Rubyfit4life

I’m almost 3 months out and still have issues drinking plain Water. My surgeon did say that my pouch could be sensitive to the ph of the water so I usually add cucumbers, lemon or some diced fruit to it and it goes down a lot better.

How’s all the December sleepers doing? It’s our 3rd month post op!!! Time fly’s by!!!

I went to CSULB! 2007-2009 before I moved to San Antonio TX.

Long Beach , California

Hi I would love more friends on MFP
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5 minutes ago, Beardman said:

I was sleeved 12/20. In my program we can't have fresh fruit for 4 months and salad for 6 months....I'm a little jealous. I'm stuck on canned tuna and cottage cheese for another week before I can have real fish (salmon, etc).

I can't have salad until next month just cooked veggies for now. 6 months no salad is a long time. I can have limited fresh fruits right now. They have to be soft fruit with no skin. so no apples and stuff like that.

23 hours ago, Protein_Princess said:

I've been hesitant to try veggies, but I think I will slowly start introducing them.

I was sleeved on 12/6 and my surgeon gave me the ok to start soft foods last week and slowly transition to regular diet. I did try very soft over cooked broccoli and it felt so strange in my tummy. I want to try salad because i have been craving one so bad.

Has anyone tried any fresh fruit yet?

I’m taking 3 weeks off. I could have gone back after one week really. My doctor wanted me to take 5 weeks off. But the extra time is helping me develop a routine and get comfortable with my new eating habits.

Sleeved on 12/19 release 12/20. Suggestions for gas. I will awful. I can get my Water in as it also hurts but the gas (hurts). I’ve been taking GasX chewables but don’t see to help much. Also been walking


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

I was sleeved on 12/19. The surgeon nicked a vein near my spleen. I lost one liter of blood. I had a fever, a cath and a drain. The drain is still in and is causing me major discomfort. I hope I get to go home today[emoji120][emoji120][emoji120]. I am having a few gas pains. I also have pain in my left shoulder.

How are all my first week of December sleevers doing? Let’s get some updates.

I’m 14 days post op and feel so great! Down 18 pounds at my 1 week follow up. I don’t weigh myself at home. I go to see my surgeon again next week so I’ll see how much more I’ve dropped.

Only issue is my heart races after I eat or drink anything. Anyone else experiencing that too?

How are all you ladies doing?

Surgery is today! So freaked out right now I’m sitting in the staging area waiting to be called. This anti nausea patch has me light headed and a sever case of dry mouth.

My surgery was Dec 6, 2017. I am on the full liquids still until the 28th. It feels like anything other than liquids (ie plain nonfat yogurt) sits in my throat. I have realized I need to take smaller bites and drinks of everything or it hurts. I am really pushing to get in 64 oz of fluids. That is counting every liquid. I cannot tell if it is reflux or not but I am having some burning/discomfort at the bottom of my ribs. It feels like the hole to enter my stomach is smaller and cannot fit through. Not sure what is going on there. Incisions looks alright and I am healing fine. I keep trying to overdo it though. Baby steps seems to be the only successful way to accomplish anything right now in working and eating. Also, I have realized I need to write down times when I drink and eat. I thought I can keep track of it in my head but it was not a success. One other thing that has helped me be successful on liquids is if I feel I really need something and I am craving it then I put it in my mouth and chew it until it is like a pulp, get disgusted at the texture then spit it out. That way I have all of the flavor and none of the guilt. I hope this does not set me up for problems later though. Any one else feeling like this or having the same discomforts I am? I hope I am doing everything on the right path so far.

Hi guys I'm 2 days post op and I still feel a bit sore at the big incision. I have a rolled up towel over it for extra pressure that feels better! I was discharged yesterday and working on the liquid intake[emoji4] up to 80 oz.. I don't think I'll make it to 80 but I'm going to try my best! Anyone out there have advice for Fluid intake post surgery?

How are you doing Ruby? I had surgery on Dec 5th too. I got home on Thursday, doing better today except for the chills and sweats I've had. NP said it was due to the trauma of the surgery and is normal.

Hi krys1386! Third post op day done and only issues are the incision pain and frequent gurgling in the new tummy after you drink. Unfortunately, I had to go get my monthly “friend” yesterday, so cramping from that isn’t helping. Lol! 2 more days for you! Good Luck! Keep in touch!

Thanks for the well wishes. I was just sleeping and walking my first few days. The pain was a little rough but today I woke up with no pain at all. Just some soreness at my incisions.

It’s hard having to train yourself to drink so slow. I literally feel the Water trickling down to my stomach. Such a weird feeling. Everything else has been ok.

The head hunger started. Yesterday I couldn’t stop thinking about having some tuna or cheese sticks.

You guys are almost there too are y’all excited?

I just got home from the hospital last night. I have had a pretty interesting experience

Got home last night. Surgery was a breeze. Recovery has its ups and downs. The first night I was in so much pain but they couldn’t give me strong pain meds because I didn’t tolerate them well. Next day I was up walking but still tight and sore. And of course I started the period from hell.
I have the worst pain from hiccups. After surgery I hiccup constantly. I only have four incisions the biggest one being in my belly button.

I’m here waiting surgery was pushed back to 1030

7 hours ago, Jeannie49 said:

good luck RubyFFL! Love your avatar pic by the way - very pretty

thank you !!!

7 hours ago, Aran1030 said:

How exciting a nervous at the same time !! Sending you positive vibes . Keep us posted !


CW:245
Surgery date :Dec 19, 2017

thanks and I will

7 hours ago, saltykisses said:

You waited a year? Was that norm for your insurance
??

it was a year being dragged around by my pervious insurance. I started a new job got new insurance and was approved in less than 3 months

Oh gosh surgery in the morning for me at 8am. It’s crazy that the day is finally here.it was a long year of waiting but it will be well worth it

I made it through yesterday! I unfortuntely wokeup at 4 am with a Migraine which wasnt how I wanted to start the day.7 :30 am Pre op went good. I woke after surgery throwing up but I was so out of it that it didnt hurt. I slept off and on until about 5 pm. Then everytime they gave me pain meds I was dry heaving ... which was the absolute worst. They finally figured out at 1 am that they needed to change my pain meds to something else. I was up and walking at 2am and was getting around pretty good. Slept on and off until 7 am. I had my Barium swallow and everything was good. I finally got some broth to eat. I should be discharged within an hour or two. I hope everyone has a smooth surgery and a better post op experience than I had. That nausea kicked my butt. Good luck to everyone.