march sleevers the good and the bad

[ecnancy9 0]

I am so happy with my sleeve that I only wish it had been done last year. Somehow maybe I wasn't ready, but my friend did her sleeve on 8/13 and she has been a real mentor and inspiration. My doctor said it was very important to get Protein in your diet so you don't loose muscle. I bought Chanbi Greek Yogurt and powder protein.

[lgnkc1 6]

I was sleeved March 18. I have not had to take any pain meds since day 2 post op. I am still on full liquids, move to puree April 8th. I am having a hard time getting all my liquids in. I have done well with the Protein using the Isopure drinks. The only problems I have had is severe heartburn all the time, and nothing seems to help! There has been a couple of days when I was pretty weak. But overall I've done very well.

[bmbrush413 124]

I was sleeved March 18. I have not had to take any pain meds since day 2 post op. I am still on full liquids, move to puree April 8th. I am having a hard time getting all my liquids in. I have done well with the Protein using the Isopure drinks. The only problems I have had is severe heartburn all the time, and nothing seems to help! There has been a couple of days when I was pretty weak. But overall I've done very well.

I would call your doctor - I'm already on a PPI (Nexium) but I had terrible heartburn yesterday and he told me to take Pepcid and it made world of difference!

[lgnkc1 6]

I would call your doctor - I'm already on a PPI (Nexium) but I had terrible heartburn yesterday and he told me to take Pepcid and it made world of difference!

I am taking Pepcid, and it doesn't do any good. I get it every time I drink any of the Protein drinks.. And I've tried numerous different Protein Drinks.< /p>

[Nainai32065 20]

March 26 th was my date and so far no to much to be unhappy with. I have lost 22 lbs. I cant wait to take this wild ride in my new found life. It is so wonderful to have support group to caht with....

[mzkd2011 22]

Sleeved March 25th down 11lbs and feel great.....post op 4/9 can't wait for soft foods

My new life began,March 25,2013

[Karmaticchange 1]

I concurr with Beba238 on everything she said. I find the texture of the puréed food to be gross. I was sleeved on March 18 and I am down 20 pounds. I have lost two dress sizes since surgery day! I am glad that I am off work because learning to eat again and get enough Water and Protein is challenging.

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[scrappooba 25]

5 weeks for leaks (though most likely in first two weeks)

3 months for DVT (though most likely in first three weeks)

I have a DVT and it sucks! One of my veracose veins behind my knee was really sore 2 days after I came home from the hospital. Call my Dr. And he had me come in the next day for an ultrasound on my leg. They found the clot so I am now on blood thinners. I have to go get blood work every couple of days. It's scary I think I have one but my Dr. Is on top of it. I was sleeved on march 12th. I am eating soft foods a doing pretty well. I have thrown up a few times. I can seem to figure out when I am full. I eat one more bite then I feel it back up. I have to learn to eat slower and really monitor each bite.

[bmbrush413 124]

I am taking Pepcid' date=' and it doesn't do any good. I get it every time I drink any of the Protein drinks.. And I've tried numerous different protein drinks.[/quote']

Sorry that didn't work for you... Maybe it's lactose? I switched over to mixing lactose free milk with my shakes and that helped right from the beginning.

[beby241977 12]

5 weeks for leaks (though most likely in first two weeks)

3 months for DVT (though most likely in first three weeks)

Leaks? what is DVT?

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

Sleeved March 25th down 11lbs and feel great.....post op 4/9 can't wait for soft foods

My new life began' date='March 25,2013[/quote']

Sleeved 3/25 too down 21 total (11 pre-op). Everyday gets easier.

[bmbrush413 124]

Leaks? what is DVT?

They generally say that 5 weeks out you're pretty much past the danger stage for leaks from the staple line of your sleeve. DVT is deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots. Always a concern after surgery.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

They generally say that 5 weeks out you're pretty much past the danger stage for leaks from the staple line of your sleeve. DVT is deep vein thrombosis' date=' or blood clots. Always a concern after surgery.[/quote']

How do you know if your leaking? My biggest cut is kind of throbbing...nothing I can't handle though. Im On 2 wks post op

[rdoactv 218]

7days post Surg 3/28 Mexico. 14lbs down yesterday. No problems. I've been blessed also with an easy recovery. Never any pain, no hunger still. Small sipping fluids all day, especially coconut Water which has a few cals and lots of potassium to help with that weak, dizzy feeling. Been out walking everyday, and a relaxed 2.5 mile trail walk yesterday. Eating about 4 Tblsp thin soup/broth or 2 oz Protein Shakes per "meal". Good luck all.

[bonkacz 2]

I was sleeved on march 20th doing pretty god so far just eating Soups and yogurts and soft foods. Not getting enough Protein though, dont like the shakes. If you have a Facebook group i'd like to join.