@DomLorenVSG 107 Posted August 22, 2012 Drum roll please.... I'm 6 days post op, weighed in for surgery on Friday at 216 lbs, and according to my brand new scale I purchased yesterday, I am 206 lbs! That's -10 lbs in 6 days. Holy smokes. Today is also my first day back at work and I'm feeling pretty good, I have a desk job which helps a lot, and I'm really trying to remind myself to sip every 2 or 3 minutes. I already made the mistake of trying to multitask and walk and drink down the hallways at the same time and I doubled over with chest pain because I took a huge gulp- I don't want to scare my coworkers thinking I'm having a heart attack. Lol. I'm definitly going to go home at lunch and lay down for an hour and just do nothing so that I pace myself and give my tummy some down time as well. Last night I helped coach a little for my club sport, then afterwards we all went to grab a bite to eat, I sat there with my Powerade as they all ate huge amounts of food, and I was almost perplexed- I had NO hunger what so over. It all smelled good, but I had ZERO temptation or desire to eat anything. They all kept saying they felt bad I wasn't eating, and I just chuckled and said don't worry about it because I DON'T WANT ANY! LOL! So over all I'm doing great. Incesions are bit sore, but compared to a week ago I feel like a rockstar. Dr. Alvarez cleared me to swim 15 days post op and the count down is on! Once I get to full liquids on Monday and get Protein Shakes in my diet I know I'm going to be ready to start working out (in moderation). No regrets. At all. While I know this will be a long journey, I feel like I'm finally taking steps forward NOT backwards. I look forward to weighing myself rather than dreading it! Yay! 1 dooter55 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaMelly 97 Posted August 22, 2012 Hey, question for those that have been sleeved-are you guys having a hard time sleeping? I don't think I've slept through the night since my surgery! Frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cegull 53 Posted August 22, 2012 Hey' date=' question for those that have been sleeved-are you guys having a hard time sleeping? I don't think I've slept through the night since my surgery! Frustrating.[/quote'] Yes!!! I thought it was just me. I am tired during the day but then when I lay down at night I can't sleep for anything. I figured it was due to not getting enough activity during the day so I increased my walking on the treadmill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaMelly 97 Posted August 22, 2012 Yes!!! I thought it was just me. I am tired during the day but then when I lay down at night I can't sleep for anything. I figured it was due to not getting enough activity during the day so I increased my walking on the treadmill. Hey thanks for your reply. I've been researching this a lot, and there is some preliminary studies that show a correlation between reduced ghrelin hormone and sleep. It's really frustrating some nights! It's like having a newborn all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cegull 53 Posted August 22, 2012 Hey thanks for your reply. I've been researching this a lot' date=' and there is some preliminary studies that show a correlation between reduced ghrelin hormone and sleep. It's really frustrating some nights! It's like having a newborn all over again.[/quote'] It is definitely frustrating! Fortunately I had some leftover Ambien from about a year ago. That worked like a charm. I don't want to rely on it long term though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorsea 54 Posted August 22, 2012 Hi everyone, Wishing you all good luck today and all those who have already gone, a speedy recovery. I am 8 days post op and feeling better today than I have since surgery. I even slept in...really really slept in till 10:00am. I must be needing to catch up on sleep. I even awoke sleeping on my tummy, yeah back to normal for me. Not the sleeping in part, I am usually a 5am kinda girl but the tummy sleeping. So excited for the new opportunities this surgery is going to give my family and I. Also, need to admit, post op reovery has been so easy with my children gone with their dad, he took an extra cycle off work to give me 10 days recovery time...he is a great dad! My house has been very quiet, and clean LOL. I have 5 more weeks at home and I think I will go a bit stir crazy, might have to start going for longer walks once school starts. (all the boys will be gone all day, BORING for mom at home) Take care everyone and the after surgery journey is a good one...each day life gets better and better! 2 runner and nurse05 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happee2bsleeved 0 Posted August 22, 2012 How is everyone doing? I'm still trying to get used to this site but in the meantime am finding it amazingly helpful! I was sleeved on August 15th and started my process in February. I am on day 7 and feeling good! I'm still a bit sore around that one "bad" incision but overall feeling better than pre-surgery. I am down 18.5 in a week ad couldn't be happier. Cannot wait to get to some soft foods though. Fellow August Sleevers, PLEASE share your experience throughout this month! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mczoo33 72 Posted August 22, 2012 How is everyone doing? I'm still trying to get used to this site but in the meantime am finding it amazingly helpful! I was sleeved on August 15th and started my process in February. I am on day 7 and feeling good! I'm still a bit sore around that one "bad" incision but overall feeling better than pre-surgery. I am down 18.5 in a week ad couldn't be happier. Cannot wait to get to some soft foods though. Fellow August Sleevers, PLEASE share your experience throughout this month! Thanks! we have took lots of our talk over to a Facebook page, it is a secret group so others cant see it and if you follow this link and send me a friend request I then can add you to the group.http://www.facebook.com/klyn.mcmickell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alliecat1095 128 Posted August 22, 2012 we have took lots of our talk over to a Facebook page' date=' it is a secret group so others cant see it and if you follow this link and send me a friend request I then can add you to the group.http://www.facebook.com/klyn.mcmickell[/quote'] I did a friend request. Please add me its either going to be Ellie Davila or alliecat1095.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juls130 4 Posted August 22, 2012 we have took lots of our talk over to a Facebook page' date=' it is a secret group so others cant see it and if you follow this link and send me a friend request I then can add you to the group. http://www.facebook.com/klyn.mcmickell[/quote'] Will you add me please? I'm getting sleeved 8/29. Thanks! Julie 1 runner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted August 22, 2012 we have took lots of our talk over to a Facebook page' date=' it is a secret group so others cant see it and if you follow this link and send me a friend request I then can add you to the group.http://www.facebook.com/klyn.mcmickell[/quote'] OT: I had a really bad experience on facebook while I was going through my divorce. My ex-husband is a psychotic stalker who enjoyed making my life hell. I deactivated the account because it was too hurtful to see our friends comment on the things he was saying about me. It's been years ago, and I said that I would never get on facebook again, but I really want to join this Facebook group. Does anyone know how to do that without deactivating the old account? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted August 22, 2012 OT: I had a really bad experience on Facebook while I was going through my divorce. My ex-husband is a psychotic stalker who enjoyed making my life hell. I deactivated the account because it was too hurtful to see our friends comment on the things he was saying about me. It's been years ago' date=' and I said that I would never get on facebook again, but I really want to join this Facebook group. Does anyone know how to do that without deactivating the old account? Thanks[/quote'] I meant reactivating, dang iPhone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandmcd 8 Posted August 22, 2012 Surgery in 10.5 hours!!:) excited! good luck to all! X 3 dooter55, runner and allnewme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddy 9 Posted August 22, 2012 I am supposed to show up at the hospital at 2:30 pm... Make the anticipation hang on longer! :-) 2 dooter55 and runner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mczoo33 72 Posted August 23, 2012 Hope all our sleevers that went today is doing good....Here is our list for tomorrow....wishing you all the very best and a speedy recovery and a great doctor and team.... 8.23.12 MGM-Dr. Kelly MX beanzilla Dr Garcia MX Tesha Scott AKA mschina415- dr arron hoffman NY msleo64- (*1 year surgiversary!!!) irishgirl78 dr liao (23rd or 30th) Onlyone Dr Garcia MX mandmcd-scotland skboone1 Drewc577 Dr. Roc Bauman Conord, NC Shawn M Vogel AKA BigDaddy - Dr Williams - Philadelphia iggychic - seattle mandmcd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
