Emeroldzz

I went for my one week postop visit today. I am acting exactly like a sleeve patient being miserable the first week or so. He wasn't happy at how weak I was and told me to drink fruit juice or yogurt smoothie to get sugar into me. He was surprised I was able to drink a protein drink. He said I looked a lot better compared to the hospital. The reason for not being able to take deep breaths is because he had to cut the muscle a little bit deeper where the port was to get the band out, very little scar tissue and bruised like you know what! He said I could start blended food for a week then try soft foods and see how it goes. I really liked him. I gave him hell and he laughed. Plus another week off of work! Good. I've had a hard time with this. Ask me anything.

I was allowed to drive when I was done taking pain medicine. I am one week out and drove the dog to the groomers yesterday and back home. I was exhausted!

Congrats! I am one week out. So glad to hear about the scar tissue. I had very little scar tissue too. Take care!

That was a great response. I am a week out and I am experiencing things with nausea on and off, being exhausted like Bloomerific. Thanks for posting!

I had mine done the day before surgery. Toes are pink. Nails were Axxium gel. Clear with french tips. No problems.

McCullough

I live outside Ocean City, MD in Berlin. Was sleeved August 8, 2012

Hi. I too was sleeved August 8 in the US. I feel awful too. My doc says everyday gets a little better. I repeat that over and over in my head when I'm feeling icky.

Hi everyone! I had my surgery August 8 in Salisbury, MD.

Gingersnap: Recovery for me has been hard. You definitely want some help with the little ones as you wont be able to pick up anything over 10 pounds. I'm sore. It was very hard to get liquids down. BUT, each day it gets better. Today is probably my best day so far and I'm 6 days out. If I had to do it all over again I would! Good luck Pegsue!!

Good Luck!!! I was banded in 2006 lost 88 pounds then it slipped. Second band put in 2008. Not much success, weight gain, etc. Finally, sleeved August 8, 2012! You can do it! You will feel so much better!

I'm finding cold is working for me much better than room temperature.