January 2013 Sleevers?

[Hopey 28]

Hey everyone

So I am 1 week post op and I have to say' date=' today was the first day I felt really good. I definitely had my share of "what the hell did I do" days in the very beginning but definitely seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Cannot wait to move on from the full liquid diet and get to eat some tuna and egg salad. Just wanted all the pre-ops and early post-ops to know that it DOES get better. Every day is better than the last. I ate some Soup at a restaurant today and it felt great to be satisfied and full so quick. I am so excited for the rest of the year and what is to come![/quote']

Hi,

I'm a week out also. I'm not as happy as you right now. I'm not sure if it is a combination of things. I miss real food!!! I'm on full liquids. My friends brought food over for my family. The chicken looks so good! I'm not hungry, but I want that food. It may also be that I'm stuck in my house. I've been to the YMCA for walks, but I haven't gone many places. Maybe things will look up when I can eat real food, and not have to rest so much. I'm glad you're doing well!

[sara29 0]

I had mine on Jan.2 2013. I'm having a hard time with head hunger... how are you doing?

[Hopey 28]

I had mine on Jan.2 2013. I'm having a hard time with head hunger... how are you doing?

The head hunger is really difficult. I'm wanting to eat emotionally.

[Stef 264]

Was wondering, how many people had hernias that needed to be repairded?

When I had my endoscopy I was told I had a hiatal hernia, but once they cut me open they said there wasn't one so I got lucky.

[Jessi_Rae 21]

When I had my endoscopy I was told I had a hiatal hernia' date=' but once they cut me open they said there wasn't one so I got lucky.[/quote']

O wow, that is lucky...I'm 25 and didn't even know I had one. It was repaired while in for my sleeve. I'm just wondering if that's why I feel so bad.

[MsBriteEyez 32]

My surgery was Jan 23. I had a Hernia repair also but was still discharged in 2 days. I am going through this alone due to family live out of town but have many checking on me. So far I been one who been successful so far. I been able to drink all the Clear Liquids I am allowed. Water, broth with Protein, Jello & popsicles and I been able to take in about 40-48 oz so far without any problems. I found sitting in my recliner chair has provided me more comfort rather than lay in bed. I do have a lot of gas which has been eased using Gas X Strips and a heating pad on my lower back and it helps me release the gas. I started out at 268 pounds. Good luck to you all.

[2013newme 42]

O wow, that is lucky...I'm 25 and didn't even know I had one. It was repaired while in for my sleeve. I'm just wondering if that's why I feel so bad.

I also was repaired with a hernia at the same time as my sleeve - when I asked (post surgery) my docs if this was causing me additional pain - they said no - it is almost a "non event" compared to the sleeve. I would talk to your doc to find out more about why you feel so bad! Hope you get better soon!

[mizzzliza 113]

Good luck to the last but certainly not least of the January sleevers!!!

[Jessi_Rae 21]

Good luck to those who are due today

[asifitsthelast 31]

My infection is worse and I have new holes my skin is rotting. Being admitted to the hospital. We shall see what happens.

[DonnaK. 5]

Mine was 1/28, I am 4 days post-op. My husband had his back in October. I'm having more post-op issues than he did, so I have to admit I'm a bit jealous, but am hanging in there. I have an excellent doctor, so I am keeping the faith!

[queenp160 4]

Was wondering' date=' how many people had hernias that needed to be repairded?[/quote']

I had 2.

[Hopey 28]

My infection is worse and I have new holes my skin is rotting. Being admitted to the hospital. We shall see what happens.

You will be on my mind. I hope they work it out soon!!!

[happy2bhealthy 1]

Don't worry....I felt the same way...I had 20% of discomfort..I wasn't in enough pain to take any meds....I had meds for nausea for around three days.....but I often had to remind myself I had Surgery.

I had my surgery and am home already. The nausea wasn't that bad al tall but the gas pain was nasty, I haven't had to take any pain meds since I have been home except for Tylenol. I am feeling better today but still weak and sore.Just keep praying everyday gets better.

[TxBritt 32]

I'm two days post op and finally starting to feel like a human being again. I was so nauseated yesterday and couldn't kaep anything down. Today is a totally different story. I've kept down ice, Water and two spoonfuls of broth. I should be discharged today!!