nikki264

I slept in a recliner for at least 2 weeks. Then I started sleeping in bed with pillows wedged on either side and propping me up as well.

I had a catheter, but every surgeon is different. It, and the drain, came out the next morning. Catheter hurt, drain was the weirdest feeling ever, both were over very quick.

I cannot STAND anything minty since surgery either! I am a little over 4mos post op. Hate mint now. Unfortunate lol

I would consider myself to be a "slow loser". I am 13.5 weeks out, and am down 51lbs. I had the typical three week stall, but have now been sitting, (actually bouncing between 252-256 - started at 304), for the last two weeks. I expected the stall with TOM, but hopped it would go away after, and it has yet to do so. While it is frustrating, I know it will break eventually. My body is still adjusting from this major surgery, and things will be whacky for a bit. I saw my surgeon and NUT a month ago, and they both say I'm doing great and already consider me a success story...that's nice to hear from a doctor! I to am of the belief that we didn't get this done to be on a diet forever. I had this done so that I could be a normal, healthy person. If I'm craving something, I'm going to have it. Obviously, with the restriction our lovely tool provides us, it's awfully hard to over-indulge, (at least, I find it to be so). I try to maintain a healthy balance. I don't restrict my carbs, or fat, etc. I make sure that I'm getting all of my Protein in each day, and once that's done, I'll allow myself a treat. I'm ok with my steady, slow loss.

I began the process on Feb. 2nd, (first appt. with my Endo), saw surgeon three days later, was in the nutrition class a week later, psych eval done on the 22nd of Feb, file submitted to UHC on the 23rd, approval on the 24th, surgery was March 2nd. Took me exactly one month from my inital visit to surgery.

I'm 5.5 weeks out and having the same pain on my right side as well

I am 5.5 weeks out and had the craving too. My surgeon is fairly lax, as in my NUT, and they allow all things as tolerated. I ordered kung pao chicken a few days ago. I ate off of it for 3 days before finally throwing it away (still had about 3/4 of it left). No rice, and I only ate the chicken, Water chesnuts, and a few peanuts (chewed to Peanut Butter mush). It was delicious, and satisfied the craving. The thing I've noticed, is that if I crave something, it's better for me to have a little bit of it, and then I'm over it! The idea of having to eat the same thing over and over given the amount of leftovers we now all have on our plates, just annoys me and then I don't want it anymore. If I deny myself, then I just tend to focus on that. I know a lot of people will say it's too easy to over-indulge, and I totally understand, but I am not physically able to at this point. I have tiny portions of pretty much whatever I want (within reason). I was doing the low-carb, low-sugar, low-fat thing, and couldn't figure out why I was passing out so easily. Boyfriend (he's a paramedic), told me to look at how much sugar I was consuming. I was only getting in 1-4 grams of sugar per day. Talked with my Dr, and started eating more balanced. I'm now eating regular cheese, 2% milk, etc. and I feel MUCH better. Always go by what your Dr. recommends, and what your body needs.

weight before sleeve? 304 weight After Sleeve ? 269 How many weeks is your sleeve? 5 weeks (3.2.2012) did you start to gain weight already ?( hope not)No, losing slowly though with frequent stalls.

I am 5 weeks out today and completely exhausted! This was my first week back to work though. I was incredibly shaky and faint earlier in the week, and realized it was because I was too low in calories, sugar, and carbs...been working at upping those and am starting to feel better, but I am so glad that it is Friday, and I can get some rest this weekend! Hoping this passes soon!

My dr said as soon as I felt comfy. We waited a week. I think that was a little soon. I felt very...shook up? Haha so we waited a couple days, and have been back at it, just being careful of course, but all is well! My post op was today, i was sleeved on 3.2, and dr said I'm healing just fine! Just go with what feels comfortable, and if it hurts, stop! Haha

i am 6 days out and struggling as well. if i get in 30oz, i'm lucky! yesterday was the only day i've managed to get in all my protein, and that was only 61g! today, i got in 46g of protein, maybe 24oz of liquid. i also threw up tonight for the first time. i called the dr, he said i should be ok as long as t doesn't happen again. that was scary! hang in there, i'm with ya! we will get through this!

I'm on my 5 day pre-op diet. I'm allowed Protein shakes, Clear liquids, and yes coffee! I'm just not allowed sugar or milk in it. They did advise to not over do it with caffeine, but I'm having one tall soy, sugar free latte a day, and my surgeon says it's fine. But ask your doctor what hsi specific guidlines are, and follow what they say.

I'm 2 days away, and feeling the same way! I'm still in the excited/nervous phase...but I'm sure tomorrow will be the full on freaking out phase! Haha You'll be just fine!

Good luck andi! and thanks neese! So excited!