kndi86

I think I could be. I'm still not able to eat much so I'm just kinda stuck right now. But I'm not worried at all. I'm still in recovery mode.

I haven't lost any in almost 2 weeks. I heard that's normal due to swelling and fluids. I'm ok with that. I know it will start coming off again. Wow...22 pounds in 18 days is amazing! I will weigh in a couple days and see if I lost any...

He only had me on the pre op liquid diet for one week. I had lots of broth, Isopure Protein and Water. It was probably the hardest thing I had to do. I will never have chicken broth again! I was bad and cheated on my 4th day but got back on the wagon. The weight loss has been worth it. I went back to work and realized none of my work cloths don't fit anymore! I'm waiting for the swelling in my tummy to go down before I start shopping. Hang in there. I know how hard it is but there is a light at the end of this tunnel!

Well...I don't regret the surgery but the first few weeks have been difficult. I know a lot of others who say it gets better and just to hang in there. As far as pain from the surgery....almost none at all...not even bad gas pains. I consider myself lucky for that. Didn't even need any of the pain meds they sent me home with. My stomach is still swollen and can't wait til it gets back to feeling normal. I have found that tomato Soup and sugar free pudding sit best in my tummy. As far as weight....when I started the class in October I was 236....one week after surgery on feb 25th I weighed in at 181 :-) At 5'3.5" I would love to get as low as 130. I haven't been back to the gym yet but should be going back soon. FYI...Dr. Irani is awesome! He really takes the time to explain things and makes you feel at ease....

I seen my doc today and he told me my belly needs at least a month to heal and taking pills will be no problem.

I'm beginning to feel very encouraged by all this info. Thank you all!!!

I was told my stool test pre op tested negative but my blood work pre op tested positive. Needless to say, the surgery was done before I even knew the results. I was given the 3 meds and was told to crush them and mix them with my soft foods. Well, I made several attempts with different foods and everything would just come right back up! I'm two weeks post op and just doing my best not to dehydrate. Has anyone had any luck just swallowing the pill whole? I feel I have no other alternative at this point. I'm very discouraged

I have an appointment with my surgeon tomorrow so I'm just going to have to let him know I have to swallow them. I was so desperate I told them I would go in daily for IV antibiotics and that says a lot for me since I hate needles!

kndi86

I had my sleeve this past Monday the 25th. I was only allowed to use the wet sponge for my lips and not allowed to drink anything until my leak test the following day. I wasn't hungry and I wasn't nauseas. The next day I had my leak test and passed with flying colors. Once the results came through it was already almost 2pm so the brought me broth, sorbet and tea. I didn't want any of it. This is when the nausea started kicking in. I couldn't get much down. They brought me another round about 5pm and I tried again. I was able to get more down. I was a little bummed because my blood pressure was acting up and they wouldn't let me do any walking. Finally they let me walk about an hour before going home. As I was getting ready to go home I started vomiting. They gave me my anti nausea prescription and sent me on my way. As my husband was driving me home all I could think is that I've done this to myself and its my fault for feeling the way I did. I kept thinking there's no going back and how scared I was. Now it's Friday, feeling much better....still trying to get my liquids in and I'm so tired of Jello, broth, Isopure and water! I just want pudding and warm creamed Soups but that's not a go until I see my doc next Thursday and I get the green light! Grrrr

I am day two post op and the pain is manageable but I can't seem to keep my liquids down. I will keep pushin on and I know I will get over this hump.

I went in with pink toes and French manicure with zebra stripes and they said no problem.

I am doing better then I thought I would. Hardly no gas and minimal pain so far. Thank you pain meds!!! I hope all you who are getting sleeved today are doing well also!

In my room!!! Can barely focus but doing good!!!

In my room!!! Can barely focus but doing good!!!

Me too! Just want to do it already!

Heading to the hospital! God bless everyone going today and may we have a speedy recovery!!

Heading to the hospital! God bless everyone going today and may we have a speedy recovery!!