ByeByeBigGirl

I'm having similar pains but on my left side where there are two incisions. It's just sore and achy. My other incisions don't hurt, not even the big one. I hope it's just healing pains.

So worried about hair loss. I have thick hair so I'm sure I could afford to lose a little but still. I can't get all of my protein in no matter how hard I try. I'm only one week out so I'm sure it's still tough at this point since my sleeve is still swollen but still. Guess I will add some biotin to my daily routine. A lady I work with was sleeved last April and didn't have hair loss until about a month ago. I think she has let up on the protein thinking she was in the clear. I won't make that mistake!!

Hey sleeve buddies! I went for my one week check up on Monday. Everything going well. So far I'm down 10 pounds since surgery. Woo hoo but damn I am sick of liquids! Bring on the mush! Doctor said technically I start on Monday but he wouldn't be opposed if I started on Friday as long as I can tolerate it. Blended soup is so not appetizing but it does the job. Learning my new tummy is interesting. Strange sensations but no pain and just a little discomfort from time to time. Has anyone else noticed bad hunger breath since surgery?

I was self pay. $9500 covered surgeon's fee, anesthesia, 1 day hospital stay, pathology and radiology. I also work for the hospital I had it done at so I got a bit of a discount, but not much.

I was sleeved on 2/6 also. Feeling ok, learning what I can and cannot drink, but having a horrible constant gas like pain right in the middle of my chest. I'm calling my dr today since it's becoming bothersome.

I get them when I'm full. Haven't heard anything about them being tied to a leak though.

Try putting the vicodin in the fridge. Makes it a tad more tolerable. Yeah I have the same pain as you today. My nurse called to check on me and said I should be feeling better by Sunday or Monday because I'm at my highest swollen part of recovery. I sure hope so!!

Another update - pain is worse today but I think that's from my vomiting episode this morning. I've learned to use my dissovable Zofran as soon as I sit up, then try to take pain meds and gas-x strip. Obviously it didn't work this morning. I was able to get 1/2 teaspoon of pain meds down and slept for a few hours. But I still have the hiccups like I'm full and the pain hurts through to my back. Haven't been able to drink water or anything so I opted for a little bit of popsicle this go round. Hopefully I can keep meds down a little later.

I too was only injected with blood thinners while in the hospital. Between my liquid Vicodin and absorbable Zofran that was $200. Yikes! I'm eating the Zofran like candy. Even water makes me nauseated.

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Thanks ladies!!

Good luck to you! I'm being sleeved on Monday as well!!

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for my sleeve on 2/6 and have been on the pre-op diet for over a week now. I've read so many others are on all liquids but I'm on high protein/low calorie. I've been doing really good for the most part - 2 protein shakes a day, lean meat, veggies, etc. but I've slipped and had a few carbs - a cookie here and there and some potato chips last week. But I haven't had any rice, pasta, bread, etc. When I went for pre-op with my FP (who has also been sleeved), he told me NO carbs allowed, but my surgeon's office never said that. So I called them and confessed of my slips they said I'd be fine. I mean, I went from eating greasy fast food cheeseburgers and something fried every single day to eating healthy. Surely most of the fat in my liver is gone, right?

I'll be sleeved on 2/6 and I'm worried about the girls. I've always been top heavy and I'm a 48DDD now. I would like to get down to a DD but I so hope I don't have too much skin. Have any of you tried using firming lotion?

I'm so tempted to stray from my diet. I know I shouldn't but going out and having a drink sounds so good right now.

I'm scheduled for 2/6 as well. Woo Hoo!!! Nerves and anxiety settling in!!

I started my pre-op diet yesterday too. Surgery is scheduled for 2/6! I'm not on strictly liquids though. Just high protein/low carb. Liquids only though the day before surgery. Nerves setting in!!! Good luck to all of you and WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

Hi everyone! I'm new here and will be sleeved in January. I'm just wondering if the hunger and/or cravings is only gone for months or if it lasts longer. Thanks!