marynoel

Hi, Mom of 4: recovery is different for everynody. I was really weak for 5 weeks . Then realized that I am someone who needs carbs. I have a little potato each day and I feel wonderful. Go for it....you'll be fine. You'll have your secret weapon (your sleeve) to get you through the holidays!

Pennsauken, NJ.....I was sleeved August 19 at the University of Princeton Medical Center by Dr. Brolin. Smooth sailing.. self pay. 30 lbs down. ...wooohooooo!

Well..I just has half of a Wendy's hamburger. Mayo, ketchup, pickle, onion and lettuce. We'll see how it sits....I tore most of the top roll off because it was just too thick. My husband brought dinner home for us. I guess I should be grateful that he was thoughtful enough to bring dinner home. Sure wish he had opted for the grilled chicken sandwich. Hmmm.

My largest incision was very tender. It was painful for me to take a deep breath. Being a professional singer, this was a problem. Just took it easy for longer. Maybe you should call your doctor regarding the deep stitch. I had staples. Hang in there. And take your time recovering,....be good to yourself. Don't rush it.

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I've been in nexium 2x a day for 10 yrs. Don't need it as much as I uses to pre surgery. ..must be the diet. Can't deal with spaghetti sauce!

Bright side...I'm not sliming, dumping or vomiting! Haven't yet....so if I have to live with some burping and a little reflux...so be it! I really HATE vomiting!

Pickle went well. I ate half a chicken croquette for dinner. ...burping a lot. I burp a lot after all my meager meals....hmmmm. maybe I'm eating too much or too fast ?

Wow, Jess! I think I was only on full liquids by week 2! No pickle for me today....just didn't feel like it. I had a chicken croquette....half for lunch, half for dinner. I have to snack to get all my protein in...I DID have half a banana today...that went very well!

Sleeved August 19, eggs...great. protein shakes make me wanna gag....just can't get em down!

I want to dance with my husband with out my big stomach between us .

Good point,Laura... Hmm...if I get desperate, I'll trim the skin.

Well,three hours after dinner....meatballs must be ok. Tomorrow, I'm having some banana. And maybe a pickle. ...not at the same time.

Jut ate one. I made them the size of a ping pong ball. So far..so good. It WAS deeelish.....I sure hope I dont pay for it!

Thank you, Laura.