rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
NEW year NEW me. Came across my overview of my hor - This is what I found online the other day. I am a capricorn and just WOW. . .      Capricorn Get ready for the deepest structural changes of your life -- ever. Y...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
my stall is here....plus 3 lbs??? - I had my vsg 12/5. Now My weight hasnt moved, then went up 3lbs yesterday and is still the same today. Knew it was coming but its OKAY! Why? Because yesterday I went through...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Now I am somewhat getting more excited. - So today is 3 weeks post op. weighing in at 275! Haven't been this 'fat' since high school! I am down 32lbs since surgery and a total of 51lbs since feb 2012. Today was also my f...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Will the blahness go away? - 16 days post op and I just feel blah. I lost 30lbs since surgery and down 49 since Feb.  I don't even fell excited or thrilled and I dont know why. My jewelry, mostly rings ...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
12 day post op appointment - Had my post op appointment today with my surgeon. Down 26lbs since surgery and 45 total since Feb. I dont feel or see a difference yet. I am out of work another week because i a...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Hiccups ugh - So this is the 2nd time in about an hour and a half I have the hiccups. They lasted about 10 min or so last time. They suck! I just drank about 20oz of liquids too to help them fro...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Sleeve and unjury don't seem to get along - So I finally got my unjury today. Let me just say, it doesn't sit well, and I had about 6 sips. It went down a lottle rough and now I stopped because of the grumbly Rumbly going on...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
What is the reason you cant drink after eating? - So just a random question. I am only 7 days post op and just started soft foods. Thankfully I can keep them down, yay! But I was wondering what the reason is that you shouldnt/c...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Nights just suck - 7 days post op and sleeping/ getting through the night just sucks. Always waking up, tossing and turning (not so much because of soreness anymore) now it's 5am and I am wide awake....

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Softs? - So I'm freakin bored with clears. Time to move to softs/creamy. Any suggestions? I dont know if I will like cream of chicken soup. Ate most of a yogurt today. Just havin...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
just got back from the ER....FML - So, as I thought I was doing super, apprently I had a scare. I noticed last night while laying down that I was having a little trouble breathing until satisfied. if that makes s...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Losing too much too fast? - Hi! Just curious. I lost 20lbs since Tuesday (surgery Wednesday) is that a lot in such a small amount of time? Maybe once I add yogurt and pudding today (5 days post op and seem to...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Typical Protein question, again - Ok Soo I am 4 days post op, finally the bad gas pains are dieing down, still have some but not as bad for sure. I get almost all my liquids in for the day. I think I should star...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Bandages... - My surgeon said I can take off my bandages today. I'm afraid! I don't know what they'll look like. He said I can shower too and just pat them dry. He never said if there's anything...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
2 days out and Isopure sucks - So. As typical as it is (I hope?) it's hard to get all my 64oz in plus protein. I opened the red Isopure and its gagging me. Hardly have enough liquids in but I'm trying! Filled wi...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Home from surgery! - So I wanted to first say THANK YOU to everyone and their supportive kind words. I was in a huge panic for a few days and all I did was cry. No idea why. My surgery was yesterda...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Owwies gas - Got my sleeve today! Yup gas pains suck. Besides walking what other ways help get rid of it

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Sleeve tomorrow, nervous, anxious. . .xanax anyone - Just need to vent. I am now more nervous, my surgery is tomorrow. I am at work sipping on my clear liquids, small headache, hungry, slight shakeyness, wanting to fast forward 2 ...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Feels like I need a Xanex.. - I have so many mixed emotions right now. The closer my date, 12/5 comes, the more I panic. Why? I feel like a panic attack is coming.

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
protein question for post op - Isoupure? - So my NUT told me to buy Isopure for my post op for the first few weeks of liquids/purees/softs.   Where would I buy them? Should I buy just a few diff flavors to see wh...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
APPROVED! Sleeve 12/5!!!!!! - I am IN SHOCK I just got the call that I am APPROVED for the sleeve!!!!   Just yesterday I received in the mail a letter from my insurance company saying they want more ...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Just Venting about approval process - So, My surgeon submitted my paperwork to my ins on the 9th, and they still dont have an answer. My surgeon gave me a date of surgery for 12/5. I called my ins yesterday and aske...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Yummy protein shake ideas/recipes...? - Ok Soooo I would like some good input on protein shakes or recipes etc.    I saw in Walmart the other day slim fast has this 20g protein shake.    Also Adkins ha...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Nutritionist said NO pre op diet?? WHAT - Soooo today I saw my surgeon and he said they submitted my paperwork on Friday and he gave me an estmated surgery date (and booked it) for 12/5!! OH MY GOODNESS! If my silly ins...

rissa1224 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Anxious, excited, nervous random post - So yesterday I had my endoscopy, went well! He said no reason to not be cleared to have surgery. YAY. Today I have my f/u with my surgeon I HOPE AND PRAY I can pick a surgery da...
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