March Role Call!!

[VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma) 20]

Can’t wait to hear from all our post-op’ers!! My surgery is in 4 days! Eeeekkk!!! I can’t believe it! I’m so excited and I’m having a hard time sleeping at night….ugh!!

GL to LynetteT (being sleeved today!!) and Felicity2u and SinDLou (sleeved yesterday!) Saying prayers for an easy surgery and a quick recovery!

Here’s the newest list as of 3/4/11

~Our March Sleeve Buddy List ~

*Honorary March Members*

February 28 -

2bslimkim

March 1 -

Carameldiva - Dr. Spiegel

warrior68 - Dr. Dibenedetto

Plumptious

Tarain (Tracy) - Dr. Kelly

Suzylou

March 2 –

SandyMc – Dr. Weaver

March 3 -

Felicity2u

SinDLou (Cindy)

March 4 -

LynetteT - Dr. Macik

March 7 -

goingforgold - Dr. Nicholson

SleeveStalker (Chris) - Dr. Kim

Laura23 – Dr. Kim

Ldydrgnkpr – Dr. Ocala

3xNoMore – Dr. Kelley

March 8 -

lisa25

DisneyMomma (Dana) - Dr. Nicholson

mjb123

QueenBee - Dr. Domkowski

jerri – Dr. Blackstone

Rev Me Up! (Lara) – Dr. Aceves

March 9 -

Nikki_D

Disney - Dr. Aceves

Movetolose

MissyG – Dr. Touliatos

March 10 -

Mariah - Dr. Aceves

Kim G

March 14 -

shybaby - Dr. Almanza

MsPuse - Dr. Bellanger

Can’tweight (Lisa) – Dr. Nicholson

DazyKrazie – Dr. Coon

March 15 -

Miters36 - Dr. Kelly

My Big Day 3/15/2011 – Dr. Perez

cesselcom

March 16 -

Squishy

pcos_chick - Dr. Mann

sunnyd

foxgirl74 – Dr. Chiasson

luvthe8r – Dr. Kim

A TRUE PYT – Dr. Kelly

March 18 –

Love.star

March 21 –

irkenpanda – Dr. Li

bugwitch – Dr. Aceves

March 22 -

Jebellah

Kkmommy

Curvy8 – Dr. Turnquest

Marti – Dr. Kim

March 23 -

Chinasl45 - Dr. Eid

Soon To Be Skinny Sarah - Dr. Northup

March 24 –

Caitlyn_Cat (Dee)

Miranda

Big A – Dr. Kelly

00maddie – Dr. Aceves

March 25 -

jasaz - Dr. Kelly

March 28 –

Shelia RN

Lanette – Dr. Goodnight

Kimmy LPN – Dr. Turton

March 31 –

Hollyjp1 – Dr. Almanza

March Hopefuls! –

Oopsseedaisy

Blsmbry

dlpfiff - Dr. Eibes

sarahh1828

[cindyls06 0]

Sending prayers out to all those who have had or are having surgery this week.

-Cindy

[Disney 20]

Warrior68...

How are you doing? Are you up to giving us an update on your surgery?

[Tarain 2]

Plumptious

I was sleeved March 1st also, I felt like I was hit by a bus, I feel like I am recovering from being hit by a bus, I had the most awful pain in my left shoulder, also had huse stones in my gall bladder (they couldn't pull mine out until they crushed most of them; they were as big as avocado seeds), and if that wasn't enough, I got a visit from Aunt Flo on the day of surgery; haven't seen her in more than 4 months!

My experience is almost identical to yours! I was also very weak and light headed; it was hard to get out of bed those first few times on the day of surgery.

I have been lucky as far as the bleeding and nausea go. I did feel a little nausea now and then but they kept up on the meds and I never got sick; for that I am very thankful. I'll take AF over getting sick for sure!

I have also been lucky when it comes to Water intake. The first 2 days I was only on ice chips and it made it very easy to get that down as it melted. Maybe you could try that if you haven't yet.

Today is Post-op day 3 for me and I am feeling tons better compared to day of surgery. In fact, I went to the dentist today and had 3 root canals done. I will return tomorrow to have some caps placed, an extraction of a wisdom tooth, and get a mold done for some implants. Next tuesday I will have some gum surgery done with the implants placed. The fun never ends in Tijuana!

