Silverlining

Congrats for getting sleeved and taking a step towards a brand new life. Yes, eating and drinking issues are very normal. Eating was not allowed to me (I got sleeved on 15th July) for a fortnight, after that I started with semi-solids... Yes, initially for about 10 days you will feel pain in chest even while sipping liquids.... This will go off eventually after 15 days. But do not try to eat anything yet. I also felt miserable and very bad with so many things... but now after one month I am much at ease... can eat some things and drink plenty of Fluid. Keep your calm and courage.. yes, first month is a bit tough but its worth it... Take care and wish you a speedy recovery. Remember to take your Vitamins daily.

Hi All, I owe this blog to this forum and all the members as I was highly motivated after most of you wrote about your experiences, so its my responsiblity to share my experience with you all. ---------------------------------- Surgery Date - 15 July 2011, 9 AM Place - India Weight at the time of surgery - 104 kgs (aprox 228 pounds) Height - 5 ft. 5 inches --------------------------------- D-Day - I reached the hospital at 7:20 AM, just kept on cracking jokes with the surgery team, the nurses, anesthesits and the surgeons. I was taken to the Operation Theatre and when I was given a General Anesthesia (GA), I wished luck to my doctors. It was 9 AM. After that it was completely the surgery team as I went out of senses. At 10:20, my family was informed about the successful surgery done upon me. At 11 AM, doctor came to me, asked me how I was doing, I was semi-conscious but remember the team came over and told me that the surgery went fine. At 1200 hrs, my family was allowed to come and meet me in the Recovery Room. Finally, I was sleeping, waking up and just lying down in the bed till the end of the day. At 1700 hrs, I complained of pain in the chest (it was due to acidity), then my bed was lifted so that I could sit down halfway. The whole night went restless, with IV attached and not much of moment and I could feel slight pain in my shoulders and upper back. I was sleeping for two hours and then awake for two hours and so on. I had the team of nurses and doctors who were supervising me throughout night and I was taken well care of. 16 July, 2011 - I woke up at around 8 AM and I knew its time for me to get my IVs and Cathe. removed, jump out of the bed and walk. I was out of bed at 9 AM with support from my mom and the nurse by my side. But I was able to walk up to the wash room and brush my teeth, go to the loo and just walk around. I got tired in 10 minutes, sat on chair, sofa etc for about 1 hour. At same time my liquid diets also started which included lime Water, coconut water and apple juice. I was supposed to drink 30 ml per hour (waking), but I could hardly drink 30 ml in 2 hours. After 1200 hrs, the situation worsened, when I complained of massive chest pain for 4 hours, I could not breathe easily, and at one point I told my mom to take care of my kids when I am no more. I felt I will die due to the chest pain and may be by mistake the surgeons have done something to my heart also. Within a nick of time, ECG was done, Echo was conducted and X-Ray was done and all reports were normal. It turned out to be Acidity pain only. I was given an injection to avoid acidity and a pain releiver, after that I spent a better night with slight cough. 17 July, 2011 - Thankfully, I got up almost with no pain in my chest, brushed my teeth, walked around in the room and requested the docs to discharge me. Yaayyy... I was declared fit for discharge at 1200 hrs. Then I was just sitting uprightly, walking around and sipping just about 10 ml per hour. I was afraid to drink anything (do not know why). Finally, I was discharged at 1500 hrs. I reached home and was feeling very cold and slept with a blanket on. After that there was no looking back and I started recovering hour by hour but with constipation. 18 - 19 July, 2011 - I started walking for about 2 hrs a day (in total), resting, sipping more than 100 ml per hour. I took my bath, went shopping and some minor day to day activities. There was no Acidity pain, but I continued one tablet for acidity every day and one multi-Vitamin tablet (both in crushed form). What I could not do in these days was: bending, lifting my kids and other heavy material, exertion and eating. 20 July, 2011 - I started driving and could resume my primary activities, although I have taken 10 days off from office just to take some time off and rest for myself. I got rid of constipation but had to get on to medication for dysentery. 21 July, 2011 - I was asked to take an injection (some antibiotic) every day for 5 days and finished those off today. But today I can sip lots of liquids, I will be going to my surgeon for stitches removal tomorrow. Overall, a start of a new journey with a mixed emotion of pain and feeling of joy. Hope this will help some of our sleeve aspirants and those in line for surgery during their first week. Good luck to you all and keep losing (something we want to loose) Silverlining for you too !!

