August Sleevers Check In

[agirlnamedfrankie 69]

Today's my first day of full liquids as well and I'm having low fat cream of chicken Soup for dinner and OH MY LORD IT IS SO DELICIOUS. Crazy what just a few weeks can do for perspective.

[jdillon 355]

Today's my first day of full liquids as well and I'm having low fat cream of chicken Soup for dinner and OH MY LORD IT IS SO DELICIOUS. Crazy what just a few weeks can do for perspective.

I'm going in at 7:30am for surgery . How's your progress?

[Stacyfae 13]

So I am 9 days post-op and I'm doing way better than last week! I lost 13lbs my first week out and I'm now at 253lbs. So amazing! I'm on full liquids and I'm able to have Protein Shakes, SF applesauce, Greek yogurt, SF pudding and Jello and I've found some great Campbell's Soups with tons of flavor and I'm blending them smooth and eat about 2-3 oz. I'm about to go out of town on business and I'm worried about business meals because nobody knows I had the surgery. But all in all I'm getting used to this and liking the results that I've had thus far. Good Luck Sleever's!

[Stacyfae 13]

Today's my first day of full liquids as well and I'm having low fat cream of chicken Soup for dinner and OH MY LORD IT IS SO DELICIOUS. Crazy what just a few weeks can do for perspective.

I'm going in at 7:30am for surgery . How's your progress?

I totally understand! I found some Soups and blended them smooth and the flavor is amazing! It's funny how much being on all liquids makes you appreciate flavors! Good luck!

[agirlnamedfrankie 69]

I'm going in at 7:30am for surgery . How's your progress?

Mostly good. I don't have any pain but I am exhausted beyond belief and have mostly been spending days on the couch. I'm sure this is thanks to 8 days with no calories and I'm hoping that the full liquid stage will perk me back up. I had more energy directly after surgery and the three days after which is good because I had to travel home. We'll see!

Good luck tomorrow. I know you've been anxiously awaiting your date!

[agirlnamedfrankie 69]

I totally understand! I found some Soups and blended them smooth and the flavor is amazing! It's funny how much being on all liquids makes you appreciate flavors! Good luck!

I was wondering about blending...but wasn't sure how that would be different than purées which I don't start for another two weeks. Just that the consistency is thinner? I strained my Soup to remove the chicken bits because I wasn't sure blending was okay.

[hhp29 26]

found out today that my surgery is august 25th! im excited and nervous all at the same time. im glad its not a long wait because im so happy to start my new life. ive got such a busy week ahead now. i start my pre op diet tomorrow. it kinda feels surreal like i cant believe ive gotten to this step! good luck to everyone! and congrats to the newly sleeved!

[alyce 61]

August 27.... Nervous

[ade7870 16]

I'm August 27th too!! Good luck to you. Are u doing preop liquid diet yet? I started it Wednesday and so far it's going surprisingly well!! We can do this

[ayscott74 99]

Hi everyone hopefully the ones that has been sleeved are doing well and the one who is getting sleeve best wish, and be praying for ya. Well let me tell you how I am doing I was sleeved August 11. Wow what an experience first day after was in pain most of it was gas I had a hiatal hernia repair too. So I was in more pain. Was discharged home the next day August 12. I have been trying to keep fluids down but it hard I don't feel hungry so I have to make myself drink. Today is the 15th and I am back at work well I feel better that pain gas pain went away on Wednesday and yesterday I was moving better. So I will see how my day goes. I don't have a hard job so I think it will be ok. I weight myself and I am down 11lb I happy with that. Have a great day

[amorga 35]

@@ayscott74

Kudos to you for going back to work so soon. I got sleeved the 12th and can't imagine going back to even a desk job right now. I'm a hospital nurse so there is no way I could possibly go back yet as my job requires a lot of lifting. I still have moderate pain around the incision site that they pulled my stomach out of and placed two deep muscle stitches. I'm taking liquid Tylenol during the day and liquid lortab at night since it makes me sleepy. I feel the need to brace that incision site as well cause I can feel it pulling and it's painful to walk around without. I'm excited to start full liquids today so I can get more Protein in and hopefully get to healing faster. Good luck to you!

[hhp29 26]

I'm planning on taking at least 6 weeks off work. I am a nurse also. I didn't want to risk back too early and hurt myself, with the lifting restrictions they wouldn't let me back anyway. I have been saving up some money to help cushion being out of work. even if I felt able I think I'd like to take the extra time to get used to the new me, my eating habits and such. I wouldn't want to be getting sick at work. that's great that some of you are able to return to work so soon!

[jdillon 355]

Leaving for the hospital in 20 minutes

Edited August 15, 2014 by jdillon

[Karen Scott 117]

Leaving for the hospital in 20 minutes

prayers r with u. Stay calm and all the best.

[ayscott74 99]

Leaving for the hospital in 20 minutes

Praying for you best of luck