ocean4dlm
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I am so excited !!! I've made it to Onederland and I now need to lose less than I've already lost !! I am so glad I pulled out all of the stops for my five month pre-op diet. I encourage people to embrace that time to get off sugar and simple carbs,
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I did a lot of work getting healthy physically and "getting my head in the game" prior to surgery. I have to admit, I still struggled with my life long associations of food as comfort, recreation and love.
My malabsorption issues were
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Some unforeseen complications gave me a slow start, but my sleeve is now essentially day #4 on clear liquids. My bariatric team has been with me all of the way, and I am following their individualized plan for me to a "T". I can honestly say I truly b
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Sleeved 05/27 and discharged 7 days later with PICC and TPN due to swollen esophagus. Readmitted five days later with extensive DVT in along PICC. Think I'm going home today... day #4. Recovery wise, my intake is like day #2 post-surgery, as I am ju
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
So, per a previous post, I was sleeved and had had significant hernia repair 05/27/15. Esophagus became extremely swollen... contrast just sat there during leak test. Extreme nausea... unable to swallow even saliva... went home with PIC line for VPN
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
My VSG was 05/27. My surgeon discovered that the hiatal hernia he'd seen during the endoscopy was actually much larger than he had thought, and he repaired it. I experienced little pain and significant nausea. The next day, when I swallowed the c
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
I began this lifestyle change at 5'4", 271 pounds in January. I learned as much as I could, and began to practice everything into permanent habits for healthy living. I started taking multi-vitamins, not drinking before, during, or after meals, an
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
I was able to hold my pre-operative weight loss at 38 pounds until today's final weigh- in, keeping my BMI at 40 !!! Now I can get going again for these final two weeks ! I look at this experience as a bonus practice run for maintenance ! Getting
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I received Blue Shield approval in 6 days. Still have cardiology clearance and pre-op testing, but don't anticipate problems. Can't wait to be on the bench !!!
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
I have met all of my requirements and meet with the surgeon April 8. I am hoping for a date in mid May after one daughter's graduation and the other's dissertation defense. I have lost 29 pounds on my pre-surgery diet, and am within eight pounds o
ocean4dlm posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
I have lost and regained 120+ pounds twice... not to mention all of the times I've lost and regained smaller amounts. The last tome was two years ago, when I lost 175 doing OA, exercise, and healthy diet. I came the closest I've ever come to main