I'll never forget trying to get on a carnival ride with my son and they couldn,t put the bar down because my tummy was to big. THAT was a walk of shame. Also, being given the seat belt extender on an...

Good for you~! Lists like that are great motivators. Here are a few of mine:
-Not being over the limit for zip-lining! I am already there and me and my kiddo are going this August.
-Ditto on the...

I'm just commenting on the diarrhea thing. My doctor's office told me that irregular bowel issues (both going too much or not enough or a combo, including diarrhea) is the most common post op...

Way to go!!! Congrats!

Of course, double checking with medical staff is the right thing to do BUT I can tell you my bathroom experiences were unpleasant after surgery. I was told it had to do with extreme diet change....

I love water too!!! It will get better as you go. I always keep a bottle beside me and stry to remember to drink every 10 minutes or so...

thank goodness. I read your first blog and it freaked me out!!! Glad to hear you are staying near medical facility. The most common post op issue is incision site infections. Fixing them isn't that...

Funny, I am almost done with my teaching degree... which was one of the main inspirations for me sleeving. Want to be able to keep up with the kids. You have to appreciate the honesty, except when a...

Congrats!!! I am so happy for you!

I need to, as you guys put it, get my butt moving to get to where I want to be. Trying to find indoor inspiration (it is icing and freezing out). Anyone have a good dvd or anything like that?

If you stick to 20 or under carbs and drink tons of water you will make it. It is hard but it works. Water water water!

Keeping a measured water bottle next to me helps me. I try to remember to take a sip at least every 10 minutes. Also, it reminds me how little (or how much) I've had to drink. Still not sure I am...

Welcome and congrats!

Nervous is normal. I would find it odd if you weren't nervous! I bet you'll do great. It's a lot to get used to but I am less than two weeks post op and, despite difficulties, it is already worth it....

Hi there,

I am so sorry to hear you are struggling. On the bright side, lots of what you're gong through is normal. I was just sleeved earlier this month and the for the first while afterwards I...

Sending good vibes your way. You can do this!!! Post op may not be super comfortable but they have medications for that. It is very normal to be scared. I was terrified (they actually gave me...

You are doing awesome. Congrats! I can totally relate, as my insurance made me lose weight over a three month period before my surgery this month. It was hard but totally worth it. Premier Protein...

I really loved Kindle's post. If we had only eaten when our bodies needed food, many of us would never have been obese to begin with. I had my surgery 8 days ago and the first thing I had to contend...

Good for you. It's a long haul but I am sure it will be worth it!!!

I'm new as well. My gastric sleeve is scheduled November 15th. Nervous but also excited for the change.