December 2013 Sleevers This Is Our Month Are Yall Ready!?

[jen.jones 55]

I was sleeved on the 17th, and am still in quite a bit of pain. I'm also very tired. I'm trying not to beat myself up for not getting in all the Protein, liquids and walking, because I know it will all come in time. I drank an entire cup of milk today! I blended it with powdered milk (for extra protein), cinnamon, nutmeg, a stevia packet and some ice. It tasted like egg nog (which I love). I have not weighed myself; I don't want to gain an obsession with the numbers on the scale. I do know I have lost quite a bit of weight, which feels great. I know a disappointing number on the scale that didn't coincide with how I felt would only bring me down. I will know specifically what I've lost at my two week follow up. It's so nice to be able to share with you all! Keep the updates coming!

[BestYet2Come 97]

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on the 16th. I had shoulder pain on days 1 - 2, now I only take pain medication if needed. I had 2 or 3 instances of stomach/esophagus cramping, and those were really painful. I am happy that hasn't re-occurred. Nausea was also bad initially, but I have not vomited at all since the surgery. I have no incision pain. I walk around a lot, and I feel it helps tremendously with pain, gas, and my breathing. If I stay in bed too long, everything goes downhill. I am struggling to get all Protein in. Finally I decided to just drink the damn Isopure plain first thing in the morning to get it over with. I had initially tried to make ice cubes, mix with Crystal Light, but nothing made it taste better. Now I just plug my nose and drink it up. Thankfully I can swallow easily. I am giving myself Levonox shots (to prevent blood clots) daily (until day 7 post op). I am SO SICK of broth. I have 2 more days of Clear Liquids and I can't wait to taste a Protein Shake again (who would have thought!). I am actually dying to chew something crunchy and salty, like a cracker. On my first day home I was feeling miserable and for a couple of hours I had regrets - not anymore. I know this was the right decision for me. I hope everyone is doing great and healing well. Cheers to a great New Year ahead!!

[sandisleeve 563]

I was sleeved on the 17th, and am still in quite a bit of pain. I'm also very tired. I'm trying not to beat myself up for not getting in all the Protein, liquids and walking, because I know it will all come in time. I drank an entire cup of milk today! I blended it with powdered milk (for extra protein), cinnamon, nutmeg, a stevia packet and some ice. It tasted like egg nog (which I love). I have not weighed myself; I don't want to gain an obsession with the numbers on the scale. I do know I have lost quite a bit of weight, which feels great. I know a disappointing number on the scale that didn't coincide with how I felt would only bring me down. I will know specifically what I've lost at my two week follow up. It's so nice to be able to share with you all! Keep the updates coming!

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Surprised you were permitted to drink milk so early out.. Didn't get approved for that until stage 2 started on dec 19 and still haven't tried it .... My NUT says I can do unsweetened almond milk if I want now .... Initially some WLS patients can't tolerate dairy

Just a note --- I was sick of broth too until I just tried paneras chicken veggie broth; I just strained out the chunky ingredients and the broth tastes scrumptious!!! Hoping I don't get sick of paneras broth.

Good luck to you!

[Bob2013 326]

I am a bit late on this thread, but I go tomorrow 12/23/13.

Palms of Pasadena Hospital

St. Pete Florida

[sleevinIT 88]

I am a bit late on this thread, but I go tomorrow 12/23/13.

Palms of Pasadena Hospital

St. Pete Florida

Good luck!!!!

[mooret14 52]

Well was sleeved on 12/18 no pain meds needed gas pains are the worse. Today completed a 1.05 mile walk after doing 2.06 miles yesterday (raining today). Still struggling with liquid/protein consumption. Only meds I am using gasx strips and a Prevacid at night. Keep fighting my friends...

[cprince1975 62]

So prob not best idea to take my huge boxer out for a walk. He's dragged me to the ground and across back yard after a squirrel. . He doesn't usually misbehave like that but I'm a little sore now. More so my back, but not good 6 days post op

[jen.jones 55]

-- Surprised you were permitted to drink milk so early out.. Didn't get approved for that until stage 2 started on dec 19 and still haven't tried it .... My NUT says I can do unsweetened almond milk if I want now .... Initially some WLS patients can't tolerate dairy Just a note --- I was sick of broth too until I just tried paneras chicken veggie broth; I just strained out the chunky ingredients and the broth tastes scrumptious!!! Hoping I don't get sick of paneras broth. Good luck to you!

Yeah, I've been surprised at how differently my doctor does things vs. others. I didn't have a liquid-only pre-op diet (only low carb, low fat), he doesn't want his patients to have Protein Shakes post-op, I'm suppose to drink two glasses of milk a day, etc. He's an incredibly skilled, highly-rated physician, so I don't question his procedures, it's just interesting that his guidelines are so different!

[Ree 215]

Today I am 4 days post op and still in a lot of pain. My husband has to go back to work today so I'm on my own with my 3 year old. Hopefully she will behave for me because physically I am unable to care for her to my full potential but I have no choice.

I also weighed myself today for the first time and I lost 10 pounds since surgery day. I'm very happy with that number!

[sandisleeve 563]

Yeah, I've been surprised at how differently my doctor does things vs. others. I didn't have a liquid-only pre-op diet (only low carb, low fat), he doesn't want his patients to have Protein Shakes post-op, I'm suppose to drink two glasses of milk a day, etc. He's an incredibly skilled, highly-rated physician, so I don't question his procedures, it's just interesting that his guidelines are so different!

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That is very interesting-- so many varied recommendations by skilled professionals in the same field

[Comfy_Blue 285]

I'm loving all these updates! I go in tomorrow at 10 a.m. and my procedure will be at 12Noon. It's so crazy to think that this time tomorrow I will be on the other side. I'll be sure to post an update.

[RXG 46]

Holy cr*p! I'm getting sleeved tomorrow!

Merry Christmas to me. I'm about to start living a skinny life. Sending prayers and positive vibes to all getting sleeved this week.

[raerae1214 4]

Congrats @ rxg and comfy_blue...that's amazing! Best of luck to you both!

[jen.jones 55]

Today I am 4 days post op and still in a lot of pain. My husband has to go back to work today so I'm on my own with my 3 year old. Hopefully she will behave for me because physically I am unable to care for her to my full potential but I have no choice. I also weighed myself today for the first time and I lost 10 pounds since surgery day. I'm very happy with that number!

My husband goes back to work today too, leaving me with our eight year old twins and our four year old. It'll be a lot of "sure you can play video games!" "yes to tv!" in our house today!

Edited December 23, 2013 by jen.jones

[medicyn 32]

So I accomplished the impossible, I started my liquid diet on a 4 day cruise! There were several challenges but the fact that there is always veggies available (my dr allows) probably made it easier than doing at home. I stopped and grabbed shakes to go with me. I think the motivation came from wanting to do several things that I "exceeded" the weight limit for. Wow! I can not believe surgery is 1 week away!!!!