Just starting my journey

Chrisp2018
on 1/24/18 10:11 am

Hello everyone. I am just starting this journey and have never chatted like this so please bare with my while I get my bearings.. So I just had my initial consult and have several appointments upcoming.. Is there anyone who is getting, or has had the sleeve that may have any advise for a newbie?

Kathy1212
on 1/24/18 11:29 am

Welcome, Chris! I had RNY so don't have any advice, but wanted to pop in to say welcome!

Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto

1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017

Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017

  Kathy  

Chrisp2018
on 1/24/18 12:23 pm

Thank you!

Jess Says Yes
on 1/24/18 4:28 pm, edited 1/24/18 8:29 am
VSG on 10/24/17

Welcome! This is a great place to get tips and learn about other's experiences. I am just a couple of months post-op myself.

I would suggest you read as much information as possible, and follow your doctor's advice to a T. Prior to surgery I kept a notepad in my handbag so I could jot down questions as they occurred to me, that way I was prepared when I met with my surgeon.

Good luck with everything!

Jess

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. - Oscar Wilde

Age: 36 Height: 5'9" HW:326 GW:180

Pre-op:-32 M1-26 M2-11 M3-13 M4-10 M5-13 M6-8 M7-12 M8-7 M9-7 M10-0 M11-11

Chrisp2018
on 1/24/18 7:05 pm

Thanks! I have started logging my intake on the bariatric ap and have a pedometer on the way so I can link it to the ap. I am trying to learn as much as I can and change my lifestyle. Not so easy with working full time, 4 kids and a husband. Im hoping that my changes will help them as well. Thank you so much!

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