Angela777

Now I am 4 weeks out and I am still not able to sleep on my tummy. I talked to my dr. and he said that it's becauseI had the band removed then 5 weeks later had the sleeve done with the open procedure. He said 8-10 weeks for tummy sleeping since the cut is from my belly button to bra line. I am in high hopes that this will get better FAST I am struggling keeping active since I am getting so tired during the day from waking up all the time. Hope you guys are doing good!

Thanks for sharing, I am going to try this out!

Well I am four weeks post and doing good. I made the mistake of trying to progress forward too fast, and wasnt eating the best food. I ate too fast and that caused violent vomiting and had lots of blood coming up. SCARY! I was out of comission for the afternoon, napped andmy husband frantically looked though my weight loss books to find out what was going on. The dr. scolded be BIG TIME and put me back to purree foods. Let me tell ya that was one hell of a reality check! My husband and I have cleaned out the cubbords and fridge and did shopping for all foods purree. I really read through all my lit from the dr again and made a few recipes of tuna salad and egg salad my dr provided and my husband and I LOVED them. Word of advice to all of you new sleevers TAKE IT EASY do not rush! Evalute your habits, how you eat, why you eat, slow down and listen to your new stomach! I am ready to eat my some mashed tatoes tomorrow! Lesson learned I could have been eating turkey "normal" but I didnt focus and take things one step at a time! Good luck to you all!!!

I am so glad that I am not the only one. I am 4 weeks post op and at work I am freezing, wrapped in two blankets and even turning up the heat at home! (I like the house at 67 -honestly, now I am cranking it to 70)

Jealousy is huge when one person is doing an amazing job and the next is NOT. My mom who knew about my surgery and "supported" me turned on me when someone said: "Your daughter looks good Gina." Mom- yeah well she had weight loss surgery! THAT is jealousy and it's such a nasty nasty thing that can hurt a lot of people. Just remember that you did something great for yourself, you SAVED your own life by choosing to get healthy and happy. Don't let the haters rain on your parade! Keep up the amazing work!

Heat pads work wonders!!!

Alright friends! I have been home now for two weeks, I am so happy that I was approved for three weeks off!! I am starting to feel much better, I am still struggling with the 6 inch wound and that healing process is a lot slower than I would have anticipated, however, it does get better each day! I am starting to feel better every day, sleeping is still a struggle, however the dr. said it will take about 8 weeks before I can lay on my belly. (I am a belly sleeper) so I struggle laying on my back! Each time I had a laporscopic surgery it took 6 weeks before I could lay on my belly so 8 weeks isnt bad for the open procedure! This week I made a vow to keep busy and NO naps during the day since I have to go back to work next week! This ma be harder than I think but I have to get back to normal sooner or later! Hope everyone is doing good! Angela

High Heels! I have actually broke heels from being so fat! I am two weeks post opp and down 20 pounds. I have a wedding I am standing up in 9/13/13 and I told the bride I want to wear sexy heels!!!!!

@Pattimomof3nj What is a roast beef roll up? I think I want one!!!!!

Wow that's a long time on liquids! I had 1 week before and 2 weeks after on liquid. 2 weeks puree and 2 weeks smushy. I did cheat also! :ph34r: My hubby was very grumpy but it was worth it! I did a puree with (noodle/meat/veggie/cream of mushroom) with milk and I felt like I was revived into life (not feeling starving) I didnt care I cheated, I felt great. not sure how much I ate but it was a spoon full of food then pureed. Good luck with your journey!

@Saved. With the open surgery my cut is from the belly button up to my bra line! 5/6 inches long. @ Hattie

First congrats on your 50 pound loss! I am only 10 days out, but was told that on average people are saying it's about 10 pounds a month for the first 5 months. After that I was told to re-eval your eating habits and make sure to get protein first to stay fuller longer and make sure liquid calories are not being taken in. Good luck on your journey! Angela

I am 10 days out and only have an issue if I take a big gulp, then it takes a bit to go down and hurts a bit.

I had my surgery on the 19th (open procedure) went home on on the 23rd. Went to Barns and Noble to grab a book I had on hold on the 24th, my hubby drove. I Drove on the 26th for a little bit, would say to wait a week and still have a small pillow to rest on at stop lights. Good luck

Well, I am doing good today! Maybe because my husband was nice enough to sleep out on the sectional with me last night. It felt like a slumber party! I have my first post op appointment with Dr. Kemmerling Tuesday and it can't come fast enough, maybe he will clear me for puree two days early! I feel like I am healing pretty darn good! My 5 inch long incision doesn't look so scary, it looks ALMOST gone, just a few more days and it will just be a pink mark. The doctor will cut my one stitch and it will feel a lot better, I remember that from last time I had a stitch by my incision. I have only 4 more days and I am onto puree! I will not lie, I cheated a bit today. :ph34r: I was not sure how things would taste so after I made my husband (Golash- Hamburger, noodles, corn, string green beans, milk and cream of mushroom soup) It tasted so freeeekin good. I am SO ready for the puree time to come. I told my husband that I cheated (he ran up north to bait for hunting) and he was really upset at me, and I felt bad but that little cheat gave me some hope that the days will get a bit easier. High hopes for the rest of my and everyone's recovery! (I am having a little "stabbing" pain every once in a while on my right side but it may just be muscle pain I just have to keep taking it one step at a time! That't my anthem song, think it fits well. Stay positive everyone!!!! Ang