Lexsan

Thanks guys its hard but will get easier!

Are you taking your Vitamins and B-12. B-12 instantly gives me energy. Be easy on yourself you just had surgery I was sleeved on the 20th I feel great. I have a schedule for my vitamins, food and Water to help me stay focused and energized.

Don't be afraid, I had the same thoughts even in the pre op waiting room in my gown. I told my husband lets go! I know the many thoughts that go through your head. You are doing the right thing pray before going pray while there. Think of your new life all the wonderful things you will be able to do, all the pretty clothes you will be able to wear. I'm praying for strength for you.

Hi I'm five days post op and feeling great last night I slept without pain meds aside from the discomfort of incision and drain I am doing GREAT! Dr. Gellman is awesome took 2 hours for my surgery the worst thing for me was the gas pain in the left shoulder OmG that was killer but to be honest only lasted a few minutes nurses came in and medicated me then I started walking and it dissapeared. I love Charmaine and the nutrionist did you meet with them before leaving the hospital? They gave me this neat pillow.

Yes omg yes all I keep thinking about is eating my favorite salt & vinegar chips. I am dying to wat something crunchy. I even thought about chewing one and spitting it out this is bad. Wow didn't think I was so addicted to food until now wow.

I have the same issue it cramps really bad, its the weirdest thing. I believe is air not sure. Hope it does get better.

I was sleeved on the 20th drainage will be removed on the 4th. I wondered the same thing, I'm still a lot of draining fluid, i have to document how much fluid comes oit daily, the dr told once I reached under 20 ml of fluid he will remove it.

I was sleeved Feb 20 I'm on full liquid diet. I made a yummy butternut squash soup put some tofu, chicken, cilantro, chicken broth, salt, pepped, when cooked put it in blender to liquify add more chicken broth and its a yummy liquid butternut squash soup with protein chicken and tofu. [ATTACH]9726[/ATTACH]

I'm with you girl I'm in love with my sleeve. Had my surgery on the 20th also, healing just fine. Yeahhhhhhh.

I was sleeved on the 20th be patient it will get better. I'll pray for you!

Congrats to all of you I was sleeved on Wednesday after battling the thought for over a year. I feel great a little discomfort but no major pain. I'm able to hold my liquids down, drink water, protein shake no nausea going to the bathroom OK. I am a bit swollen, lost three lbs so far. Cant wait to start exercising. Life is good.

I was sleeved on Wednesday needed this thank you! You look beautiful.

Don't be afraid I just had NY surgery on Wednesday discharged on Friday and doing great. Think positive stay positive even through the gas pains walk walk walk. You will he through this. I'm rooting for you!

Awesome! I was discharged today from the hospital doing great. Haven't taken any pain meds yet.

Good luck to all of you being sleeved this week. I was sleeved yesterday

Day one: experienced the severe left shoulder pain from Gas. Gas gas gas ...Walked about 20 minutes dr. Had me in 45 degree angle didn't get much sleep nothing to drink dry mouth ugggh. Day two post op: today I did the swallow test the drink its gross I was really praying not to vomit. The test is negative for leaks yeah!!! Foley came off started clear liquids sponge bathe myself more walking gas is coming out. No more shoulder pain. Gas is really coming out had two bowel movements so far everything is moving. I go home tomorrow!!!! They gave me this neat pillow. [ATTACH]9656[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9657[/ATTACH]

My surgery lasted 2 hours nice clean no complication surgery.

I agree surround yourself with positive people that encourage and support you. Out with the old in with the new.

Has anyone on vst experienced someone telling them or heard anyone in conversation saying wls is an easy way out? I haven' t personally, but the other day someone posted a comment like that on one of my friends picture on insta gram. What an up roar that caused. How can anyone say this is an easy way out, if they only knew the hell we've lived only to continue to be discriminated. This is why I am so reserved and don't tell anyone what I'm having done. Its so sad this world still has insensitive people like that in it. Just venting oh sigh!

Please explain the hiccup thing anyone else experience that.

Sleeved today the gas pains suck!!!!!! Other than that feel great!

Hello my VST family, surgery started at 11:30 ended at 2:45 and went well my doc said my stomach looked great inside and out. I was in recovery for 4 hrs and brought to my room about 8:00. The worst thing so far for me has been the pain in my left shoulder due to gas I guess its pressing on that precious nerve ouch!! Also had some nausea, the weirdest case of hiccups mixed with burping, dry mouth cotton lip syndrome lol. My rec room nurse was also sleeved 2 yrs ago she was very encouraging and looks freaking amazing. Doc says if I feel OK and everything looks good I can go home tomorrow, I don't know about going home tomorrow but lets see. I'm happy I'm finally sleeved! Please keep me in your prayers!!! Please disregard any typos I'm on pain Med!

Oops didn't mean to post two pics I'm waiting

[ATTACH]9587[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]9587[/ATTACH]