MzMeka 13 Posted April 3, 2013 I got sleeved on Monday April 1! I had the drain removed today. I'm anxious and would love to have tips and words of wisdom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarahboy13 49 Posted April 3, 2013 keep drinking I got dehydrated in the beginning and it was awful!! Also take it slow, don't expect to eat much. Remember this is a learning experience and their will be bumps in the road, I am only 4 months out and everyday I am still learning what I can tolerate. 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzMeka 13 Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for the tip Sarah. It is harder to keep taking sips than it should be. I keep thinking of all the sensations I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colemon70 87 Posted April 4, 2013 Im 32 also. I was sleeved on march 26. I'm worried I'm drinking too much! Im so scared of getting dehydrated. I'll take tiny sips all day. Then sometimes I forget I have a smaller stomach and I gulp! Ugh. So far I haven't thrown up at all so I'm thankful of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted April 4, 2013 I'm also 32. I was sleeved in Mexico on 3/18. I'm now on full liquids. No puking or sliming. I hope to keep it that way! So far my recovery has been pretty decent. Knock on wood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzMeka 13 Posted April 4, 2013 Amanda - I leave Mexicali tomorrow. Coleman - I'm too afraid to even try to gulp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colemon70 87 Posted April 4, 2013 Amanda - I leave Mexicali tomorrow. Coleman - I'm too afraid to even try to gulp! I did it by accident scared the crap out of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted April 4, 2013 Amanda - I leave Mexicali tomorrow. Coleman - I'm too afraid to even try to gulp! How was you experience with Dr. Aceves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzMeka 13 Posted April 4, 2013 How was you experience with Dr. Aceves? I had a good experience with Dr Aceves. Like you said, Dr Campos is handsome. The doctors and coordinators speak English well, but not the nurses. That was difficult at night. I used my handy useful phrases sheet as well as babel fish to translate online. After the drain came out, most of the discomfort did as well. How long did you wait before weighing yourself for the first time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted April 4, 2013 I had a good experience with Dr Aceves. Like you said' date=' Dr Campos is handsome. The doctors and coordinators speak English well, but not the nurses. That was difficult at night. I used my handy useful phrases sheet as well as babel fish to translate online. After the drain came out, most of the discomfort did as well. How long did you wait before weighing yourself for the first time?[/quote'] I waited 2 weeks when I had follow up with my PCP. 27 lbs gone! My next weigh in will be 2 weeks from this coming Monday. I refuse to obsess about the scale. I speak a little, very little, Spanish. That coupled with Google Translate we always got our messages across to each other. It was a learning experience! :-) 1 Colemon70 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzMeka 13 Posted April 5, 2013 I am going to try not to obsess with the scale either... try being the operative word. Why did you follow up with your PCP? Was that mainly to get your heart checked out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted April 5, 2013 I am going to try not to obsess with the scale either... try being the operative word. Why did you follow up with your PCP? Was that mainly to get your heart checked out? I see my cardiologist today. My PCP checked my incisions. Did blood work. Checked my weight and vitals. Basically I am keeping him completely in the loop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
