Mrs.RRn

Sounds like you have your mind right!! Good luck!!

My doc's instructions was 1.3 - 3 oz/ hour for the first week. And honestly, that's all I could get in. But everyone is different.

Southernsoul-- oh my goodness! I couldn't imagine being on liquids that long! But I'm sure your doc has a method to his madness Good luck to you!!

Sounds like you're doing good!!

Wow!! I hope I have your kind of success in a few months! Congratulations!!!

The drain helps to prevent fluid from accumulating at the surgical site. The part inside your body is a flexible tube with little holes. It connects to a collection container outside your body (usually looks like a hand grenade- but some are different). I've never had one but some patients do complain that it feels sore or bothers them that they have to tote this around.

Even showing off the skinny legs! Looking good!

My surgeon suggested Carnation Instant Breakfast... But the NO SUGAR ADDED one! Be careful with that. And I add unflavored protein powder to it. It's working well for me.

Admit it to yourself... You look great!

Awesome!

Don't be discouraged! 19 lbs is awesome!! My first couple days of soft food I made tuna salad (tuna, eggs, a little light mayo, and a small piece of pickle) I blended in my ninja until it was about baby food consistency. I also eat Greek yogurt for breakfast. Today I ate an egg (well, most of it anyway) that was mushy/runny. Tonight I'll try to make chicken salad but I plan on leaving it just a little chunkier than my puréed tuna- just so I can slowly get used to a thicker consistency- baby steps. I hope this helps you!

LOL. I've haven't been back to work yet. I have a lot of time on my hands!!

Lol. I have to admit, it did get to me at first. But now... POSITIVE attitude!!

I've been walking about 30 mins a day and doing other exercises about 30 minutes a day. I just started off small... Ok, I'll walk to that mailbox and back. Then the next day I'd walk two houses past that and so on. Once I got started with the walking I had much more energy. I plan on increasing each day until I'm walking enough.

You look absolutely AMAZING!!!!

The first week postop I kept having nightmares about eating. Like, throwing a piece of chicken in my mouth and thinking "omg! Im going to die!" Lol

Keep your head up! I know you might not want to hear this- but they may have been a reason your surgery was delayed. Everything happens for a reason? This is just part of YOUR story! 1) shoveling it in? Haha. I'm 3 weeks out and I don't want to even think about solid food yet. Yesterday was the 1st day I ate 3 oz together- 2oz tuna salad + 1oz Greek yogurt for dinner. 2) I never had children, so I can't compare the pain to a csection. But I can say I survived with no pain medication - but hey, everyone's different. My pain was pretty mild. 3) like I said, I'm only 3 weeks out, so I still consume very little. I eat about 2 oz for Breakfast (yogurt or cream of wheat- something like that) -- a Protein shake for lunch (8oz, but takes a while to get in), dinner- (a little tuna, tuna salad, tonight I'm making chicken salad! Mmm) and of course I sip Water all day-- I'm getting around 50-something oz of water a day. But that took practice-- the first day after surgery I only got in 5 oz of water. Good luck!! I'm sure everything will come out great!-- maybe not like you planned, but great!

Your sleeve said "NO" lol

Hi, my name is Misty. And I am addicted to my scale.

You look great!!

I'm an apple! But even though I lost just a few lbs, I'm looking less, uh, applely. I'm excited to see what my body shape will be. I've never been a normal weight, so this is pretty exciting.

Today is officially the 1st day of week 3 postop. I am now allowed to switch from full liquids to a soft diet. But... I don't wanna!! (Whiny voice). I haven't lost any weight in week 2, so it makes me want to go back to Clear Liquids. Yeah, yeah, I won't actually do it. But did anyone else feel this way? Not wanting to advance their diet?... I can honestly say I haven't felt hunger yet. Even when my husband cooks something that smells good, as soon as I see solid food, I lose interest. Can anyone relate? Or am I just the crazy one not wanting food??

Wanted to share a rundown of my surgery day and 1st week Postop. I was sleeved on June 11, 2013. Here goes: Surgery day!: the surgery itself went smoothly. No complaints or complications. When I woke up, I did experience some nausea. I also felt a little too sedated. My mind was like, "ok, Misty, you need to get up and walk." But my body was like, "F*** that." My mom and husband brought me to my very comfy hotel room and I was instructed to start sipping on water at 10pm. So, I did. And I vomited. I did have some mild pain, but I couldn't tolerate the pain medication (I couldn't tolerate the water). Recap of the day: pain- very mild. Nausea- holy hell. Day 1: I continued with nausea until I hit the 24 hour mark. Then I was able to drink. Magic! The day's intake totaled 5oz, and I was super proud of that. On this day I met my new best friend = Gas X. I attribute the Gas X with me feeling so much better. Oh! And I was allowed to take a shower!! (A shower cures everything). That evening Dr. Borland came visit me, and gave me terrible news = no bowel sounds! Ahhh! Some people might be like, "so what?" But in my mind (my nurse mind) I pictured myself with an NG tube, large midline abdominal incision, and a colostomy. Ah! I took Phenergan that night, not for nausea, but for sleep. Day 2: I was able to leave the hotel. Home sweet home! After the car ride, I did have some mild soreness and a little trickle of blood at the bellybutton site. No biggie. And on this day I learned the value of burping myself, yes, like a baby. Day 3: ok, we talked about no bowel sounds- Since the doc told me that, my ridiculously obsessed self kept listening for my bowel sounds. And I had been hearing increased grumbling. Yay. And today??? A BM!! Yes, thank you, I was happy for myself too. Today I felt no pain or soreness. I walked to the mailbox a few times- I was afraid to leave my driveway. I had a total intake of 17.5 oz! Day 4: Feeling good! Walked outside a little. No pain. Total intake of 19 oz (I felt like I pushed it too much). I was feeling much stronger until I had to wash my hair-- OMG! Day 5: Felt great!!! I discovered today that my engagement ring no longer fits. but and I got 21oz in with no problem. And today, I ventured past the mailbox into the street!!! Day 6: I woke up feeling weak. After thinking about it, I believe I was a little dehydrated. I actually slept late this day. So my observation= sleeping too much= not drinking= dehydration= weakness. I did some light housework, walked outside, had an all around good day once I caught up on my fluids. And I went on my first outing: Walmart to shop for thickened liquids: dear god that was exhausting. Lol Day 7: I started my protein shakes! And vitamins!! After all that clear liquid, I was kinda excited for protein. Feeling strong! Feeling good! I went to my first Postop appointment. Lost 22lbs! Yay! I will see my doc again in 2 weeks. Oh, and I learned I love V8. So that was the first seven days. Honestly, I thought I'd be worse. And with no pain medications, I felt like I did well.

I was thinking the same thing! Lol