November Sleevesters?

[lizv123 389]

On my way home now. Having bad esophageal spasms and trouble remembering to drink since I don't feel thirsty. Good luck everybody else!

[CJ's mom 28]

Just got back from my post op doctors appointment. Sugery was on 11/12 and have lost 20 lbs including the week long preo-op diet. He said I can now start introducing soft foods!! Yay!! I am eating an egg tonight!

[Red_Charms09 102]

Just got back from my post op doctors appointment. Sugery was on 11/12 and have lost 20 lbs including the week long preo-op diet. He said I can now start introducing soft foods!! Yay!! I am eating an egg tonight!

Hi CJ's mom, do you still have gas pains after surgery?

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

[CJ's mom 28]

Hi CJ's mom' date=' do you still have gas pains after surgery?

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Honestly I didn't really have any gas pain or any nausea at all. Not really sure why but I'm thankful for it. The only pain I had was my left side and the largest incision pain but even that wasn't too bad. The hardest part is getting up and sitting down.

So happy for you! I bet you're counting down the days

[lizv123 389]

I had my surgery on Monday morning and had mild gas pains in my chest Monday night and hardly any since. I thought gas would be much worse.

Be careful swallowing though, if I sip too big I get a sharp pain in the middle of my chest just beneath my sternum

[Boston George 84]

On my way home now. Having bad esophageal spasms and trouble remembering to drink since I don't feel thirsty. Good luck everybody else!

That's normal. I had the same thing. Mr Dr gave me something called hychosomine. It helps so much with spasms. Maybe ask you dr?

[Kivtuar 59]

2:30 now, surgery was scheduled for 11:00 so they are running a little behind. but the doc just said I am good to go in 20 minutes ... Getting nervous again.

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Good luck! You're gonna do great... praying for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. God Bless

[catryem 14]

Hi all. My procedure has been postponed. I was scheduled for November 15th, last Thursday. I started getting hives a few days after beginning my 2 week pre-op diet of liquid Protein drinks. They just kept getting worse. I know the hives were from something I ate. I was tested for allergies to whey and cassein which were negative, but I still think it was something in the drinks. Last Tuesday, I saw the surgeon who said she could still operate even if I had the rash and hives on my belly. My big concern, besides infection for being cut on the rashes was that the post op diet was also milk based. Neither my dietician nor the surgeon could suggest a non-milk product. On the day before the surgery, not only were the hives worse, but I also had extreme diarrhea. I made the decision to not have the surgery until I had a better idea as to what is going on with my body. I see a dermatologist in a week.

Funny, I sent an email out to about 6 people close to me that I would not be having the surgery. Four people responded that it was Great that I was not "going through with it." One even said "congratulations on my decision." I thought these people were behind me all the way. I guess not.

I know I made the right decision medically. I will continue on my path to lose weight and use all of the eating tools I've learned in the past 6 months; to eat slower, eat Protein first, not to use a straw, drink Water separate from meals, exercise, take Vitamins, etc. I've lost 29 pounds since I started this bariatric program, which is more than I ever lost at Weight Watchers. I can do so much more than before. I am on a positive path to a negative weight if that makes sense.

I wish all my fellow November Sleevesters the best of all. Know that I am behind your decision and understand and applaud your decision to make yourselves better. I hope this procedure is the tool for you to lose weight and to get yourselves to a place where you fell good and proud of yourselves. The gastric sleeve is the way to go.

Sending love to you all,

Kris

GBHeron (Great Blue Heron - my favorite bird)

I feel your pain. I am a hive sufferer...I will say...since the surgery I haven't broken out since...They still don't know what caused my hives. I am hoping they are gone for good.

Good luck with your venture!

[Red_Charms09 102]

The gas is painful, I'm walking and taking tums. Looking forward when the pain is gone

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

[dlinnh 44]

Anyone care to chime in on their Dr. recommend diet? I thought I could start yogart an creamed Soup phase this week. So I started on Monday - but appaently I misread the mountain of paperwork they gave me, because I was supposed to wait ANOTHER week to start this phase. (I had my followup appt. today and found that out). Here's the thing, as of today, I'm able to eat these two things just fine and I feel so much better have them - other than Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes (blah). So I'm gonna continue with them. I'm wonder where everyone else is that have been sleeved this month? Please chime in - each Dr. seems different in their approach to things now don't they.

[NewKezia 20]

Nov 27th @ 10am I will be getting sleeved can't wait..but yet im so nervous because I start liquids tomorrow and my surgery is next Tuesday...please keep me in your prayers fam...

I am your sleeve sister. I also am the 27! Getting very anxious and excited!

[NewKezia 20]

Surgery is scheduled in less than a week and I have a terrible case of the "what ifs"! Not about the surgery but about after and all the changes physically and mentally. So much to think about....

Anyone else experiencing this?

Good luck and congrats to all the Novembers!

I totally have the what ifs! I also have the "maybe I don't need it's" my surgery is on nov 27. I am in the midst of my pre op diet and miserable but I keep looking in the mirror and reminding myself that I CAN do this. I don't want to look this way anymore.

[My Sleeved Tummy 56]

Anyone care to chime in on their Dr. recommend diet? I thought I could start yogart an creamed Soup phase this week. So I started on Monday - but appaently I misread the mountain of paperwork they gave me, because I was supposed to wait ANOTHER week to start this phase. (I had my followup appt. today and found that out). Here's the thing, as of today, I'm able to eat these two things just fine and I feel so much better have them - other than clear liquids and Protein shakes (blah). So I'm gonna continue with them. I'm wonder where everyone else is that have been sleeved this month? Please chime in - each Dr. seems different in their approach to things now don't they.

Hello! My doctor had me on liquids for 10 days after surgery. He said no need to worry about Protein just yet---your body has enough stored for now. He also doesn't recommend Protein Shakes or anything like that though...

10 days after surgery they called me and told me I could then start eating purees.

I think if you are tolerating the foods and you're able to get your liquids in....I'd keep eating them. I can't imagine soup or yogurt damaging your sleeve a week out.

I'm jealous that you tolerate yogurt! My tummy hates it, so far.

[Miss Michi 33]

My surgery is at 10 am tomorrow' date=' November 19th. I am in absolute shock/disbelief that the day has finally come! I have some nerves, but more than anything I'm just ready to wake up and start my recovery!!

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Best wishes to anyone else scheduled for tomorrow[/quote']

Just wanted to check in and see how you and everyone else that had surgery this week is doing? I go n on Friday at 7:30 and just want to know what everyone experience was? Nervous and excited just want to survive Thanksgiving

Soon t be sleeved

Michi