December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[AtlantaRed 651]

Hey atl red you left me off the dec 12 list! However since im in Australiia im already out of surgery :-) it all went well. i am fairly sore now but much better than when i first wokeup. No gas pains yet hooray! just 1 of my incisions is bugging me. Good luck to my fellow dec

12 sleevers!!

I am so sorry you were left off the list! So glad you are already through and updating! Hope you continue to have a smooth and uneventful recovery!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

It's my Birthday!! I'll hopefully still be having surgery on Monday, but I wanted to wish all of the 12/12 sleevers a safe and successful surgery and a speedy recovery! I can't wait to hear how everyone's surgery went. I def can't wait to join all you sleeved wonders on that bench!! Sending my prayers up and out to everyone today! You guys are going to do A-MAZ-ING!!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYY, TOOO YOUUUU!!! AND MANY HEALTHY MOREEEEE:). just imagine me singing that in the tune of happy birthday, but imagine me w the best voice possible, lolol!

[Jerzygurl 372]

Post-op appointment went very well today. No issues to report. Doc is very pleased with my progress and food book.

Oh btw, I'm down 15lbs in 10 days!! Whoo hooo!

Hope everyone is doing well, those sleeved and to be sleeved!

Edited December 12, 2013 by Jerzygurl

[L-in-NJ 136]

It's my Birthday!! I'll hopefully still be having surgery on Monday, but I wanted to wish all of the 12/12 sleevers a safe and successful surgery and a speedy recovery! I can't wait to hear how everyone's surgery went. I def can't wait to join all you sleeved wonders on that bench!! Sending my prayers up and out to everyone today! You guys are going to do A-MAZ-ING!!!

Happy Birthday!! Have a fabulous day!!

[MissKoKoKiss 30]

just letting everyone who's fresh out know... i'm a dec 3rd sleever and today i FINALLY feel human! i was finally able to walk more than 5 mins without horrible pain in my right side! i even weaned off the dilaudid and valium pills and now just taking tylenol. I had a few breakdowns in the past week but i can definitely feel my body healing, and you will too!! hang in there everyone!

I am a Dec 3rd sleever as well. My doctor uses a drain tube but it was removed yesterday. I feel soooo much better now and allowed to exercise and move on to the next phase I have to admit it was a little tough but I'm glad I did it. I've lost 23 lbs, 13 since surgery, my Dr. was happy.

[MissKoKoKiss 30]

just letting everyone who's fresh out know... i'm a dec 3rd sleever and today i FINALLY feel human! i was finally able to walk more than 5 mins without horrible pain in my right side! i even weaned off the dilaudid and valium pills and now just taking tylenol. I had a few breakdowns in the past week but i can definitely feel my body healing, and you will too!! hang in there everyone!

I am a Dec 3rd sleever as well. My doctor uses a drain tube but it was removed yesterday. I feel soooo much better now and allowed to exercise and move on to the next phase I have to admit it was a little tough but I'm glad I did it. I've lost 23 lbs, 13 since surgery, my Dr. was happy.

[KaminaBlue 43]

Hi my December buddies! December 11th I officially joined to sleevers...yeah! Surgery wasn't that bad and the pain has been tolerable. I was up using the potty and walking by late evening . Don't be brave let them give you all pain meds to help the healing begin. I'm going home today with a drain. Happy happy joy joy

I'll check-in in a few days.

[shellvsg 99]

Hey this is VSGshell which is same person as mshell. I had issues signing on with my orginal name so I created a new user name

Had my surgery on Dec 9th. They also took out my gallbladder and repaired a hernia which I wasn't aware of but I'm thankful it is all taken care of, I don't ever want to have abdominal surgery again. Hospital stay was good but honestly it was very difficult. I walked twice the first night plus sat in the chair for several hours - walking and sitting up are critical but geeze it is painful to say the less.

Worse so far - coughing. OMG - you must have a heavy pillow to press next to your stomach when you cough but I also kept it laying on my stomach the entire time while in the hospital plus it's what i am doing right now. I have a tempurpedic pillow and I promise it is so worth the money they weigh more than a traditional pillow . Also take a safety pin to the hospital and you can use to attach your drain to your PJ's. Also take your own herbal teas to the hospital and sweetner, I was shocked how many times dietary bought me regular sugar and caffeine drinks. Last take your own sugar free sport drink and

Isopure - Any color but red. Reason - when you drink in the hospital if you were to have a leak you'll see a different color go into your drain, The color going into your drain should be red So if you see the color that you're drinking then that's an indication that you may have a problem. Lastly take extra under clothes because you may have an accident and a throw its always cold in the hospital. Best wishes and Godspeed yall.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Hey this is VSGshell which is same person as mshell. I had issues signing on with my orginal name so I created a new user name

Had my surgery on Dec 9th. They also took out my gallbladder and repaired a hernia which I wasn't aware of but I'm thankful it is all taken care of, I don't ever want to have abdominal surgery again. Hospital stay was good but honestly it was very difficult. I walked twice the first night plus sat in the chair for several hours - walking and sitting up are critical but geeze it is painful to say the less.

Worse so far - coughing. OMG - you must have a heavy pillow to press next to your stomach when you cough but I also kept it laying on my stomach the entire time while in the hospital plus it's what i am doing right now. I have a tempurpedic pillow and I promise it is so worth the money they weigh more than a traditional pillow . Also take a safety pin to the hospital and you can use to attach your drain to your PJ's. Also take your own herbal teas to the hospital and sweetner, I was shocked how many times dietary bought me regular sugar and caffeine drinks. Last take your own sugar free sport drink and

Isopure - Any color but red. Reason - when you drink in the hospital if you were to have a leak you'll see a different color go into your drain, The color going into your drain should be red So if you see the color that you're drinking then that's an indication that you may have a problem. Lastly take extra under clothes because you may have an accident and a throw its always cold in the hospital. Best wishes and Godspeed yall.

Happy healing and congrats. Tysvm for that wonderful advice! Dec 30 here, bags packed but now I'll add a few things u suggested here:). Ty again n God Bless.

[Brazilian in Florida 42]

Shellvsg, great suggestions. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.

[shellvsg 99]

Praying for you all, we are on this journey together. Also, I'm truly surprised that I'm not hungry at all, this sure does help since at rhis phase of recovery we're drinking small amts.

[fishingaaron 11]

Hello everyone! I was sleeved on Dec. 5th. Surgery went well though I did have more gas and cramping than most after my surgery. I am at home now, on my liquid diet, and doing quite well. Getting food cravings from time to time, but I have been able to handle them so far. Really ready to move onto soft food for just a little bit more flavor on the pallet. Good luck to everyone and I will check in as I progress.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Hello everyone! I was sleeved on Dec. 5th. Surgery went well though I did have more gas and cramping than most after my surgery. I am at home now, on my liquid diet, and doing quite well. Getting food cravings from time to time, but I have been able to handle them so far. Really ready to move onto soft food for just a little bit more flavor on the pallet. Good luck to everyone and I will check in as I progress.

Congrats! We will b following ur journey as u post. God bless and happy healing:)

[Andrew0929 1,101]

Just got home from the hospital. Feeling a little pain, but not too bad. So far, this has not been as bad as I expected. Hopefully that will continue.

[AtlantaRed 651]

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