Any February 2014 Sleevers?

[*Glitter*In*The*Air* 35]

Thanks everyone! Glad to see I'm "normal". Lol

Jen, I thought this surgery was going to be super easy compared to others (c section, etc) I had too. I just wasn't prepared for it, I guess. Glad you're feeling great! Can't wait to get to that point!

You guys are seriously the best and I super appreciate the support and feedback!!! Thanks again!!!

[Jencovi 261]

Morning all- day 9 and down 18 since 1st pre- op appt. And 10 since surgery. Crazy! My parents went back to Arkansas yesterday and it's just me and my girls now. I had my first kind of depressed day; felt kind of empty and wanted to eat something solid ( more like trigger food) so bad. I kept hearing my NUT explain why it's so important to follow food plan. Yet, I wanted to really eat. I'm starting to see how eating has been such a way to deal with anything uncomfortable. My body is not hungry, yet I'm obsessing about food. This was my first day doing everything: carpool, job, take kids to after school activities, went to restaurant, and i started to see how different life is going to be. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy and kind of shocked by the weight loss, but don't want to sabotage myself yet again. Anyone having these type of thoughts?

I haven't had to deal with anything like that yet. But I know it will happen some time. I love food. And food has always been there for me.

Just do your best to stay on plan. I know it's easier said than done. And keep talking to us here.

[LaurenB8604 29]

Hi glitter! I also had my surgery on Monday, finally home since yesterday evening but I also have that se weird pain. I too can feel my Water sit there and then slowly drain in ... It's hard to describe but what I feel is like a small version of you know if you are starving and your stomach growls and kinda hurts At the same time ,that's the small type of pain I get when I drink. It used to be with most sips now it's just occasionally. I am having a hard time meeting Protein and water goals just because I am not hungry and I have to force myself to sip. I haven't been nauseous since I first came out of the anesthesia , so I am thanking my lucky stars! I got my first shower today since surgery and oh my goodness that helped! I am in some pain and discomfort though which I am sure is typical.. I hope you start to feel better

This board is amazing by the way it's no nice to have support from people who are going through what you are going through!! I am so thankful for everyone's posts!

Also how is everyone sleeping ? Is sleeping on our side ok? I can only take sleeping on my back for so long! I was a side/ stomach sleeper so that's been hard for me !

[Jencovi 261]

Also how is everyone sleeping ? Is sleeping on our side ok? I can only take sleeping on my back for so long! I was a side/ stomach sleeper so that's been hard for me !

I started sleeping on my side on night 3 or 4. I just woke up that way. I have been a side sleeper since I got pregnant. Since then I have slept on my side. I do get a small shot of pain in my stomach when I first roll over but it's nothing excruciating or unbearable. It had helped to be able to rest the way I like to.

[MizNola 25]

Hey all- I'm so sorry for those of you with severe nausea and pain. I was lucky in that I didn't have any of that. So for those about to go to surgery; it might go that way for you. My worst pain was the air and gas in upper body that went away after 4 days or so. I did have some pain swallowing initially, but 9 days out its pretty much gone. Now, I just notice if I drink too fast or too much I may get a heartburn feeling or burp. Just stay on your pain med schedule; that helps you heal. Walk and stay as comfortable as you can. You'll get through it and feel like a different person in a week.

[Jencovi 261]

Hey all- I'm so sorry for those of you with severe nausea and pain. I was lucky in that I didn't have any of that. So for those about to go to surgery; it might go that way for you. My worst pain was the air and gas in upper body that went away after 4 days or so. I did have some pain swallowing initially, but 9 days out its pretty much gone. Now, I just notice if I drink too fast or too much I may get a heartburn feeling or burp. Just stay on your pain med schedule; that helps you heal. Walk and stay as comfortable as you can. You'll get through it and feel like a different person in a week.

Yeah. The important thing is to know that at worst, it's a long week. But it will all pass and you will feel totally different (and much better) in a week.

[Jencovi 261]

I thought I was through with the post-op Constipation. Nope. Had first BM last night. Had a normal one this morning then had another rough go later in the morning. I am so over this! Lol. Sorry if its TMI. Just had to share.

[Sarahjane79 397]

So I was going to go home today, but I'm staying one more night. It hurts to sip the teeny tiniest sips of Water, and I still have yet to pass any kind of gas. They even gave me a finger up the butt with supository stuff on it. Hahahahaha.

But other than that, I'm doing really good. Tired, but good.

[Jencovi 261]

So I was going to go home today, but I'm staying one more night. It hurts to sip the teeny tiniest sips of Water, and I still have yet to pass any kind of gas. They even gave me a finger up the butt with supository stuff on it. Hahahahaha.

But other than that, I'm doing really good. Tired, but good.

Well, you got the full service didn't you!

[estewart 3]

The sensation of the liquids going down goes away. For me it was pretty quickly. I remember in the beginning that was all I could think about and couldn't imagine how food would feel. My surgery was February 4 and I'm now on mushy foods. It all goes down fine. Good luck to all of you!!!

[SuperFab 689]

As bad as mine was I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'm headed home now. Thank you all for your encouragement. It means so much! SJ is still in the hospital having problems with Fluid intake so be sure n keep her in your thoughts.

[Sarahjane79 397]

As bad as mine was I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'm headed home now. Thank you all for your encouragement. It means so much! SJ is still in the hospital having problems with Fluid intake so be sure n keep her in your thoughts.

I'd totally do It again too. I just have have a weird spasm feeling like my stomach is pushing upwards for a second. Totally weird and hurts. I figured I didn't know how many liquids I'd get in at home so I (and my roommate , she has the same issues) decided to stay one more night.

But I'm doing good. I just wish I would fart already! My stomach isn't even making noises, and I have a finger of suppositories up my butt. Lolz.

[Sarahjane79 397]

Well, you got the full service didn't you!

Apparently! It was even a poor student nurse who had to stick her finger in my butt. I felt more bad for her than I did for me or my butt. Hahah

[Jencovi 261]

As bad as mine was I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'm headed home now. Thank you all for your encouragement. It means so much! SJ is still in the hospital having problems with Fluid intake so be sure n keep her in your thoughts.

Glad to hear you are heading home! Hope the trip is safe and quick.

[Jencovi 261]

Apparently! It was even a poor student nurse who had to stick her finger in my butt. I felt more bad for her than I did for me or my butt. Hahah

But that's what student nurses are for! (I saw that knowing you are an student nurse, and I'm a former student nurse, lol!) Hopefully that gets your motor running properly.