17th - 20th Sleevers

[mamasez 9]

Hi Oct 17 thru 20 Sleeve Sisters!

Just checking in to see how you are all doing.

After being sleeved on Monday 10/17 I stayed in hospital for two nights due to my BP being sky high due to pain. whoo - that was a doozy, but moved past it and got home safe and sound.

I have been in pain but it does get better day by day, thankfully. My husband has been taking great care of me and he has just been wonderful.

I've had a few unexpected things crop up. I thought ok, it's surgery. I will feel bad at first and gradually feel a bit better, day by day. I wasn't expecting new issues to keep popping up. They are managable issues, but still a pain in the patootie.

The two things bothering me most right now are that I get diarhea whenever I take my PPI (ugh). It feels like what I imagine dumping syndrome must be like. I feel like I am going to throw up (like pill is stuck), I get hot flashes and sweat profusely, feel nauseated and weak and headachy and overall sick to my stomach.

Plus I am, for the first time in my 49 years, experiencing severe anxiety. My doc called something in to the pharmacy for me today so I hope it'll all get better soon. I cannot get comfortable at night and can't get to sleep. I try all sorts of different positions but just feel like I am crawling out of my skin and get panicky. No matter where I sit / lay (couch, bed, recliner, etc) I cannot get comfortable.

I do have good moments, praise God, but sure will be glad when this is all behind me and I move on the the "it was all so worth it" stage. I can tell my incision areas are much better. Still hurts when I sneeze but holding the pillow against it helps. I have been walking on the treadmill for 10 minutes at a time about 3 times a day for the past several days which feels so good.

I went out of the house for the first time since coming home from the hopital today and since I had taken a pill just before I left the house, I felt nauseated and overheated and sick the whole time I was out. We managed to get what we needed to turn my 11 year old into a killer zombie for Halloween though and that's the important thing!

Hope things are going well for you. Would love to hear how each of you (and other October Sleevers) are doing. I send best wishes to each of you!

Leah

[Hopeful Spirit 7]

Hi Leah, my October 17 Sleeve Sister!!

Sounds like your post surgery experience was very difficult which I am really sorry to hear. But it also sounds like things are getting slightly better every day, which is good. Hold on to the thought of your progress, and also hold on to the support of your husband which sounds like it is good. You will make it through this.

I can say a little bit about diarrhea since I have had it since I left the hospital on 10/19. It has really worn me out, and at first I thought it was normal -- you know liquids in and liquids out -- but I finally took this problem to my doctor. She thought it was lactose intollerance and told me that it was very common after all GI surgery. I was, indeed, using a lot of milk products for my liquid Protein, so I have had to change over to soy-based Protein powder and soy milk and Lactaid. Apparantly it takes about a week to improve, but I have noticed an improved difference. This doesn't happen after I take my medication like it happens to you, and if you only have it ast that time, and no other time, you may have a totally different situation from lactose intolerance. I just thought I would tell you my experience if it may help you.

I have even more experience with anxiety than I do with diarrhea , and if medication helps, it is good. It doesn't mean you have to take it forever. You are going through a difficult time. Everyone responds to things differently. You had major surgery, and this is how you respond to your particular circumstances. That is totally okay. It also sounds like the medication is working in that you were able to leave your house for the first time since surgery and do the awsome motherly task of getting your son ready for Halloween!! Yippee!!

And, by the way, you are doing much better than me in the exercise department!! 10 min at a time on the treadmill. I have to admit that I have trouble walking 10 min at a time.

So hang in there. You should be losing some weight by now, aren't you? That should make you feel good!!

All good things to come for you, my dear,

Phyllis, aka Hopeful Spirit

[gunning2005 0]

Hi Ladies,

Almost 2 weeks out and I am feeling much better too. I am not experiencing any pain and seem to be tolerating most foods. Dairy products make me a little nauseous, so I am steering clear of those for awhile. I am having the exact opposite problem in the means of diarrhea. It's been almost two weeks since I have been able to go to the bathroom??? Dr. just suggested I use collace.. which hasn't worked. I really didn't know what to expect actually. Makes me a little nervous. Exercising is going great.. Dr. says I have to wait another two weeks to be cleared for heavy exercise again.. I can't wait!! Keep up the good work everyone! Our 1 month is coming up quickly.. I think everyone will be SOO happy!!

