red42897
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Face Changing Already! (Pic too) - 10 Days post op and between the surgery and preop diet I can already see amazing changes. Also, my work pants are hanging off me. I have to get more before I come back to work Tue...
red42897 posted a comment 11 years, 8 months ago
I know how you feel! I haven't had the nausea but the pain has...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Post Op Day 4 Update - Ok so Monday was my surgery day. I had both my sleeve done and gall bladder removed. Everything went will with surgery from what I am told. I woke up from surgery in pain. I wa...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Sipping cramps - when do they end? - Day 2 post op still at hospital and these sips hurt! Every time I sip even the tiniest I am in a lot of pain. It's a big cramping. ;(
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Sleeved and annoyed - Well I was sleeved yesterday yay! Last night was awful and this morning not much better. I was supposed to get another dose of meds for gas pains and muscle spasms (abdomen) almos...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Day Before surgery- the thoughts have begun - What if I fail this too?
Will this really work?
Am I crazy?
What have I gotten myself into?
Yep talking myself out of them but they have been popping in today that's for sur...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
People gain weight back more easily with VSG - I ran into an old friend today who had RNY about 10 years ago. I was so excited to tell her that I was having surgery Monday. She said she doesn't like the VSG because people ga...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Insomnia before surgery - Surgery is Monday and it's my second or third night not being able to sleep which I usually never have a problem with. I need to rest up but the mind isn't cooperating.
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Food and I broke up - I didn't have a "food funeral" before my pre-op diet started. I don't think it felt right to me. I am on Day 11 of my preop diet.
Last night I went and had "drinks" (water wit...
red42897 added a goal 11 years, 8 months ago
Weigh under 200 pounds!
red42897 added a goal 11 years, 8 months ago
Get into a size 10 jeans!
red42897 added a goal 11 years, 8 months ago
Be able to play and run with my kids.
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Diabetes - Interesting VSG video - This surgeon is in same practice as mine and this video is really informative about the whole diabetes VSG thing. I saw someone post something about "radical 40 lb weight loss" a...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Day 2 preop diet bouillon is my friend - Day 2 pre op diet 800 calories per day meal supplements - thankfully not liquid.
Have been having cravings for "real" food all day and trying not to be starving. Broth is on my ...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Post Op Recovery Questions - So, my surgery is August 20. I am a single mother of two kids 5 and 8. I am having the VSG and my gall bladder out as well. I am really a very under prepared person a lot of th...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
When will the food addiction end? - I am just over 2 weeks away from surgery and (knowing I can be honest here) I realize I am grieving in a small way my ability to be able to eat like the overeater that I am. I kn...
red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Approved and scheduled for surgery! - Well, I got the news today. My surgery was approved and I am scheduled for August 20 procedure. I am really happy. I have to admit it feels surreal and I almost cannot believe it...
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red42897 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
On track for surgery-I'm new here - Hello there,
I am new to the boards here. I have been lurking a little and soaking in all the knowledge you all are so lovely and willing to share. Today are begin a 2 week ph...
red42897 wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
New Beginnings - I went for an orientation for WLS earlier this week. It's actually the third one I have been to but this time I actually meet all of the criteria. I think it's actually going to h...