march sleevers the good and the bad

[Newnay 16]

Hi i'm Fromm Chas.' date='SC. I was sleeved on 3/27 and boy is this a new way of life. i'm off fora month from my job and boy do I need it. I think the worst part for me is the pain associated with eating and drinking. The passion once it his the actual sleeve is awful. This actual made me think of a contraction, I started thinking is it five seconds yet? Today was hard for me, I went and had the drain removed, tried oatmeal, yogurt applesauce and failed miserably today. I just got tired of the hurt. And no Water yet, am I crazy? Just remembered to drink, I think the runs kinda got me too. Getting ready to drink sp_k strawberry and kiwi w/protein. boy the losers bench is HARD. I really don't want my family members to know what I am doing, anyone feel the same way? I just want to surprise them when I see them. Others please rant on.[/quote']

Oh man, I feel you. I am doing ok but this is much harder than I anticipated. I want to feel normal again.

[shoshshe13 3]

OW. chicken salad does NOT agree with my sleeve. Cold sweats' date=' nausea, loud complaining from my tiny tummy, and pain. I may just make myself sick to get it the heck out of there.[/quote']

Oh no. I was sleeved on march 26 I am counting down till I am allowed to eat chicken salad. Maybe I will hold off and stick with egg salad first.

[dmhellow 4]

I was sleeved on March 27 and have to be on full liquids for 5 weeks then can move to puréed, weird how so any Dr's do things differently.

[donatelife36 27]

Where is everyone from ?

Tupelo, MS

SLEEVED ON MARCH 27

[donatelife36 27]

Hey everyone!

I'm from Alabama.

Was sleeved on March 18th in Lagrange' date=' GA. First couple of nights was rough. Dealt with a lot of gas pain and back pain which made it so uncomfortable to sleep. Stayed in the hospital for three days/two nights. First 24 hours, only could have ice chips. Have lost 19 lbs since the surgery. Moving around better and better each day. Been difficult to get my Protein as I am still trying to learn & adjust to getting in all of my liquid/protein requirements. It's something I'm learning each day. Start pureed/blended food tomorrow. Been mostly sticking to the diet. Mostly on baby food. My mom's idea, but I do get my nutrients! Can't wait to have cottage cheese and tuna! Soooo looking forward to that. My doctor had me walking hours after my surgery, and it would increase day by day. Now I'm doing at least a 15 minute rep of walking just around my house at a steady pace three times a day.. 3 to 4 times in the week... but gradually everyday. I have only had maybe two instances of nausea/throwing up, but nothing too major. My incisions are healing well, and I rarely have any stomach pain now. BEST decision of my life! [/quote']

What part of Alabama?? I grew up in florence, AL!! ????

[zoogrl 12]

I was sleeved on March 27 and have to be on full liquids for 5 weeks then can move to puréed' date=' weird how so any Dr's do things differently.[/quote']

Omg! Mine is 10 days and I thought that was bad! I see people on purée here and I get jealous! Good luck!

[zoogrl 12]

I'm from Tampa Fl but recently move to Aurora, Co. Sleeved the 26th and the biggest ugly is the drain!

[missmeow 156]

Sleevie did not like pureed tuna. It came right back up. At least sleeve vomit isn't nasty like regular vomit. Back to cottage cheese and Soup.< /p>

[dmhellow 4]

I'm from Macomb County in Michigan.

[MrsMNC 3]

I was sleeved on 3/11 - am down 26 (incl. 8 pre-op). I was in the Hospital 3 nights (one extra b/c I wasn't getting as much Fluid down as they wanted).

By 1 week I really felt myself again! Week 2 my incisions were so itchy but they aren't any more and they are looking nearly totally healed! I have my 4 week follow-up tomorrow (surgeon on vacation next week). As of today I move past purees and onto more solid foods. I've kind of slowly been moving in that direction anyway as my sleeve tolerated it b/c pureed meat was really really nasty.

I'm feeling good! I do get hungry (real, not just head) and that's a bummer. I have been off Diet Coke since March 8th and I can add carbonation back in as of this week but I think I'm going to stay away as much as I can. In fact, I'd like to get rid of aspartame and sweeteners all together but I feel like there is a not of no-sugar stuff in the food plan so it's hard.

[mwrarr 244]

Hi i'm Fromm Chas.' date='SC. I was sleeved on 3/27 and boy is this a new way of life. i'm off fora month from my job and boy do I need it. I think the worst part for me is the pain associated with eating and drinking. The passion once it his the actual sleeve is awful. This actual made me think of a contraction, I started thinking is it five seconds yet? Today was hard for me, I went and had the drain removed, tried oatmeal, yogurt applesauce and failed miserably today. I just got tired of the hurt. And no Water yet, am I crazy? Just remembered to drink, I think the runs kinda got me too. Getting ready to drink sp_k strawberry and kiwi w/protein. boy the losers bench is HARD. I really don't want my family members to know what I am doing, anyone feel the same way? I just want to surprise them when I see them. Others please rant on.[/quote']

OMG! I could've written your post! I hate eating (drinking) now. I've basically been existing on popsicles, Water & today I tried dannon proactive. I'm in so much discomfort all the time. I'm pale to the point of being yellow, weak & exhausted constantly... I honestly don't know how much more of this I can take.

[Mariesj 0]

I was 3/19. Went home the next day, and back to work on the 26th. I'm sore still on my big incision spot, and still doing the liquid diet. Mostly Protein Shakes and Soup broth. I'm down 11 pounds from DOS. I'm looking forward to pureed foods. I have been walking every day. I struggle with the Iron supplements, but overall my experience has been very good.

[jennhoffman08 2]

I was sleeved on March 13. Down 25 pounds right now. Been doing pretty good pain wise, no pain meds since a few days after surgery!! If I could get the nausea roller-coaster under control, life would be great! When I talked to my surgeon about it, I was told to just do the best I could and not stress about the "goal" amounts all the time. I can't tell you what a relief that was. Now, I try to get in goal amounts of Protein and liquids, but if I don't... I know I will try again tomorrow. Everyone heals differently, so if your journey is not as fantastic at others at first, give yourself time... it can only get better!! Also, SOOO excited to eat some soft foods starting Wednesday. Never thought I'd be so excited for cottage cheese and eggs!

[yazzy 105]

Hi all

I was sleeved on the 19th . I am 2 weeks post op today . All is going well . I just need to walk more .I do get tired . I am back to work tomorow hope all goes well with work and I can make it thru it. I am also having trouble getting in all the protien and Water . Theres just doesnt seem enough time in the day. But I am trying . Any suggestions would be great. i try to get 45 grams of protien and 48 oz of water in a day and its rough.

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

Sleeved on the 25th... everyday gets better. Was able to have cottage cheese last evening after seeing the MD... 2 ozs were delicious!