elpaso73

Thank you for being a role model for me at least, God knows how much I need positive people around me now instead of those who come just for criticizing my operation or who are so negative. U brought tears to my eyes.... U’re soo brave, a true hero. How are you feeling now??

My dear friends, your prayers have been responded I guess, well at least for those who really prayed lol... Yesterday, I had a stent placed over the leak. it is gonna stay in for 6 weeks and after it should be removed and if I’m lucky enough, the leak would have gone. Before, I used to feel like someone is stepping on my chest 24 hrs a day, now I’m more comfortable. I had a very miserable time dealing with the needles and the IVs, the nurses were unable to find any more vein for blood tests. I was like a dog in cage and I wouldn’t let any needle come close to me. The IV s places should’ve been changed 2 times a day because my veins were blowing...so since yesterday I’m on a feeding tube. No drains. I feel much much better cause I don’t have to fight with the nurse and I can sleep without cables around my hands.... As for the bad news, I gained back all my lost weight Voila. Thanks again for reading and caring. Please be safe.

I ‘m more than honored and touched. thank you for being so honnest. EXACTLY!!!!! Had I known before about the treatment of this so called complication, maybe I would’ve thought twice. Now I believe it is not rare at all !!! When I started searching on the net I was like OMG...there are too much people suffering!

I just heard abt Boston blasts!!!! OMG I hope all of you, your relatives and friends are safe and sound!!!! [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

I read all your messages. I'm so grateful to God for giving me this big supportive group. We don't know each other but I believe we are connected emotionally. Thank you very much, you touched me from the bottom of my heart. Now, here's where I am today, 3 days after I was rushed to ER. In one word, I'm MISERABLE... I'm plugged to all kind of IV Vitamins, one of which makes me sooo nauseous and sick. As a pain killer, they use Perfalgan on me. 1000 ml for 6 hours. So I'm living in constant moaning because the minute the antipain bottle is off, the pain is on. Today, they're going to put a kind of stent on my leak by endoscopy and then we're gonna have to wait and see. I smell like a horse because I'm sweating like a horse. My hair looks like a cheap wig and my mouth is bitter and dry. As for the stay, well, my doc moved me today in a private room because the situation was unbearable where I was. My neighbour who had a kidney stone removed was receiving family and visitors all day long. Not to mention the TV and the lunch and dinner gathering...pfffft I almost saw a bbq party coming! So, I just woke up. In pain as u can imagine. All my Iv's are centralised into an electrical box that distributes the liquids in the recommended doses but that forbids me to move more than 2 feet far from bed. And that's what's eating me inside out. I'm trapped against my will. And this situation is going to last for some more weeks!! Believe me I'm beyond crazyness but it comes to my mind to the remove all that martian system and go back home to die in peace and dignity. I'm soooo sorry for what I did to myself. I was healthy, happy but overweight and I wanted to stick by the damn social rules and here where I Am now. I missed this shot and I am the only person accountable in this nightmare. I remember not very long ago, a girl who has a low Bmi (roller or smtg like that) was having a hard time convincing everybody she needed the surgery. I hope she reads my experience and that it is not too late. But I also wish she doen't mess up with this thread cuz I'm extremely sick and I wouldn't bear my mobile bipping all the time lol. Thank u for reading and God bless u my friends. Kisses. Pascale. [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

I am sorry I am unable to write for a sentence takes about 10 corrections. I promise once I feel better I'll elaborate more about the symptoms. Thank u so much for the care. [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

Thank u my friends. It's such an awful time. I feel very bad. And I dream of Water. I'm not allowed to put anything in my mouth. But I'm praying...thank you for ur advice and encouragement. My sis in law will take care of the girls.My angels are so worried PROUDGRAMMY thank u thank u thank u. U touched my heart. [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

Hello I am exactly 1 week postop. It's been so tough with the gaz. 2 days ago I felt like almost dying because of the pain. I have my 1st follow up with my surgeon today but I would also like to hear from you regarding some issues. -The bloating! Is it gonna stop? WHENNNN???? - Do you feel pain inside your lungs when you take a deep breath? - Do you sweat at night? I wake up every night excessively sweating. Is that a normal sign??? - Will I ever feel normal again? I mean I'd like the bloating, burping, stomach moving, stabbing … stop! Well these are the questions that came to my mind now. I appreciate your input. Kisses to all. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Hey, no I’m from Montreal, Canada Elpaso is a diminutive as my name is Pascale

