SuperKen

My surgeon prohibited flying for 30 days due to the high risk of blood clots post surgery. I know surgeons have different rules, but please please folks get opinions from multiple professional sources in the medical field before flying after any surgery.

'M about to have my 2 wk follow-up. Can anyone give any advice on what I should ask about. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Does Anyone have any pureed food ideas? I have 4 more days before I transition to soft foods. This pureed thing is the pits!

Surgery date 10/14/13 SW 384 CW 362 stalled currently for 7 days GW 210

I just started the B12 injection. I went to my PCP to be shown how to correctly administer the injection. I also give myself a weekly injection of testosterone because of my out of whack thyroid, so I don't mind doing a monthly injection of B12; it's better than taking a pill every day.

Thanks Linda & Denise. I'm hanging in there 4 more days 4 more days. LOL

I had the same thing going on low blood pressure readings, light headiness, and dizziness. I went to my PCP and he took me off both blood pressure meds. I've been monitoring my BP for over a week and it's been perfect no more dizziness, nor light headiness either. I'm 2 1/2 weeks post op and am totally grateful for my new tool "Sleeveinstine!" Sent from my iPhone using VST

Had my 2wk post op today lost 25lbs since surgery on the 14th of October this brings the total since May to ding ding ding 91 pounds! Man I sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming That I am changing my life. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had a surgery in January of 2011 in which I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia, so I decided a few months before surgery that I would do cardio every day to get myself in the best cardiovascular condition to deal with the anesthesia. I came through the surgery with no complications. Walk walk walk everyday. Start off with 5 mins a day then increase as you improve.

It was tough up to 3 days post op, but it got better each day. Tomorrow Monday 10/27/13 will be 2 weeks post op I'm doing great!

Had an appointment with my PCP to discuss my low blood pressure and its symptoms Well, I HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF BOTH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS!!!!! Woo Hooooooooooooo.

11 days post op and I'm struggling to get the required amount of liquid down everyday. I'm doing broth, popsicles, G2, & water. I started the puree stage 2 days ago and the diarrhea kicked in when I consume anything! I'm seeing my PCP tomorrow morning. Any advice folks?

Hey all, I'm 8 days post op and starting stage 6 pureed foods. I'm partnered for 13 years now and we adopted our doggie Jackson in May. Jackson was essential to my pre op weight loss this summer, Jackson and I walked at the beach, around town every single day for miles and miles and the weight just came off. I lost 66 lbs from May to the weigh in the morning of surgery. I am very pleased to have found an LGBT section on this incredible site.

Hello I live in Stamford, CT. I was sleeved on October 14, 2013 with Dr. Marc Bessler. This site has been incredible. I would love to have local support as well.

Good luck to all who are being sleeved today!

Finally I'm starting the puree phase of the post op diet today! In addition I ordered some protein chicken soup from Unjury.com. Lets keep pushing on! 25lbs down from surgery on 10/14/13. Woo hoo

Go BigLew Go!

congrats don't shy with the button it helps.

I'm 1 week to the day post op. I've been feeling great until today: intermittent dizziness & nausea. I feel like I just stepped off one of those standing spinning rides. Ugh!

All the best to you man! We all got you back.

This is good to know. I'm 6 days post op and the edges are starting to curl away from my skin as well.

That's funny I didn't panic until I scooted on the operating table from the transport bed luckily the Or Nurse Nancy recognized that I was about to bolt outta there, she put her hand on my chest and said I know what your about to do, but do you really want to back out now? She really calmed me down and gave me the courage to lie there. When I regained consciousness she was right there saying see all done welcome to your new life journey or (something like that I was still high as hell) LOL