Sleeved 1 Week Ago Today

[kestevez88 3]

My name is Kristine, I am 24 years old and I had the sleeve surgery on Dec 19. My surgery was done in fast forward. I had thought about surgery years ago but never really went and did the research. This summer it really got stuck in my head that I really wanted to go through with it. I told my mom and she was not very supportive, but I was to the point that I was in constant pain, couldn't stand being on my feet (which by the way is my job I am a teacher), and had no energy at all. I kept saying I was going to do it and never went to see doctors. Finally I went to Disney which I do multiple times in a year and for the first time ever I had to be in a wheel chair. It killed my mother to see me in it. I have always been a bad eater. I am beyond picky and really only enjoy eating out nothing home cooked or prepared. I kept thinking I would lose weight when I started teaching because I would Benin my feet all day and started having Breakfast and lunch from home but I ended up gaining 25 pounds in one year. Enough was enough and I saw my surgeon for the first time Nov 26 and because I was self pay had the surgery 3 weeks later. I lost 10 pounds prior to surgery when I was on the liquid diet and have lost 8 in this past week after surgery. I begin my journey which I know will be beyond difficult and know that I need to start therapy and the support groups ASAP. I have read about people not eating and ring in pain and I was the first three days post op but now I tolerate many things and depending on the day and time can eat 4-6oz of lentils and yogurt and I can drink 8oz of Decaf coffee/hot chocolate. The fact that I am eating/drinking more than some people who have had the surgery months ago really scares me. Did the doctor leave to much of my stomach in? Is this going to work?

[MsVeDub 32]

Wow - that's one fast surgery. I was sleeved on 12/20 and I also have no issues or pain, but I am also on liquids. There are sometimes when I drink a Protein shake, I feel some discomfort, but it goes away quickly. Just tonight I had a few bites of mashed potatos, and no issues. I was also thinking if my Dr left too much, but then I think I'm one of the lucky ones without issues

Best of luck to you!