Hi, I am still on the fence about the sleeve. I am afraid my meds will get out of kilter. Did anyone have to change dosages because of malabsorption? kaiser made me take 4 months of classes and I feel well informed except for this. As much as I hate being the largest person in the room, it is better than being depressed or manic.

Hi if you have a facebook we would love if you joined our support group on facebook
wls in texas http://www.facebook.com/groups/364274273660743/

My surgeon is dr frenzel too... please give me your opinion on him!! thanks =)

.... I wish I could say that I'm doing great but I'm depressed and anxiety ridden over all of this!. My doctor released me to go back to work WAY to soon so I had to quit my job Friday due to abdominal strain from constant lifting of my 80 pound patient. I can't wrap my head around when to know when to stop eating because my body keeps changing it's mind about whether it wants to tell me or not if I'm full, lol. Sometimes I feel like I overeat, especially on the weekends. I just feel so under informed about the gastric sleeve, and what I'm doing to my pouch. I like to know facts, sign and symptoms, and exactly why I'm experiencing those signs and symptoms...I guess because I'm a nurse, it's driving me batty. Everyone's body seems to react so differently!
Hi there Hennessy,
My name's Molly & I'm new to this forum. Have been on an aussie forum as I live here & decided I Need to venture out and do some extra research cos I'm so unsure about getting the sleeve. I read this post and it hit me. Just wondering how you are doing with the issues you mentioned here?

Also, I discovered that you started a group for people with mental illness and the sleeve. Just wondering how this aspect is going too. I too have bi polar & the unknowns about how life would be emotionally having a tiny stomach & being so restricted with food as well as needing to focus so much on protein. Anything you could share would be wonderful.

Kind regards,
Molly

Hi!! Hope you are doing well!! I bet you don't need Lane Bryant clothes any more! Buying smaller clothes is just so strange and weird for me. I feel like I am going to have a panic attack when I try on smaller clothes. There could be worse things right!! Keep me posted on how you are doing!!!

Hey, Hennesy. Thanks for the encouraging words. I am concerned about taking my meds after the surgery. My pills are very small. Will I be able to take them whole? I'm still a little confused about all the post op stuff.

Too bad about your job. I am going back to work after 10 days. I am a mammographer and don't have to lift any thing too heavy except my linen bags. I'm going to see if one of my co-workers will help me for a little while with that.

I started my pre-op liquid diet yesterday. I made it through day one. It wasn't as hard as I thought it might be. My husband and I started walking Friday night but my back kills me when I walk to far. Oh well, I just have to keep going. Hope you are doing well. Thanks again for this site.

Hey everyone!Thanks for all of the support. Hennessy is my last name. It's Irish. I get a lot of positive comments about it, so therefore, I really like my name! Thanks! I wish I could say that I'm doing great but I'm depressed and anxiety ridden over all of this!. My doctor released me to go back to work WAY to soon so I had to quit my job Friday due to abdominal strain from constant lifting of my 80 pound patient. I can't wrap my head around when to know when to stop eating because my body keeps changing it's mind about whether it wants to tell me or not if I'm full, lol. Sometimes I feel like I overeat, especially on the weekends. I just feel so under informed about the gastric sleeve, and what I'm doing to my pouch. I like to know facts, sign and symptoms, and exactly why I'm experiencing those signs and symptoms...I guess because I'm a nurse, it's driving me batty. Everyone's body seems to react so differently! There's no rhyme or reason, and I'm in constant fear of reversing my surgery. I could use a lot of answers, legitimate information, support, laughter, anything at this point. I'm such a perfectionist, and believe it or not, most overweight people are, that I feel like once I've fallen off the wagon, the damage is done and there's no turning back. I need a therapist, lol, but you guys are all I have and I appreciate it SO MUCH!!

Hi girl!! I just now saw your message!! Sorry you are not feeling well! I hate to say I still don.t feel good most of the time. Food does not taste good. I eat very little-I am still bad with protein and drinking. I am not the best patient. I saw my doctor Wed. I have lost 71 now. I had blood drawn Thursday to check everything. I wonder if I am nutrient difficent. How much have you lost? I am suprised I still am losing cause I have hardly exercised since I hurt my back. Hang in there!! I think all of this is really hard!! I would not have lost weigtht without this surgery!! Feel better friend!!!!!!!!!!!

I lost quite a bit pre op. I have been stuck in a stall for over a week. I think it broke today because I was down a half pound today. I still have issues getting enough water, protein, and calories in. Good luck.

I eat cheese, chicken, tuna, avocado, and bananas mostly. I don't purée though. I just mash and chew carefully.

Congrats on getting sleeved. How r you?

I look forward to meeting with you and establishing a bond of friendship. Thanks sooo much!

Thanks for the response on the hernia repair and the invite. Continue to think ahead towards the days when you will be able to go into one of those stores you've always dreamed of shopping and will be able to purchase something nice for yourself- that should make you feel better quickly. BTW my screename for my email address is Hennessy... nice name. Keep us posted on your progress!

Hi,
I just wanted to say hi because my daughter's name is Hennessy. Not sure if that is your name, or just a nickname, but I thought it was really cool!!
Hope you're doing well.

Hi how are you feeling after your surgery? I hope things are going well!! Thanks for your message!!! My back seems better. Walked two blocks tonight first time since injury. I might join the Y tomorrow so I can work out. I have lost 56 so far. Let me know how you are doing!!!! I am sure you will do great!!! Your Lane Bryant friend!!! Miss Elizabeth