I'm 55 And Had My Sleeve Done On August 8

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I'm 53 and just had my surgery on 8/27. So far so good. Had a bout with "buyers remorse" a couple days ago. What had I done, but I got on here and started reading and felt better. I'm just bored with the liquid diet and am ready for some food. Start week 3 tomorrow. Hello cottage cheese!!!

I'm just pushing through because I made this decision with a lot of thought perspective and input. I just have to get my head right some days. I'm mostly good though.

[poppie380 1]

I am home, successfully sleeved.

All went well on the day of surgery. I arrived at the hospital on time and was wheeled away into surgery. The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery feeling like I had done 2 or 3 rounds with Mike Tyson (minus the ear biting). Have to say the 2 days from surgery were the hardest. But I am amazed at how fast the body heals itself. I did everything the instructions to the letter. On the second half of the second day I started to feel human again. Started sipping (very very tiny sips) of Water, apple juice and Sustagen. The bottled Water I normally drink has a horrible metallic taste, so apple juice has been my salvation and my meals consist of a popper pack (250ml) of chocolate Sustagen - a Protein milk drink. Am more concerned at this stage of just staying hydrated than weight loss.

I was luck to be allocated a private room at the hospital of my choice. It was a wonderful room. I could shut the door and shut out all the noise so I slept and slept and slept - except for when they woke me what felt like every 5mins to take my blood pressure and temp. Also I had a pain button which at first was my best friend. I did however on the last day of my hospital stay develop a terrible headache. This I have put down to lack of caffeine. Oh it was a killer and still nags away at the back of my skull. Panadol is what I am using to keep it at bay.

Its nice to be home in my own bed. However my husband came to bed with some herbal insect spray on his ankle which I find far to over powering hence why I am now sitting up at 11pm writing this journal update.

For those about to be sleeved my suggestions are ...

1. Try and get a private room in the hospital - it makes a HUGE difference in your recovery.

2. Go in with a positive attitude

3. Don't fight the pain, don't trying to be heroic - use the pain button or ask nurses for stronger pain meds.

4. sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep - its what your body is crying out for.

5. Follow all the instructions to the letter.

6. Dont rush recovery - take it gently and your body will thank you later.

Now I just have to get through the liquid stage. 2 more weeks then its Hello baby food.

I know its early days but I am still incredibly positive and know that I have made the right decision.

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Edited September 13, 2014 by poppie380