Sleevie WonderLand

This guide is the same as what i posted. There is also another guide in the link i provided.

Thank you!

OMG. You are so in my head right now! I had a meltdown a few days ago and am finally coming to grips with the fact that it will get better, because it actually is as the days go by. What my hubby told me was that I need to stop thinking in the now and keep imagining how great I'm going to feel as the pounds come off in addition to the food restrictions. He reminded me that nothing comes easy but when you work hard and work through the little things, the big pay off in the end is more than worth it. I guess I'm the tough love type, because I cant stop imagining how great I'm going to look and feel at next year's school reunion!

I had a bit of discomfort when walking initially and I realized that it was because the weight of my stomach was too much for my incision sites. My husband gave me his weight lifting support belt thingy that I was able to use to clasp and support my stomach from below, essentially removing all off the weight that was pulling my tummy down. I used it for the first week and it helped me tremendously.

Ladies, dont worry about the size of the tables. They are well equipped to lift or move you if they need to. When I went in for my surgery they sedated me right before I got into the operating room, so I have no idea if or how they moved me. Dont be self-conscious, the surgeons and hospital staff know that they are dealing with "healthier" patients, so they are prepared. Let go, and dont worry about the small stuff like that. You'll be fine once you wake up in your room all comfy and hopefully with access to a morphine pump or some other great pain relieving method!

Sweetybabs, for me it wasnt really about the pain. I had to come face-to-face with my problem of grazing. The sleeve does not allow me to just eat because I'm bored, or in a greedy mood. I was resenting the restriction aspect of it all, and threw a fit when I realized that there was no turning back. I'm doing much better now, and have come to grips with the fact that this is THE ONLY WAY i will be able to lose this weight. I'm still craving my favorite foods, but am finding consolation in the fact that I will be able to indulge in them (tho in very small quantities) in due time. The physical part of me is healing, and I"m still massaging the mental part of me to match my new sleeve. Sheesh...3 nine pound babies huh? *bows down and fans SweetyBabs feet* Recovery will be a breeze for you because you are probably one of the most positive people on this site, and a positive attitude will def get you thru with flying colors. All the best to you!

I have the unjury unflavored AND the chicken broth. I was sleeved on Oct 18th and try to use both as much as i can to get my Protein in. The broth is ok, it's just that you cant make the Water for the broth too hot because it doesnt do well in hot hot water, and I like my Soup hot. Trying to drink soup slowly makes it get cold quickly and then it's no longer appetizing to me, so I only make it in ridiculously small batches. The unflavored has a distinct taste to me. My tastebuds seem super sensitive since being sleeved as well as my sense of smell, so to me it's gross, but kinda tolerable. It gives food a creamy like texture, almost like non-dairy creamer. I added some to my tea this morning, and was still able to detect that it's in there. The taste isnt that bad, but I find that it alters the flavor of food that Im eating, but again, I'm super sensitive right now and hope that my tastebuds will chill out as the days go on. Someone suggested a product called bipro to me and she claims that it's the best unflavored protein out there. I'm not ready to purchase yet, but maybe you can look it up online and decide if you wanna take the plunge. Good luck!

This thread was great. I was experiencing the same sensations after being sleeved on 10/18 and am still learning how to read my sleeve as well. I think I'm sipping too quickly as I'm so concentrated on not becoming dehydrated and want to get in as much Fluid as I can. I thought that if I were going too fast that I would throw up, and since I havent thrown up then I must not be going too fast, but I understand now that that isnt the case. I have to go back and rethink the way I've been taking my fluids in. Thanks for all the great tips!

If you are convinced that this is the best way to get you to a thinner and healthier place in your life you should def do it. Just prepare yourself mentally now because it sounds like a walk in the park until you actually go thru it. As the days go on and my woes lessen a bit i am less resentful and my tantrum is subsiding. Im happy to be sleeved but i still cant stop wishing that i could eat some real savory food. Food was my baby and i am trying to get accustomed to the fact that my visitation rights have been taken away lol. I cant wait until the judge (my sleeve) lets me have supervised visits in a few weeks.

I had a really uneventful surgery and hospital stay. Now that I'm home my sleeve is kickin my ass big time. I feel like i'm hungry at times, so I sip on some Soup or a little of my Protein shake. I feel ok at first, then i begin to get these horrible hiccup-like spasms that hurt like hell. I'm at my wits end because the emotional side of me keeps chiming in, telling me that I shouldnt have had the surgery. I'm trying very hard to remain on the positive and "it'll get better soon" side, but I feel like if I hear that one more time I may go postal. My nutritionist told me to concentrate on staying hydrated for now. 60 to 80 grams of protein should be my goal each day, but she doesnt want me to focus on that too much just yet, just try to get and keep as much Fluid down as I can. I've been trying to drink Water, my shakes, and soup, but i dont feel like I'm getting that much in. I was sooo not ready for this part of the game. They want me to take Omeperazole (prilosec) once a day, but that just aint happenin. Am I sabotaging myself by not taking it? I tried once in a little applesauce as recommended by the doc, and almost threw up which was enough for me to realize that I just can tolerate it right now. Why didnt yall tell me about this part? OMG, I just want to run to Popeye's right now and get a 4 piece (dark meat) and bury my troubles in the box. Of course I know that cant happen, but it's really how Im feeling after dealing with this discomfort.

Thanks yall. I know this was the best decision I've made concerning my health. I'm just being a big baby and promise I will get outta this funky mood soon...lol The great thing about this blog and writing posts is that I can look back in a few months and remember that all the issues Im dealing with now were so worth it!

Welcome to everyone who has joined recently. Please be sure to reach out to one another, having someone to buddy up with is a great thing!

Got the prilosec down with the tea. Am feeling alot better. Gotta find out about the sublingual meds sounds so much easier.

Gonna try the tea. I hope it doesnt come back up! Thanks everyone for your help!

Warm tea huh? do you open the capsule and dissolve them in the tea?