LadyHershey

I'm in Elgin and was sleeved 9/19/14 by Dr. Guske, Kane Center Surgical Care.

I am so glad I came across this topic, because I'm at a point of recognizing that either I need some help to get back on track, or even remembering what that felt like. Granted the sleeve restricts my volume, but it doesn't prevent me from eating things I shouldn't. So yes, I'm now wondering how do I figure this out. On top of it all, had my post surgery bloodwork to find out that my cholesterol is still high. My thought on this.... of course so much of my diet has been yogurt, eggs... everything associated to cholesterol.... this is frustrating for me, along with a bit of the holiday blues as a single woman.

I'm in Elgin. Surgery was held at Alexian Bros in Elk Grove - Kane Center. I'm looking for a local support group or some folks with more experience post sleeve. I'm struggling a bit with just about everything and I've only lost about 25 lbs. I know I need some sort of re-education on what foods I should be eating. So, I'm looking for a mentor.

I too have this same issue. Now 4 weeks out from post op and back at work. It takes everything within me to stay awake, let alone focus. And I concerned over the amount of time I sit in trafic (2 hrs a day), while being this way; just not safe. Im down by 25 pounds, I love this part. If any one has any helpful ideas it would be great.

Hello MaggieMayUK and everyone who replied to my post. Tomorrow it will be 1 week post op. I am better today and the pain has lessoned each day. Thank God. Drugs on my release from hospital was a syrup (narcotic) for pain, Prilosec, and a 10 day blood thinner injection. I've reduced using the syrup to just nights now, so I'm not so out of it everyday. I've continued to read everyone's comments on their journey and the tips they've so kindly shared. Some tips have been of a great help, such as drinking more, heating pad (never could get out to get one, but my portable heater helped), plus helped with the chills I've also been experiencing. Honestly, I must say I've re-read my own post and could tell from the writing how much pain I was in at that time. Thankfully, you all read past my poor writing on that day. That was day 2 after discharge. Any bending, I had to hold my stomach, or twisting, standing, climbing stairs just impossible, even in sitting, it was best to lay down; plus sometimes it would be better other times just sharp pains on the left. My pain ranged from 5 to 10. I think it was a couple of '10' episodes when I could even speak that prompted me to log in for help. Now... I can walk a little longer, stand or sit longer; still have tenderness, at every scope spot. I know I'm guilty of needing more patience with myself, thank you for that gentle reminder. I'm so much better today. I'm thinking of weighing in tomorrow as a post op 1 week from weight. Good luck to us all on our new adventure!

My op was Friday 9-19; my stay at the hospital lasted until Sunday. I've had a lot of pain and I'm not sure what the cause is, it just burns lot. I've a lot of posts about gas, but none which explain what that feels like, so as to help a novice like myself, understand better, so I can deal with what I'm experiencing. I can't move around much, bend over, stand for very long without varying degrees of severe pain, enough where you can't breathe. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks!