My Story

[kbfree 0]

I was sleeved on 7/21/11 by Dr. Alamanza. My weight on that day was 224. Today, 6 days post-op, my weight is 209. I had difficulty on the third day post-op and had to be hospitalized for dehydration. Reydrated now, but having difficulty with liquids. I have a strong urge to want to drink Water or any other liquid, but I know I should only take small sips. As simple as this sounds, it has proven quite difficult for me. Getting better each day, but eagerly looking forward to drinking liquids more than a sip at a time without reflux or vomiting.

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Glad things are going better for you. It is difficult to learn to sip instead of gulp, but it will happen. Things will get better every day.

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

good luck in your staying hydrated. The sipping is killer but reflux and vomiting is worst. Try a sippy cup, it helps and helps to keep up with your Fluid intake. Best Wishes.

[Brian66 85]

Hang in there! It is going to get better. I was sleeved almost exactly one year to the day before you (7/13/2010). There is no question about it...the first few weeks are very rough and there are going to be days when you say "What the he#* did I do to myself?" Just be patient and try to follow your doctor's orders exactly. Right now, just concentrate on staying hydrated -- drink little sips all day long if you have to. You'll be amazed at just how little food your body needs in the coming weeks

Good luck to you.

Brian

[Khy 16]

My doc sends his patients home with a large quantity of those 1 oz. medicine cups. For right now he said that is your glass and your plate. I find it helps me remember to sip. I can have 1 to 1 1/2 of those every 15 minutes.

Khy

[kbfree 0]

My doc sends his patients home with a large quantity of those 1 oz. medicine cups. For right now he said that is your glass and your plate. I find it helps me remember to sip. I can have 1 to 1 1/2 of those every 15 minutes.

Khy

[kbfree 0]

Thanks, Kye. I'll try the cups. Today was particularly hard. Agitated and can't sleep. But . . . there is the 20 pound weight loss in only 7 days.

[kbfree 0]

Hang in there! It is going to get better. I was sleeved almost exactly one year to the day before you (7/13/2010). There is no question about it...the first few weeks are very rough and there are going to be days when you say "What the he#* did I do to myself?" Just be patient and try to follow your doctor's orders exactly. Right now, just concentrate on staying hydrated -- drink little sips all day long if you have to. You'll be amazed at just how little food your body needs in the coming weeks

Good luck to you.

Brian

[kbfree 0]

Thanks for your words of encouragement. You're right . . . I'm not hungry at all. But the thirst is a killer. Glad to hear things will get better. I have lost 20 pounds in 7 days, but believe it or not, today was one of those days when I said, "what the h--- have I done to myself." Still trodding along, though. Thanks again.

[kbfree 0]

good luck in your staying hydrated. The sipping is killer but reflux and vomiting is worst. Try a sippy cup, it helps and helps to keep up with your Fluid intake. Best Wishes.

[kbfree 0]

Thanks. Will try little plastic cups and sippy cups. 20 pounds down in 7 days, but thirsty as all get out. I know it will get better . . . can't wait for that!