Tracy

Kiwi March 1st sleever reporting in, and as we're first in the international dateline it's the evening of March 3rd here......... I feel like I've been hit by a bus and then it's backed up and reversed over me as well. I bled a bit afterwards (they took my gallbladder and 3 huge stones out too) so am feeling very shaky and weak. The first time they tried to sit me on the edge of the bed I fainted, and the 2nd time as well. My haemoglobin dropped from 142 to 90, so I guess that makes you feel like shite. The first night I had the most awful shoulder tipain, but they didn't want to give me too much morphine because of my low blood-pressure. Worst night of my life, I reckon , Anyway, the surgeon reckons that most recoveries are much easier than mine, and we did know about the possibility of a bleed before surgery (a family thing that we do).

At the moment I'm struggling to get down a teaspoon of Water at a time, so I just have to keep working at it. I was planning on being back at work on Monday - well NO WAY is that going to be happening.

Anyway, that's my moan and groan for the day - hoping for a better day tomorrow

Plumptious

(feeling sorry for myself in New Zealand)

[Plumpy 1]

Plumptious

I was sleeved March 1st also, I felt like I was hit by a bus, I feel like I am recovering from being hit by a bus, I had the most awful pain in my left shoulder, also had huse stones in my gall bladder (they couldn't pull mine out until they crushed most of them; they were as big as avocado seeds), and if that wasn't enough, I got a visit from Aunt Flo on the day of surgery; haven't seen her in more than 4 months!

My experience is almost identical to yours! I was also very weak and light headed; it was hard to get out of bed those first few times on the day of surgery.

I have been lucky as far as the bleeding and nausea go. I did feel a little nausea now and then but they kept up on the meds and I never got sick; for that I am very thankful. I'll take AF over getting sick for sure!

I have also been lucky when it comes to Water intake. The first 2 days I was only on ice chips and it made it very easy to get that down as it melted. Maybe you could try that if you haven't yet.

Today is Post-op day 3 for me and I am feeling tons better compared to day of surgery. In fact, I went to the dentist today and had 3 root canals done. I will return tomorrow to have some caps placed, an extraction of a wisdom tooth, and get a mold done for some implants. Next tuesday I will have some gum surgery done with the implants placed. The fun never ends in Tijuana!

Tracy

Tracy - that bloody bus has a lot to answer for!!! Can't believe you're feeling up to having root canals done - it takes me all my energy to walk across the hallway to go to the bathroom! Well done you!

Am managing fluids much better now, although have to remember to take it soooooo slowly or I'm uncomfortably full for hours afterwards. I think the sleeve part of my op is doing well - just the gall-bladder bleed that is going to take some coming back from. My biggest problem is overwhelming exhaustion and aching back muscles cos they're doing all the work of my useless tummy muscles at the moment.

Enough moaning from me - things can only improve, I reckon

Plumptious

[Plumpy 1]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for quick and easy recoveries for all of the March Sleevers. This is the start of a new life for all of us - yay!!!

[SinDLou 4]

Just checking in...sleeved on 3/3 and had a setback. I was bleeding in my stomach, just finished a blood transfusion and feeling better. Hopefully it helps my blod clot and all is well. Hope to go home tomorrow. Spirits are high, and I have a wonderful support system. Love to you all!

[aubree 0]

March 9th for me, Dr. Almanza super nervous anyone gone to him yet??

[Nikki_D 28]

Speedy recovery to you SinDLou!!!

[hilitesfromabove 0]

Getting sleeved March 9th with Dr. Almanza....excited...nervous all wrapped in one!

[DazyKrazie 4]

Tomorrow I start my pre-op diet and Monday the 14th is my sleeve. I am GETTING SICK!!! Sore throat, stuffy nose, achy...I am freaking out. I don't want them to postpone my surgery. The only good news is I have no appetite. That will help for the pre-op diet. Getting worried!

[Miranda 7]

Tomorrow i meet with the surgeon to go over everything and i am also starting the high Protein and low carb diet part I will do this 10 days then i will start the liquid diet on the 16th and then surgery on 24th. I am going on spring break back home to georgia for the week and scared about starting the liquid diet while out there but i know i can do it and will be strong. Just wish hubby was here for all of this I miss him like crazy okay only 29 more days and a wake to he comes home. My mom will be coming home from georgia to be with me threw the surgery and until hubby gets home from training.

