Let's Check In November 2012 Sleevers!

[ashley624 21]

Had my 2 week post op yesterday. Im down 22 lbs since surgery. And I can eat regular food. So excited!!

Congrats on the 22lbs that's amazing! Your like the perfect role model for all of us! Thank you for all the insightful information.

[ashley624 21]

Anyone have any tips for sleeping? I'm not a back sleeper, so Im having a ton of trouble my first night home. I woke up with a ton of back pain so now I'm on the recliner feeling a little better. I'm thinking maybe I'll just sleep here for a few nights, but how did you sleep in bed?

[diamond3 20]

Had my 2 week post op yesterday. Im down 22 lbs since surgery. And I can eat regular food. So excited!!

Wow George!!!!! Congrats!! 22 lbs in 2 weeks!! Fantastic!

[diamond3 20]

Anyone have any tips for sleeping? I'm not a back sleeper' date=' so Im having a ton of trouble my first night home. I woke up with a ton of back pain so now I'm on the recliner feeling a little better. I'm thinking maybe I'll just sleep here for a few nights, but how did you sleep in bed?[/quote']

I'm having the same problem..... I bought one of those pillows that looks like the back of a chair and its going better. (Not great-just better) I wish I had a good tip on what to do..... Sorry I don't.... But if your experience is similar to mine definitely DON'T try to sleep on your side at all!!!! Even in a couple days when being on your right side doesn't feel all that bad..... I tried it and propped myself very comfortably with a ton of pillows, etc and woke up in such pain and couldn't move!!! If I come across something that works ill def let you know!

[Boston George 84]

22lbs!!! Wow George, that is awesome!

Thank you very much! I have to say, the first 2 days of post-op I hardly ate anything. I think that had a lot to do with the huge drop in weight. I 'll take it though..First time under 300 lbs in 10 years Woo-hoo!

[Boston George 84]

Two weeks since your surgery and your allowed to have regular food ? No Soup or purée ? How can this be ? Lol I am 10 data out I've got to have liquids for another 4 days then onto purée for two weeks . 4 th dec I'm allowed real food .

I should clarify..I was adavanced to puree. I was just so excited that I did not have to drink Protein Shakes 3 times a day, even puree seems like real food now So I am doing the mushy stuff for 4 weeks.However, even this is so much better than full liquid all day!! Hang in there! Dec 4th will be here before you know it..

[Boston George 84]

Wow George!!!!! Congrats!! 22 lbs in 2 weeks!! Fantastic!

Thank you so much!

[Saltmistrose 24]

Still struggling with pre-op diet. Only lost 2.5 lbs. in 2 weeks! Also still struggling with insurance. I am not so happy at the moment. Time is ticking by and surgery is planned for less than 2 weeks away. Having a U.S. Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family here in New Zealand. May be a long hard haul to surgery date. Hope everyone else is doing well and staying strong.

[Boston George 84]

Congrats on the 22lbs that's amazing! Your like the perfect role model for all of us! Thank you for all the insightful information.

Thank you so much! But I have to be honest, I hardly ate anything for 2 days..Im sure that a lot to do with it..And I was never a back sleeper either..Just give it a few days and you'll feel more comfortable on your side..The body pillow help because you can put it between your knees and it takes a lot of pressure of your side and stomach..Try it out. At points I was so tired I did fall aleep on my back. I was amazed at this! A week from now and you will be able to sleep anyway you want :-)

[Jessielynn 112]

Had my 2 week post op yesterday. Im down 22 lbs since surgery. And I can eat regular food. So excited!!

Hey, I was sleeved nov 5th , I am now 21.5 lbs down since surgery, when were you sleeved?

[Tapdancincowpiez 31]

Hello everyone!! My surgery is just 4 days away! Nervous bit excited! I have been on the pre-op for the past week and a half and the scale was moving great the first week but this week it shows I have gained 2 lbs...how is that possible??? I am allowed yogurt' date=' fruit or egg in the morning, Protein Shake for lunch and then 4oz lean white meat with a green veggie for dinner and then another Protein shake (which I never do the last shake). With that I am lucky to take in 600 calories a day. Any ideas?[/quote']

The same thing happened to me Ricky. I wasn't eating much before the preopt diet (one meal a day , small salad) and my body took a week to adjust to food on a regular schedule. Keep the faith, follow the diet and your metabolism will adjust quickly.

[Boston George 84]

Hey' date=' I was sleeved nov 5th , I am now 21.5 lbs down since surgery, when were you sleeved?[/quote']

I was sleeved on the 5th too! My surgery was at Mt Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. How bout you?

[Fallenangel2904 494]

Congrats George! Your doing amazing!

I'm having back sleeping issues too. My lower back is killing me. I'm a tummy sleeper so I'm way out or my element lol. I think I pinched a nerve or something because my right thigh is totally numb. I was worried about that but read its signs or a pinched nerve in the back. Great just what I need lol. Been like that for 2 days now, anyone else experience this or something like this?

[jjones10669 28]

First day post-op and just passed my leak test! Can't believe how much easier this was than what expected. Hardley any gas or pain! : )

So i think i jumped the gun on that post! Third day postop and boy the first n second were rough and i am just seeing the light. Cant seem to keep anything down.

[Jessielynn 112]

I was sleeved on the 5th too! My surgery was at Mt Auburn Hospital in Cambridge' date=' MA. How bout you?[/quote']

That's awesome, we are losing at the same pace! I am in the great state of Ohio! I don't know about you but I think I already feel different , even better already!

Or maybe I'm crazy, lol! I am also allowed to at normal food. Right now I'm on mashies but the only thing that really sits well is refried beans! Who knew I would love refried Beans so much?