kathysleeve

I didn't have that pain though I did have pain under my breastbone for several weeks but I. Believe that was from the hernia repair and from the gas they pump into you during surgery. It's never a bad idea to speak to your surgeon about your concerns. Hope you can get to the root of this problem.

Hi Heather, I realize you will get many responses this post. Here's my take. Yes try and go lower fat high protein, and low pasta, But at three weeks you are still seeing what tastes good, what feels ok in your stomach. Go for the protein but enjoy small bites of what you like. We don't do well when we feel deprived, Your tastes will change, but do find moments to savor what does taste good. I think I lived on Campbell's chicken noodle soup with instant mashed potatoes to make it thick enough to stay in my stomach. I also had tiny bites of pasta. Still do. It's in my DNA to crave pasta and sugar. I don't eat it all the time, but I do have it sometimes as long as I get protein. Also we cannot get the full amount of protein we need in that tiny stomach we now have. You will build up to it. It's a slow process, you will get there. We believe in you. Trust your body, it knows what it's doing, Hope this helps coming from someone who had the sleeve on 7/14/14. I have lost 95 pounds. I feel wonderful. I have 30 more to go. Things are slower now, but it's coming off. Good luck and many blessing so you,

praying for your strength and a speedy comfy recovery. DRWTX, welcome to the sleeved side! Ask any question you want, we have al been where you are. Hugs

Hi I want to apologize for my silence on this thread. I am still at 95 pounds lost. I am slowly beginning to lose a little more but I will say this. It's life changing. On every level, Spiritually, physically, emotionally and personally. I have lots of support and have never looked back from my decision. I do recall thinking after day 3, what was I thinking? Thank goodness for time, it heals everything. I am surprised at how people who didn't know I used to be 95 pounds heavier treat me. With respect and interest. We should and I use the term broadly, care about each other regardless of our size, appearance and ethnicity. But we don't always do that. I have on an emotional level been able to now understand how someone who is looked down on because of the color of their skin might feel. I have to say I am thankful for such a lesson. Though I have always treated people with great respect, it is still a revelation to experience the huge disrespect our society places on obesity. I thank the Lord he is so much bigger than that. I Love you all and even more so as I hope to get to know some of you.

Praying and will be praying As you both sort all this out and choose treatment. Praying the healing power of the God of Heaven will send his Angel-armies to fight this disease and eradicate these cancer cells. Much love to you and may healing be in His wings that are resting over you. In Jesus Name and By His Grace, Amen! Love Kathy

My Dr says absolutely no carbonated drinks. So I quite all soda a week before surgery, I had a headache for a full month. I can now have caffeine for my first beverage in the morning. But after that's it's decaf for me. I have gotten used to it. Once in a while I get a sugar fee chai from Starbucks when meeting a friend, and I don't worry about the caffeine, but it's a rare treat.

I have heard of these,I take dried papaya,love the taste!

I didn't have to do eight weeks of anything, in fact I was able to move to soft foods faster because I have IBS and I did very poorly with just the liquids the firsT week. My dr was going on vacation and he said I could do soft solids in very small amounts. By the time he returned I was able to try anything that was appealing as long as I chWeed it very carefully.

I forgot to mention that I also took Benadryl as well. Half didn't work so Itook I at night for several days.

Sorry for typos, that's he ordered

Hi Jas, About two weeks after my gastric sleeve surgeryI also had this intense itching and rash.it was around the 5 incisions and also spread to my thighs. I contacted my surgeon and he order cortisone cream. The whole thing cleared up after a month, the only explanation I can hint of is that the sleeve surgery had some product in it like a wire or staple or stitching that my body was having a reaction to. Hope that helps, my advIce? See your Dr. There isn't anything he hasn't seen.

It should just go right thru you. Fluids go slowly right thru the stomach that's Why the experts tell us to drink constantly slowly but constantly.

That's great! You are doing well. Happy for you. Did you have your swallow test yet?

