Hi everyone! I recently made a weight loss journey on Instagram! In 2014 I lost 160lbs after having the gastric sleeve. I gained about 80 back after some life events and a pregnancy, but my new goal was to get down 120lbs more, so far I'm 7.8lbs down!. I made this Instagram page to keep myself accountable, and also help others be inspired! I love to help people, so please feel free to ask any questions. It is a very very new Instagram, so please bare with me while I get some more content ?
This is the first time I've ever done something like this, so I'd also really love feedback on what you guys would like to see! Thanks guys!

https://instagram.com/barbells_and_nursingschool?r=nametag

Or if you'd like to just search username it's

barbells_and_nursingschool

Appreciate everyone's input and information. Down 8 pounds - and yes - aware now that portions both at meals and light snacks had become bigger. Also - had not practiced the 30 minutes before/after liquid intake at meals. Also - lab tests results show a difference in hormone level associated with weight gain, lethargy and irritability. Feeling more focused and and trying to be consciously present when eating meals.

Thank you to everyone. Just wanted to share in case anyone else has struggled with these setbacks.

Well sleeve done. Not having issues drinking or walking about I'm so thankful for the info about my concerns.

Ya the air bubble is painful but I walked around the hall quite a few times now and all seems alright. I'm sure the pain killers are making the 6 entry points painless so that's nice for now.

Life's good for now

Good Morning!

I wrote this blog post to help out anyone who wants to lead a healthier lifestyle after their Gastric Sleeve Surgery!

https://www.endobariatric.com/weblog/2020/07/01/how-to-becom e-a-morning-exerciser/

Regards

Dr. Alvarez

welcome and congrats on your upcoming surgery.

you will be given pain medication and if you use it as directed your pain will e managed.

you can sleep in whatever position you are comfortable. Many find that the use of pillows to prop up on when sleeping on the side helps.

you have time to work on the vitamins after a few weeks of recovery. You levels won't deplete that quickly and your first priority is to avoid dehydration.

rhat brings us to sipping. Most often your new pouch will dictate how much you can drink at a time. Liquids run straight through so you can drink as much as you want. The amount is often limited to an ounce every 15 min to avoid nausea after surgery. As you heal and ongoing you should be able to drink all you like.

the arms and tools of the robot are sterilized so you shouldn't need to clean the incision sites at all. Robotic surgery isn't any different at the surgery site than a human making the surgical incisions.

keep us posted on your progress!