Where Are My April 2012 Sleevers?

[Carly 56]

Argue of your own recovery!!! Walk make yourself! You will be sleepy from the meds so sleep then wake up pee and walk. You will be grateful. Gets the gas moving and you feel better! I never had any pain just very uncomfortable where the drain was at. Nagging really. But don't forget to drink once you are able. Small sips. I feel a tight almost like a bubble is moving when I drink too much. I'm still on Clear Liquids and have not been hungry once!! I had no problems at the airport. All my flights were full so they were offering to check luggage for free! So I let them and only had my purse to worry about. Found broth at a restaurant in Denver called its a wrap! I have to remember to drink! But I am home now and the gas is coming out great and my bloating is going down! You all will do great!!!! Good luck to everyone!! I'll keep you posted!!

Great news. So happy you are safe at home and on the mend.

[Carly 56]

Argue of your own recovery!!! Walk make yourself! You will be sleepy from the meds so sleep then wake up pee and walk. You will be grateful. Gets the gas moving and you feel better! I never had any pain just very uncomfortable where the drain was at. Nagging really. But don't forget to drink once you are able. Small sips. I feel a tight almost like a bubble is moving when I drink too much. I'm still on clear liquids and have not been hungry once!! I had no problems at the airport. All my flights were full so they were offering to check luggage for free! So I let them and only had my purse to worry about. Found broth at a restaurant in Denver called its a wrap! I have to remember to drink! But I am home now and the gas is coming out great and my bloating is going down! You all will do great!!!! Good luck to everyone!! I'll keep you posted!!

So glad you are safe at home. I hope you keep on mending and getting stronger each day.

[vsg30815 99]

Was sleeved this morning' date=' yay! Pain not bad, akin to doing a bazzillion situps. Have some gas pain in my last shoulder. Been up to walk a few times. Mostly just sleepy and very thirsty.

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Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

[Carly 56]

So glad you are safe at home. I hope you keep on mending and getting stronger each day.

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[Tamig078 25]

I am getting so excited for my surgery seeing all of you coming home from yours I can't wait 2 weeks form today April 24

[WillowsKnot 71]

Tami...I feel the same way. I am getting very anxious to have my surgery as well.

[kerrieowen 2]

I am one week post op today and feel pretty good . The only complaint I have is that the Vitamins make me very nauseous . Just spoke to my dietician as I am also struggling with getting my Protein in. I am going to a store this evening to pick up some things she suggested I try. All in all I am so glad I took this step to a healthier me! I keep saying to my self " you did it". I wish the best to all of you out there.

[madambones 20]

@madambones' date=' I'm scheduled for Monday as well. Good luck!

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WhoozisAnyway - how are things going?

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

I'm ok, madambones, how about you? Was released from the hospital early this afternoon, SO glad to be home. I feel like I just performed a bazillion ab crunches, but very little actual pain. I took maybe six doses of the morphine drip from yesterday thru early this morning, mostly so I could sleep. Had half a dose of liquid Tylenol with codeine when we got home. Some gas pains but that is subsiding a little. I thought I was starving earlier, but I'm pretty sure it was gas bubbles. New tummy has not hesitated to make some noise when I drink anything. Had ice chips and three 1 ounce thimbles of chicken broth in hospital, another two ounces of broth and some Crystal Light since coming home. Now sipping some ginger tea. Tomorrow I can start full liquids and Protein Drinks. Walked several times in the hospital, but I was the only one walking amongst the other bariatric patients. Guess they haven't been reading this board.

Still sleepy and taking lots of catnaps.

How is everyone else doing?

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[arj1016 57]

Having a rough night. Gas is not being released, one of my insision isn't dating closed and everytime I get up to walk. I look like a crimes been committed! Haven't had gas exit my body at all from either end. When I try to walk I bleed right down my legs and all over my gown and socks. What a mess. Good news is that my nurses are super great! Wish they would let me try gasx strips. Did I mention Constipation? Eye on the prize. Eye on the prize! Hope the rest of you are doing well!

[ursiboo72 21]

To ursiboo 72, your guardian angels will surround you while in surgery. Be blessed and I pray traveling mercy to and from Mexico.

Such beautiful words...Yes, Thank God for guardian angels! Thank you!!!

[Carly 56]

Having a rough night. Gas is not being released' date=' one of my insision isn't dating closed and everytime I get up to walk. I look like a crimes been committed! Haven't had gas exit my body at all from either end. When I try to walk I bleed right down my legs and all over my gown and socks. What a mess. Good news is that my nurses are super great! Wish they would let me try gasx strips. Did I mention Constipation? Eye on the prize. Eye on the prize! Hope the rest of you are doing well![/quote']

Sorry you had a rough night. I didn't release any gas until the third day. Don't worry it will happen. Didn't they put steri strips or something on your incisions? The walking is really the only thing that helps with the gas. Hope they find a solution for your bleeding so it is easier to move around. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and congrats!

[arj1016 57]

Sorry you had a rough night. I didn't release any gas until the third day. Don't worry it will happen. Didn't they put steri strips or something on your incisions? The walking is really the only thing that helps with the gas. Hope they find a solution for your bleeding so it is easier to move around. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and congrats!

The steer strips arent holding. So the nurses would tape gauze and then tape it! It's holding now. Niceto know gas may not dissipate for a while. I'll keep walking! Thanks for the info. Best wishes to you!

[atkinsoncl 62]

Having a rough night. Gas is not being released, one of my insision isn't dating closed and everytime I get up to walk. I look like a crimes been committed! Haven't had gas exit my body at all from either end. When I try to walk I bleed right down my legs and all over my gown and socks. What a mess. Good news is that my nurses are super great! Wish they would let me try gasx strips. Did I mention Constipation? Eye on the prize. Eye on the prize! Hope the rest of you are doing well!

Aww, I hope you feel better soon! I was constipated too, until about 5 days postop when I was allowed full liquids. Hang in there! Things will get better day by day.

[THYCK747 36]

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! My sleeve is tomorrow, Its only a dayyyy aaaaawwaaaayyyy! (thanksAnnie). I cant believe my new book on life begins in 25hours (the Dr pushed it back until 10am). I am soooo freakin excited. I cant stop cheesing!. Thank you April sleevers for all of your info.