mickeymom

The first week I thought that I would have to get rid of my dogs and never be able to tolerate smells of any kind. Fortuantely for me things changed after the second week and the things that smelled so bad became tolerable. Hang in there.

I just had surgery this past Monday. It all started about a year and 1/2 ago. I was looking to get the band, but after talking with my GI doc, I decided that I would do the sleeve. Sounds easy doesn't it? Well, I must be the biggest sissy in the entire world because I hate the spasms and the staples pulling. My doctor is in St. Louis @ Des Peres Hospital. I started at 230, lost 13 lbs. before surgery. Had to do clear liquids + protein drinks. I am really miserable right now. Seems every time I drink 100% apple juice cut in half with water and do protein drink, I get the SPASMS!!!!! So, drink, then dp in the bathroom waiting for them to subside. Associated with them, about 20-30 minutes later, I have a bowel movement. Does anyone else have that problem? I had to get some wipes with dimethicone. Please tell me I am not the only one!! I have some other questions... does everyone have to crush their medicine or is it doctor preference? I looked around the site and am taking to hear warm liquids. Does anyone have any other tips, I need them right about now. I am having weird dreams, can only sleep about 2-3 hours, please HELP!

Took your advance Vern and just got off the phone with Dr. Follwell. Being a nurse, it is so hard to call Drs. I am to stay on full liquids and can take my pills with a sip of Water, no more crushing. I don't really know any of you but I love you to death for your support. I really hate being so needy. I see him tomorrow and will update. Thanks so much everyone!!

Thank you for all of your support! I browsed through some of the topics and have started drinking everything warm. I have not had any diarrhea since yesterday late afternoon. The stitches are the ones on my incision, especially the lower left, not internally. I feel like such a sissy. I am now drinking any apple juice, warm Water, boullion, and Protein drink. Other problems is my sense of smell. My poor little yorkie, itty bit, has no teeth and weighs 4 lbs eats canned dog food. I have to let my husband feed him because I can smell him a mile away. The protein drink smells too sweet. I guess I just need someone(s) to listen and give me support. Although I just had it last Monday, if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't do it. I'm not trying to be a naysayer but think carefully about what you are about to undertake. As my ANP says, this ain't for no sissy! I will keep everyone updated and in the long run, I know it'll be okay.

I had Dr. Follwell. Tracy, can you tell me what is wrong? Specifically?

No, I just had to follow their guidelines. I couldn't get it with Anthem BC/BS. Are they just stupid or what?