Any Boston, Ma Gastric Sleevers Out There?

[Boston George 84]

I'm happy for you. Let the journey begin. Only great things from now on.

Thank you! right back at cha!

[Boston George 84]

Dam iPhone cut me off! Haha. any questions I would love to answer

one more point, I weighed myself today, down 11 lbs already!!

[Boston George 84]

Welcome to the other side! Glad all went well!! Congrats!

Thank you so much!!

[LindsayRN 17]

one more point' date=' I weighed myself today, down 11 lbs already!![/quote']

It's so good to hear your story, and makes me even more excited for mine! My biggest fear is the gas pain right after I wake up, hoe bad is it?? Soreness I can deal with but harsh pain makes me nervous. I'm also extremely horrified of the Foley catheter....I actually had one when I delivered my first child and it was not a pleasant experience. As a guy, I bet it was probably worse for you. As a nurse, I put them in people all the time! Still uncomfortable with having one myself...

[Boston George 84]

lindsay, as you and I both know, guys are not as tough as woman when it comes to medical issues :-). The gas pain never got excruciating at all. I don't want to lie, it was uncomfortable for a few hours, but never unbearable. If they ask you if you want to get out your bed or sit up the night of your surgery, say yes. Even for 2-3 minutes. it will help with gas pains. Plus , you have your pain meds. I only hit the button 2 times over days. So I promise, it's very manageable. The put the foley in when your still asleep, so you don't feel it going in (which is the worst part) coming out its just discomfort for 5-6 seconds, Feel like you have to pee real bad. Over before you know it. Each day gets easier I promise. You remember how nervous I was? There was no reason to be. just expect discomfort and you'll be fine. Remember , this is major surgery . It takes a little time to heal. Be patient with your recovery and you'll be fine. Side note: The Unjury chocolate shakes have lifesavers with getting my liquid and Protein in. Takes me 30 minutes but that's are new meal time

[Boston George 84]

lindsay' date=' as you and I both know, guys are not as tough as woman when it comes to medical issues :-). The gas pain never got excruciating at all. I don't want to lie, it was uncomfortable for a few hours, but never unbearable. If they ask you if you want to get out your bed or sit up the night of your surgery, say yes. Even for 2-3 minutes. it will help with gas pains. Plus , you have your pain meds. I only hit the button 2 times over days. So I promise, it's very manageable. The put the foley in when your still asleep, so you don't feel it going in (which is the worst part) coming out its just discomfort for 5-6 seconds, Feel like you have to pee real bad. Over before you know it. Each day gets easier I promise. You remember how nervous I was? There was no reason to be. just expect discomfort and you'll be fine. Remember , this is major surgery . It takes a little time to heal. Be patient with your recovery and you'll be fine. Side note: The Unjury chocolate shakes have lifesavers with getting my liquid and Protein in. Takes me 30 minutes but that's are new meal time [/quote']

Unjury chocolate shakes have been a lifesaver for me. Really helps me get my protein and liquid in. Dam IPhone auto correct :-)

[LindsayRN 17]

Unjury chocolate shakes have been a lifesaver for me. Really helps me get my Protein and liquid in. Dam IPhone auto correct :-)

How's it going George?? Ay major obstacles yet? I'm glad you can acknowledge men are less than manly when it comes to medical stuff lol. How's the weight loss so far?

[Boston George 84]

How's it going George?? Ay major obstacles yet? I'm glad you can acknowledge men are less than manly when it comes to medical stuff lol. How's the weight loss so far?

Hi lindsay!

The only obstacle is getting my Protein in. They require 40-60 grams per day. Im getting better with that though. liquids are getting easier. The toughest part for me has been eating only liquids :-( I am getting so sick of Protein Shakes !! lol I've lost 17lbs so far!

[Boston George 84]

Hi lindsay!

The only obstacle is getting my Protein in. They require 40-60 grams per day. Im getting better with that though. Liquids are getting easier. The toughest part for me has been eating only liquids :-( I am getting so sick of Protein Shakes !! lol I've lost 17lbs so far!

The pain is pretty much all gone. I feel I have had a pretty easy recovery. some minor cramping feelings, but that's it. nothing too serious. The first 2 days are the most uncomfortable for me. after that. it's been smooth sailing

[Babysteppin 165]

The pain is pretty much all gone. I feel I have had a pretty easy recovery. some minor cramping feelings, but that's it. nothing too serious. The first 2 days are the most uncomfortable for me. after that. it's been smooth sailing

Oh, that's so reassuring to hear. I feel like you are the brave 'guinea pig', helping us all out here! LOL. -17 lbs already?!? Dangy! That's awesome.

[Boston George 84]

I get tired really easy though. It's a mixture of having very low calories with a big body. And my body still needs rest to recover

[Babysteppin 165]

I get tired really easy though. It's a mixture of having very low calories with a big body. And my body still needs rest to recover

Oh, yeah, you must be tired! Are you able to take enough time off from work/responsibilities, etc? In any event, hope you are able to rest, rest, rest!

[Boston George 84]

Oh' date=' yeah, you must be tired! Are you able to take enough time off from work/responsibilities, etc? In any event, hope you are able to rest, rest, rest! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thank you! Yes I have 3 weeks off. Im having a tough time with liquid only. It's been 6 days. I'm getting a little annoyed with it :-)

[Babysteppin 165]

Thank you! Yes I have 3 weeks off. Im having a tough time with liquid only. It's been 6 days. I'm getting a little annoyed with it :-)

Oh that's good that you have some time to rest and adjust more to your sleeve. The liquid-only phase must be challenging! I know it probably seems like it's taking forever, but before long you'll be moving on to the next stage....yogurt! Yay!! (Hey, gotta find the humor in things.) But seriously, before you know it, all these food stages will be a distant memory and you'll be feelin' totally kickarse.

[Boston George 84]

Oh that's good that you have some time to rest and adjust more to your sleeve. The liquid-only phase must be challenging! I know it probably seems like it's taking forever' date=' but before long you'll be moving on to the next stage....yogurt! Yay!! (Hey, gotta find the humor in things.) But seriously, before you know it, all these food stages will be a distant memory and you'll be feelin' totally kickarse.[/quote']

Ha! I'm already in yogurt! they gave it to me day 2 in hospital