[Hopeful Spirit 7]

Gunning, 2005. Sorry to hear about the plumbing problem. If it isn't one thing it is another. If the collace doesn't work after 2 weeks, our program at MGH here in Boston suggests a little bit of Milk of Magnesia. That may do it.

Keep up the good work!!

Phyllis

[Free2B 8]

Hi Gunning2005, I haven't had to try it myself but my doctor also recommended Milk of Magnesia if no BM for a few days. You might check with your doctor and then give it a try. Constipation is sure no fun and can wear on you as more time passes.

[Sullivan Shannon 0]

hi everyone , im shannon from connecticut ....im 39yrs old and was sleeved on october 10th @ 2pm , its been a real bumpy ride for me but only now am i starting too feel human again ......im down 24lbs though so i know this will all be worth it in the end ...keep up the great worl all ....the only thing i am not happy about is still needing pain meds .......

[Jolie_KeMi 345]

Hi Sleevers!! Well all of our October friends have been sleeved. Im so happy to read everyone's progress and love that everyone is being honest about their obstacles.

I am doing great! Tonight for dinner I had grilled Talapia and creamed spinach...IT WAS MAGNIFICENT!! Feeling so good to actually chew food again. And get this: as of yesterday I weigh........199lbs!!!!! OMG SOOOOO HAPPY TO SEE ONDERLAND!

I had a few days where I hated my husband...LOL. Its just, Hes 175lbs and eats WHATEVER he wants, so was feeling incredibly envious. There was one day when I heard him open a can of coke & I just had to go to my bathroom and sit there in silence for a minute. Just to clear my mind & remember why I made this decision for myself. I felt better when I stepped on the scale. :purplebananna:

Sorry for venting, but I figured that you all would be the only people who could understand what I'm going through.

Talk to you all later! ☮&♥

[Soon2BMiniMommy 92]

Onederland, Kendra!!! Whoo hoo, Sunshine!!!! That is freakin' :Banane59: awesome! Keep up the good work and don't let a Coke get you down. Damn, that tilapia and creamed spinach sounds divine!! Can't wait till I can eat that! I have two more weeks, but I'll get there.....

[Monisue 5]

Hey All, I'm on day 21 after being sleeved on Oct. 18, Forest Park Hospital, Dallas Tx. Dr. Nicholson did the surgery around 2:00 pm. It is wonderful to have the last 21 days behind me and am thrilled to be able to eat soft foods. I may never drink another sweet, milky beverage..brrrrr. Except for some continued soreness in my left side I feel great. Bending over is the worst......great excuse to slack on housework! Ha. Anyway, I just got on this site a few days ago and am thrilled to find so much support and information throughout the community! Hope everyone is shrinking fast and feeling fine.

[Shae 44]

It is day 22 for me. I was sleeved on 10/19/11. It was rough going but I am slowly getting the hang of it. This community has been pretty much the only thing keeping me sane other than my husband.

[Mrs SoMiss 0]

Ok... My fellow sleevers, I have a question. I am 5 weeks out and the past 2 days I have had NO energy. I have not changed my diet and am still taking my vits. Is this normal?? Anyone else experienced this???

[Shae 44]

I have experienced this and it was due to not getting enough Water, dehydration. That is not to say that this is what you are going through but it is somewhere to start looking at least...

Now that the holiday is over, if it's not a deficit in fluids, then you should probably contact your doctor to see if it is something else.

Shae

[Ren<3 11]

how's everyone doing!!!

hopefully very well just wanted to say hello && update you guys on my journey. I'm in such a happier place going to start summer school working a part time job at old navy which is great for my situation lol && also will be getting braces July 20th I've been walking for a hour monday-Friday this month I've been losing a pound every other day or .5 everyday! my current weight is 193.5 my surgery weight was 243.5 however in 2009 my highest weight was 296.5 I'm so proud of myself iguess that's what's motivating to me I've lost a hundred && something pounds since 2009 but 49.5 since surgery which is fine with me slow but steady! ihave yet to post photos but iwill be doing that soon goodluck all hope to hear about you guys journey as well<3