Recent content by sue_t

Hi everyone. Had my surgery yesterday around noon. Spent he majority of the night in the recovery room. I have some pain on the right but I think it's just gas. Doing well. Better then I expected !!! Sue

Thanks. The pants I wear the most are these Lee comfort waste that have elastic built into the waste. I love them! As I have yo-yo'ed over the past year, they were always my go to pant. Thanks for your help.

Hi. I have a question. After a sleeve, when you are discharged from the hospital, is your stomach really distended? I am trying to figure out if I can wear jeans that are comfortable now or will they be too binding post op. Thanks!

Believe me, I know how you feel! They just bumped up my surgery to Monday. Don't cheat, it's not worth it. We need to start preparing for our new life and new way of eating. Good luck! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Today has been the craziest day! I called the surgeons office to schedule the surgery. I was thinking if I was lucky, it could be scheduled the week of the 10th. Next thing I know the scheduling coordinator called and asked if I wanted the surgery this Monday!!! That was at noon. Went to...

I am on a KetogenX two week diet. Week one is comprised of two of their shakes per day, 2 of their snacks per day and one lean and green meal. Week two is all shakes. The chocolate shake and the snacks I had yesterday were really good. I am just so used to eating and eating all the time...

I just started the protein diet today although no surgery date scheduled yet (it will be later this week). YES, I'm hungry, but I am so used to shoveling something into my mouth. The shakes I've had today were very yummy, much better than I thought they would be. We can do this!! :o

Today's my results visit appointment. We are under a Winter Weather Advisory. I didn't sleep much at all even though I am tired. I guess I am a little nervous after all. I reviewed all the information that I have been given and have my list of questions ready including returning to work...

Ralph, I promise that I will discuss this with the surgeon. I promise that I will follow doctor's orders. And I promise you that I will be the biggest baby ever when it comes to my recovery needs. I appreciate that you have taken time to respond and have offered your suggestions. I...

Good point about what is "adequate". In an ideal world I would like to be out if the office for at least two weeks but be permitted to work when I feel like it. I would like the week if surgery to only answer emails I feel are urgent, which are about a dozen a day) that usually one take a few...

Thanks, Ralph! I am very thankful that I found this group. I have learned a lot and enjoy reading the posts. I want to hear about the experience from those that have actually gone through it rather than a "clinical" person. The Surgeon's office holds a support group once a month and I there...

Good Morning, I have finally completed all the pre-op testing and been cleared for surgery by everyone. This Tuesday I have my results visit with the surgeon and attend a group session with others who are at the same stage as I am. When I finish with my appointments on Tuesday, I will have...

I have issues with that now, I guess it will probably get worse with surgery. I'll be sure to talk to the nurse about this. Thanks,,

Great answer!!!!

Congratulations! Were you out of work so long because you just physically couldn't go back? I work in an office and I am hoping to be able to go back within a week. I just hope it works out that way.