FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved

[mj_sylva 12]

Good morning everyone. I had my two week check up yesterday, Dr. is happy with the way things look. I got released so I can go to the gym and back to work. Soffel it's here I come!

[Shan1383 0]

I had my sleeve done exactly one week ago today. I had some complications after surgery and I had to stay in the hospital for four days. Each day gets better but I still don't feel very good. I go for my post op appt. today so hopefully they can do something to help me.

[tell1221 2]

Hey All,

I am very new to this forum(or any forum for that matter). I was just sleeved on 2/15 and I am kind of going through the same thing as a lot of you are. I am craving food like crazy. My doctor said I can finally start mushy foods tomorrow so I am super excited about that!! I feel like my whole life is on hold right now. Between the pain and the food and all that stuff. I find the worst part for me is the constant exhaustion and lack of energy.

This forum has been great really, I love reading everyone's experiences and I am seeing that everyone is really different. However when I am reading all this, some posts are downright scary and they leave me feeling anxious. Some people were saying how after 6 months they stalled and stopped losing or if you don't push yourself in the beginning you'll just gain weight. All that stuff made me feel discouraged because I did not work this had to get here only to fail. I guess basically I just like hearing the success stories.

[maharet111 544]

Oh man...I took the dog for a walk this morning, bent over to pick up her um poop and man oh man..very sharp pain on my right side when I stood back up. Was in pain for a bit but now gone..watch out for those internal stitches stretching

[trebrian 12]

Prayers definitely sent your way.

I am with you just arrived prayers your way

[angelaet 23]

Hey All' date='

I am very new to this forum(or any forum for that matter). I was just sleeved on 2/15 and I am kind of going through the same thing as a lot of you are. I am craving food like crazy. My doctor said I can finally start mushy foods tomorrow so I am super excited about that!! I feel like my whole life is on hold right now. Between the pain and the food and all that stuff. I find the worst part for me is the constant exhaustion and lack of energy.

This forum has been great really, I love reading everyone's experiences and I am seeing that everyone is really different. However when I am reading all this, some posts are downright scary and they leave me feeling anxious. Some people were saying how after 6 months they stalled and stopped losing or if you don't push yourself in the beginning you'll just gain weight. All that stuff made me feel discouraged because I did not work this had to get here only to fail. I guess basically I just like hearing the success stories.[/quote']

Congratulation on your recent surgery! This is a wonderful site. The people have been so helpful and so supportive. I don't have my surgery until April 1, but I have learned from my support group and others on these forums. If you follow your doctor, nurses, and nutritionist, you will do good. Keep positive!

[AprilKeepingItOff 33]

48 hours post op. At home taking it easy. Walking really helps so I'm taking laps around my house every time I get up. Haven't had anything but Water, multivitamin, and Calcium today. Forgot to weigh myself before surgery but since Thursday will be my weigh in days going forward I'm going to weigh myself today.

[EweLewz 107]

It what better I promise. Hang in there.

Im six days post-op and am still riddng myself of gas. Who knew it would take so long. The tenderness is my belly improves day to day. Don't make the mistake I did by over-doing it. Remember to walk as much as possible!

[Unbesleevable 35]

Ok I am 7 days post OP and I want some refried Beans damn it! These liquids are driving me looney tunes and if I don't get some sustenance soon I will surely die....ugh...sorry for the vent but I want to eat something! I'm not starved.I don't want Cookies or cake or anything bad...simply want some warm soft food and these liquids for another week is for the birds! Help

[sassime85 14]

9 days post-op & I'm outside for the first time. I'm gonna walk the mall for a little while but not over do it. I'm gonna purchase a scale today too.

[Tstorm1070 192]

Ok I am 7 days post OP and I want some refried Beans damn it! These liquids are driving me looney tunes and if I don't get some sustenance soon I will surely die....ugh...sorry for the vent but I want to eat something! I'm not starved.I don't want Cookies or cake or anything bad...simply want some warm soft food and these liquids for another week is for the birds! Help

I am 2 weeks out today and I had refried beans the other day ( I'm on pureed or mushy) since day out of the hospital and let me tell you..... they sat in my stomach like a pound of bricks. They didn't agree with me at all. Does that make you feel better tee hee. But foods do make a dfference to feeling better

[Tstorm1070 192]

Hey All' date='

I am very new to this forum(or any forum for that matter). I was just sleeved on 2/15 and I am kind of going through the same thing as a lot of you are. I am craving food like crazy. My doctor said I can finally start mushy foods tomorrow so I am super excited about that!! I feel like my whole life is on hold right now. Between the pain and the food and all that stuff. I find the worst part for me is the constant exhaustion and lack of energy.

This forum has been great really, I love reading everyone's experiences and I am seeing that everyone is really different. However when I am reading all this, some posts are downright scary and they leave me feeling anxious. Some people were saying how after 6 months they stalled and stopped losing or if you don't push yourself in the beginning you'll just gain weight. All that stuff made me feel discouraged because I did not work this had to get here only to fail. I guess basically I just like hearing the success stories.[/quote']

I'm 2 weeks out and been on pureed since coming home from the hospital. Now that I am feeling better foods aren't a huge part but I think its given me so much added energy. I'm a cleaning fool. It will get better once you get foods

[Tstorm1070 192]

Oh man...I took the dog for a walk this morning' date=' bent over to pick up her um poop and man oh man..very sharp pain on my right side when I stood back up. Was in pain for a bit but now gone..watch out for those internal stitches stretching [/quote']

I had this happen last week. I just bent over very slow to pick something up off the floor and I had excruciating pain on my right side and nothing made it better. I took pain meds and relaxed. They next day I felt better and then moved just right again bam it was all over. I called the surgeon and they said if I didnt have a fever or trouble breathing it was just muscle issue ( I did not have a ripping feeling or sound). I did my pain meds for a couple more days and stayed quiet and didnt do anything and it went away. So maybe take some medicine and lay low for a few days and see if it gets better. If you start with fever or anything out of the ordinary call your surgeon ASAP.

hope you feel better soon

[sweetcurves3 57]

Thank you Sweetcurves3!! Im glad to hear you had no troubles. It really freaked me out to hear her talking. All I could envision was me spitting all day...lol! I hope I am able to keep liquids down just as well. Thank you for sharing. I greatly appreciate it.

No problem I hope all goes well for you.

[sweetcurves3 57]

Congrats to everyone getting sleeved today! Best wishes!