Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!

[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

I was sleeved oct 2. Here are my experiences

The bowel movement department - even the night of surgery and the following 3-4 days..straight black colored diarrhea. Almost looked like fat

Yesterday and today I had a "normal" bowel movement. So about 10 days post op

As for the itching - my incisions were itching as well. Surgeon said to put some Vitamin e lotion on them. Also said its ok to wet them rather than itch them. I have removed all my dressings.< /p>

I am using heparin shots to prevent blood clots. Tomorrow will be day 10 of 10.

The first few days I had trouble getting down my liquids Etc. I have no issue now (except that I forget...or I don't feel thirsty).

My typical day

Greek yogurt Protein Shake - 21gm Protein 400mls

Muscle milk - 20gm protein and 355mls

Pure protein shake - 21gms protein 355mls

1 liter of Water (sometimes with crystal light or mio)

This gives me about 2 liters of Fluid as well as 62gms of protein. I am dying to eat something but seeing the weight drop daily is motivating.

For the Greek yogurt protein shake take 1/2 cup of fat free Greek yogurt, 1 cup skim milk and add a few drops of mio or a little bit crystal light powder. Put in a blender cup ..shake and enjoy! Tastes just like a Danon or those yogurt shakes u buy in store

[VSG Duck 40]

I was sleeved on 10/10. I don't know if it is because I have 4 children one of which is only 1 1/2 but my abdomen seems to be reacting to this trauma by doing braxton hicks feeling contractions does anyone else have these types of contraction feelings? Hopefully my abdkmen will figure out it isn't going to have to deliver this "sleeve baby"soon

[jennt4 1]

Had my operation 10-1-12 I'm suppose to be on liquids till the 17th but I have to admit I cheated today. Had saline crackers . When did anyone start yo have food and did it hurt as it went down?

[Aimstergal 42]

Hi all. I'm getting sleeved on Monday the 15th! Can't believe it's finally here! Scared and excited. Can't wait to join you all on the losers bench!! Had a bit of a fright...got a UTI and was afraid they'd postpone the surgery but since it can be cured with a 3 day course of antibiotics, I'm going to be good to go in Monday.

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[chad2rad 491]

Love reading all these reports. I was sleeved Monday 10/8 and Wedneday the loose bm's started. And a few explosions, luckily I made it in time. I don't remember any yesterday, and def not today. Anyone one a regular schedule? Used to be daily coffee and hit the Lu. Maybe ill take a stool softener in the am if I need it.

[jennt4 1]

Well that's good to hear girl. Get ready.. Don't think about anything but your scale going down. Good luck!

[chad2rad 491]

Love all the real candid responses, you guys rock

[jennt4 1]

Love reading all these reports. I was sleeved Monday 10/8 and Wedneday the loose bm's started. And a few explosions' date=' luckily I made it in time. I don't remember any yesterday, and def not today. Anyone one a regular schedule? Used to be daily coffee and hit the Lu. Maybe ill take a stool softener in the am if I need it.[/quote']

I didn't have any of that.. Are you drinking enough fluids? You could be dehydrated.

[chad2rad 491]

I didn't have any of that.. Are you drinking enough fluids? You could be dehydrated.

Getting in around 40 oz, trying for more.

[Aimstergal 42]

Well that's good to hear girl. Get ready.. Don't think about anything but your scale going down. Good luck!

Thank you. Excited but petrified. Good idea to think of scale going down. That and the motto "nothing tastes as good as being healthy and thin feels"

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[ThinnerTiff 172]

Every time I drink my stomach growls and feels like its contracting! It hurts really bad and makes me not want to drink but I have to too, does anyone else experience this?!?!

[kbaith25 38]

Every time I drink my stomach growls and feels like its contracting! It hurts really bad and makes me not want to drink but I have to too' date=' does anyone else experience this?!?![/quote']

Yes and it's normal my md said , your new tummy is spasming when you drink , it gets better just sip sip sip

[chubbymom 10]

So frustrated. I'm down 30 lbs since surgery. A lot of weight in 11 days but I've lost nothing in 2 days. I'm now on pureed so maybe my body needs to adjust but I was hoping I'd be one of the lucky ones who lost a mass amount the first couple months. I hope I don't stall for a long time.

[Aamiee 79]

I passed out yesterday and had to be transported via ambulance to the hospital. I did not fully come to until the paramedics got there. I saw my surgeon today and he said everything looks fine with my sleeve. I am still weak and tired. Everything I eat makes me nauseous. I do not like feeling good. I'm very afraid if I don't go back to work soon I will have to quit. I feel horrible

I hope you feel better soon

[VitaleEM 44]

How is everyone doing? I'm having a lot of trouble getting my Fluid and Protein in. So far only 300 MLs of apple juice and eating a sugar free Popsicle right now. Maybe ill have some chicken broth tonight...

I have to sip all day long to get it in! Very few breaks.