I am sleeved and feeling pretty good

[tsmith 0]

Hello everyone... I just wanted to send a update.... I got sleeved on the 12th of May. It was kinda different for me this go around. As many times as I have gone under I had never been scared but for some reason this time I was. I was scared to the point that I wanted to make sure my life policy was out just in case something was to go wrong. So that Wed I had to be there at 10 for a 12 start time. Ok well that wasnt bad but when 12 came and left that just had my anxiety go to another level. When 1 came I was down in the holding area just waiting, praying and crying... 1:15 is the last time I remember seeing.

When I woke as usual I woke to vomiting. But this time it was nothing but blood. That went on for several hours even with them giving me meds for it. I really dont remember when I got to my room... I think it was around 5 cause my sister came at 6 or so. The rest of the night I had more vomiting with blood. They yet gave me more meds... Through the night I started breaking out. They gave me two does of benadryl. That finally helped but left my face feeling like it was on fire.

The next morning they took me done for the swallow test. I failed... I could not get an of the drink down. Again more vomit with blood... They sent me back. So for the rest of the day was just spent in pain with vomit.

Friday I go back down this time I get the drink down but it wasnt flowing out the way it should. It was stuck. So another fail. Back to my room I went. The doctors came later that day and told me I was having issues because of all the swelling. I had some blood/mucus stuff this time that came up later on in the day.

Sat came and went with no Dr..Sunday comes and finally my dr came in. He asked me if I was able to drink yet and I told him I was not allowed to. I explained to him all that has been going on and he said great. He said he was coming to tell me that I had a blockage and that they were gonna have to go back in but because I had been getting so much stuff out he said lets see if you can drink anything.

Yes... finally I had a few small sips and it felt good. He left and came back an hour later and said ok since that stayed down lets try you on liquids for the rest of the day. He told me if I had no problems than he would not repeat the test and that I could go home on Monday as long as I kept doing good.

Well Monday comes and the residents tell me before I can go I needed to do another swallow test... Ugh... I just wanted to go home. Well I did it and passed with no problems so home I went...

Now I can say I am feeling pretty good. No pain and lots of weight loss. When I had my preop on the 4th of may I was 221. As of today the 23rd I am down to 204. 17lbs wow.... A great feeling indeed.

So despite some of the road blocks so far I have no regrets. I am not hungry at all and I have to remind myself to even drink. I can not wait to see what the future holds for me.... :001_smile:

[Maddie 9]

I'm so glad you finally were able to get the leak test done and glad you are home now. Gratz on the weight loss. 17 lbs! Sweet. Best of luck on your recovery and continued weight loss.

[SParkle 4]

Blimey it does sound like you had a rough time.. must have been really scary for you, but I am SO glad its turned out ok and you are home now. Keep an eye on everything and fingers crossed thats the end of your issues and its all sweet from here.

Fab weightloss too... you must be well happy with that side of things.

Take care

Kathy

[Robbiehage 1]

Wow talk about a rough start! I am so glad that things are going smoothly for you now, amazing weight loss, congratulations!

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

wow, I'm so glad things are looking up! I hope you continue to only feel better!

[tsmith 0]

Thank you everyone for the replies.... All is still good for the most part... I am having a really hard time getting fluids down. It is taking me all day it seems just to drink one bottle of water... I have no desire to drink and really eat anything. I dont like Jello, it just to warm to do broth and tea is hit and miss... I can do popsicles for the most part. Im suppose to be adding the shakes in now but even that I am having a hard time drinking the whole can. I feel like I'm really having to force myself. I know that this is not good. As I know if I could get more in I wouldnt be feeling so tired. I am now down to 202... It just seems so much so fast but I know its cause nothing is going into me... I just feel like my body is going to go into starvation mode very soon.... I see the dr Thursday so we will see what he has to say.