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 !!

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

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. --------------------------------------------------

Simple solution, 40 ml luke warm Water (hot, the better) add 1 tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of salt (upto taste) and drink. Do not eat anything for atleast half an hour. Consume twice a day (preferably once at bedtime) Remember to brush your teeth (to avoid turmeric colour)

4 July, 2011 I was never slim but was never so huge, I have reached 229 pounds with 5 feet and 5 inches height at 33 years of my life. Many things which I faced in past 4 - 5 years: 1. Almost stopped attending social gatherings/functions. 2. Did not go out with my family. 3. No photographs, if very essential will always try to catch hold of some scarf, long hanging cloth to hide my bulges. 4. Avoided getting on to fun rides with my children. 5. Stopped talking to my husband for long as I felt guilty sometime for spoiling his life. 6. Did not invite anyone home, because everyone will observe the weight I gained and ofcourse, same discussion and lectures on diet, exercise etc. 7. Stopped eating at public places like restaurant. 8. Felt unwanted (although that was not the case actually) 9. Started feeling problems in moving around. 10. Depression 12. Stress and much more... In later 2009, I learnt about the sleeve surgery and I immediately wanted to go in for it. I was so excited about it that I called up my husband (who was about to reach back home in 15 minutes) and wanted to tell him that there is something which can help me. After discussion with him and telling him of some acqunitance who went through it, he was scared and advised me to try diet and exercise. I have tried that already but its a "come and go and come" weight. Finally, after meeting more people and after a very deep thought I have decided to go for SLEEVE. Convincing my parents took some time as they think that my kids are very young (6 and 4.5) so I should not take chances, just incase its life threatning. But I am glad to have such lovely parents, I was falling short of funds , they said they will be happy to see me in good health and will pay for it on a loan basis (which I can repay as and when I have funds). Still they were scared, then one fine day I got some of my tests done and all reports were within normal values, during this time my parents visited me, I took my dad to the doctor where he got to meet other patients (sleeved that day) and some of their relaties(who were sleeved earlier). Talking to the doctor and his team for about an hour made him comfortable and more that me, he was eager for me to go for it. My mom was scared 2 days back till she talked to one of the sleeved lady. After convincing them the life seems much easier. They are the ones who will be supporting me in my post-op days till the time I feel comfortable with the whole thing and change. I think a fortnight. With all the tests and reports coming up with normal results, I think my sleeve surgery is going to be without any complications. My husband is out of country on a long assignment, although I mentioned to him that I am getting this surgery done, but he has not shown any interest in knowing more about it. I think that is another aspect of my situation. Even my hubby dear has lost interest in what happens to me and what i do. What concerns him is his kids. Well, yes it does hurt me but may be he does not want to discuss about my obesity and hurt me more... I am just thinking positive and look forward to have a healthier and happier relationship with my hubby. Looking for a new life after 15 July. Guys and gals wish me luck and I wish you all also the very best. There were so many things untold in my mind which I shared with you all here and am feeling already lighter than 229 pounds. :D Silver lining after 15 July..

All the best....

Awesome !!! Fab !! Great !! Georgeous !! Inspiration !! and WOWWW !! I do not have other words for this. good going !!

All the best Nancy

[Thanxx Kathy , Nancy.. who all took time to write back and advise.I will keep all these things in mind.

Thanks Renee and Maddie, A strange feeling... people are generally scared about surgery but I am happy.... I am already feeling a step taken towards new life.... but I have decided not to tell my hubby about the surgery unless he asks about it or my going missing and not able to attend calls for 10 hours.... But do I need to be SCARED?

All the best for your surgery, hope to see you back soon on the forum. I am due for surgery on 15 July but till now my doc has not advised any diet control, may be because in general he knows I do not smoke, drink alcohol and am purely vegetarian.

Yes, true and they are very successfull and not taxing on pockets. They also call it Medical Tourism, lot many (thousands) of foreigners/tourists are turning to India for these surgeries.

Thanks a lot Becca, Kristey and ABC (AutumnBlueCarmen). Your words are really encouraging. Yes, I have decided and I know I will also live up again with you all... Want that same shine back on my face and in my life. Wish all the best to you all. Take care !!