Hello Proudgrammy, I really appreciate ur input, Always I’m feeling sooooooo much better. Everyday I feel reborn. The pain in the tummy is much more bearable, I can go out and drive for hours now, I still feel a bit tired but it’s normal. I can sip and drink much better, my stomach isn’t as tight as last week. Of course the amounts are still minmal but I can swallow without that stabbing feeling. I do walk and my doc said I can start swimming by nxt week (15 days after surgery...isn’t that excellent? ) As for the night sweating. it is due to the antipyretic I was having to calm my pain, so nothing major. U’re right grammy, things are improving everyday and I’m sooo enjoying the ride. I’m sending you my warmest wishes. Hugs

What makes this surgery different than any other cosmetologic action. Isn' t lifting kinda butchering the body for instance? Don't we have the right to feel more confident, sexy, beautiful etc... I'm what's considered as a low BMI(35) though it's not. It's still obese at least in my country where most women look like top models. I love life and I want to have it the way I deserve it. I'm an emotionnal eater and the more I struggle with my body image the more my problems grow bigger. I have gained all my extra weight (98lbs) in 1 year and I'm paining to take it off since 7 years now!! I lose 2 to 4 and so on... So go figure. I have no health issues and I paid for getting sleeved because I believe I deserve it. The same way as any one else. We shouldn't be ashamed of our dreams! I could write a thesis about it but my language won't allow me. I hope I made myself clear ) [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

12 lbs a day? R u sure? U meant U lost this weight after a stall or are u losing 12 lbs everyday? [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

Thank you for reading. I saw my surgeon today and the pronostics are good. My pain is only due to gaz. On a funny note when he 1st saw he took like 2 minutes to reset lol. He asked me if I was the same person he has met last week...And that I look all beautiful (blushing), he made my day lol. Oh, by the way I'm minus 10 kg since surgery (a week ago) [Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

Tks my friends I appreciate it. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Hi dear. Blood clots isn't an easy subject to deal with on forums. I mean u def need a specialist's opinion because it's life threatening. No one would give you the good advice. Please ask ur surgeon. I'm a low BMI (35) though I was given a single daily shot of LOVENOX during my stay in hospital and it is prescribed for me up to 3 weeks ahead. Sorry for repeating myself but this is serious...PLS TAKE GOOD CARE OF URSELF. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Hi. Yes. I have a prescription for 3 weeks. Ur doctor didn't give u this treatment obviously for a reason. Call him and calm ur mind. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Wow...this is by far one of the best feedbacks I have read...it's like a clear sum up of my own experience. I was Lol when u descriped how u try yo keep track of meals every 3 hours. Hahaha that's so me! I was sleeved on the 3rd and the pain was intolerable for a few nights. And I found myself wondering how can someone be pain free after such a surgery???? And I was so scared my sleeve was a fail...now I'm ok. What u said is so true: to each an experience. I hope u're doing better everyday. Oh and keep in mind that u will be able to taste anything later. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Here's an excellent remedy my grandma used to cure bloating, nausea, burping... Dilute 1 teaspoon of ORGANIC orange blossom in one cup of boiling Water. Sweeten with low cal sugar as much as u like. Sip it in small coffee cups and enjoy the wonderful smell and taste. Believe me, it's a joy to the soul and the tummy. No calories at all. Natural. And it seems that it's a hunger suppressant. Give me ur feedback. PS: U can find orange blossom in the international sector of any big supermarket or try to pay a visit to a Lebanese grocery. A bottle may be expensive but it will last for months. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Hahaha...yes I was asking myself why do we call it white coffee although it's a 100 % coffee free... Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Yayy...me too ...Can't help it... Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

Hi friends. I was wondering if I can find any fellow sleevers from Montreal? Or anyone who speaks french lol. France, Lebanon, Belgium...I'm a Lebano-Canadian and would love to find peers with french language to share and communicate.

Salut Celine . BIEN SUR que je connais Gatineau. Quel plaisir! Moi je suis a Laval mais maintenant je me repose a Beyrouth. J'ai subi ma Sleeve voila 5 jours a l'hotel Dieu au Liban. Je suis tres satisfaite. J ai ete congediee vendredi et je suis sortie le jour meme. Je ne reste pas a la maison. Ma douleur post operatoire est tellement minime. Je n ai pas eu de problemes a part les gaz. Bref. C est un petit peu en resume mon court parcours. N'hesite pas a m ecrire. Bisous. Pascale

All the best.