Just Had Surgery 6/27

[Jan LV 0]

Hi to all. My name is Jan and I had my surgery on Wed. 6/27. I was home on the 29th. I am doing my walking and never hungry so I have a hard time getting my shakes down. Yesterday I got down 12 oz of shake made with milk. I am retaining so much Water -my feet and hands are swollen and I have not lost weight really. I feel weak. I am 61 so I guess I am not expected to bounce back as quickly as I did when I was younger. Please let me know if someone has had similar experiences. Thanks and hoping to hear from you.

[CraftyV 61]

Hi Jan! First congrats on your new sleeve. I am fairly new with my sleeve but I can tell you that each day does get better! Hang in there!

[smartypants 14]

Hi Jan. I don't think how you're feeling has anything to do with your age. I'm 57 and a veteran of many surgeries dating back to when I was 32. I always felt like crap for a while. It often takes weeks or even months to get your old energy back. Just keep pushing yourself a little more every day and you're going to feel like a million dollars soon enough.

[Kansas1965 54]

I had mine on the 25th home on the 27th I was told to only drink 4 oz each time u should check on the 12 and I can't have milk yet I'm glad your r doing good happy for U ...

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I didn't show any loss for at least 6 days, it is all the Fluid they pump in to you. If you are having problems with the shakes, leave them in the fridge and just drink a few sips an hour. Make sure you are drinking you other fluids during that time also.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

CONGRATS and welcome to THE BIG LOSER'S BENCH! Keep walking and sipping and it gets better every day!

[pkehrer 79]

Hey Jan! I had my sleeve the same day!! I too am having trouble getting a lot of Fluid down. I have found it easier to get the sugar free popsicles they taste pretty good, and are very refreshing! Not to mention they go down nice and slow. I also have very little energy, and I'm on 19, so don't even worry about it being age! We'll get through this girl!!

[WoWGurl78 8]

I had my surgery the same day as you too. I got to go home on 6/28. On the 29th it took me all day to drink 28oz of Protein Drink & I was 5g short of min Protein my doc wants me to get each day. But every day has gotten better drinking wise. Yesterday I was able to drink 40oz which got more than min protein recommended. I also make hot herbal tea & have a glass of ice Water and alternate between the 3 drinks. I'm 33 YO and had a hard time with recovery at the hospital initially due to nausea. Now that I've gotten nausea/dry heaves under control & can drink my liquids better, I need to get more walking in.

[Jan LV 0]

Thanks so much to all who have answered. I really makes me feel better knowing that there are other out there tha have some of the same problems. I am also so glad to meet some same day surgeries. Thanks again.