Sleeved May 3, 2012 :)

[barngirl 5]

Sleeved on May 3rd, got released from the hospital 8pm on the 4th. Feeling better each day-still feel beat up, but better each day. Had a hyadle hernia they had to fix as well so maybe that's making it worse? I have my schedule of liquid of 2oz every hour your awake and protien (I'm using Prostat 64so I just drink 2oz at a time-15 grams of Protein in those 2 0z). Doing my breathing exercises and I have to inject myself with lovanox 2x a day for next 2 weeks to reduce risk of blood clots.

I was scared to death b4 surgery, showed my husband where everything was the night b4 ( papers, jewlrey etc) but after meeting with the team of doctors I felt much better on the day of surgery. The anasethiologist group was very nice-asked a million questions and made me feel better. I still had that "oh my god I'm alive" reaction along with what did I just do when I woke up from surgery but I'm sure I made the right decision.

I've been up walking around but I feel better laying down trying to sleep. It's strange, like time moves slowly- I look at the clock and it's 1 and I fall asleep- think ove been sleeping for hours but it's only 1:14. Didn't get any sleep in the hospital between buzzers, beeps, alarms etc- very noisy and the nurses come in for vitals every hour.

Today is Sunday May6th and I'm up walking around much more. I'm on schedule with my liquids and proteins- who would of thought you had to keep on top of just drinking a couple ounces every hour. I'm feeling so much better today compared to day of and day after, still uncomfortable but 1000 percent better!

[Artsy 48]

You sound good barn girl. Keep up the good work.

[Bookwrmmom 0]

Congrats and it sounds like you are doing well. It is comforting to see someone who is doing this well so soon after surgery. I just went for my consult and do not have a surgery date yet, but have appointments set for some of my pre-op tests! Keep up the good work!

[May 3 2012 sleeve 0]

I too had my procedure on May 3. This was my first major surgery so I was a little nervous.

Arrived at hospital at 7:30 am, went into surgery around 10 am, woke up in post op recovery around 1 pm(I think). That was the easy part.

The hospital took good care of me with pain meds, so I didn't have to much discomfort.

I tried some broth on Friday and didn't sit very well, made me feel nauseous.

I was discharged Friday night around 8 pm, could have been sooner, but doctor was busy.

The gas was an issue Saturday and Sunday, but the more I moved around the better it got.

I'm on clear liquid for 7 days and I am ok with that as of now. Still not getting enough in. I am not used to the sipping thing.

I went back to work this morning, (Monday) as the pain is bearable and I have a desk job. I stopped the pain meds on Sunday. All in all it is getting better day by day.

Day of surgery 256 lbs, today 252 lbs.

[Artsy 48]

Omg! You are tough! Back to work already? I'm very impressed. Please keep us posted on your progress!