lindkind

I am a week post-op today from band to sleeve...so far I believe this is the best decision I could've ever made. I was slow to heal and ended up staying in the hospital for 4 nights. As soon as I got home I was in my feet staying busying and walking and tending to my 2 daughters. Staying a little sore so I think I need to take a step or two back. I went into surgery on the 7th @ 236 and today I weighed 228. I am not having cravings like I did post-op band. I feel as though I can breathe easier if that makes any sense! I'm following the post-op diet very strictly. I just started full liquids today. A total of 1.5servings whey protein mixed thin, half water half skim milk. Blue bonnet is the best imo...I had 1 oz of thin grits with the fat free butter spray, I had a fat free yogurt Popsicle which was very yummy and felt good going down in my sore tummy. Still sip water and apple juice ...don't feel like I drank enough today. I have noticed I produced a lot more gas than with the band. I take tiny sips of everything so I haven't had any vomiting. I can feel the liquid begin to "pool" in there so I immediately stop. I honestly feel great! I have to take heparin twice daily for 10 more days due to a previous history with blood clots, but other than that couldn't be more pleased! We bought a treadmill and my family is very supportive and has made the decision to make healthier choices in their diet. So much easier to do this when everyone in your home is onboard and supportive!!!!

My surgery aw moved to 1:30 and I still haven't gotten to go back!!!! Very tired and it's not helping the nerves!

Is nasogastric used during most all sleeve surgeries? I'm scared of that.

Best of luck!

@peace...good to know. Will definitely try that. Was wondering whether it would help me to take a laxative prior...may just do that

I'm scheduled for 10:30 Friday am. Have to be there at 9am. Surgery is at Baylor Medical in Frisco with Dr Cribbins. Is it common practice for nasogastric tube with this procedure?

Oh ok...I've heard of them making it a common practice to give lovenox just prior to surgery but not a month after unless you are at risk...guess better to be safe than sorry though...I know you will be glad to be done!

Thank you! I had a cold too and had to take a zpak last week and it ended yesterday...still a little stuffy but much better than I was. Hope you feel better!

Sept 7th on my way to Plano now for surgery Friday! Sooo anxious!!

I'm having surgery Friday and due to a pulmonary embolus I had 10 yrs I will have to do the lovenox as well...but survival rate for a repeat pulmonary embolus patient is rare, so I'm all about some shots! It gets old and your stomach gets sore.

I'm on my way to Plano. Pre-op appt in the am and surgery Friday morning! Super excited but nervous about anesthesia. I'm having a revision. Lapband to vertical sleeve. When I had lap band, in recovery I had to be given epinephrine...maybe too much anesthesia? Any pointers from anyone? Current weight 237. Hope I do great with it and don't over eat!! Anything I should ask surgeon about bougie size and suturing? I heard it all makes a difference...my dr is dr. Cribbins