Hi I wrestled with myself over getting the sleeve for five years. It was my husbands idea, and when I prayed I got a huge go ahead for this. My pastor was very supportive. This is medically necessary after all. I have a spine issue. Scholioses that cannot be surgically improved. So I had to lose the weight in order to get this pressure off my back.when I had the surgery I gave up my pain mess my Celebrex and all muscle relaxants. Big step. I remember after surgery, having this dream. I was wrestling with someone, asking God please please take this back pain away, how will I move and exercise if I am in this pain even after surgery. I woke with a residue of post op surgery, from the sleeve,but my back pain is Gone! How great is that? It took a few weeks to sink in. But as I realized that I would not ever need Celebrex again I believe God healed the part of my back that produced unbearable pain. It has never returned. Why doesn't he straighten my back completely? I don't know. But I know he has a reason and I'll take what he has given me. That's my story, was it right to have surgery? You bet it was! Oops pain meds

Praying hard for you and your wife. We serve a big God. He is ever ready and waiting to heal us in every way. Look to Him my friend with all your heart. I pray for you in Jesus name and ask for his power to bring all this to a total recovery.

I agree I weigh in almost every day so there are no surprises but if I am up a pound or. Two and I know I am eating right I don't worry about the scale. But woe when those clothes start to fall off you, that's a great feeling.

. Welcome we need all the support. It's so better when there's more .. Congrats on your weight loss so far. I know it wasn't easy. I'm have a hard time on just liquid .. How much can you eat?Hi everybody, thanks for the welcome, I really have never liked Breakfast and I don't recommend skipping it, but it makes me ill to eat it so I skip, lunch is a half sandwich most days of some Protein, either ham cheese or Tuna fish salad. I often might have a salad as I can eat that if I spread it out over 35 minutes or so. I dip my salad into dressing so I can bag and save it if I become full. I snack around three, sometimes this is my worst moment of he day, It's before dinner so I crave chips but often there are none (good if I can't find any) Another half sandwich was suggested by my nutritionist to keep me satisfied till dinner. I eat a medium sized plate of food now for dinner. Usually 4 ounces of some meat a veggie and small salad. I never finish the salad but I try to finish the protein. I also eat dessert though I don't recommend it till about 6 months out. My nutritionist works out my plan for me every 3 months or so. I really struggle with sugar cravings and only put stevia in my coffee and tea. That has helped quite a bit. For me if I track, I gain weight,. I am being honest with you here, the more I do normal, the better my weight loss goes along. I am now off my BP mess my muscle relaxants and any and all pain med's except a tramadol for aches when I return from PT. No more CPap machines in my life anymore as well I feel le a new woman really. I have had to replace my wardrobe and it's a joy to shop again right off the rack! I am in a size extra large and that's a great step from a 3x! Still going, still happy! Still thankful for the decision I made, thanking The Lord for each new day! Hope this helps, please Ask any questions you like Kathy

. I've never heard that I actually spoke to my pastor not once did he mention that .. People judge what they don't understand we are taking care of bodies.. And it's our choice and we are getting our lives back. I am surprised to hear this. It never crossed my mind that someone would think that A medically necessary procedure would be questioned by another Christian. Glad your here. Welcome to the sleeved side!

Hi I wasn't just sleeved but I could bring a lot to the group. I am also a cHristian looking for fellowship Was sleeved July 14th 2014. I have lost 95 pounds, I have another 30 to go befor goal. I would not chanGe a thing, it's the best decision I have ever made.

You have to walk walk walk. Walk around your house and the gas will ease its way out. They filled you with tons of gas in order to perform the sleeve surgery.... Hope this helps

Hi Caroline and welcome to the sleeved side. You should definitely eat slower and in my case I couldn't eat anything that was too hot. Everybody is different though. As for how much to eat, just eat slow and if you start to feel full Slow down really slow and don't eat much more. Everyone is so different but I couldn't eat more than 1/2 cup of puréed food at two weeks out, Let us know how your doing. You have lots of company here. Oh if you feel naseau try forest peppermint in forest cold water. It really is an effective remedy. For gas I use gas x strips. Happy adjusting Kathy

Sorry I figured it out.

dash of sunshine what was the original post you were responding to?

If you are concerned the safest thing is to call your surgeon anD ask him.