Any February 2014 Sleevers?

[Jencovi 261]

I am 8 days out... Lost 15 pounds. I still have horrible gas pains and I cannot sleep. I only sleep for three hours a night. I was just told I could eat soft foods today. It's still taking me time to drink a 14oz Protein Drink. Also, I was told I am in ketosis horrible breath. Today at the doctor they gave me this website to help me create meals. http://www.bariatriceating.com

Thanks for the site suggestion. I'm sorry to hear you still have gas pains. Those are the worst! I also have the awful breath and notice the smell of everyone else's breath. Gross!

[gastricsleever 259]

Can I ask a question about poop? I'm 2 weeks out today and in general feel really well, went back to work two days ago and have started on soft foods but I am having one problem. Gas and poop. Lots of gas in my intestines and my poop is gross. Like really, really gross. I'm sorry to be so personal but is this normal? It stinks horribly and is like sludge. I mean it sticks to the toilet like glue. I am so skeeved! Can someone please tell me this is normal and will get better? It has been like this before I started on foods so I know that isn't the trigger

Lol I am 9 days out and noticing th same thing I'm still on liquids tho for another week. Haven't even added food yet!

[MizNola 25]

Hi everyone! Checking in 15 days post-op and doing great. Going on soft food made a huge difference. It's much more clear when you should stop eating than with all liquid. You get that pain ( kind of like heartburn) in middle of your chest; that's the signal your done. Still get the burping thing; find drinking smaller sips slower helps. 15 down since surgery; 22 down since 1st weigh in with clinic. Started going to the gym Monday; did elliptical machine. Folks that know me commented on weight loss; already. Really starting to feel so glad I did this!!

[LaurenB8604 29]

Had my post op appointment and class today everything is going well! Dr wants me to try to get 90 grams of Protein in which seems hard! For the past 2-3 days I have gotten 60 grams and that's it plus my 48oz of Water. I have noticed I can drink a little more at a time now with both but I am really wondering how to get another shake in. I am on puréed Soups and only can do like one 3 oz soup... The dr also is keeping me off of work one more week to work on my liquids so I am not dehydrated and also the fact that I work with young children that can be unpredictable I guess didn't want them hurting my incision sites and all ...

How is everyone doing with their protein ? How much do you get in ? I just don't know if it's me or something typical for us in the beginning. I am 9 days out

[SuperFab 689]

I'm 9 days out and am barely getting any Protein. It makes me feel like I'm gonna barf if I try and mix it in anything. The shakes gag me.

[LaurenB8604 29]

I'm 9 days out and am barely getting any Protein. It makes me feel like I'm gonna barf if I try and mix it in anything. The shakes gag me.

Oops I am 10 days post op just did the math again lol can you atleast get Water down? I would talk to the dr . Poor thing that sucks I haven't had any prob with nausea yet...

[SuperFab 689]

Oops I am 10 days post op just did the math again lol can you atleast get Water down? I would talk to the dr . Poor thing that sucks I haven't had any prob with nausea yet...

Yeah. I'm getting water. Today I drank 2 ounces every 5 minutes to make sure I don't get dehydrated. Plain water makes me literally nauseated. I have to mix it with something. It's so weird, you hear about other people's experiences and think you're prepared, and maybe most people are, but I wasn't. I wasn't prepared for the extreme amount of pain I'd wake up in, nor was I prepared for how nauseated I'd be. All of the things that were ok before surgery make me gag now. This is definitely a learning experience and if anyone dares tell me I took the easy way out I'll knock em flat on their ass.

Edited February 27, 2014 by SuperFab

[cwang2680 79]

Good morning. Slept off & on. Really tired. I've walked approximately 5 times. Pain level is doable. Yeah!

[katt1584 46]

14 days post op...got home from my second hospital stay two days ago. I have a picc line in my arm which is incorrectly placed and causing me chest pain..Also one line is clogged or kinked and cannot be flushed. All of my food I'm getting through 24 hour intravenous infusions. Filled with regret and really depressed.

[Darianna75 131]

14 days post op...got home from my second hospital stay two days ago. I have a picc line in my arm which is incorrectly placed and causing me chest pain..Also one line is clogged or kinked and cannot be flushed. All of my food I'm getting through 24 hour intravenous infusions. Filled with regret and really depressed.

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time! It will get better , I thought I was having a rough time but it's slowly improving. It will for you too and then you will remember why we did this

[LindseyHeth 44]

Two days post-op! I will add a must have item for home post-op if you are a side or stomach sleeper... Body Pillow! It felt so good to lay on my side with the pillow supporting my lap sites! It is true that the pain gets worse 2 days post-op. I'm now on liquid Tylenol #3 which is controlling the pain pretty well. I'm having a little trouble getting liquids in because my pouch is still swollen. I just keep sipping slowly. I know it will get better! Still no regrets!

[tuwood 15]

Had my surgery yesterday things went well. Glad it's over with. My tumor was removed from my liver also. Just really sore. Walked this morning with no problems. Waiting on this upper gi test the. I can have clears but I am not hungry.

[millergirl314 168]

Anybody else get really bad cramps right after you take a drink of something? It's making it really hard for me to get close to my liquid requirements :-/

[bodie602 16]

Surgery today at 2:30! Wish me luck..... I'm so nervous!

[millergirl314 168]

Congrats Bodie! You'll do great and before you know it you'll be on the losers bench with us too!