Georgetown

Hi there! I’m 44 and just had surgery last week. Of course I wish I had done it sooner but I wasn’t ready and didn’t have the support I really needed until now. I feel like this is my time to take control of my life. I feel amazing and I have so much living left to do!

Yikes! I’m sorry to hear you’re having a tough time! I was sick afterwards but no blood. I did have a drain. I would request an endoscopy if it gets worse!

That’s great Juliel! I can’t wait to eat food again! I miss chewing!

Grapefruit that’s awesome! My follow up is tomorrow! It’s been a week today and I can’t believe how good I feel! Can’t wait for real food though!

Nope, swallowing is no problem. No pain or discomfort or anything. I just feel full after such small amount. I know that’s exactly what the sleeve is, but I’m having such a tough time getting the requirements in cause my stomach just can’t hold more. Slow and steady wins the race!

Hi katiemarie. Sorry to hear you’re having a tough time. Don’t stress to much just try the best you can to get in your protein. I had my sleeve done a week ago. I’m sick of the protein shakes but I’ve started blending the chocolate ones with some ice and a little scoop of peanut butter powder. It makes it not as sweet and tastes like a milkshake! Are you having trouble swallowing liquids?

Yes you do deserve this! You can do it!

Hi granmasleeve. People are judge mental! You know you’re doing this for you and you only! Try not to let those negative nellies get in your head! It is not easy! If it was we would’ve all done it a long time ago! Good luck!

No I haven’t thought of that. Check with your doctor but I can’t see why you couldn’t do that.

Hi notmyname! You can do this! Yes it’s scary! Yes it’s life changing! But it will be fantastic! Good luck!

Welcome back Drez! This is a huge decision and I’m so glad you chose to take a break till you were ready! Now you can say you’re truly ready! Best of luck to you and keep up the good work!

Hi kellyp. I had my surgery on the 16th and I feel the same as you, every day gets better. Yesterday was the first day I didn’t need a nap lol! Today I’m going to try to go for a nice, long walk. I’m getting sick of the protein shakes! I never thought I’d be excited to eat puréed food! 😃 Good luck to you!

I did try the celebrate ones when I got them. They’re not great but if I have to do it I guess I have to. My dr didn’t want me taking flintstones, I think because, like you said they’re not what I need.

Thanks! My dr doesn’t want me taking vitamins for two weeks so I haven’t tried them yet. I bought the vitamins from celebrate, sorry bariatricpal! I have heard a lot of people not feeling great after chewing the vitamins.

Good luck! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Yay!!!! Congrats!

Hi grapefruit. Yes it was tasty. Today I’m going to try to make black bean soup and blend that. I’m getting sick of the sweet shakes. Yes, I’ve gotten on the scale. I should hide it! I’m down 16 pounds since I stayed the pre op diet! I feel smaller and lighter. It’s amazing! I go on Wednesday for my diet post op apt so I hope it’s down even more by then! Have you tried crystal light lemonade? I find that’s easier to get down than water. I just put more water in it than it calls for so it’s not so sweet!

Hi OriginalGAPeach! I had my sleeve done on the 16th! I’m feeling pretty good too. Getting in my protein shakes but I’m starting to dislike the sweetness! I think things taste so much sweeter now. Did you notice that? Today I also blended some lentil soup and it tastes soooo good! I’m so happy to taste something salty! I too am happy that I have only a little soreness, all I’ve taken is Tylenol and some gas. I went to the store today with my husband and it was so nice to get out! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Awesome!

That’s fantastic!!!!!! Have a good week back at work!

Good luck on your upcoming surgeries! I had mine on Tuesday. Everyday gets a little better.

Wow! You sound great! You’re on your way! I’m 4 days post op and feeling pretty good! Good luck with your recovery!

Looks good! I’ve noticed the shakes are super sweet to me now! I have a premier protein vanilla that’s organic and it goes down a lot easier than chocolate.

I’m on two weeks full liquid, two weeks puréed and then softer foods.

That’s fantastic! Preplanning is so important! You’ve got this! Good luck!