JUNE 2014 POST OP SUPPORT GROUP!

[m_rose 35]

@ I am! Same to you. I'm on day five of my pre op diet. Doing all right! I've lost a couple pounds already. Do you have a diet? Which one are you on?

@@Ariellestarr I have to start a 3 day clear liquid diet on Friday the 27th and I was required by my insurance to lose 5% of my body weight

[QuuenRule 29]

OMG I cant believe in 2 days time, im gonna be on the losers bench aswell.

[Ariellestarr 53]

@ I'm on a two week thing! Three Protein Shakes, one small meal a day, and unlimited raw veggies. It's not terrible, but still a little hard to avoid temptations. I've been having really weird cravings!

[LivingProof 31]

June 18--and on the other side!!! Doing (mostly) the happy dance....

[2Bthin4me 15]

Hey LivingProof I was sleeved June 18 too.

[QuuenRule 29]

by this time tomorrow, ill hopefully be done with my surgery.....

[Wynnie 186]

I am a June sleevee, the 12th to be specific. OMG the best thing I've done for myself outside of the hubby and kids. I am 5'6" and was 303 in January of 2014 made the mental decision to take a journey for me. Lost 17 before seeing my doc, lost another 18 during the 3 month pre op nut requirement. My doc does not do the 2 week pre op liquid diet if you have lost a good amount under his care prior, so I only had a 2 day pre op liquid diet requirement. Have lost 10 since the 12th, which seems slow but I have not cheated once so I know this is a plateau I think due to now being at a total 45 pound loss since January, so it makes sense. My joints feel amazing, not sure why given I've only lost 10, but I will take it, and I am thrilled with the 10 pounds as I can't think of the last time I've lost 10 pounds in approx 10 days. Energy through the roof day over day, no pain just some tingly feelings at the larger incision area. And I walked today around my local park's area, and walked 1 Mile in 19 minutes but thought it was only a 1/2 mile until I got home and looked up the distance! I am that person who up to 1 week prior had to use the electric scooter at the grocery store, goodness! I'd love to know why the joint pain has diminished so dramatically, so if anyone knows please clue me in too! Oh FYI I have no issues getting in the daily 64 ozs of Water and the Protein Shake requirement as well and also had my hiatial hernia repaired at the time of sleeve.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@2Bthin4me Hope you're feeling better. A temp still in the 90's is usually OK. That's why they say not to call unless it gets to a certain point. Just wondering what happened over the weekend?

I'm still feeling pretty tired but it's getting better every day. And, yesterday I got to go to pureed foods and boy was THAT good! Fat free refried Beans thinned down with a little chicken broth and blended. Yum! I love refried Beans anyway.

Had a very busy weekend and just made myself go do stuff so at least I would be active. Went to see a friend... we usually walk about 30 minutes around her neighborhood and chat. We did about 15 minutes and I was FRIED!!! Managed to play keyboards at church yesterday which requires standing up for 1 hour of practice before and then about 30 minutes worth of music, so THAT was good. I collapsed in the pew after the music but was proud I was at least able to do what I wanted.

Saw the doctor Friday and he told me I looked like a million bucks. I had actually taken time to put on makeup and nice clothes!

Hope everyone else is doing well.

[fabuless1908 0]

My Facebook username for anyone who'd like to add me- https://www.facebook.com/francine.leclaire?ref=tn_tnmn

I can no longer get on the Facebook page.... :-( it was a fabulous group page.... I am hoping it was just a mishap in my end.... :-( please someone HELP!!

[lockhb 19]

I had surg 3 June and felt great after a week And started cleaning . Started waking longer distance also. Then found one of incisions came open and is oozing blood. Anyone else have this? I called dr and they were not to concerned. I since have taken it easy. I have not gone back to work because I'm a cat scan tech and it's a very physical job. I'm worried about infection also.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I can no longer get on the Facebook page.... :-( it was a fabulous group page.... I am hoping it was just a mishap in my end.... :-( please someone HELP!!

Hmm that is very weird. The page is still there

[fabuless1908 0]

Hmm that is very weird. The page is still there

I guess I have been deleted from the page.... She mentioned she was appointing new administrators and maybe they cleaned house.... I don't know! I thoroughly enjoyed the page.... We were all recovering together and motivating and encouraging each other.... Don't know what happened but it makes me sad!! Oh well..... :-(

[2Bthin4me 15]

@@Ginger Snaps. Thanks for thinking of me. On Fri I spiked a fever of 101.4, had problems breathing and was dehydrated. So after a call with the on-call surgeon I went to the ER. They did a CT Scan to rule out leaks, tears, etcetera. They found some pneumonia in my lungs. So I got Fluid, antibiotics and some to go. I feel so much better now.

[kerweav 24]

I was sleeved on June 19 and feeling pretty great! I had a little but of a rough first day at home...horrible horrible headache, nausea, and 100.9 temp. I was in close contact with the nurse and she called me in liquid hydrocodone and a suppository for nausea. Worked like a charm! I still get the headache, but notice it's not as bad when I get my Protein in.

Today is day 5 and I'm feeling hungry, which makes me feel defeated. I wonder what I'm doing wrong? I have sf Popsicles and broth, sip on liquids (1 oz every 15 min), plus drink the nasty Protein. I see the surgeon on Thursday and hopefully will progress to full liquid. Sadly, ii would gladly welcome one of my Premier Protein shakes right now! I'm down 23 lbs since the beginning of my pre-op diet.

My one concern...TMI, sorry...I haven't pooped since last Wednesday! I finally have gas, but still haven't had a bowel. Should I be worried?

So happy to read all of your stories! Go us!

[jjinWA 511]

I was sleeved on June 19 and feeling pretty great! I had a little but of a rough first day at home...horrible horrible headache, nausea, and 100.9 temp. I was in close contact with the nurse and she called me in liquid hydrocodone and a suppository for nausea. Worked like a charm! I still get the headache, but notice it's not as bad when I get my Protein in. Today is day 5 and I'm feeling hungry, which makes me feel defeated. I wonder what I'm doing wrong? I have sf Popsicles and broth, sip on liquids (1 oz every 15 min), plus drink the nasty Protein. I see the surgeon on Thursday and hopefully will progress to full liquid. Sadly, ii would gladly welcome one of my Premier Protein shakes right now! I'm down 23 lbs since the beginning of my pre-op diet. My one concern...TMI, sorry...I haven't pooped since last Wednesday! I finally have gas, but still haven't had a bowel. Should I be worried? So happy to read all of your stories! Go us!

You are certainly not alone in dealing with your hungar. I have been starved! My surgery was the 17 TH. I called my NUT and she said as long as I got the first 50oz of wager in I could introduce Protein drinks in that first week after surgery. That has helped a bit, but honestly, not by much. My stomach, little as it is, still growls like it did in its much bigger version a few short days ago! I go to state 2 tomorrow and I can introduce puréed foods. I expect that will appease the hunger gods! I certainly hope so. This has. Even a very uncomfortable week. No more pain, nausea, gas, etc..... Just very HUNGRY!