January 10th, 2013 sleevers!

[FXDF2008 14]

Didn't see a thread for the 10th yet! Our big day is tomorrow! What are we doing? How are we feeling?

I've had my "last meal" for a while, will now revert to Clear Liquids until midnight. Need to do my hibiclens shower and pack my bag. That's all that's left except try to relax and not over think this and get all nervous (well, more nervous).

I will be in the hospital for two days, surgery will last for two hours (due to prior band erosion and removal).

Let's keep in touch and follow our progress, concerns, achievements, and goals!

Karen

[FXDF2008 14]

Heading to the hospital! Not too nervous yet. Trying to not over think think. Just do it. See everyone on the other side!

[JeffA70 200]

Heading to the hospital! Not too nervous yet. Trying to not over think think. Just do it. See everyone on the other side!

Good luck!

[Delta girl 19]

Heading to the hospital! Not too nervous yet. Trying to not over think think. Just do it. See everyone on the other side!

I'm at the hospital now! Waiting to get called back.

[FXDF2008 14]

I am now three days post op. (Former band patient that eroded, band removed last March). Was in the hospital two days. I'm sore, mostly in my lower back (probably from laying down so much) and my large incision (where they removed my stomach) really hurts when I move the wrong way. I was able to start yogurt and applesauce today along with my non-calorie fluids and Protein Shakes. Those seem to be going down well. I can eat about an ounce at a time right now. I'm not hungry at all. Some things taste a little different but not horrible. (My vanilla shake tasted more like coconut). I was able to get a shower today which really helped! I still get tired easily. I get up and do something then go sit for a while. Struggling to get the fluids and Protein in but I was terrible at hydrating myself pre-surgery. I weighed a couple of lbs more when I came home from the hospital but that has disappeared and I've dropped a lb. I'm hoping to be a little stronger tomorrow. Besides the initial discomfort, so far so good. Ready to get back to normal!

[ibehere10 163]

Congrats FXD!! Take it slow and easy for a few days and concentrate on getting the fluids and Protein in! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

[grubb79 10]

I was sleeved on the 10th too! I have struggled the entire time to get my Protein and fluids down. I am on liquids until week 3. Right now I can only hold about 3 oz at a time and have to wait a good 30-45 minutes before I can think of taking a sip of anything else or gas pains start up. I just left my 1 week post op. Of course, doc wasn't thrilled that I haven't been taking in enough but he said it could be that my stomach is still just swollen and since it's getting better everyday he'll just see me again next week and see where I'm at. I've lost 10 lbs since surgery and am apparently still taking in enough to keep me hydrated. So, all seems to be ok.

[FXDF2008 14]

I'm doing okay with things like Protein shakes (about 6-8 oz but it can take me 30-45 minutes to get it down), yogurt (4 oz in about 30 minutes), applesauce (4 oz in about 30 minutes). Warm non-calorie liquids I seem to be able to get down easier than cool (I don't drink anything cold). So like you, I need to improve in that area. On reality I feel like I could transition to puréed foods right now but unfortunately am on the above diet for another two weeks :-(