Sleeved 6/26

[Ijam75 102]

Hey everyone, been lurking for a few weeks and just thought I would join up and post my impressions of the first 3 days since the sleeve.I'm sure it is very similar to many of you, or complete opposites to others, but the more info we get out there the better.

Day 1

Surgery was 6/26 at 7am. I remember sliding over to the surgery table and waking up in recovery. The next thing I remember was being up in my room with my wife and a few nurse's running around. They got me out of bed for 11am walk and I was a little sick to my stomach so they had me sit down and take a shot of zofran (i think?). My 11a walk I did 2 laps and felt great my the end. By my 1p walk i felt like I never had surgery and walked 4 laps, 3pm went 4 laps, 5pm went 5laps, etc. Went to bed around 10pm and slept until 430am.

Day 2

Woke up at 430am when they came for blood work. Got up and started more laps then, I would have given my left leg if someone would have allowed me to brush my teeth. 730am swallow test, passed, woohoo no leaks!! Then the dreaded 16oz of Water in 4hrs so I could leave, talk about feeling bloated lol. Went home about 5pm due to an issue with my wife's schedule. I was really in pain for the first time after that car ride. Took a shot of Loratab and passed out until 7am.

Day 3 Today

Woke up at 7am and dragged my wife out of bed cause i was bored silly and full of energy!! We went to Walmart and trader joes to walk around and do some shopping. Home now and am trying to stay focused on getting in liquids/protein. Currently sipping on some Swansons chicken broth loaded up with some unflavored unjury.

Some observations...

I am in complete awe that I am pain free. I feel a slight pulling on the cuts when i sit up, but thats it. Zero nausea. I really think this is due to 2 things that I was very strict about.

1 - My 3 week liquid diet. that the doc made me follow. Dropped almost 30lbs and also lost all hunger before the surgery, this will make the next few weeks a breeze since im already in the mindset.

2 - Walking. About 2 weeks before operation we started walking 1/2hr night. I was walking every two hours once I got out of recovery.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Really nice to hear when things are going so smoothly! Keep it up and yay! You are a loser! lol!

[msvickee 212]

I notice some similarities with our pre and post op. I was sleeved 6/28. Dropped 17 lbs pre op and did Water aerobics almost everyday leading up to surgery even the night before. I was up walking post surgery but not as much as you. Day 3 I was sent home. Day 5 I was walking around Walmart sipping on my Protein Shake. No pains meds since Day 2 while in the hospital. I am walking everyday not just around the house. I am following the doctor's orders because he is the expert. I have my post op drs appt July 10th and looking forward to it actually. I think when we follow the prescribed plan we tend to have less complications and more success. Good luck on your journey.