August Sleevers Check In

[Urbanlamb 56]

@ sandi in fl

I thought you weren't suppose to fly do to risk of embolism

Good point Chris! I guess if you are flying you should be sure that they give you blood thinners and that you wear compression stockings??

[snowkitten 371]

Today is Day Five post-op (was sleeved August 18).

I am doing GREAT! Did three loads of laundry this morning, folded, hung and put it all up.

Tummy is only mildly sore.

Am amazed at how well I'm drinking, sipping, slurping.

Am up to 49 grams of protein/day (yesterday). Going up every day. Not trying to be the World Champ during Week One -- just do a little better every day.

I lost THREE FREAKIN' POUNDS LAST NIGHT! That's a personal best, for sure! (And yes, I'm probably still shedding IV weight. But it's still 4 pounds less than just before surgery.)

In other words (knock on wood), I'm lovin' this.

Yay that's exciting!! 4 pounds even when Water weight is awesome. That's about a bag of sugar you no longer have to carry arround!

[Loristi 14]

Well I survived! I was sleeved yesterday and Im home already! The being put under part was surprsingly easy. I dont even remember them doing it! I just woke up in recovering chanting to myself in my head "I did it, I did it!" lol Im really tred and have mild gas thats more annoying than anything. Im surprised at how much I do NOT want to eat. I never thought that woudl happen! Im struggling getting in Protein today. I'll be lucky to get in 10 grams! ugh

[Sandi in FL 39]

@ sandi in fl

I thought you weren't suppose to fly do to risk of embolism

Yes Chris - that was a concern of mine too- but they told me to get compression stockings... and Im instructed to move my feet and legs while I sit and walk every 30-45 minutes on the plane. I have 3 friends that went to this hospital - same treatment - and they are all giving me advice too... so I feel comfy with the planning.

[DevineMissM 59]

<p>Well I survived! I was sleeved yesterday and Im home already! The being put under part was surprsingly easy. I dont even remember them doing it! I just woke up in recovering chanting to myself in my head "I did it, I did it!" lol Im really tred and have mild gas thats more annoying than anything. Im surprised at how much I do NOT want to eat. I never thought that woudl happen! Im struggling getting in Protein today. I'll be lucky to get in 10 grams! ugh</p>

Loristi, So happy for you! Good luck. I go Monday.

[Cowboy02 2]

Loristi. I had mine done yesterday too. I got home and I hiccup something awful. Other that that I feel just normal pain. Nothing I can't deal with. But I am very tired. Congrats maybe we can keep in touch !

[alyce 61]

@alyce...Good luck to you as well!! I've been doing my liquid preop diet since 8/14...Protein shakes and Clear Liquids. It's not fun but I'm doing way better than I expected! And...I'm down 10 lbs just this past week What time is your surgery Wednesday? ? Mine is at 10...gotta be there at 8. WE GOT THIS!!!!!

you will never believe that my surgery is in the afternoon... I am so unhappy about it... I don't know what time I gave to report yet.. They are going to call me Monday ... Good luck to you... I had my last appointment yesterday ... I lost five pounds... Tomorrow I gave to pick up my meds I need to take .. Keep me posted !!!

[soniaJ 49]

I was sleeved on wed the 20th and I'm feeling good thank god but I have had a small headache since the surgery. And the other weird thing is my jaw hurts awful. Has anyone else had these symptoms? I gave up caffeine months ago.

[Karen Scott 117]

Well I survived! I was sleeved yesterday and Im home already! The being put under part was surprsingly easy. I dont even remember them doing it! I just woke up in recovering chanting to myself in my head "I did it, I did it!" lol Im really tred and have mild gas thats more annoying than anything. Im surprised at how much I do NOT want to eat. I never thought that woudl happen! Im struggling getting in Protein today. I'll be lucky to get in 10 grams! ugh

glad u r doing well. I am 4 days out. Doctor told me first week to b on Clear Liquids only Isopure potein drink and clear liquids. My full liquid stage starts next Wednesday that's wen I start getting in all that protein. I really don't have a problem getting anything down but the major area longest incision is tight and uncomfortable. My question though did anyone have diarrhea(TMI) but this is how learn. Hang in there I am trying to do the same.

[amazon 579]

I was sleeved on 8/14. Struggled with nausea and some vomiting + dry heaves the first 24 hours after surgery. Took a few tries to find something that helped. So I got an extra night's stay. (In Thurs. and out Saturday).

The few days following I kept getting stomach/chest/back pains that came and went. I was expecting the incisions to bug me but not this. And this really hurt :-(

So after a rough night Monday night, I called the dr.'s first thing Tuesday. I was asked if I could come in. So of course I did.

Initial exam was fine. No real alarm bells per se, but they ordered some blood work and an ESD. By the time I was done, the Dr. had the results and ends up I developed acid reflux. (I actually saw it on the ESD) Never had any issues before. The acid could also have been behind the nausea in the hospital.

So my PPI was doubled and I was told I could take Tums if also needed.

It's believed that this will go away as the swelling goes away. Hope so!

So now I'm doing fine. Getting all of my Protein and fluids in. Definitely getting tired of yogurt, apple sauce, and Protein Shakes all ready, lol. Just 2.5 weeks until pureed :-)

[YESICAN21 8]

Hello All:

My surgery is the Tuesday the 26 I am a little nervous. I had the band removed in June my doctor said he might have to take more of my stomach taken so I want have leakage. Also told I might have to be cut if he has issues has anyone ever heard of this? He did say maybe but just concerned. Please reply someone

[soniaJ 49]

I've heard that sometimes they cut you if your liver is too large and they can't maneuver around it. I haven't heard of making your stomach smaller so it doesn't leak. Why would he do that? Does he thing the lap band did something to your stomach.

[YESICAN21 8]

I don't know I will call him on Monday and ask that question.

[YESICAN21 8]

Thank you SO much for replying just nervous

[DevineMissM 59]

Great news for you... I am sure all will continue to go well for you good luck!