Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!

[sue8925 17]

The pain was bearable. More then I thought it would be. You get good meds and that helps.Today I am just sore, no pain. The hardest part is rising. I turned on my side and grabbed something.

[maharet111 544]

Ah the famous rising crab walk!! I am 4 days post op and this is still my source if soreness. It gets better though!! Hang in there!!!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Ah the famous rising crab walk!! I am 4 days post op and this is still my source if soreness. It gets better though!! Hang in there!!!

Omg so true! Meanwhile the JP drain gets more and more uncomfortable!

[salsha 114]

I just had my gall bladder out in January and had to have that stupid drain for 4 days. In one way it's good because now I know what to expect but also know how quick and great the relief/comfort is once its out. But I'm still hoping I'll only need the drain for a day or two when I get sleeved next week.

[itstheamarie 77]

Hi guys! I promise every day it continues to improve. I was sleeved 2/7/2013 and am finally feeling almost normal again. I just reached my first goal- Onderland!!! And tomorrow is my BDay :-) so excited! HW: 236, consultation: 229, preop: 222, SD: 212. I will advise to watch your BM closely and talk to your doc if you're not having good BM regularly. I though I was all good, but my first trip to the gym went bad when it hit me like a ton of bricks! Sorry, TMI

[Jrob805 10]

Ok folks I'm getting down to crunch time. Surgery is Monday at 10am, I officially start my liquid diet today (my surgeon rocks, liquids only 2 days out) but I have been slowly working my way towards liquids only. He isn't requiring I take magnesium citrate, but I am going to anyways, later today. Not really scared just nervous excited. Oh and my birthday is tomorrow, I think I got myself the best present ever.

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

Ok folks I'm getting down to crunch time. Surgery is Monday at 10am' date=' I officially start my liquid diet today (my surgeon rocks, liquids only 2 days out) but I have been slowly working my way towards liquids only. He isn't requiring I take magnesium citrate, but I am going to anyways, later today. Not really scared just nervous excited. Oh and my birthday is tomorrow, I think I got myself the best present ever.[/quote']

Well happy birthday and your surgery is definately the ultimate present

[ThikNjuCee 65]

Ok folks I'm getting down to crunch time. Surgery is Monday at 10am, I officially start my liquid diet today (my surgeon rocks, liquids only 2 days out) but I have been slowly working my way towards liquids only. He isn't requiring I take magnesium citrate, but I am going to anyways, later today. Not really scared just nervous excited. Oh and my birthday is tomorrow, I think I got myself the best present ever.

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY! MY TURN IS ON WED!

[prettylittleheart 95]

I'm 21 - my date is Feb. 28th

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Ok....maybe i am tripping but Im 4days out from surgery and have gained a pound!!! I am.following this clear liquid diet and walking. What am I doing wrong?

[maharet111 544]

Ok....maybe i am tripping but Im 4days out from surgery and have gained a pound!!! I am.following this clear liquid diet and walking. What am I doing wrong?

You are doing nothing wrong. You are pumped full of liquids at the hospital..those take time to work their way out. It is perfectly normal to gain weight after the surgery which is why my doctor said hide the scale. I haven't weighed myself and I am 4 days post op but I know I am still puffy from my rings not fitting right. Hang in there!!!

[Tstorm1070 192]

Ok....maybe i am tripping but Im 4days out from surgery and have gained a pound!!! I am.following this clear liquid diet and walking. What am I doing wrong?

I lost 9# day of surgery. Came home and said I gained 15# now this am says I lost 5# so I have decided until I have completely healed I'm not weighing myself

[yvette626 18]

Hello everyone! I had my surgery on 2/15/13. So far so good except for the gas pain that is trapped. I'm also sore too! But I am at home! At first I wondered what did I get myself into? But I had to remember that I am trying to get healthy! Good Luck everyone!

[LG1981 111]

Update-- Sleeved on feb 11. Went home next day. Today walked a mile. Have only lost 5 lbs' date=' a bit disappointing but I will take it. Feels weird when I eat. I actually feel hungry, eat small amount, feel so full and then hungry again. Not sure what that is about.

A few tips

bring a heating pad and your own pillow to hospital. get out of bed as soon as you can.

best protien powder--twin labs. I have tons of others(If you want let me know) That was the best pre-op and still is.

Found Isopure juice flavor today. it is tolerable and has 40 grams of protien. On sale at Vitamin world this week. Also try to get mini supplement if you can. So many Vitamins you have to take and the smaller the better.

Not as bad as I thought and happy I did it. Let me know if you have questions[/quote']

Thats a pretty decent walk Sue! I was sleeved 2/12 and wouldnt dare go for a walk. Do you have a drain?

[sue8925 17]

Thanks, I was so surprised. thought I would be laying on the couch. IDK, my head is clearer and I have energy. Waiting for my blood sugar to go down. I was hoping I didnt overdo but I seem ok. No drain.

Hows your food? Inbox me, maybe we can be buddies.....