Having GBS, YAY and YIKES! - ThinnerTimes

two_sets_of_twins · 06-02-2005, 03:26 PM

Hi everyone, Im new here and I joined because I'm having GBS on the 5th of june. A little about myself, My name is Nora, im 26 and am at my peak of 300 lbs. or 137 kgs. Ive been going up and down my whole life and this is the heaviest ive been. my best weight loss accomplishment was losing 35 kilos but did it all the wrong ways and gained it back and a lot more.
I'm not looking to be 'skinny', Im just sick of the evryday things, feeling like im going to die just going up stairs or walking through the mall, not finding my size anywhere, especially here overseas, they seem to think no one over a size 12 exsists.
So Im scheduled for this on the 5th and have mixed feelings. I mean, Im excited but scared at the same time but dont know of what. not the surgery..but the life change I guess. I havent told a soul about it, except for brother and hubby. Anyone else I 'asked' about it said things like its a waste of money or isnt worth it and why dont you just diet. But they were all skinny so what do they know.
Hubby is the best, he personally says he loves me no matter what and im gorgeous but he knows how much it bothers me so this is his wedding gift to me.
I was 180 lbs when I had my first kid at the age of 18 and having two sets of twins didnt help either. Also there are no activites here whatsoever, well for women at least, ( Im american living in the middle east) so not really ways to work it off either. I got a whole bunch of excersise videos though and a treadmill for after surgery.
Can anyone tell me what to expect? Like....im to be on a liquid diet for a month, but will I be hungry? or will my hunger change? How fast did you start seeing results? And whats all this I hear about vomiting? How long till im out and about? My honeymoon is set for beginning of august, will I be ok?
Oh well, Im mainly here for support and make some friends. I'll check in every now and then and hopefully will be of as much help to ya'll as I know ya'll will be for me.
Nice to meet you all and thanks in advance!!

LauraLee · 06-02-2005, 03:32 PM

Congrats on taking a big step in your life! I already see results and I am 7 weeks out. All my clothes are falling off of me. With our Dr we were on a 1 week liquid diet, then we went to soft foods. Every Dr is different. Yes, some do vomit when they eat something that does not agree with them, or to much sugar or even if they eat to fast. Everyone is different in that area as well.
Keep us updated and welcome to the board!

two_sets_of_twins · 06-02-2005, 04:04 PM

thank you so much for your reply! it is a big step isnt it. Im too excited to even think straight!

Gladitsme · 06-02-2005, 04:57 PM

Nora,

I'm happy to hear you're taking care of yourself. I'm anxiously waiting for a date, and I understand your concerns. I don't know about August, I think it depends on how quickly you heal up.

Glad to have you here!

angieJ · 06-02-2005, 07:18 PM

Hi Nora,

Welcome to the group. This is a scary and exciting process, but one that I am so happy that I did for myself. I am only 3 weeks post op today and already see results (lost 28 lbs and 12 inches). I have not felt hungry since surgery and have not vomited (but I'm still basically on liquids). As far as getting out and about (remember everyone is different) I went shopping 2 days post op. I also went back to work 6 days after surgery (desk job) and the only problem I've had since going back to work is difficulty making sure that I get 64oz of fluid.

Activity levels depend on the person and the type of surgery (open or lap). I had lap and my recovery period was pretty quick.

I truly wish you the best and look forward to hearing more from you.

two_sets_of_twins · 06-03-2005, 03:30 AM

Thank you so much you guys, its so wonderful to find great ppl to support you in such a huge move. Well tomorrow is when I check in. so tonight ima get myself to a bookstore and buy me some books to read just incase, pack a little bag, take out my contacts, dread the catheter and the enema but look forward to the actual wonderful life changing results...keep your fingers crossed for me everyone!! I wonder if the hospital will allow their phone lines to be used for the net?

LizardQueen · 06-03-2005, 07:18 AM

Welcome Nora! It's great to have you. Your hunger will change. In the beginning it's a lot more mental than physical. I have a great hubby too. He would tell me I looked great if I was wearing a trash bag! I hope everything goes well for you and please keep in touch!

Amber

watergirl · 06-03-2005, 07:27 AM

Welcome to the forum and I've got prayers coming your way for a safe, uneventful surgery and speedy recovery! Let us know that you're home and doing as well as can be expected.

Barbarajo · 06-03-2005, 07:30 AM

Nora,

I am so proud of you for making this step to change your life. Scary yes. Major surgery yes.

Expectation:
Your recovery as everyone says is different from everyone elses. And depends if you have any complication. It also depends on if you have Lap done or open done. I have open done and was out and into the world in a week or so. (moving slowly of course)

Getting sick. So far I would have to say since Jan 14 I have only gotten sick about 7 times. You have to make sure that you eat slow and do not try to eat sugary foods. Dairy is a problems for some. I had my surgery done by Dr Potts so I was only on clear liquids for 10 days, then Cream soups for a week, then soft foods, then everything else after that. Just take it slow. You body will tell you when you can do most things and you will find out quickly when you can eat most things.

Congrats on making this awesome step........

Mavisavis · 06-03-2005, 01:22 PM

Nora,

I'm also pre-op and very anxious I must say. Good luck to you with your surgery. It sounds like you have a wonderful support there in your husband. Come back and let us know how it went and how you are doing!

Marty