My kind aint spose to get "pissy"! Hell Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is on the 8th,

I think its because I hadn't had alcohol since Dec 28th, 2010! Hmmm,
tummy being so small, might have to slam shots...

I have been in a bad mood lately, been kinda pissy! Is this part of the surgery side effects, or getting off blood pressure medicine, or... I dunno, but
people are noticing, and so am I. Thanks in...

How about the "Skinny Miny" That's where we are all headed! ;)

Hello!

If ya need some help, or just a friend, we are always one click away! :D

Hi Corina, Welcome to GS! Let see, I had mine done on Jan. 13, so its been three weeks and a day! Ya hoo!...... If your like me, you feeling alot better, and just maybe starting to get a little...

Embarrassed? Is it because you feel guilty, or because you may offend someone? Scream to the WORLD, My name is GRACIE, and I had bariatric surgery!!!! ;) With the gastric sleeve, not only will you...

I told myself I was going to let this thread be.....but ya'll keep posting, and won't let this go. With that said, Jerseylocks, I really, truly meant what I said earlier. Maybe I am just a good ole...

Keep on your path, patience is a virtue! :D

The insurance question is actually kinda irrelevant. Your insurance will either recognize gastric sleeve or it wont. In my case, my insurance had exemption clauses for pre-op and post-op! Meaning...

Hello Sarah! You are not the first person to gain there weight back with the lapband! Congrats on your new tummy! I am only a week post-op, and am starting to have fun!

Everyone will reach a plateau in there weight loss, to speed it up, you will have to exercise even harder than ever...keep pushing, you will win!

I know this sounds cleshay, but good things do come to those who wait, as the heart grows fonder, when your loved one is away! Remember this, these impatient times will be some of your best...

iMischa,

I am 43 years old and the gastric sleeve will be my 7th surgery. I too, had complications once with anesthesia (2nd ear surgery). Ever since then, I have been really open about...

jerseylocks,

you should not regret telling him, if I were you, I would tell him you are starting to grow a tail, and its really fuzzy! Remember, if he is talking about you, he is leaving...

It is perfectly normal to be nervous! Everyone who has undergone surgery was nervous. It's okay, and you will not regret the outcome!
I am exactly one week post surgery, and I am so proud of myself...

Woo pig a who? LOL...wow, thats a mouthful! :) Thanks tracieb


Great news about seafood, hey Heather, ask about dem raw oysters too! LOL :eek:

Thanks everyone, please keep posting...as you...

I am so glad I found this site! I live one hour away from the closest "meetings".
I am really wanting to do the right things here, without putting myself at risk. Thanks for making this a little bit...

I am on day 4/5, had my surgery on Jan. 13th. Scheduled my appointment today and asked about portioning after the first two days. The first two days was 1 to 2 ounces every 15 minutes. The nurse told...

I had two 2 ounce cups of milk (1%) today with NO complications! Yea

Wow, 125 lbs! That is amazing! They told me drink clear liquids every 15 minutes on the first two days after surgery. Do I maintain that, or do I begin to
increase? I had milk today with NO...

My pre-op diet consist of 2 meal replacement shakes, and one sensible dinner. on day 12-14, I was reduced to all meal replacement shakes. January 13th I had the gastric sleeve done. I arrived at the...

I live in South Plaquemines Parish in a town called Buras. That is approximately 60 miles south of New Orleans. I have already done to pre-op diet, and had the surgery on January 13, 2011. I am now...