ChristinesNewLife

I couldnt believe the scale yesterday.. 199.5. WOOHOO! I feel fantaztic.. I have lost 23 pounds my first montb, and 29 inches. I font regret my sleeve one bit! I cant wait to see what the next four Weeks will bring.

Im on modified full liquids, I walk anywhere from half hour to 45 minutes on the treadmill just about everyday.. I see the Dr in follow up this Thursday the 17th, and will most likely be bumped up to pureed

On surgery day, Jan 2, 2013, I was in a size 20 jeans. Today I wore a size 15! This is so much fun, and I still feel fantastic!

Rinrocks1... it gets much better after today, I promise. Gas strips makes a world of difference.. you are probably real tired because ur intake is still real low. Id you can manage to only get 1 3 oz protein bullet down in a day, you will feel the difference in your energy level. I do two 8 oz shakes with dutch chocolate protein powder that is 53 grams of protein per scoop. That gives me more than my required amount for the day.. and it is usually the first thing I start with, and I sip on that all of 5 or 6 hours. And the remainder of the day I try to get in one meal, and get as much fluid as I can... its working, I don't know my weight loss total yet, but I already see a difference in my size Keep up the good work, in a few days you should feel fantastic!

So today is one week post op! I feel fantastic! I can't wait to watch this weigh melt off. I got my drain tube removed yesterday in the surgeons office as out patient, and it was a breeze. So if anyone goes home with one and needs to go a wk later to have it removed.. its a breeze. 2 days in a row I have consumed at least 90 plus grams of protein a day amd have reached the minimum of 48 oz of fluids.. striving for the 64. I am headed upstairs in a few minutes to walk on the treadmill for no set amount of time, just going to walk for a bit til I feel I should stop and then have my 1 of 2 protein shakes today. I had 2 oz of cottage cheese for breakfast this morning. And I'm thinking about a couple oz of mashed potatoes for dinner.. havnt quite been able to do 3 meals a day yet.. I'm sure that will come in time. Getting all the vitamins in has been a little difficult also, but that too should get better with time. I'm not stressing.. I'm excited that I'm on the other side, and that I feel so awesome just one week out !

Its like night and day difference from yesterday to today I had surgery ob 1-2,13 and am scheduled to returb on 1-21-13. My surgeon and I talked about recovery and when I should return to work. Im an office manager for a doctor office, and my job is fairly stationary, so as long as I make sure to get up every hour to walk, it shouldnt be too bad. I still have a drain tube in, and I am scheduled to see my surgeon on the 8th to see about having it removed. My 2 wk follow up is scheduled for the 17 th and e will decide at that time of I shouldgo back on the 21st or wait another week. Physically im sure I could do it 2 1/2 Weeks out, but mentally I want to know that I can stay on top of all my nutritional requirements and do my job well at the same time. Wow, one week off doesnt seem long enough.. Do you not have leave time or short term disability? I made sure both FMLA and short term disability paperwork was filled out and turned in to my employer before surgery, so if I need more time, im covered

Feeling pretty good today, things are settling much better in the tummy, havnt got sick once today, or felt nauseated. Once I finish this shake I'm drinking, will probably take me a couple hours, I will have had 95 grams of protein, and a total of 30 oz of fluid.. so if I can get one more 32 oz of something today then my goals have been met... this is a good day

Wow.. last night was pretty tough. I got discharger about 4, and started feeing pretty nauseated since noon yesterday, was given some reglan and. Zonogran both iv, but switched me to liquid Hydrocodone, which the one time I have been able to keep it down, it worked pretty well for pain control. The pharmacy was having system difficulties, and I wasn't able to stay on my pain and nausea schedule with meds, got them about 2 hours later than I was due to take any, which has spun me off on a bad start. I may have to go to a different pain med, tummy is pretty sore this morning, too one sip of the hydrodone elixir and lost it.. I may have to take my anti-nausea meds first, before anything else every 8 hours.. pain meds is written for every 6, but get nauseated before my next nausea meds are due.. my main goal today is to stay on top of the nausea so I can get most of my liquids in because so far since I have been home, only been able to hold dow maybe 4 oz.

I think they are going to send me home with protonix today

Meal number 2 this morning cottage cheese and applesause ( full liquids today). Got my catheter removed this morning (yeah) and switching over to oral pain meds also. Already walked twice this morning before 6am.. my choice, I felt good, and wanted to move from the bed. Been in the chair a few times today also.. A little more sore today than yesterday because the pain block is wearing off.. but so far very tolorable.. I may go home later today.. my drain tub is still draining a little more than norm, so they may ke me one more day or send me home with it... we will see [ATTACH]7703[/ATTACH]

This is my first meal, 1oz of broth and 1oz of jellow.. so far going down just fine. [ATTACH]7685[/ATTACH]

well fellow sleevers...early I'm on the other side. I feel amazing, no pain, just a little gas pain but nothing intolerable. I have already taken a stroll down the hallways, just ordered some broth and jello for dinner, and think I will take another little stroll when I'm done. thank you thank you for everybody support.

Is the heating pad to lay over your stomach? That does sound like a good idea, my surgery is tomorrow

Thank you everyone! And yes... I have the chapstick I will let you guys know how I am doing in a cpl days:.. see you on the other side!

It is finally here! 1/2/13 is the day! I am prepared mentally for a rough couple of days, because I know everyday after that will be just a little bit better, and on the road to healthy and fit! I am busy packing a bag tonight, and getting ready to shower with my special soap. Going to bed early tonight, because I have to be at the hospital by 6am. Any last advice? Things I should bring to the hospital with me? This forum is great, thanks for sharing all your experiences and advice. It is nice to know you are not alone in this journey. You can have a ton of support from friends and family, but having someone, lots of someones understand just what you are going through is great support. Wish me luck!