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

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

I had my sleeve on 2/25 as well. The first couple days were not fun' date=' but I can also tolerate drinking fluids without a problem (about 1/2 cup, rest, finish the other 1/2 cup). Started creamy Soups today. I was able to finish one of those Campbell's Tomato "soup on the go". I've also had good luck with Isopure clear Protein from GNC - 40 grams of protein, so I'm sure to get my 60 grams in daily! Different flavors, I like the Mango/Peach the best! I understand I am doing much better than most and am VERY GREATFUL! You are not alone![/quote']

Does the Isopure change the flavors of your Soup?

[TES 858]

I also take levothroxine... I was sleeved 2/12 and havent taken it since. I am so afraid of swallowing a pill too!

You should definitely take it! It may inhibit your weight loss if you don't and get your whole system out of whack. Can you get a pill crusher at the pharmacy? They are really inexpensive and easy to use.

[TES 858]

Ursidol is the only thing I'm not taking!!! Stuff is NASTY! I told nut I will wait 2 weeks to start when I can just swallow it whole.

it's way better than gallbladder surgery though, so I'm being careful about taking it since I'm pretty sure I had a gallstone that was stuck last week. Today I found a good way to take the Ursodiol--I sprinkled it on a two bites of lite applesauce--very small amount of carbs and calories helped the medicine go down, medicine go down....

[nurseghana 167]

I was sleeved 2/27 all meds go down easy we happy 5 days post op

[Ballermom 803]

On plane leaving Tijuana Mexico sleeve surgery went well on my way to chi-town we be very happy to see my girls

Congrats

[CBean92503 1]

Does the Isopure change the flavors of your Soup?

I don't mix the Isopure with my soup, it just ensures I am getting enough Protein while I am able to eat/drink my soup!

[susannabanana 18]

I was sleeved Feb 25 (1 wk, 1 day ago) and now that I made it through "hell week" feel like I might survive lol. In the hospital I was nauseous and wobbly and once home I was in pain, my legs swelling and tingling and couldn't get more then a couple tblspns in a day of Water or nourishment. Definitely couldn't stomach the shakes and had trouble finding anything that tasted right. I think my taste buds are finally headed back towards normal now- whew! Hubby was sleeved Dec 17 and sailed through everything with no problem, followed the diet with no problem, very little pain, was riding an exercise bike within a few days- basically the best possible outcome. I on the other hand was the complete opposite. I finally just decided I was going to have to eat a bit outside the norm or I was not going to make it and for me that made me start healing. So for example last night I had 1 oz of salmon mixed with a teeny amount of healthy mayo and this morn i am working my way through a scrambled egg and then will have a couple oz of OJ. Including my 2 wk pre-op diet I've now lost 22 lbs including all that Fluid weight gain from the IV and surgery. Hubby and I both use myfitness pal- easy to use and nice to see the Protein and calorie numbers.

TMI: My 3rd day I pooped (hey, we all do it, lol) normally but then for the next few days I had diarrhea everytime I managed to eat something. Thankfully that seems to have passed. Maybe it was the Lobster Bisque, lol. I did have trouble bending over to wipe from the belly pain and hubby bought me this stick thing you attach the TP to but it really didn't work. Not worth the $15. Actually he had bought me a bidet attachment thing for the toilet but our toilet wasn't compatible- darn. Twice I wasn't sure I'd wiped well so I made those "shower now" days, lol. I'm a great tooter and happily no sharts

Last night was my 1st night that I was able to sleep in my bed all night without having to move to the recliner. Yes I had a ton of pillows but I made it happen! Still looking forward to being able to curling up on my side for sleep but for now this is good

My first week I had a tummy that would just spam and jump on it's own and an awful pain left of my belly button. That pain I was convinced was from splitting something inside because my 2nd trip to potty in the hospital I bet over a little and coughed and felt something there go POP all the way over to my bellybutton! I told the nurse and I told the surgeon but they didn't seem concerned. That was the pain I thought was going to do me in once I was home because I couldn't stomach the liquid pain med they gave and they told me to take tylenol and couldn't handle more then 1 pill a day at that point. That pain, just today is finally easing up- yay! My other big pain was my left shoulder. I had a (surprise) hiatal hernia repair done also and they said that shoulder pain was from the repair. Today I can breathe and not wince as that pain also is fading away finally. One thing I wished I had known sooner was it's really ok to take Aleve and gosh those pills are TINY and last longer!

