Post Op Octosleevers 2012. Welcome To The Losers Bench!

[bethanyruff 16]

Excited!!!! Starting to fit into clothes that I stuffed in the back of closet when they did not fit anymore!!!! What a great feeling!!!! Four weeks post op tomorrow and feeling great!!!!

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Almost 6 weeks out..I was sleeved 10/10. I have had very few complications, (lactose intolerance)seems to be my only issue. I have lost 78lbs (that includes pre-op weight loss) so far. I started at a size 24/26 pants and 2X top -- I am now wearing size 18 pants and 14/16 tops!!

[Riaa90 9]

Sleeved on 10/22/12. Day of surgery i was 283. Today 4 weeks, 1 day later I am 248. -35 lbs gone forever!

[NDN_RN 527]

Just weighed this morning. 186! Down 56 poumds since 9/12 , surgery date 10/3. Woop woop!!

[Tamster 25]

How are all the Octosleevers doing with the holiday food?

[ms.mcbride1105 48]

Happy Thanksgiving! ! Got in about a 1/2 cup of food total ...protein first (ham), 1 tsp of stuffing, 1 tsp potatoes! Ate too fast I think...ugh gas nausea feeling . Gas X strip for dessert.

But was totally psyched that that's ALL I had and I should have had less. Was shocked at the volume of food others were eating...can't believe that's what my plate used to look like.

[Susan 2.0 278]

Happy Thanksgiving! ! Got in about a 1/2 cup of food total ...protein first (ham)' date=' 1 tsp of stuffing, 1 tsp potatoes! Ate too fast I think...ugh gas nausea feeling . Gas X strip for dessert.

But was totally psyched that that's ALL I had and I should have had less. Was shocked at the volume of food others were eating...can't believe that's what my plate used to look like.[/quote']

I agree!!! I was amazed that, even though their plates were piled high the first time around, that they went back for seconds!!!

I did very well. 2 small pieces of dark meat turkey, a tablespoon of mashed potatoes with gravy, a smidgen of cranberry sauce, a few green Beans, and a few peas. And a tiny sliver of cinnamon swirl bundt cake for dessert. No beverage. Took me about 30-45 minutes but it was so worth it to savor every bite.

[GeauxForIt 659]

I'm happy with what I've eaten, too. Turkey, spoonful of green bean casserole, spoonful of sweet potatoes and a spoonful and a half of cornbread dressing!

I ate on a dessert plate and was extremely happy that it took me the same amount of time to eat mine as everyone else. I didn't feel deprived or weird at the table!!

[SCS 5]

Ndn_rn

What's your secret? I started 9/11 with surgery 10/11 and only down 43 pounds. I struggle getting in enough calories, Protein, and Water but inching toward goals.

[brandy79 39]

Yea it was great. I ate a small piece of turkey breast, tablespoon of stuffing, a devilled egg and about 2 tablespoons of pumpkin custard only because my mom made it for me and I felt guilty.

Oh yea, about 45 lbs down since Oct 1st!

[nwheeler0714 0]

I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon and left hospital within 24 hours. I had a horrible time with pain. Did not have Foley catheter. Had a difficult time getting pain meds from nurse. Today I will hopefully get down 30 ounces. Not sure if this is normal.

[angeliiz80 38]

Was sleeved Oct 24th, been off work this whole time. I resigned from a very stressful and sad job (pediatric cancer care) and will be starting a brand new job with totally new people TOMORROW! I'm both nervous and excited, but also concerned that I might not be ready to return to work. I've only been on soft solids since Wednesday and am still struggling to get all the liquids, Proteins, and Vitamin supplements in. My large incision area is still giving me some pains every once in awhile, and I tire pretty easily after activities such as grocery shopping and light cleaning around the house. The nervousness of starting a new job is a given, but I think that having a new stomach on top is starting to freak me out. I cannot put off going back to work any longer as my new manager has already been waiting a month for me. Ahhhh, I just need a little support right now and would appreciate any tips from those that have already been through the return to work phase. Thanks!

I started a new job after 2 years of not working a week after my surgery. Don't be nervous it will all work out. I love my new job and the people I work with and I hope you enjoy your new job.

[angeliiz80 38]

Almost 6 weeks out..I was sleeved 10/10. I have had very few complications, (lactose intolerance)seems to be my only issue. I have lost 78lbs (that includes pre-op weight loss) so far. I started at a size 24/26 pants and 2X top -- I am now wearing size 18 pants and 14/16 tops!!

That is awesome :*) I am 4 weeks out and down 49 lbs total went from a 22 to a 16 :*)

[angeliiz80 38]

How are all the Octosleevers doing with the holiday food?

I did good I ate a few small pieces of turkey, a deviled egg and some mashed potatoes with gravy.

[angeliiz80 38]

I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon and left hospital within 24 hours. I had a horrible time with pain. Did not have Foley catheter. Had a difficult time getting pain meds from nurse. Today I will hopefully get down 30 ounces. Not sure if this is normal.

Hope that the pain gets better I stayed in the hospital 2 nights and was still a little sore. By the time I got home I only took pain meds 2 nights at bedtime. It was sore for about a week. It will get better just make sure you are walking it really does help :*)