Mz.Smurf 31 Posted November 23, 2012 Did anyone's doc tell them how long it takes for their incision and staples to scar over on their new pouch? My doctor told me 2 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Charms09 102 Posted November 23, 2012 My surgery was Monday, strips and clear tape was taken off today by doctor. 2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tizv123 23 Posted November 23, 2012 Where are you getting sleeved? I am in SA too:) I am getting sleeved at Texsan Hospital at 3pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missyhope 20 Posted November 23, 2012 Hi Y'all, I was sleeved on Tuesday and have been in the hospital. I will be released today, the only real problems were that I was nauseated and had the dry heaves. My blood count was low and I had to get blood. I feel great today but it was rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Charms09 102 Posted November 23, 2012 Glad you are doing better Missy 2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston George 84 Posted November 23, 2012 Hi Y'all' date=' I was sleeved on Tuesday and have been in the hospital. I will be released today, the only real problems were that I was nauseated and had the dry heaves. My blood count was low and I had to get blood. I feel great today but it was rough.[/quote'] Glad your feeling better and got to go home! It will get easier each day now :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blessedw2 8 Posted November 23, 2012 My surgeon told me that the staple line (new stomach) is about 80-90% healed over at this point (11days post op) I still have steri strips on my incisions and he said to let them fall off naturally. They are so itchy though - I can't stand it My hospital told me not to remove the strips but sometimes they just start getting gross and wont come off... After 10 days we can remove them ourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vcarrick 10 Posted November 23, 2012 Hello' date=' I am relatively new to the site do there may have already been this thread prior so I apologize. Just wondering of the planned/anticipated novembers?[/quote'] Well today is day three from my postop on the 20th I didn't do too bad in the hospital but after getting home last night today has been awful! I'm nauseous my pain is horrible I've been walking around my complex trying to make sure that I'm getting rid of gas in case that's the pain. I've tried some small small bites of mashed potatoes with gravy and a little bit of stuffing very moistened. Delicious but I don't think it's good For me right now. I got up this morning it made a Protein Drink and have been sipping on it all day. A little boring but I can't wait to see how much I weigh soon. My postop appointment is Monday at 10 AM hopefully by then I've lost some weight. As much pain as I'm in I'm having a hard time with the commitment I made for next weekend babysitting my grandkids. I really want to be well by then because they were so disappointed when I wasn't at the Thanksgiving table. I can see this will get better I hope we all have really good luck I'm so excited to lose the weight just wanted to check in to let you know how today was going check back and let me know how your day is going. I love reading all your stories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdbloo01 20 Posted November 23, 2012 My surgeon told me that the staple line (new stomach) is about 80-90% healed over at this point (11days post op) I still have steri strips on my incisions and he said to let them fall off naturally. They are so itchy though - I can't stand it They told me the same about the steri strips but they had blood caked behind them and looked dirty to me so I took them off after 9 days and put a clean bandaid on the largest. The others looks ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalimomof3 613 Posted November 23, 2012 They told me the same about the steri strips but they had blood caked behind them and looked dirty to me so I took them off after 9 days and put a clean bandaid on the largest. The others looks ok. I had glue closure and it started to look black because of lint from all of my black clothing.... I peeled the rest that hadn't fallen off this morning and my incisions are healing well@ 16 days out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veronica84 7 Posted November 23, 2012 Had surgery last week on Wed. and I've already lost 26 lbs 3 tizv123, charissa70737 and dlinnh reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted November 24, 2012 They told me the same about the steri strips but they had blood caked behind them and looked dirty to me so I took them off after 9 days and put a clean bandaid on the largest. The others looks ok. Mine are 10 days old and look gross, but im afraid to pull them off , like you said blood is under them . My doc told me to let them fall off , I go to see him on Thursday if they are still there i'll let him pull them off haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Charms09 102 Posted November 24, 2012 Has anyone tried fruit in their Protein Shake? I forgot to ask my doctor if I could start 2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netbigfela 10 Posted November 24, 2012 November 29th in TJ Mexico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajanqueen70 47 Posted November 24, 2012 November 29th in TJ Mexico Congratulations! I just got back today from being sleeved in TJ on 11/19....my surgeons were awesome! Not sure who is performing yours, but much success to you; you''ll do fine! Just remember to sip alot and walk away the gas pains! Take some gasx and Tylenol with you just in case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites