have more energy. But I would be lying if I said the thought of being able to shop in the "regular" size clothing will be nice.
Through your journey have you ever doubted yourself? I do sometimes even now that the surgery is over ask myself if I'm sure I can do this.
Rhonda
Thank you Rhonda, I used to buy 4X and 5X size clothes. Now I have been buying regular size 18 and now they are getting too big. On to size 16
I thought seriously about this operation for 10 yrs. My Cardiologist talked me into deciding to go ahead with it, and I haven't ever looked back or regretted it after I made my decision. At first after the surgery it was really easy because I got full with 2 spoonfuls of food. Now eating small amounts of food is a habit and eating a high protein, low carb diet is a normal diet for me, and it digests easily and makes me feel great. Yes, once in awhile I eat a couple bites of a sweet, or a little mashed potatoes but that's all I can eat or I feel sick to my stomach. This is a good thing for me. I'm high on life again, all is good!
Good luck!
Cheyenne