Surgery Today!
Congratulations!! Thinking of you..
Surgery Date: August 6, 2014. (Dr's Goal weight for me is set at 162~My Goal Weight is 145. (I think, will see how i feel at 162!)
Weight at Start of this Journey - 243.5 , SW 228.5,
Walk, Walk, Walk and sip, sip, sip. I was so scared of getting dehydrated and the gas pain. I was out of that bed and around the hospital that afternoon. I crunched ice and took sips of water constantly.
After that first day, the cold was not my firend. It caused my stomach to gurgle more then normal (our new normal, you will find out) I needed my liquids room temp for a long time after. So be prepared to experiment on what works for you. Do NOT give up, you will find your way!!!!
Best of Luck!!!!
Good luck!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Thank you all for your love and support! Surgery went great! I've walked twice and slept a lot. I was prepared for the gas pains, but not for the difficulty breathing. Water, tea and broth have been fed to me but its super hard to figure out how much/how often etc. tge hardear part all is trying not to swallow air. That gives me horrendous hiccups, which feels like soneone stabbing you in the diaphragm. It will be better tomorrow, thats at least thats what everyone says.