GotItDoneInHarlem

I was sleeved on Tuesday. The first couple days were rough, but I'm feeling much better now. I have found that I can drink fluids faster than 1-2 oz every 20 minutes. I know when I go to purées next week I will be allowed 4 oz of yogurt at one sitting. Am I doing damage by drinking more clear (calorie free) liquids than I'm supposed to? When I did the contrast swallow they had me drink a big cup of stuff that almost immediately emptied into my intestines. I go slow with yogurt and Protein shakes, but am I doing damage or stretching my pouch? My sleeve is tolerating it very well. Advice please.

This thread has been a fine example of how no two people are the same. I wish you luck and if you're super nervous, perhaps ask to be knocked out? Let us know how you did!

Did you find success with your sleeve or do you think that drinking so quickly could have impeded your progress?

Good things to hear. I know when food enters the equation that I'll fill up much faster and I simply can't imagine that liquids that are moving so fast could be damaging me. So happy to hear it! Thanks everyone.

BRAVO! I bet that's a goal for a lot of people on here. Good to hear other's success stories!

WOW! That happened fast! They're taken, gang. Best to all. J

I bought a ton of them thinking they'd be awesome, and I'm sure someone out there thinks they are. I just can't stand the taste. I'll gladly give them ALL to the first taker so they don't go wasted. First to PM me their address and are willing to wait a few days before I can get to the PO will get them free. Shipping included.

Congrats on the good work. I hope to post similar pictures in a year (although not in a dress).

I've had one in the past. Surprisingly not terrible. They numb your nasal passages so it doesn't hurt and you don't gag either. It's one heck of an odd sensation, but maybe better for people who don't like getting knocked out frequently.

I was sleeved on 12/17, just a day before you. For the first two days I was in really bad shape. It gets better. It'll get better more and more every day. I already feel 10x better today than yesterday. Hang in there and keep going to the reasons you did this in the first place.

This forum has been a godsend. Thank you to everyone who have been so supportive during this time. See you on the Post-Operation side of the forum! J

Thanks all. Recovery was rough. Rougher than I expected, but I'm 4 days post and feeling MUCH better. Lortab/Zofran/Toradol. Best combo on EARTH. See ya on the losers bench.

I just got home from the hospital and had an awesome side nap. I also had a rough recovery, so I see this as a good sign.

No issues at all. Surgeon said all they do is throw in a few extra stitches to keep the stomach from bulging up through the diaphram

I thought i was my sinuses being funny, but I started sneezing and have a little cough. I WILL NOT MOVE MY DATE UNLESS I MUST! I've; got a 6 month insurance approval window and pushing to next summer (my only choice) would ruin that. Does anyone know at what point they will deny you surgery? Temperature? Cough? Runny nose? (And I DO understand that this is all stuff only my doctor can truly answer, but looking for people with experience as well. DOING: 1) Water WATER WATER 2) Zinc 3) Emergen-C 4) Sudafed (the strong kind) with an antihistamine 5) Guaifenesin to thin things out. I'm hoping I can attack this cold head on and knock it down a few days. I have 5 full days to recover as best as possible. Do you think I'll be able to have surgery even with some minimal (if any) symptoms? I'll be devastated but obviously don't want to make myself worse. -J

OK. So no more snotty nose and a I occasionally have to clear my throat but no cough. Only thing, and I don't think it counts, my temperature is 99.4. Any thoughts?

And by pre-op I mean the 2 week diet that the majority of people have to go on. I know some are 3 and some are 4 and I'm super jealous of the people who don't go on one at all. I've lost 8 pounds in 11 days. I feel like I haven't lost enough. Should I be concerned?

This is your husband. You're always supposed to be up front with the ones you love. Whether or not he likes it, you have a valid argument. These conversations suck, but this is your guy. He deserves to be told the truth about how you feel.

I'm on Tuesday too! Good luck to you both!

I did everything that the other posters did as well. I did cheat 4 days into my pre-op diet with pulled pork on a half bun, but that was it. Our favorites will come back. Once I got my head around that I settled into a groove.

I'm down to three days to surgery and have a pretty solid productive cough. The antibiotics I was on for a sinus infection seem to be helpful. The snot and sneezing are over, but I'm worried if I cough up a wad of phlegm before surgery it'll be called off. Does a little cough (productive) ruin my chances? What's the worst case scenario if I go in acting healthy and have the cough after? Then again I'm worried that I've "only" lost 8 pounds in 11 days and that I will get cancelled on for that. I think the best medicine would be a big dose of chill the F out, rest and relax, and get sleeved.

Thanks proudgrammy. Your response really clicked for me and helped.

Having some really weird guilt issues. My parents have made it clear that they support me, but wish I wasn't going to be sleeved next week. They called tonight and offered me $10,000 to put towards a diet food delivery service or a personal trainer. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around what I'm feeling. I told my mom it was a very sweet and thoughtful offer, but that I've tried those things before and I need a more permanent solution as a tool for weight loss. I know they're scared and I haven't done a great job of educating them about the sleeve, but I feel terrible that they want to "offer me more options" with a tremendous amount of money that they most certainly do not have. Thoughts?

How much help did you need post-op and for how long? My entire family wants to come and I can't think of anything worse while trying to rest and relax.

I hope I don't offend u but change ur name........... Ur not a loser........ I am a loser! I'm losing weight!