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I have not. I am not sure of when your surgery was, but just take it slow. Your body is still trying to adjust and adapt. Your stomach could still be swollen, and does not want what you are trying to give it. Things will get better in time! Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Hey gang! Just chiming back in. I have lost 33 pounds thus far. Although it is coming off slow....guess what. IT IS COMING OFF! I am forever thank ful! God is Good!! Good luck to all of the potential sleevers, please let me know if I can be of any assistance.!

Here is the post that I posted when I was in the hospital: was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to continue vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat continue out of my nose...i just started crying because it was so uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now worried about what is next? The doctor described it as my stomach fluids are causing me to throw up that is why the feeding tube was in place to divrt my fluids down instead of up.i am now having freguent buile movements but is still throwing up even though i havent ate or dranked anything...if i knew i would have had these problems i would have never turned to the sleeve...i am just want this to be all over...can someone please let me know how the got thru this..i dont want any one to see me like this.....i am getting deppressed because i cant see the light at the end of the tunnel...i know this too shall pass..please keep me in your prayers!

Please stay encouraged. I was in a simular situation. My hospital stay went from two days to eight days. During my stay I had to get tubes placed down my throat, and could not eat either. No one knows what the problem was. If I could change I would still get the sleeve. Your stomach is still swollen and needs time to heal. Rest Rest Rest....your body heals the most when you are sleeping(I found this to be true)Trust that trouble does not last always.I prayed and cryed. This is a process but I bet you that when this is all over you will not regret it. Your body just needs to heal. I am 10 weeks out and still throw up at times. Please be patient. Your body will let you know when it can move on. Keep drinks with you at all times to avoid being dehyrated. As a matter of fact, that is all that I was able to do for a while. Keep the faith! It will be ok....Dont get depressed....it is light at the end of the tunnel....trust me...I had first hand experience. Inbox me if you would like to chat sometimes!

Hello, It is nice to see North Carolina people on the forum. I was sleeved at UNC Chapel Hill on 5/30/2012. Good luck to all the potential sleevers.!!!!!! Make sure you do your research, and are ready for your new outlook on life!!

Hello, I was wondering if you must get a C-Section after you have been sleeved? Thanks!

I was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to continue vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat continue out of my nose...i just started crying because it was so uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now worried about what is next? The doctor described it as my stomach fluids are causing me to throw up that is why the feeding tube was in place to divrt my fluids down instead of up.i am now having freguent buile movements but is still throwing up even though i havent ate or dranked anything...if i knew i would have had these problems i would have never turned to the sleeve...i am just want this to be all over...can someone please let me know how the got thru this..i dont want any one to see me like this.....i am getting deppressed because i cant see the light at the end of the tunnel...i know this too shall pass..please keep me in your prayers!

Hello Gang! I have a question, I am almost one month out. I am so tired of taking little sips. I know this is required now because I am just beginning. However I would like to know if I will ever be able to take bigger gulps. I get so thirsty at night when I wake up, taking little sips really frustrate me. I know this may seem a little petty but it really bothers me at times. Thanks for you help and response!!

Thanks everyone....I am so looking forward to this. I now tend to put a lot in my mouth and just drink it slowly.

Hello Gang, Just to bring you up to par. I was sleeved on 5/30. I had a couple of complications such as : vomiting, tubes and lights being placed down my throat etc. I am now doing better with the vomiting. I have a couple of questions. I should be able to eat mushy foods, however I am not able to do so. I tried to eat some mash potatoes, and when they went down, It felt like my stomach was grinding them and it was sorta painful. I tried to eat some soft noodles, they went down ok but a little later they all came back up. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this something that I should be very concerned about? When will I get back to being normal? After what I went thru at the hospital and having to stay 8 days instead of 2, I am really nervous. I try to drink my Protein drinks and Water, but I am never able to finish the entire bottle. I hate the fact that I feel every thing that I drink go down in my stomach. On another note, I have lost 20 pounds. I know this is a lot and quickly considering the fact that I am not able to eat foods. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all of the prayers that went forth.

Thanks everyone, especially the recipes. I went back to the doctor yesturday and as stated above he said this was not abnormal. I am just gonna take it slow and focus on my protein, If I can get this and water in I will be happy.

Thanks so much! I just wanted to make sure that I was on the right path. I will try the yougurt and leave the mashed potatoes alone!! I will be very happy when I am completely healed. I also have been drinking gatorade, this adds a little flavor to my life! Thanks again everyone, you all are the best!

Hey, I went through a lot of complications. I am leaning more to it being gas. Please make sure that you drink as much as you possibly can. Gas-X strips are wonderful, take as many as you need.

Thanks everybody! Everyday is a process! But GOD is a GOOD!!

Hey Gang, I am out of the hospital as of last Thursday. I am on a antibotic. Thanks for all of the prayers.......still trying to adjust but the worst part is over. Thanks again for all of the much needed prayers, I am waiting for the day that I dont have any regrets. This process has been a long one, that I hope I will eventually enjoy!

I was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to contonie vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat coming out of my nose...i just startef crying because it was sp uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night.. I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now

Thanks everyone...i didnt finish the rest before i posted it.. I posted the updated thread...for those that had this done...how lonh were on in the hospital?

Hi gang...i was sleeved wed of this week...i feel bad chest pains amd constant vomiting. The doctors did a x ray.no leaks. They r gonna put something down my throat to see what is causing me to keep vomiting

Hey thanks for the response..im still at thr hospital

I am getting, sleeved tommorrow.......now the nervous bubbles begin to bubble......................

Hey gang ....surgery was success...my stomach hurts so bad with the morphine drip...any tips?

Thanks everyone....i have to be at the hospital at 9.....thanks for the tips about the fluid....i hadnt even thought about that...my prayers are with everyone....see you on the Losers bench!!!!!!

LOL.........me too, I understand!

Thanks everyone! I am happy to embark on my new journey!!! @ Diane311, mine is @ 11. I have to be there @ 9....I am going to inbox you my information.

@change....my doctor did not have to write a reccommendation.All insurance companies are different. Make sure that you all your insurance company to see if they can refer you to someone. You can also ask them if they will approve it as well...Happy Hunting! There is also a insurance forum....you can look there for info as well!@Spatter3.my insurance company would only pay for a center for excellence....I was happy about that!