Mrs SoMiss

Ok... My fellow sleevers, I have a question. I am 5 weeks out and the past 2 days I have had NO energy. I have not changed my diet and am still taking my vits. Is this normal?? Anyone else experienced this???

I was sleeved yesterday (10/19). Got home around noon today. All I can say is, I never expected to be in this much pain. You can't find a comfortable position to rest in either. Sucking down the pain meds though. Excited to be a part of this group! Where is everybody from?

Funny you should say Columbia.... that is where my husband is from (Bunkerhill area). Pain is better today. I just started taking childrens tylenol so I wouldn't be so zombied out and in pain. It really did quite well. Since I couldn't get comfortable in any position I tried, I basically roamed around the house until I could sit still somewhere. I had a 10 day pre op diet of Protein Shakes (3 per day/low carb/low sugar), dinner consume one Weight Watcher or Lean Cuisine. Could drink juice (limit to 2 cups a day) or sugar free beverage (any amount). sugar free Jello or pudding (any amount), sf popcicles or sf fudge sticks (any amount). I was already under my desired pre surgery weight so I just tried to stick to this as a trial run. Thanks for asking!

I was sleeved on the 19th and came home from hospital on 20th. I had "buyers remorse" for a couple of hours today. I actually told my husband "I want my tummy and my money back!" I am having such a hard time getting comfortable anywhere! This gas that is trapped under my rib cage is very painful so I just pace the floor. Hoping for a better night tonight. I agree some warning should come with those Heparin shots.. DANG they burn! And yes someone should have told you pre surgery you would come out looking like you were about to deliver a set of small twins. Believe it or not after all of that, I have lost 3 pounds. Yea you heard me 3 lbs in one day!!! Hope all is well with my sleever family. This forum has been truly a God send!

I have Migraines and at times come quite frequently. I have been recently insurance approved but haven't scheduled surgery. Since I do not know what triggers them, I am hopeful that after surgery that something will change and either have them very infrequent or not at all. Anyone have any experience with migraines getting better after surgery?

I am a Mississippi sleever... So excited to find a southern sister! I'm from Ocean Springs. Where do you live?

I am using Dr Avara. LOVE LOVE LOVE the office and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. I have been recently approved for sleeve but haven't scheduled the surgery date. I am really stoked to find some southern sister sleevers on here. Hope everyone is doing well!

I am from Ocean Springs. I recently was approved for the sleeve. I haven't set a date yet but am so stoked to find some southern sister sleevers on here. How did it go?

I too just got the news I was approved and am having a flood of emotions. I would assume this is a normal response to a life changing decision we have made. I am rationalizing this by telling myself that this is only a tool to reach my goal and has to be used in the most responsible manner. My concern is keeping the weight off. I have to keep telling myself that this is the beginning of the rest of my life and if I am serious about this then it begins NOW. We can do this! Keep your eyes on the prize and concentrate on changing what you can NOW! Focus on the present and what you have to do to prepare for the initial surgery. That is what I am doing. Hope this helps...