Looking For A Sleeve Buddy

[Jlo77 11]

I has surgery today. I am looking for someone that also is having surgery this month. I would like to be your support system, you can be mine. I am willing to share e mail and phone number. Let me know if interested.

[teambrown4 19]

Had mine yesterday! I'm told it went well but I'm in a ton of pain an tying hard to tell myself it was worth it and this too shall pass! Good luck for you and keep in touch.

[TheSkinnyCow73 72]

I had mine Saturday... the pain is pretty intense moving around but it is worth it and it will pass! I GAINED 14 lbs of Water weight after being on an IV 24/7 for 3 days! Talk about a shocker to the system!

I keep telling myself to keep my eye on the prize.. health and energy!

good luck to you and if you want to chat more, we can share stories! I am currently making my 4th batch of Jello flavors to have around the house! LOL

[stogger 1]

Hi, I had my VSG on 2/8. I just joined this forum. I'm open to being part of a buddy system. My email is fopaw@yahoo.com. Stacy

[Jlo77 11]

Pain is okayif I stay on top of pain meds. Have not slept all night in hospital. Did get up walk or stand in my hospital room. The hospital weighed me after surgery up 10 lbs, I know this from swelling and the Fluid they are giving me. Sooo excited to start my journey.

I have been burping and getting hiccups. Can't wait to have Water tomorrow.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

So glad to hear you are all on your way. I was sleeved 1/4 so a bit ahead of you but not much.

Hang in there and be super careful with your new friend, lol.

Jello is still a very important part of my diet,

I hurt quite a bit after too.

Don't let the fluids worry you, unless thet do not dissipate or you gain more fluids.

Good luck guys!

[TheSkinnyCow73 72]

yep! My husband sawwed logs while I layed there and couldnt sleep! I ended up walking around the hospital floor toting my IV pole. Burping is good... remember to walk as much as possible because it will help with the pain/gassy feeling.

I ended up "chewing" on a wet rag to keep my mouth wet when I couldnt have Water and it helped. I wasnt the prettiest looking doing that but it got the job done! LOL Once you can get ice chips/broth/jell-o, you will feel much better. The green Jello is my favorite.

Oh, and make sure you have a bowel movement BEFORE you leave the hospital! I didnt for 4 days and had to give myself an enema when i got home.. that WAS NOT fun! Ask the doc if they can give you something to help you. Dont be shy about that either, that is what they are there for.

Hang in there! Our road to success is unfolding in front of us as we type these posts!

[Jlo77 11]

Home from hospital and hungry. So scared I made a mistake. I am only allowed Clear Liquids today. Anyone else experiencing this?