Atlanta, Georgia

[Weight-less Beauty 69]

@ 1FabulousDiva thank for the worlds of encouragement,

I(m with you let's do this'

[Weight-less Beauty 69]

I feel a little better I'm still a little sore but that's to be expected, I did some christmas shopping yesterday all while feeling like my stomach was going to burst but who knew that all the walking would relive gas pain and buildup.I'm 5 days out and im trying to get my fluids down but it feels like bumbles of indigestion every time I swallow "anything" its a very uncomfortable feeling. How small of a SIP are you suppose to drink? Is it my SIP portions that's causing this? Or maybe my sleeve is still too swollen to process anything? Have anyone else felt like this?

[shayv123 96]

Its probably your sip portions.....take it easy and slow. Im still sipping small amounts of Fluid. Remember its only been 5 days, so you have lots of swelling.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Do any of you attend a support group in Atlanta? Real Results has an open meeting once a month. I think I am going to try a few different groups before settling on one. Either that or start one with meetup. I am looking for something that is more than sitting around kvetching about how little one can eat and how many times a person threw up. I want something that's more recipe and book sharing, guest speaker, everyone supporting each other kind of thing.

Anyone know of a group in existence like that?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hey Curvy ....I have not really seeked out any support groups as of yet. Sorry...wish I could be of more assistance

[shayv123 96]

I'm not sure where you are located, but I've heard that DeKalb Medical has one. I haven't attended any meetings, but I was thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea.

[teachbearga1 18]

Hello.....::::I was sleeved on 12/20/2012 with Dr. Duncan. I had my surgery at the surgical center not at a hospital. The pain has been

unbearable. I hate feeling helpless. I am having my JP drain removed on Friday. I hope the pain will be better. I am starting to regret this surgery.

I am still having a hard time getting in and out of the bed.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

You're still in pain? Have you spoken to your doctor? If you have your surgery in a clinic, is that outpatient?

It just seems odd that you'd still be in pain. I had my surgery a day after yours and I haven't been in much pain. My doc manages pain well.

[MsDimplesGA 25]

Hello.....::::I was sleeved on 12/20/2012 with Dr. Duncan. I had my surgery at the surgical center not at a hospital. The pain has been

unbearable. I hate feeling helpless. I am having my JP drain removed on Friday. I hope the pain will be better. I am starting to regret this surgery.

I am still having a hard time getting in and out of the bed.

How are you feeling, hopefully after the drain is remove you'll feel better. Dr. Duncan did my surgery as well at Atlanta Medical Center.

[PetraLuxor 83]

Hi TeachBear. I'm so sorry you're feeling do bad. Is it mostly gas pain along with incision pain? I was sleeved 11/23/12 and my gas pains were so bad that I just laid in bed and cried and cried. I promise it will get better. Do you have anyone at your home to help you while you're feeling so bad? Where in Atlanta do you live? I'm in the City of Decatur area.

[PetraLuxor 83]

TheCurvyJ, I looked a little around for a support group but the few I found were way outside the perimeter. I need to check into the one at Dekalb Med. Ctr. I live very close by there. I love your idea of starting a meetup group. Did you check to see if there is one already going for people intown? Think I'll check that out but if you started one up for people living onside the perimeter I'd join! Where do you live?

[TheCurvyJones 721]

I live in Marietta. I did check to see if there was a current group but the only one that I see that really needs with any regularity is real results.

[shayv123 96]

Hello.....::::I was sleeved on 12/20/2012 with Dr. Duncan. I had my surgery at the surgical center not at a hospital. The pain has been

unbearable. I hate feeling helpless. I am having my JP drain removed on Friday. I hope the pain will be better. I am starting to regret this surgery.

I am still having a hard time getting in and out of the bed.

I had a lot pain too. Did you have a hernia repair, if so that can cause lots of PAIN. I went to see my primary care doctor and she said that the hernia and gas is probably where the bulk of my pain came from....... I had to have my drain in for 10 days and it was hell! Even when I went for my 2 week check up, their was a guy there who was still experiencing some discomfort from that spot too. Think about where its located, that too has a lot to do with it. Mine was right below my boob.... Also, if you had any other surgeries, as this was my 3rd going into my belly button the scar tissue can slow down the healing process............with all that said, you aren't alone. it's only been 6days and while there are lots of people on here who bounce back very fast, we are all different. It gets BETTER!!! Trust me I felt the same as you did at this point and even the doctor said that I was being unrealistic in my expectations on healing.

I'm 2months and 2 days post op, and I feel great!!! ((((Hugs)))) I'm here for you.

[teachbearga1 18]

You're still in pain? Have you spoken to your doctor? If you have your surgery in a clinic, is that outpatient? MY surgery was done in a surgery center. I feel better today. Did you have a jp drain?

It just seems odd that you'd still be in pain. I had my surgery a day after yours and I haven't been in much pain. My doc manages pain well.

[teachbearga1 18]

How are you feeling, hopefully after the drain is remove you'll feel better. Dr. Duncan did my surgery as well at Atlanta Medical Center.

I feel better today. Hopefully, I will feel better after the JP drain is removed on tomorrow.