I am finally starting to get my meds and Vitamins in but it's slow going. Still haven't had a day where I got them all in. For me besides Tylenol or Aleve, it's -

Losartan pill for hypertension,

Prilosec capsule to protect the tummy,

Ursodial capsule to control the gallbladder (I do have a tiny gallstone),

Multivitamin with Iron (2 jumbo chewables daily),

Calcium Citrade softchews with D3 (4/day),

and sublingual B12 once a week because I don't want the dreaded intramuscular B12 shots.

I haven't started exercising yet other then a bit of walking but once I do I will use the exercise bike we have here at home and then move on from there. Hubby goes to Planet Fitness which he says is nice because it's not the kind of place where already fit people go, lol. They do have people there to show you the ropes too and it's only $10 a month and no contract (or $20 and you can use more then 1 location and bring a guest). Unfortunately it's not that close to home. He uses one at lunch near work and on weekends uses one in the next town over. So I was considering Curves for women which is 5 minutes away from home and do their 30 min circuit. My exercise specialist at the weight loss clinic said I could but that he didn't recommend it as a first choice. So I'm not sure.

[kimikat3 150]

I was sleeved Feb 25 (1 wk' date=' 1 day ago) and now that I made it through "hell week" feel like I might survive lol. In the hospital I was nauseous and wobbly and once home I was in pain, my legs swelling and tingling and couldn't get more then a couple tblspns in a day of Water or nourishment. Definitely couldn't stomach the shakes and had trouble finding anything that tasted right. I think my taste buds are finally headed back towards normal now- whew! Hubby was sleeved Dec 17 and sailed through everything with no problem, followed the diet with no problem, very little pain, was riding an exercise bike within a few days- basically the best possible outcome. I on the other hand was the complete opposite. I finally just decided I was going to have to eat a bit outside the norm or I was not going to make it and for me that made me start healing. So for example last night I had 1 oz of salmon mixed with a teeny amount of healthy mayo and this morn i am working my way through a scrambled egg and then will have a couple oz of OJ. Including my 2 wk pre-op diet I've now lost 22 lbs including all that Fluid weight gain from the IV and surgery. Hubby and I both use myfitness pal- easy to use and nice to see the Protein and calorie numbers.

TMI: My 3rd day I pooped (hey, we all do it, lol) normally but then for the next few days I had diarrhea everytime I managed to eat something. Thankfully that seems to have passed. Maybe it was the Lobster Bisque, lol. I did have trouble bending over to wipe from the belly pain and hubby bought me this stick thing you attach the TP to but it really didn't work. Not worth the 15. Actually he had bought me a bidet attachment thing for the toilet but our toilet wasn't compatible- darn. Twice I wasn't sure I'd wiped well so I made those "shower now" days, lol. I'm a great tooter and happily no sharts <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Last night was my 1st night that I was able to sleep in my bed all night without having to move to the recliner. Yes I had a ton of pillows but I made it happen! Still looking forward to being able to curling up on my side for sleep but for now this is good <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

My first week I had a tummy that would just spam and jump on it's own and an awful pain left of my belly button. That pain I was convinced was from splitting something inside because my 2nd trip to potty in the hospital I bet over a little and coughed and felt something there go POP all the way over to my bellybutton! I told the nurse and I told the surgeon but they didn't seem concerned. That was the pain I thought was going to do me in once I was home because I couldn't stomach the liquid pain med they gave and they told me to take tylenol and couldn't handle more then 1 pill a day at that point. That pain, just today is finally easing up- yay! My other big pain was my left shoulder. I had a (surprise) hiatal hernia repair done also and they said that shoulder pain was from the repair. Today I can breathe and not wince as that pain also is fading away finally. One thing I wished I had known sooner was it's really ok to take Aleve and gosh those pills are TINY and last longer!

I am finally starting to get my meds and Vitamins in but it's slow going. Still haven't had a day where I got them all in. For me besides Tylenol or Aleve, it's -

Losartan pill for hypertension,

Prilosec capsule to protect the tummy,

Ursodial capsule to control the gallbladder (I do have a tiny gallstone),

Multivitamin with Iron (2 jumbo chewables daily),

Calcium Citrade softchews with D3 (4/day),

and sublingual B12 once a week because I don't want the dreaded intramuscular B12 shots.

