My Journey So Far

[t3max 14]

Hello everyone,

My name is Tom. I am 33 years old. I started the sleeve journey weighing in at 326 pounds. A month later my preop weight was 305. I got sleeved 11/28 in the afternoon. In addition to the sleeve my surgeon also fixed my hiatal hernia. I have sleep apnea so I stayed at the hospital over night. The pain at the sleeve site isn't that bad. But the pain at the repaired hernia site has been uncomfortable. I do have roxicet for the pain and that has helped. I also notice a moderate level of neasea so I got a medicine for that also. I have been sipping liquids and walking aroud my whole house. The walking helps most. Well just found this site and decided to introduce myself. Looking forward to sharing more of my journey with you all.

[I love my dachshunds 14]

Congratulations on your sleeve. My sleeve is scheduled for Dec. 5. My doctor also thinks Inhave a hiatal hernia and will check for that the day before on the 4 th. if there is one then he will fix it right before my sleeve. It's getting close and I'm getting very nervous. I'm glad your doing good, keep us posted.

[Kristi64 33]

HI max!

Im Kris and I was just sleeved on the 19th. Im having acid reflux horribly but Im sure it will pass. Ill live with it, this is awesome I have actually no desire to eat. I hope it stays that way where i have to make myself eat. How kool would that be. So welcome to the VST family. Im 10 pounds down in 12 days so i am happy. On our way to being a bunch of losers! lol Cant wait!

~kris

[bajanqueen70 47]

Hello everyone' date='

My name is Tom. I am 33 years old. I started the sleeve journey weighing in at 326 pounds. A month later my preop weight was 305. I got sleeved 11/28 in the afternoon. In addition to the sleeve my surgeon also fixed my hiatal hernia. I have sleep apnea so I stayed at the hospital over night. The pain at the sleeve site isn't that bad. But the pain at the repaired hernia site has been uncomfortable. I do have roxicet for the pain and that has helped. I also notice a moderate level of neasea so I got a medicine for that also. I have been sipping liquids and walking aroud my whole house. The walking helps most. Well just found this site and decided to introduce myself. Looking forward to sharing more of my journey with you all.[/quote']

Welcome! You will certainly get the support you need here! I was sleeved on 11/19 just ahead of you, so we'll be sharing our journey! Welcome to the losers bench and I hope you have a smooth recovery!

[t3max 14]

Current update....it's been a bit of a rocky recovery for me. I got C. Diff then later had some blood in my abdominal area. And most recently I have an infection in my right leg. My surgery area is healed up nice. The incisions are healing nice. I went from 305 surgery day to 287 today. I just this last little hurdle to get over. I am very excited though and start soft foods today.

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[I love my dachshunds 14]

Yeah!!! I'll be glad when I get there! Praying for continued progress.

[t3max 14]

Yeah!!! I'll be glad when I get there! Praying for continued progress.

Thank you. How are you doing?

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[I love my dachshunds 14]

Actually I'm doing really good. I go tomorrow for my one week check up. I did start blended foods today. I was really tired of broth. I have been staying busy with housework being very careful not to lift anything heavy. Puréed food or better tan broth, but I'm ready for some soft foods. I have been careful to only drink as much as I'm supposed too, 1oz every 15 minutes. My incisions are still a little sore but it's a lot easier to turn over in bed. I'm glad your doing better.

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

Current update....it's been a bit of a rocky recovery for me. I got C. Diff then later had some blood in my abdominal area. And most recently I have an infection in my right leg. My surgery area is healed up nice. The incisions are healing nice. I went from 305 surgery day to 287 today. I just this last little hurdle to get over. I am very excited though and start soft foods today.

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Hi, t3max, I have to ask, what is C. Diff you are referring to?

[mizzzliza 113]

Hi' date=' t3max, I have to ask, what is C. Diff you are referring to?[/quote']

C diff is an infection in the colon. Can become really nasty if left untreated.

[KristiKayCurrington 1]

HI we were sleeved the same day! Glad to hear your doing good. I was suppose to start puree foods today but everything I put in my mouth other than Water or broth I slime....and its way gross! What are you eating?

[t3max 14]

HI we were sleeved the same day! Glad to hear your doing good. I was suppose to start puree foods today but everything I put in my mouth other than Water or broth I slime....and its way gross! What are you eating?

Mashed potatoes today. It worked well for me. I only ate a few tablespoons total.

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[t3max 14]

C diff is an infection in the colon. Can become really nasty if left untreated.

Exactly. It's a nasty bacteria you can be prone to getting after surgery. It's gone now thank goodness.

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