I had my sleeve on the 18th! Stayed over two nights, gas pains in my shoulders and chest were brutal and difficult to take in a breath until the drain was removed. Today I feel great. Having 2 oz Protein drink here and there, lots of Water and using my pain medication still. liquid Roxicet is a beautiful drug. I am hungry. Anyone hungry?? I understand the sleeve must heal first before it is ready to work at its full capacity but geez, I wanted, No, I craved a bagel with cream cheese today but had 2 oz yogurt instead. I don't think I really thought about the fact that I may not lose weight because there are ways to sneak in easy to swallow high cal foods!! That makes me nervous! Ive been reading about alot of people not losing or gaining it back. my heart breaks for thoae who worked so damn hard to get to the surgery date and then not feel successful afterwards ! The kids made those xmas yummy sugar butter Cookies today and I observed and smiled and just smelled them. I did measure 2 tablespoons of eggnog added to 1% milk and sipped on that and enjoyed the Christmas flavor which was great. I notice now how codependent on food I was for several years. This has opened my eyes to a lot of positive changes I'm making. But the sleeve is not a magic wand I also am realizing that too.
Starting weight 7~20 was 264lbs
Pre-surgery weight 234lbs
Today 220.