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Thank you so much! It was tough. But, prayer and fully trusting my surgeon got me through.

Thanks Dee!!!

Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while. It's been a looong journey. My initial surgery was 8/12/13. I almost immediately began having problems getting fluids to stay down. After episodes of daily nonstop vomiting and dehydration, I was admitted to the hospital on 8/22. I was NPO for most of my hospital stay. I couldn't even keep ice chips down. After a failed attempt of a balloon dilation, my surgeon went back in on 8/31 to correct my sleeve. I woke up in excruciating pain that evening. My heart rate was extremely high during the night. The nurses were very concerned. My surgeon came in that morning and told me that he needed to go back in to check for a leak. After 6 hours of surgery, I was revised from the sleeve to RNY due to a small leak in my sleeve. I've been doing much better since the revision. I'm hopeful that things will work out with my new pouch. Just nervous about dumping. But, I'm taking things one day at a time. :-) Candace

Hi!! I'm still in the hospital! I'm doing much better though. Trying to keep down liquids w/o vomiting. I found out today that "She" doesn't like coffee, along with a few other things. Lol I will be discharged once I'm able to hold down oral meds! So, hopefully today or tmrw.

Hi everyone! I've been having issues with vomiting for the last 3 days. Any advice or experiences would be helpful... I've not been able to hold down ANYTHING. No cold or hot liquids, Protein shakes, Water, Powerade, etc. etc. Even after two small sips, it will come up after 20 mins. Seems like its not getting to my new stomach. As if it just gets stuck in my esophagus. My surgeon sent me to the ER yesterday for treatment of nausea, for some IV fluids and a CAT Scan. I felt a little better. But, I vomited again 10 mins after coming home, and two more times this morning after sipping on apple juice. The hospital sent me home with Prevacid and Zofran prescriptions. I'll be picking them up this afternoon. I hope I can keep them down. Any help?? :-)

Thank you all for the replies. I'm back in the ER after 2 days. They're going to admit me for dehydration due to the vomiting, high sodium levels and testing. Keep me in your prayers please!! :-)

It's a mind over matter situation. When you mess up 1 time, you have to accept that and keep moving. Speak to your NUT and let them know your progress and situation. Maybe they can change your diet. Good luck!!!

I'm still in the ER. Feeling better. They're trying to determine where my nausea is coming from. I believe it's my esophagus. I'll keep you guys updated. Congrats on coming down 2 sizes!!!

Happy Birthday Nat! Feel better hun! One day at a time! You've had "two" birthdays this month. Lucky gal!

Hi!! I'm currently in the ER everyone! I haven't been able to keep ANYTHING down these past two days. Not even a sip of hot tea. So, my doc sent me here for IVs and meds. I felt much better after vomiting so many times (sorry...TMI) but I'd be on a road to dehydration if I didn't come. Pray for me!!! 8 days postop -- sleeved 8/12. 30 pounds down since 7/29.

I was almost 1-week into my pre-op diet when I went to a going away celebration for a co-worker at a bar. Everyone at the office assumed that I was on a strict veggie/shake diet. But, some didn't believe I was disciplined (or crazy) enough to bring my Protein shake to the bar. Fooled them! Hehe I got through it. You'll do fine!!! Good luck! :-)

Good luck to everyone being sleeved this week! I can't believe we're more than halfway through OUR month! Yay! Go us!!!

Tomorrow my journey to a new sleeved lifestyle begins! OUT with my old unhealthy habits and IN with a new healthy way of living. I'm jogging my way over to the losers' bench!!! Keep me in your prayers!!! HW (2011): 317lbs / BMI: 49 Pre-Op Diet: 298lbs / BMI: 46 CW: 289lbs / BMI: 45 GOAL: 170lbs / BMI: 26

Lol Thanks Rob! It's day 5 now. I'm doing well. Down 14 pounds since surgery. I had a down day yesterday and questioned myself for getting surgery. But, I've been doing much better since then. I'm walking, sipping, and resting. I'm trying to figure a way to keep Water from giving me heartburn. I can only drink diet juices and Powerade zero. I'm headed to pick up meds my doc ordered now. How are you holding up?

You don't know just how lucky you have it Nat!!! Lol I can't tolerate jello or chicken broth. The thought of it is disgusting right now! I'm looking forward to these following weeks. On a good note: I'm down 14 pounds since surgery (8/12) and 23 total. So that feels amazing!!! Yay! This loser's bench is pretty cool.... Hehe

I'm also day 4! Pay attention to the fluids you're taking in. My body isn't agreeing with plain Water or crystal light/Mio. I get those bubbles and heartburn. Walking eases the pressure. Try diet V8 splash. It goes down smoothly.

:Begins Rant: When does the "Why the heck did I get surgery" feelings end??? I was a pre-op'er who always remained positive. Even through my 2-week diet. But, now I see its not easy. Welp, no one said it will be. I'm just in & out with my moodiness. I can't wait to see the scale during my 1-week post-op visit on Monday. Maybe that'll change things a bit... :Ends Rant:

Has anyone else stopped pain meds early after surgery? I haven't had any since day of surgery. Should I be worried? I was never in much pain, just nauseated. But, that subsided too.

Hey everyone! I'm finally home, walking, sipping & resting. Doing much better! :-) Powerade Zero goes down very smooth. Small 2oz. cups are great as well. Did I mention I'm finally home??? Lol I pray my fellow August 12th'ers are doing well! Good luck to everyone!

Hi everyone! Thanks for your concerns and prayers. I'm doing well. Being discharged now. I'm having a hard time sipping. But it's getting a little easier now.

Hi everyone! Thanks for your prayers. I'm still in the hospital. No major complications or pain. I'm just having a hard time getting down liquids w/o feeling super full.

Thanks Nat!!!

I'm up & headed to the hospital to check-in! Whew! Today is really here... I'll post again when time permits! Later!!!

Thank you!!! Good luck to you! My surgery is scheduled for 7:30am. I have to be to the hospital by 5:30. I'm up & getting ready now. Keep me updated!!!

Wow! Thank you for the inspiration! Congrats! You're doing a great job! I'm excited.