JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hello all,

 

Just wanted to see I have started on Week three or about the middle now and have eaten everything I have tried so far, so I guess that is good news.  I guess the bad news was that scary #2 which was a bear!  I started yeste


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hey guys - I am about 12 days out and am on the soup, yogurt deal and heading into soft foods next! Just do not realize that I can drink as much and not feel really full.  Also, the same with soups and yogurts.   Is it possible for me not to feel it ye


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

So close and this has been the worst I have felt....wanting to eat and just to get started living a normal life I guess.  I have to ground myself now. Need some advice on the next step for phase 2 and how I can get through it.


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Anyone know or feel what your sleeve feels like or can gage how much it holds right away especially dealing with only liquids?  Having a hard time seeing or feeling my fullness with liquid because I constantly drink or sip all day!?????

 


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hey all

Just wandering I am 3 days post op and feeliln good. Doing all the right things with hydration. However, and a big however and it scared the bejesus out of me.  I went to a family party because I have been bored and recognized that bord


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hello all,

 

Reporting back and thank the Lord no problems!  Very sore at incision sight, but I have been burping and tooting since the end of Day 1 - so good signs there and starting the mend.  Now onto the post opp diet! Thank you for


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Went in at 6am this morning and can tell you I woke up and feel good...I mean I have some gas and besides my mouth being super dry ....I feel good.  I do not regret it now...or at the least do not have those feelings yet,but am prepared.  Very exciting


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Leaving now.....little prayer and we will see you on the lighter side!

 

Thanks all!


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hello all,

 

Anxiety getting high - realizing the week is here and I feel as if I am prepared but not - I guess until I pack up.  Have not told any family yet, but the email and follow up by phone calls will be made of course.  My kids


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hello all,

Well I am down 21 and have 5 days until surgery!  The anxiety is building and honestly I was not hungry until yesterday - I just wanted to eat real food....or is it real food?..lol  I have a had a few ups and downs but pulled through


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hello all,

 

Just wanted to ask a question or get your responses to something.   I am 9 days away and doing well on pre op diet.   Down 14 in the last 5 days starting my 6th today!  I feel good, however really getting tired of just vegi


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hey all - 2nd day of pre op and getting antsy!  Did very well and can muscle through it - Guess I have to huh!  Anyway, any suggestions to what any of you have eating during pre op.....any interesting concoctions I can try - I feel bored and what is ev


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

The struggle is real - Anxiety at its highest here!   Been doing some cutting back to get ready lost about 15 so far and doing pre op diet on Wed to start!  Thing is I quit that habit of chewing tabacco and that has me realing right now.  I guess I sho


JP807 wrote on Darcy G.'s support wall 8 years, 1 month ago
Hey - Just wanted to say Good Luck and Godspeed your recovery....you will do fine and you will look forward to a new you. I am going in on 4/21 and probably have the same anxiety you do! GO FOR IT....YOU CAN DO IT!

JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about the upcoming day 4/21 - waiting for pre-op consult on 4/6. Was out last night and had a few beers and a half a fahita wrap and half a of potato skin, all good....and woke up wandering if I would ever


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Have my pre-op and surgery date set for 4/21!  I am truly excited, however like most nerves get to me now and again sometime.  I know that is normal and have been coping with it.  I guess I need advice or motivation - do not know what really I need!  I


JP807 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Kind of confused....what is the general consensus? I told the Doc I want his hands,but after research or at least trying to do my due dilegence..I understand the robotic is more precise ??? Any thoughts for my nerves!

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