[SinDLou 4]

Sleeved 3/3 – home from the hospital yesterday. I’m tired, but otherwise I feel fantastic. If your surgery is soon rest assured it is all worth it! Yeah – happy to be making such positive changes in my life.

Physically I am still very bloated, and sore from sleeping on my back. (Whine, whine). But I am so happy! Hospital stay was ok, definitely a place to get stable, but recovery time is now at home.

I have the entire week off work and plan to follow instructions…DO NOTHING. My doc, my family and friends all are encouraging me to sit still, which is significantly difficult for me.

Hang in there March Sleevers – and STAY IN TOUCH. I love hearing how everyone is doing.

[SinDLou 4]

One more BTW – “What to take to the hospital” checklist was WONDERFUL. Not sure if this list can be reposted, it’s somewhere in the March role call loop I think. Anyone remember where the list came from? Most helpful for me was: sleeping mask and ear plugs. I wouldn’t have thought of that – my first stay in a hospital since my kids were born years ago. It helped me tremendously to sleep, even during the checks through the night and during the day when I was tired. Anyway, thanks to whoever put that together!

[VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma) 20]

Here's the link to a list of items you might need for your hospital stay!!

GL to all goingforgold, SleeveStalker, Laura23, ldydrgnkpr, 3xnomore, lisa25, mjb123, queenbee, jerri, Rev Me Up!, Nikki_D, Disney, movetolose, missy g, aubree, hilitesfromabove, Mariah, and kim g, all being sleeved this week! Saying prayers for an easy surgery and a quick recovery!

I’ll be sleeved tomorrow, so it’ll probably be about a week before I’m able to update anything here….just hang on! I’ll be back!

Here’s the newest list as of 3/7/11

~Our March Sleeve Buddy List ~

*Honorary March Members*

February 28 -

2bslimkim

March 1 -

Carameldiva - Dr. Spiegel

warrior68 - Dr. Dibenedetto

Plumptious

Tarain (Tracy) - Dr. Kelly

Suzylou

March 2 –

SandyMc – Dr. Weaver

March 3 -

Felicity2u

SinDLou (Cindy)

March 4 -

LynetteT - Dr. Macik

March 7 -

goingforgold - Dr. Nicholson

SleeveStalker (Chris) - Dr. Kim

Laura23 – Dr. Kim

Ldydrgnkpr – Dr. Ocala

3xNoMore – Dr. Kelley

March 8 -

lisa25

DisneyMomma (Dana) - Dr. Nicholson

mjb123

QueenBee - Dr. Domkowski

jerri – Dr. Blackstone

Rev Me Up! (Lara) – Dr. Aceves

March 9 -

Nikki_D

Disney - Dr. Aceves

Movetolose

MissyG – Dr. Touliatos

Aubree – Dr. Almanza

Hilitesfromabove – Dr. Almanza

March 10 -

Mariah - Dr. Aceves

Kim G

March 14 -

shybaby - Dr. Almanza

MsPuse - Dr. Bellanger

Can’tweight (Lisa) – Dr. Nicholson

DazyKrazie – Dr. Coon

March 15 -

Miters36 - Dr. Kelly

My Big Day 3/15/2011 – Dr. Perez

cesselcom

March 16 -

Squishy

pcos_chick - Dr. Mann

sunnyd

foxgirl74 – Dr. Chiasson

luvthe8r – Dr. Kim

A TRUE PYT – Dr. Kelly

March 18 –

Love.star

March 21 –

irkenpanda – Dr. Li

bugwitch – Dr. Aceves

March 22 -

Jebellah

Kkmommy

Curvy8 – Dr. Turnquest

Marti – Dr. Kim

March 23 -

Chinasl45 - Dr. Eid

Soon To Be Skinny Sarah - Dr. Northup

March 24 –

Caitlyn_Cat (Dee)

Miranda

Big A – Dr. Kelly

00maddie – Dr. Aceves

March 25 -

jasaz - Dr. Kelly

March 28 –

Shelia RN

Lanette – Dr. Goodnight

Kimmy LPN – Dr. Turton

March 31 –

Hollyjp1 – Dr. Almanza

March Hopefuls! –

Oopsseedaisy

Blsmbry

dlpfiff - Dr. Eibes

sarahh1828