Victoriousone

[Victoriousone]

Hello,
I'm new on this site and found it by a blessing. I will be scheduled for my procedure tomorrow. I don't know the time yet but Im getting very anxious. Please pray for my speedy recovery and i will stay in touch.

[Tamera2]

Good luck tomorrow. Sending prayers everything goes good. Best decision I ever made. I love my sleeve. Life is amazing. Recommend taking plenty of before pics and take measurements. It will be fun and you will be amazed at your progress when you look back at them. Recommend you find a form of exercise you can do to stay active everyday. Have fun with it, it doesn’t have to be a chore. The first 4-6 weeks you will just be walking. Your energy level will improve a lot after recovery. Happy to answer any questions. 5FCAEF21-14B8-40AE-8384-7E865F0A7C25.jpeg I lost 228lbs in 9 mos‼️ All the best to you with your journey. Enjoy it and remember we all loose at different paces.

[RehabNurse]

I lost 228lbs in 9 mos‼️ All the best to you with your journey.

Wow...now that you've placed your before/after pictures alongside each other, the amazing transformation is striking. You look great and seem to have aged in reverse (read: you appear younger after the dramatic weight loss).

[Tamera2]

Wow...now that you've placed your before/after pictures alongside each other, the amazing transformation is striking. You look great and seem to have aged in reverse (read: you appear younger after the dramatic weight loss).

Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to share. It doesn’t get old receiving them.

[Luv49ers19]

Best of luck!! Remember to walk as much as you can after surgery. It will help with gas pains. Take pictures and measurements!

[Christie13]

Good luck with your surgery. As soon as you are up to it let us know how it went. Remember to keep sipping and keep walking. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Gvn71]

Good luck! Walk after surgery!!! Its an amazing journey, but well worth it (at least from my perspective!)

Keep us posted on your progress.

[Victoriousone]

Im well and home and sipping & walking. Ii's Saturday and it"s been 4 days and no bowel movement. Should i be concern ? Is this normal ?

[RehabNurse]

Im well and home and sipping & walking. Ii's Saturday and it"s been 4 days and no bowel movement. Should i be concern ? Is this normal ?

Yes, this is normal for a few reasons...

1. You haven't really eaten enough to poop anything out (hopefully)
2. Any pain medications you may have taken have a notorious side effect: constipation
3. The anesthesia we receive before/during surgery promotes constipation

Take a daily stool softener such as Colace (docusate sodium) or a gentle saline laxative like Milk of Magnesia if the lack of bowel movement is really bothering you.

[Victoriousone]

Ok thank you for the advice. My first follow up is Tuesday Oct 17th. I will post my results when i weigh in.
Thank yoy

[Victoriousone]

Hi Im on my 2nd week and im feeling good. Ive lost 15 pounds. It's not easy at all. I had some tough days. I have some gas but not too painful..I walk and prayer. I know i can do this.

[Ann2]

Yes, you can do this.