I am really happy for you Nohemi !! You have a way to go girl... you will do it... cheers

Hi All, I owe this blog to this forum and all the members as I was highly motivated after most of you wrote about your experiences, so its my responsiblity to share my experience with you all. ---------------------------------- Surgery Date - 15 July 2011, 9 AM Place - India Weight at the time of surgery - 104 kgs (aprox 228 pounds) Height - 5 ft. 5 inches --------------------------------- D-Day - I reached the hospital at 7:20 AM, just kept on cracking jokes with the surgery team, the nurses, anesthesits and the surgeons. I was taken to the Operation Theatre and when I was given a General Anesthesia (GA), I wished luck to my doctors. It was 9 AM. After that it was completely the surgery team as I went out of senses. At 10:20, my family was informed about the successful surgery done upon me. At 11 AM, doctor came to me, asked me how I was doing, I was semi-conscious but remember the team came over and told me that the surgery went fine. At 1200 hrs, my family was allowed to come and meet me in the Recovery Room. Finally, I was sleeping, waking up and just lying down in the bed till the end of the day. At 1700 hrs, I complained of pain in the chest (it was due to acidity), then my bed was lifted so that I could sit down halfway. The whole night went restless, with IV attached and not much of moment and I could feel slight pain in my shoulders and upper back. I was sleeping for two hours and then awake for two hours and so on. I had the team of nurses and doctors who were supervising me throughout night and I was taken well care of. 16 July, 2011 - I woke up at around 8 AM and I knew its time for me to get my IVs and Cathe. removed, jump out of the bed and walk. I was out of bed at 9 AM with support from my mom and the nurse by my side. But I was able to walk up to the wash room and brush my teeth, go to the loo and just walk around. I got tired in 10 minutes, sat on chair, sofa etc for about 1 hour. At same time my liquid diets also started which included lime water, coconut water and apple juice. I was supposed to drink 30 ml per hour (waking), but I could hardly drink 30 ml in 2 hours. After 1200 hrs, the situation worsened, when I complained of massive chest pain for 4 hours, I could not breathe easily, and at one point I told my mom to take care of my kids when I am no more. I felt I will die due to the chest pain and may be by mistake the surgeons have done something to my heart also. Within a nick of time, ECG was done, Echo was conducted and X-Ray was done and all reports were normal. It turned out to be Acidity pain only. I was given an injection to avoid acidity and a pain releiver, after that I spent a better night with slight cough. 17 July, 2011 - Thankfully, I got up almost with no pain in my chest, brushed my teeth, walked around in the room and requested the docs to discharge me. Yaayyy... I was declared fit for discharge at 1200 hrs. Then I was just sitting uprightly, walking around and sipping just about 10 ml per hour. I was afraid to drink anything (do not know why). Finally, I was discharged at 1500 hrs. I reached home and was feeling very cold and slept with a blanket on. After that there was no looking back and I started recovering hour by hour but with constipation. 18 - 19 July, 2011 - I started walking for about 2 hrs a day (in total), resting, sipping more than 100 ml per hour. I took my bath, went shopping and some minor day to day activities. There was no Acidity pain, but I continued one tablet for acidity every day and one multi-vitamin tablet (both in crushed form). What I could not do in these days was: bending, lifting my kids and other heavy material, exertion and eating. 20 July, 2011 - I started driving and could resume my primary activities, although I have taken 10 days off from office just to take some time off and rest for myself. I got rid of constipation but had to get on to medication for dysentery. 21 July, 2011 - I was asked to take an injection (some antibiotic) every day for 5 days and finished those off today. But today I can sip lots of liquids, I will be going to my surgeon for stitches removal tomorrow. Overall, a start of a new journey with a mixed emotion of pain and feeling of joy. Hope this will help some of our sleeve aspirants and those in line for surgery during their first week. Good luck to you all and keep losing (something we want to loose) Silverlining for you too !!

I am thinking about you Texasmom. Praying for everything going good for you. Wanna hear back all well and happy from you soon.

Good Luck Texasmom and all other 11th July sleevers.... I am still 4 days away and lost my sleep. Next week many of us will begin our reverse journey on the scale. I am so much excited. Yippieee.... :D . Wish you all luck and strength

Do as you wish VSG December. Its your life and your right. Personally, I will not tell anyone being sleeved, except for my parents and husband (not even siblings); but I have pledged one thing... if I see someone morbid obese, I will go upto that fellow and tell him to get sleeved for a better life. Still lot many people are not aware of weight loss surgery. I will not mind sharing my story after I get sleeved (and start loosing) next week. 6 days to go...

Thats Great CammyD, great going and way to go gurl !! You have inspired me more..

I am going for surgery next friday. Since past 2 years I know that the surgery will curtail the quantity of food I eat and a general ease of "tick, pick, lick and eat". I am 35 and since over a decade living with a more guilt of eating than actually I ate. I thought...... I am already half way through my life. I have been eating for 35 years, now I do not mind eating less for 35 years fearlessly. About money, I do not mind spending my 3 - 4 month savings on myself. I am more important to my family in good health than my wealth. I will go through hard one month for a smooth rest of the life...I can see a silver lining. Keep yourself motivated folks!! We all will live a happy life everafter. Cheers !!

Hi Ismini, Good to hear that you are finally coping up and wish you a speedy recovery. Encouraging for me... mine is on 15th... Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks for enlisting. Mine is July 15th !!

Hi Dear, Wish you all the best for your surgery tomorrow. Even I am due for 15th and I can understand the anxiety. Think positive and believe me your children will love you more ... much more... I do not think there will be any complications at an early age. I do not think you are late (guessing just by your saying small children). Try to take long breathes. Pray to God and kiss your children. You will feel much better. Remember, we have so many mates in this forum who are happy and supportive.. So, cheer up my friend and go for it with a positive mind... A life full of POSSIBILITIES await you. All the best. --------------------------------------------------