_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Tired all the time, when does it pass? - I am tired all the time. I am about 3 and 1/2 weeks out and at the end of the day I feel like a snail. I don't want to move I am so tired. How long does this last? I am getting all...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 12 years, 11 months ago
3 weeks out - Well, tomorrow it will be three weeks since I was sleeved. I am doing pretty good now. I get tired by the end of the day but other than that I feel pretty good. Now I can say when ...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Under 250!!!!! - I am so very excited! I got up this morning and weighed and I am 249! I am under 250! When I started this journey I was at 292. On the morning of surgery I was 268. That's 19 pound...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Can't eat cheese - Well, I have learned I can not eat cheese. Not yet any way.  I am 2 weeks out and just started on soft proteins. I have tried string cheese yesterday and it made me really nauseous...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Should I call the Dr? - I think I am having an allergic reaction to something in my abdomen. Ever since about day 3 my belly has itched and has had a slight rash. I woke up this morning and my rash is muc...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
First soft protien/meal - So on Wednesday I can start eating soft proteins, stuff like cheese, tuna with mayo, egg, refried beans, dark meat chicken.  What was your first soft protein? Did it settle? How mu...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Plastics?? - As I look at all of the before and after pictures, I wonder how many of them had plastic surgery. So I thought I would ask. How many of you have had plastics? Why or why not? If no...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
I feel prettier - I know it is all in my head because I am not even 2 weeks out from my sleeve but as I got ready for church today, I felt prettier. My clothes are looser. I even went out and bought...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
9 days post-op and starving - I know there are others out there who have posted this in the last few days but I don't understand. I am taking protonix for stomach acid, so I don't think that's it. Should I call...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
sore tummy - I had my sleeve 8 days ago and my tummy is still sore. When I wear jeans, it seems to hurt more. How long does this usually go on? When does the swelling go down? Just curious abou...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Feeling much better, 8 lbs lost! - For those of you that read my post yesterday about hurting with every swallow and movement, know I am feeling much better today. The medicine the doctor called in was levisin for G...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Hurting with every swallow and movement - I am 5 days out from surgery and this has only gotten worse. Every movement and every swallow causes pain in my mid-sternal area. It's like this horrible pressure/pain that takes m...

_aprilh_ posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Had VSG on Wednesday and am hurting. - So, I had a VSG with hernia repair this past Wednesday and I am having some pretty rough acid reflux. It hurts with movement and laying down. Even when I haven't been drinking like...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years ago
It is done! - I had my surgery 2 days ago, on Wednesday. I was suprised at the amount of pain I had and how sleepy I was. I was out a good portion of the day on Wednesday. I learned soon that no...

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_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years ago
One more day - One more day... this time tomorrow we will be arriving at the hospital to get checked in. Wow! I can't believe it's here. I have been going through this for so long or so it seems....

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years ago
One week 'til my life is changed forever!!!! - Surgery is scheduled for one week from today. I am so very nervous. I am excited and ready, but I wonder what it will be like learning to eat and drink with my new pouch. I want th...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
It's almost here!!!!! - Went to the Dr. yesterday and I have lost the weight I needed to to be able have my surgery. My 6 months are up and once we have insurance approval. Everything is ready to send off...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
Pasta-less /No pasta Lasagna - 1# lean ground beef (browned) 8 oz low fat shredded pizza cheese blend Marinara sauce of choice (read sugar content on label or make your own) 1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesa...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years, 1 month ago
the next step, facing triggers! - I had a very good couple of weeks. I lost 10 pounds and felt so good about myself. Then, the food addiction and depression reared their ugly heads and triggers have been on every c...

_aprilh_ wrote a blog post 13 years, 2 months ago
The Beginning - I am on my way to having the gastric sleeve. I am presently 120 pounds overweight and have a BMI of about 40. I have a bad back (degenerative disk disease), a bad knee (caused by a...
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