Am I the only Nevada Sleever??

[tinkerbell123 7]

I'm in las Vegas & just got sleeved on March 2nd by Dr. Soong. It's been a rough few days. I have pain in my left shoulder when I take a deep breath. Hard to drink any fluids because it hurts. Everything has to be warmed to be tolerated. Anyone else have these issues?

[savvyshamrock 1]

Tinkerbell - I was done on Feb 15th and yeah, that all seems pretty normal.

The more you move the less the pain in your shoulder is and it feels like you'll never be able to breath easily again, but you will. It just takes time. You are only 3 days out from something kinda major, it will get better. =) To be perfectly honest I think day two was the absolute worst for me, day three was only slightly better but from then on it went up.

To be perfectly honest warm was always easier for me and even now, in the mornings especially, everything feels a bit tight and warm tea is the first thing I drink for the day just to loosen everything up then I'm hunky dory for the duration.

It will get easier, just remember small small small sips at first. =)

[Charlotte 23]

Was sleeved by Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas on Dec 12, 2011 almost 3 months now.

[MyVSG2012 15]

I'm in las Vegas & just got sleeved on March 2nd by Dr. Soong. It's been a rough few days. I have pain in my left shoulder when I take a deep breath. Hard to drink any fluids because it hurts. Everything has to be warmed to be tolerated. Anyone else have these issues?

Hi Tinkerbell, I was sleeved on March 2nd by Dr. Atkinson, maybe we were in pre-op class together. I'm struggling too, especially today. I can get down cream of chicken Soup and Powerade and Water. It is taking everything thing I have today to sip.

[tinkerbell123 7]

Thanks for the support Savvyshamrock. This site really helps when your new to the vsg surgery thing.

[tinkerbell123 7]

Hi myvsg2012, maybe we were in the class together... Too funny. How did your surgery go? I know each day gets better but today not only is the shoulder pain still there, but all day I've felt like I have something stuck in the middle of my chest that won't go away... So uncomfortable!! And its still hard getting all the protein/fluids in. Are you going to participate in any of the support groups at the surgical center?

[tinkerbell123 7]

Hi myvsg2012, maybe we were in the class together... Too funny. How did your surgery go? I know each day gets better but today not only is the shoulder pain still there, but all day I've felt like I have something stuck in the middle of my chest that won't go away... So uncomfortable!! And its still hard getting all the protein/fluids in. Are you going to participate in any of the support groups at the surgical center?

[Charlotte 23]

Hi Tinkerbell, I was sleeved on March 2nd by Dr. Atkinson, maybe we were in pre-op class together. I'm struggling too, especially today. I can get down cream of chicken Soup and Powerade and Water. It is taking everything thing I have today to sip.

Just do the best you can with getting your liquids down. I was about a week out before able to get it all in. Your body has gone through so much and it takes time to heal. Don't rush it or push it. Just sip sip sip all day.

[MyVSG2012 15]

Thanks Char, I've been struggling with it, so I'm changing my direction today to just let it go and get in what I can get in.

[tinkerbell123 7]

Thanks! I know it will just take time. it seems every commercial on tv is about food!! Today is the first day, I've actually missed food! LOL

[Cmullinvegas 39]

Hello. I was sleeved on the 3/29 by Dr. Bernie Hanna. He has a support group, you may go even if he's not your doctor. I asked for thistimeisit. Next 2 meetings are at desert springs hospital 10 am May 12 and June 9. I think I'm out of town both those days. So maybe I'll meey some of you July 14. You can also google las vegas bariatrics for more dates. Please let me know of any other local groups or sleeve events. I'm thinking a clothing party would be fun!

[ThisTimeIsIt 71]

Hello. I was sleeved on the 3/29 by Dr. Bernie Hanna. He has a support group' date=' you may go even if he's not your doctor. I asked for thistimeisit. Next 2 meetings are at desert springs hospital 10 am May 12 and June 9. I think I'm out of town both those days. So maybe I'll meet some of you July 14. You can also google las vegas bariatrics for more dates. Please let me know of any other local groups or sleeve events. I'm thinking a clothing party would be fun![/quote']

yep I am definitely in for a Vegas meetup! Whether it be at the support group or a clothing party! I have some 22/24 tops - I am sure I will have more as I keep shrinking!

[Netgallegos 19]

I was sleeved in December in Reno my surgin was Dr Sassy. I live three hours away from Reno. So getting to suport groups are hard for me.

[Happy Camper 266]

Hey Net,

I was sleeved in November by Dr. Sassy's associate, Dr. Kozar from the Western Bariatric Center in Reno! I live 3 hours from Reno too. Dr. Sassy did my emergency surgery for an abscess two weeks after Kozar did my sleeve.

You are the first person I have seen on here who went to the same location as me

I like everyone there they have been fantastic!

Sandy

[Netgallegos 19]

So far you were the only one i see here too. I have a friend rhat just got sleeved with dr. Kosar. And she was telling me about her surgery he does his so diffrent. I went in December and Dr. Sassy did great. He did not put a drain tube. And i had no issues i followed the week by week and now i feel i am doing good. I can not eat much so i have trouble with my callorie in take. I have lost 40 lbs since my surgury. 65 since i started my adventure in july of 2011 with my first appointment. I wish i would of done this sooner.