NEWBIES..... LETS STICK TOGETHER

[txbarrelracer08 2]

Hello! I just got sleeved on tues June 10 and let me tell you I thought the day would never come! Hang in there because it will! I battled the insurance since feb and finally got through to them!! I agree on somewhere to talk like this forum it's nice. Once you get your surgery date...get ready because it will change your life.

[Shamrocks1214 3]

I think it's normal to be nervous and remember you are not alone . We are all kind of in the same boat and we can all support one another to get through it together .

[Shamrocks1214 3]

Congratulations on getting sleeved ! How was the surgery ? I am so worried about how I will feel when I wake up it makes me so nervous .

[cbrown916 1]

I was just sleeved June 9th! This has been a journey for sure, I'm looking forward to the outcome! The pain is pretty much gone in about 3 days!!! I didn't take any pain meds when I came home, and I usually don't like pain so that tells you it's not that bad! I'm in the process of knowing when to eat and not because I never feel hungry! But I know I have to get my liquids and Proteins. I think this is the toughest part, definitely life changing!

[Shamrocks1214 3]

Thank you so much for sharing with me how you felt after the surgery , it really is comforting . I guess as time goes on and you get used to your new sleeve eating will become a little easier . I heard it's difficult in the beginning to get in all the Protein .

[KristaSilliman 14]

It's been 6 weeks since surgery & I've had trouble getting in my Water. It takes me about 6 hours to drink 12oz bottle water. I also found it much easier to get my Protein in eating Protein Bars. I'm using a plan called Lean Meal. They make Protein Shakes. I also froze the shakes in ice pop molds & it's easier to eat a Fudgsicle or banana cream pie pop made from the shakes. Easier then having to drink them. I'm also eating regular food & I'm full from 2-3 small bites. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

[DevolutionofZ 3]

I'm a newbie I had my vsg on 5/27/14 and at 2 weeks loss a total of 14 labs. 10 labs the first week and 4 the second week. I go back the work on the 3rd week I'm feeling happy and nervous because I question myself about am I exercising enough or eating the right amount. I want to bad to be an success story. I want to reach good in a years time or pretty darn close.

[lifestartsnow4me 81]

I'm a newbie to the sleeve although not to WLS. I will be having lapband to sleeve revision surgery June 23rd. I am so nervous about the possibility of my doctor finding a lot of scar tissue left over from the lapband. I'm just really ready for it to be over already so I can stop worrying.

[RayJunCayJun 41]

<p>Count me in, I am a newb too!</p> <p> </p> <p>I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.</p>

Are you from Louisiana?

Yes I am from Cajun country lol

[KristaSilliman 14]

Count me in, I am a newb too!

I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.

Are you from Louisiana?

Yes I am from Cajun country lol

I'm also from Louisiana.

[RayJunCayJun 41]

Count me in, I am a newb too!

I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.

Are you from Louisiana?

Yes I am from Cajun country lol

I'm also from Louisiana.

They have a Louisiana thread but not too many post there

[RayJunCayJun 41]

Why is it so hard to get Water or liquids down? This is the only part I don't get. Can somebody that's been sleeved please explain this?

[KristaSilliman 14]

I wish I knew. It takes me about 6 hrs to drink 1 bottle of Water. I stay a little dehydrated only pee like twice a day. I just had kidney function test done. Feel pretty run down & tired. I'm fixing to have IV fluids.

[Egal14 9]

Hi, I'm pretty new, had my op on the 14

Basically 2 days out, haven't been able to keep anything down

Drinking apple juice, just trying to keep sipping

Acid reflux, bad gas...basically with every sip I gag and burp

[KristaSilliman 14]

Iam also struggling with acid reflux started 2nd week. It hit hard. I gagged & Dry-heaved for weeks. I'm 6 weeks out & just now able to eat very small amounts of food. I'm ready to cross the next stage & start feeling better. Not so tired