PhoenixRozina

Hang in you will be fine, in all honesty the first 6wks are the toughest, your body & brain are adjusting to your new stomach size & significantly reduced intake, plus your body is healing. Be patient with yourself & be prepared for the highs & lows, during these times be kind to yourself & remember it really will all be worth it! Like others have suggested sip, sip, sip & crushed ice, I loved it. Rest, take short walks when you feel up to it, keeping up some gentle activity, helped me recover more quickly. Also natural fruit teas made with just water also count towards your fluid intake. I also initially struggled with & worried about my fluid intake, however by week 6, I was able to drink between 1.5 - 2L, I now easily drink 2 - 2.5 litres. Ensuring you get the recommended food & fluid intake, feels like a full time job for the first 6wks, it will get easier & all be worth it. I was sleeved on April 21st 2016, my weight on the day of surgery was: 145.5kg, my current weight is: 80.3kg, getting sleeved is the best decision I ever made, with no regrets, you will get used to your new stomach, once your body & brain adjust to the changes. Try a water reminder app, I found that very helpful, I used a litre jug and water bottle to keep a measure of how much I drunk. I also found the, My Fitness Pal app very useful for the 1st 3mths, for logging my food, fluid intake & weight. I also initially found measuring cups & spoons also helpful, whilst getting used to what my new portion sizes should be. You have got through the surgery, be kind to yourself, listen to your body & look forward to your new wardrobe. Wishing you success & all the best. Sent from my Swift 2 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I am 7 days post GS surgery, I have no appetite (I do not want food, yet I find myself still thinking a lot about food), trying to stay hydrated, still learning to sip sip sip, I have had hardly any pain & been off pain meds since Sunday, my hunger is nonexistent, so far I am loving my sleeve! Felt snappy for a few days, however today, I am less tired & feel good, looking forward to this healthy journey How are new sleevers finding things? Hoping we can support one another, share tips & experiences with new & older sleevers. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

The big incision, is the one that I'm still finding tender too, I've put a mepore dressing on it, so it can dry out & not rub on clothing. The rest are uncovered & healing nicely. It is good that you are already back at work, getting back to, normality can be healer. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, tell me about it, feeling better now, I am hydrated & finally getting the hang of my Fluid intake I haven't started exercising & need to go out walking. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App You should try to get up and do a little walking every hour or two. Even if it's just laps inside your house or marching in place in front of the TV. Not so much for "exercise", but to get your blood circulating. It will help with healing and ward off potential blood clots. Plus, it will make you feel less like a slug. It's counter intuitive when you feel so run down, but moving actually helps INCREASE your energy. It also helped me with the gas pain and the discomfort I had when sipping. I found it much easier to get my sips in while marching in place. I'm going to do that, as I currently feel like hibernating. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

I felt snappy & also a little low for a few days, it definitely will pass. I think being a little more hydrated has helped my mood. It really isn't easy getting all our fluids in, I'm using a app called, Water drink reminder, I've found it helpful. I am constantly thinking about all the foods I've loved too, feels odd, thinking about them, yet having no hunger. I start purees, on Monday, never thought I'd be looking so forward to eating pureed food Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, tell me about it, feeling better now, I am hydrated & finally getting the hang of my Fluid intake I haven't started exercising & need to go out walking. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

i cant wait to have my surgery if i get approved for the sleeve. thats a i think about, loli wish we didnt have to jump through hoops to get cleared. i do understand though why. thats good to hear peoples stories. happy for you. did you have hi bmi I'm in the UK, took 2years of asking & over a year & a half after referral, before I finally had my surgery. It really is worth it, keep asking. My BMI was 46. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

Hi, my surgery date was originally the 31st of March, it has now been changed to the 21st of April. I can't wait ????

My sleeve date has been changed from the, 31st March to the, 21st of April????. Disappointed, however only an extra 3 weeks, can't wait????

March 31st, in the UK

Please ignore my last reply, I'm new to this site & some how posted by mistake.

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