I haven't started exercising yet other then a bit of walking but once I do I will use the exercise bike we have here at home and then move on from there. Hubby goes to Planet Fitness which he says is nice because it's not the kind of place where already fit people go, lol. They do have people there to show you the ropes too and it's only 10 a month and no contract (or 20 and you can use more then 1 location and bring a guest). Unfortunately it's not that close to home. He uses one at lunch near work and on weekends uses one in the next town over. So I was considering Curves for women which is 5 minutes away from home and do their 30 min circuit. My exercise specialist at the weight loss clinic said I could but that he didn't recommend it as a first choice. So I'm not sure.[/quote']

Okay, first off... From a fellow late Feb sleever (26th) congrats on how far you have come!!! I also had one heck of a time adjusting and have found it getting easier and easier every day.

Secondly... YOU'VE POOPED ALREADY??? I'm so envious. I have only had gas, but not movements. Not even an urge. Pre-Surgery I constantly was dealing with Constipation issues, and that was a fear if mine post op. I wonder if I need to intro some Miralax to my liquids. I just assume that since I was taking liquids in only, there wasn't anything for me to poop out. Idk...

Third, I am a member to Planet Fitness as well, and LOVE IT! I think the one thing that I'm going to want that they do not offer are cardio classes (Zumba, Dance...). I want big on classes prior to weight loss because I want comfortable jiggling around in front of everybody. but think I might like them now.

Anywho... Good luck on the rest if your journey! You have already made it trough the worse part (or so here).

[SweetTee 448]

Yoohoo! I made it through week 1!!!! I feel better and better each day! I'm so glad I made this decision and I pray the scale gets moving from here. Any advice on getting the scale moving would be greatly appreciated!

[lacykissinger 0]

I had really no pain at all either. The nurses were telling me it all depends on your tolerance. I was walking laps and floors of the hospital a few hours after recovery and haven't had to touch my pain meds. I wouldnt be able to have sex yet. Just thinking of it makes me hurt!

How long before sex can be put back into daily living?

[lacykissinger 0]

Yoohoo! I made it through week 1!!!! I feel better and better each day! I'm so glad I made this decision and I pray the scale gets moving from here. Any advice on getting the scale moving would be greatly appreciated!

Mu advice to you or anyone that,has just had this surgery, is to not keep weighing your self all the time. I am 7 days out from mine. The Dr told me not to watch it cause it will cause stress and that will make it harder to losse weight. She was right. So she suggested if you really want to sit on the scales do it only 1-2 times a week.

[Evolving 973]

How long before sex can be put back into daily living?

When it feels right lol-- i haven't been able to yet(feb 25th) But want to!! Lol I can't really lay down in bed either so I'm just trying to take it slow and once I can lay in bed and kiss and cuddle ... It's on!!! Lol

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[SweetTee 448]

Mu advice to you or anyone that' date='has just had this surgery, is to not keep weighing your self all the time. I am 7 days out from mine. The Dr told me not to watch it cause it will cause stress and that will make it harder to losse weight. She was right. So she suggested if you really want to sit on the scales do it only 1-2 times a week.[/quote']

That's just it, I haven't been on the scale since right after being discharged from the hospital. Then I was just curious as to how much Fluid weight I'd gained. Turns out I'd only picked up 1 pound. On to now, I'm home and I don't own a scale!!! I was tempted to buy one yesterday, put it in the basket and took it out! I want to know what I should do now to get the scale moving and keep it moving! I'm new to this as are you, and if I think that I can go back to the same old habits As presleeve, then I know I won't get results. These sleeve vets have tons of knowledge on what to do when I get to week 2,3,4 and beyond. That's what I'm looking for.

[KDT8402 25]

I was sleeved in the 25th. I moved to the blended stage today and it hurts so bad. I'm so hungry being in full liquids but egg beaters hurt going down. I used a small fork, chewed until it was nothing left to chew and i ate slow. I'm a little nervous to try it again. I guess I'm going back to full liquids until after my follow up on Friday. How are the rest of you doing? Anybody experiencing gas pains after swallowing?

[kimikat3 150]

I was sleeved in the 25th. I moved to the blended stage today and it hurts so bad. I'm so hungry being in full liquids but egg beaters hurt going down. I used a small fork' date=' chewed until it was nothing left to chew and i ate slow. I'm a little nervous to try it again. I guess I'm going back to full liquids until after my follow up on Friday. How are the rest of you doing? Anybody experiencing gas pains after swallowing?[/quote']

I was sleeved on the 26th, have been on liquids only. Tomorrow I start to introduce yogurt, cottage cheese, low fat cheese, sf apple sauce and ricotta cheese (soooo looking forward to some ricotta bake!!!) but I can't have eggs of any sort or refried Beans for another week (start on the 14th). Maybe going with smoother soft foods like yogurt, sf puddings, sf apple sauce would be easier to get down for now... ????