Debiann813

I was sleeved on May 12th, I am down 94lbs as of today. I do go to the gym 5 days a week, it does help make me feel better, I want to tone some of my muscles. My weight has slowed as well, which is a good thing, I was getting a little nervous about that, however I am still losing. My goal is to be 100lbs by New Years as well. Good Luck to you both.

That is awesome you both are taking this journey together. Best of luck to your both.

I was experiencing fatigue as well, my doctor said I will get more energy as time passes. I am 4 weeks out and I do see a difference, I however pushed my self to start going to the gym 3 days a week, hoping to pick it up with another day next week. I got a burst of energy yesterday after work which felt great. Hoping I get more days like that. I also walk at lunch some days which I also thinks helps. Good Luck.

My doctor recommended suppository or Milk of Magnesia, and yes it is normal, we really aren't eating anything so our bodies are adjusting. I waited 4 days without going before I took anything. Now I seem to go every 2-3 days and not much and I am on soft foods at this point, I am 3 weeks out.

Hello May Sleevers! I had my 2 week check up today, one from family doctor showed I lost a total of 37lbs! When I wait to Barix later in the afternoon I was down 31 lbs! I will stil with the Barix and go by that but I am so excited and feeling good. I get to start on soft foods Tuesday.

Good luck you will do just fine.

I had a lot of shoulder pain while in the hospital ,it got better, i did a lot of walking and also took liquid tylenol. Feel better.

On full liquids this week, it is hard trying to get all your liquids and shakes in.

Same here, they say it wont last long and that it is normal.

I find adding crystal light works best too but only 1/2 packet, things are so much sweeter now. I guess we will all find out what works for us and what doesn't. One week tomorrow, start my Protein shakes for a week, then on to pureed foods. Glad you are doing great! I'm trying not to weigh my my self until my 2 week check up. I feel you with the liquids...I am using a 24 oz. bottle and am lucky to get in 2 fills a day...I do get some other stuff that is considered liquid...but it does seem to get easier. Can't gulp but can take close to the same as before surgery....just a teeny bits of pain (well, more like a pressure) if I do it too fast too often. I also found that I can get more in if i add flavors...like Crystal Light, etc. (anything without Aspartame, makes me sick)I was done on the 13th...been trying out new stuff all the time...getting sick of sweet stuff Cheezits go down really well for me and saltines now....can handle tuna or salmon if I chew really well and it's moist. Last night I had my worst experience since the constipation issue...ok, CANNOT do grits...the first time I tried they did fairly well but gave me some heartburn...last night, it got worse and I ended up throwing up everything...I hate vomiting, ugh!! Ok, no grits for me for a very LONG time Amazingly when I have been out and can't get anything soft...french fries are really tasty if chewed really well, like mashed potatoes I even took a tiny bite of my bf's hamburger patty and it did great, so I may try getting in a bit of ground beef or ground turkey next week...thinking maybe meatballs might work better than anything.....I am still having trouble getting all my protein but am working on it...will be adding some Prostat soon (it's basically pure protein in honey like form..2 tblsp = 17 grams - My Mom used to take it for wound care) I think I am done rambling for now Thanks all! Take care! V I feel you with the liquids...I am using a 24 oz. bottle and am lucky to get in 2 fills a day...I do get some other stuff that is considered liquid...but it does seem to get easier. Can't gulp but can take close to the same as before surgery....just a teeny bits of pain (well, more like a pressure) if I do it too fast too often. I also found that I can get more in if i add flavors...like Crystal Light, etc. (anything without Aspartame, makes me sick)I was done on the 13th...been trying out new stuff all the time...getting sick of sweet stuff Cheezits go down really well for me and saltines now....can handle tuna or salmon if I chew really well and it's moist. Last night I had my worst experience since the constipation issue...ok, CANNOT do grits...the first time I tried they did fairly well but gave me some heartburn...last night, it got worse and I ended up throwing up everything...I hate vomiting, ugh!! Ok, no grits for me for a very LONG time Amazingly when I have been out and can't get anything soft...french fries are really tasty if chewed really well, like mashed potatoes I even took a tiny bite of my bf's hamburger patty and it did great, so I may try getting in a bit of ground beef or ground turkey next week...thinking maybe meatballs might work better than anything.....I am still having trouble getting all my protein but am working on it...will be adding some Prostat soon (it's basically pure protein in honey like form..2 tblsp = 17 grams - My Mom used to take it for wound care) I think I am done rambling for now Thanks all! Take care! V

@@Sara51692, today ends my week 1 of post op and they had me on clear liquids, tomorrow is a new day and the start of week 2 post op, I get to eat "full liquids" protein shakes and cream soups (thin) but do have to strain them for any lumps and such, I bought carnation breakfast (sugar free). Week 3 for me is pureed foods, sad to say but they sound so good (ha).

Hello May Sleevers! I was sleeved on May 19th, I also did away with pain meds except Tylenol which helped just fine for the first day or so, walking helps relieve the gas pains. I also find it hard to get the full 64 oz of water but getting more in each day. Yesterday i got in 60 oz, I was so proud of myself. I find that hots go down easier, and mornings are the roughest but once you start drinking it gets better. The night I was released my pressure got really high, but they took me off my blood pressure medicine, so I called my doctor and he said your body just has to adjust and put me back on them for now and I am doing great. I do recommend rolling down your underwear or getting hip undies for mine were laying in my creases where my incisions are and that did cause some discomfort yesterday, at first I thought I did something in my sleep, but now I roll down my pants below the belly button and o boy what a difference. My follow up is on June 5th, trying not to weigh myself until then! I get to start full liquids tomorrow, so excited.

Hello there, I was just sleeved on Tuesday, and left the hospital with swollen ankles/legs, they said to give it time, also been very cold. I'm still on the clear liquids so just waiting for the next few weeks. Good luck to you.

Well my surgery was post-poned today due to abnormal blood results, went thru a lot of testing but got the all clear now just waiting for a new surgery date. I was six days in on my liquid diet. Hoping to get a call tomorrow.

May 12th also, started my 10 day liquid diet on Saturday.....Having my surgery at the Barix Clinic

Surgery is May 12th and the liquid diet has started as of Saturday, so far so good, 7 more says to go.

I felt the same way at first, I told my husband and adult children, then in the last week I started to tell a few others. I know the word will probably get out but I am ok with that. At first I thought I don't need anyone being negative, I just want positive thoughts. So if anyone is negative I just cut them off and said positive thoughts only please and so far its been good. Good luck Lisa!

Before you know it you will be doing your liquid diet and your surgery will be over and done with and you will be on your way to a new and healthier you! Congrats to you for quitting smoking as well, that must be so hard, but you did it and look at all you accomplished, you got this.......

Good Luck and stay positive.

May 12! Just got the date today. 10 day liquid diet starts May 2nd. You can do it.