Eli Alexander

Question. I'm still a week away from mushies, but love eggs with hot sauce. Can we eat spicy food?

Fresh poached salmon.

Awesome and best of luck to you all! I'm one week post op and thrilled. Best decision I've ever made. There are great things coming soon!

I'm only one week past surgery, so I don't know personally, but someone else I know who had a similar problem was able to overcome it by chewing a lot more. She said for two months she had to count 25 chews every bite, and then the problem worked itself out. Good luck. ,

So I started this thread in the morning and it's evening now. I'm doing so well that I've walked 27,211 steps so far today. I really want to go for a bike ride but just to be careful I'm putting that off even though I know I could. I have a small blister on my left foot right now, that's ten times more painful than any pain I've had from the surgery over the past three days. You have this. It's doable even though it's tough, but the payoff is extraordinary.

I did it! Everything went well. I'm in some pain, but it's being well managed and I'm relatively comfortable. Water goes down slowly and I had to have a catheter for my first pee( ouch! ). But overall doing well. The future is bright. Not only am I going to be healthy, but while here got good news regarding acceptance into a school to learn winemaking and viticulture. I've been working hard to improve many parts of my life, and I'm starting to see it pay off. Anyway, for those that are worried, it's not anything we can't hanfle.

Double post

I was sleeved on the 20th, came home the next day. The 6-8 hours post surgery were so dreadfully painful I thought I'd made a huge mistake and I'd be doomed to months of agony. But, things really picked up quickly. On the 22nd, my first full day at home I promised myself, I was going to make my liquid and Protein goals regardless of how much I just wanted to never use my mouth again. And I did make those goals. It was really hard, but I managed to just make it. The next day my pain wasn't bad so I decided to start skipping my pain meds, and I only took them at night. I made all my goals again, and managed to walk a few blocks. The food and Water on day two was much easier to handle. Today, my third full day at home I had a very good day. Went for a nice long walk when the sun came out, and had no problems with pain or nauseau. I made all my goals for the third day in a row. I'm proud of myself. I also got on the scale today, and am thrilled with the weight loss I'm already seeing. I'm sure there will be difficult days to come, I'm just happy that there will also be days like today, where everything seemed very doable and my body felt healthier. This is going to be a very good thing.

Awesome!! You look so happy and healthy. In 363 days I'll be celebrating mine, and I hope to be as successful as you.

Hi everyone. I was sleeved yesterday, and everything went well. Now I'm recovering in the Hospital. Drinking Water so far, tough but I'm doing it. I'm staring at a Protein drink and have yet to open it. Pain and nausea are under control and I'm in good spirits. A bit tired, but that's it.

You totally have this! I was in your spot a couple days ago. I'm so thrilled already with my decision, so proud of myself. You will be too. Getting to this point is the hardest part. Best of luck!

I got several of the anti blood clot (blood thinner) shots in the hospital but none to take after. Actually, it was kind of funny. After one of my first walks in the hospital I get back to the room and there is a large wet blood spot on my gown. Worried it's from an incision, we look at each incision but they look perfect. Then I think maybe I have blood coming out my anus, so the nurse checks there. Finally, we realize it's all coming from a tiny pin prick where I got one of the injections. No problem, put a bandage over it it clotted eventually. A tiny pin prick with anti clotting drug can bleed a whole bunch if it nicks a small blood vessel. In the end it was just a minor hiccup, but in the moment I was scared.

Congrats jenngf5, we made through the hardest part. Please keep very close attention on your fever. Low grade is normal, but if it rises to 101F it could mean you have a leak and that's very dangerous but totally treatable if you treat it immediately. I'm doing great except I just don't want to eat. Its tough, forcing myself to drink and eat. My incisions are looking wonderful. Some bruising around the largest laparoscopic incision, the one the doc pulled the stomach through, but aside from that looks great.

I really feeling pretty good. A bit tired, my sleep was sporadic, and my stomach is sore, but thats it. I'm actually amazed how well I feel. I was all ready to be miserable, but I'm not. Now I'm more sure than ever, this was the right decision for me.

Back from the hospital, at my parents house for a few days to take it easy. Wow, thanks for the support everyone, this place and all you folks helped me through this process so far. I really encourage any lurkers to start posting, it does help. The surgery went great! Basically a few hours of pain and misery, and I was in and out of consciousness for most of that portion. Then, the pain was slight and I was doing great. I walked the equivalent of 4 blocks to check out of the hospital and get to the car. No problems, I could have walked 20 blocks. Now I'm home, drinking Protein drinks and stuff like that. Really tough to get enough liquid and protein, but it's getting easier by the hour. One bummer is that when I weighed myself after surgery, after not eating for 72 hours at that point, I had gained 8 pounds. I know it's just Water weight from all the iv's, but still I was hoping to see a few pounds drop. In the end, I know they will. If anyone has any questions about the process, while its still fresh in my mind, ask me anything. Good luck and great health to all of us!

Awesome, you are going to be great. And I think you will find it easy to love yourself post surgery, it's the same you, accept a version making a better, healthier life and decisions.

I'm at the hospital now. Checked in about an hour ago and am waiting to be taken to my room. Haven't eaten for over 36 hours and my nerves are shot. I just want this over with already, so I can get to the business of healing and becoming a healthier. Starting weight 310. Current weight 282 Goal weight 180

I leave for the hospital in one hour. I'm all ready. Bags are packed, pre op diet is a check. Now, I'm just listening to a little Led Zeppelin The Battle Of Evermore. Ready!

9 hours and counting. I can't believe it's here. Wow.

Tuesday morning at 8am I check in for my sleeve surgery at OHSU in Portland Oregon. I was very nervous a week ago but now I'm just anxious to get it over with and begin the steps to a healthier life. I've lost about 25lbs so far and, everything being perfect, would like to lose another 110lbs. Yesterday i went on a nice hike that was much steeper than I expected. I ended up climbing about 1600 feet and back on rain-soaked muddy trails, and now my muscles are really sore. But I don't think there is any chance I could have accomplished that even a couple months ago. I haven't had the surgery yet, and already I'm I'm living a healthier, happier life. Just thinking about how much more I have to explore a year from now just makes me excited to get a move on.

9 hours to go. Oh boy! I'll talk with you all soon enough.

Congratulations. By the time you read this you are likely one tuckered out, sore or pain filled ball of emotions who just got sleeved. Welcome to your new life. Every day get better from here. I'll join you tomorrow for my big day. Awesome job getting through it.

24 h to go. I'm on clear liquids and a bundle of nerves and excitement.

This thread is so inspiring. I'll be adding to it soon hopefully. Two days from surgery. Keep it going everyone!

Hi all. I'm going in for surgery in 36 hours, 8am Tuesday in Portland Oregon. I'm excited. My nerves have died down and now I'm just looking forward to the future. I'm a bit emotional, which most men don't admit, but this whole process is bringing up all my dreams, hopes, nightmares, and memories both good and bad surrounding food, women and being fat. I look forward to posting in the future about how much I've lost.