Newbie looking for Oct sleevers!

[trisey 17]

Hey my fellow October sleevers,

How is everyone doing? People that's been recently sleeved, how you feeling? Well the gas has subsided... I'm feeling loads better besides the pain from one of my cut. Plus I have a mild cough and it kills me to cough of sneeze. Feel like I'm gonna bust each time I do it lol. Also my stomach feels so tight. Like I've been doing mad sit-ups. I don't know how much weight I've lost since the surgery ( October 1st ) my post-op appoinment was today but I had to miss since my little bambino got sick. I'm kinda scared to get on the scale to be honest, I'm scared it won't move much. My mom had a bypass when I was 7 so she keeps telling me it'll be okay, "your gonna lose it sunshine". She's 6'0" probably 140 lbs on a bad day lol. But I'm worried about getting in all my Protein. It's hard because if i sip too fast I get terrible gas bubbles. Too slow the day will pass and I'll still be on shake #1. And I drink EAS. It tolerable but I'm not too happy with it. I feel like I'm talking yall ear off so somebody anybody HIT ME UPPPPPP:)

Prayers up for you guys:)

[tardis76 50]

@@trisey

i had mine done oct 1 also. also drinking eas chocolate. that and sugar free Jello. my weigh in isnt until friday but i did see the doctor about my blood pressure today. 100 over 80 wow!

[trisey 17]

@@tardis76 awesome. I don't go for my weigh in until 10/21 since my doc is only availble on tuesday. Have you tried other Protein Shakes? I tried Atkins and muscle milk. Both made me feel like I was on the verge of spilling my guts. And I hate that feeling. Ugh is it so hard to find a tasty Protein Shake lol. I've been drinking broth and propel Water. The propel is pretty good and I usually hate flavored water. I've also had alot of applce juice water downed. I can't wait to start the purees tho. That's next wednesday for me:)

[Dana825 82]

Prayers just went up & may blessings pour down. Keep us posted

Thanks so much! I'm happy to say that I'm doing great.

[tardis76 50]

@@trisey

I did muscle milk before surg, its so so. i was also mixing eas with chocolate almond milk. not sure if i can do that until next stage so i've been just mixing eas with Water right now. also tried some chcolate Protein i got at target..target generic brand.

it tastes so so.

[genniexfresh 47]

@@trisey && @@tardis76 HEY MY SURGERY TWINS!! lol trisey don't be nervous about that scale girl! I went to my post-op yesterday and was like OMG what if nothing has changed?! (Since I'm so use to that) and to my surprise I was down 21.5lbs ! They cleared me to have 3 shakes a day and 64oz of Water also to start my Vitamins ... Yesterday I took literally all day (10am-11pm) to finish 1 EAS shake and I didn't even get in a full bottle of water .... Today I drank a full shake from 12:30pm till 2pm so that was a big jump and I've been getting a little more water in. They told me not to worry because just starting out we won't be able to jus into 3 full shakes and all that water .... So slowly but surely! Do you guys have Instagram or Facebook? !

[shmeyers 240]

It's so exciting to hear from the sleevers that have already gone this month. Thanks for sharing. My surgery is 1 week from today. I'm a little nervous but mostly excited to start my journey. Being able to read and share on here has made it so much better. Thanks everyone for being so willing to share. The shakes I have found that I like are unjury chocolate splendor and Gnc - Gold Standard 100% Whey- banana Cream.

[tardis76 50]

@genniexfresh/@trisey

yah i am on fb and instagram. PM me and i'll shoot you my details.

anyone tried the natures best Isopure Protein shakes? i just ordered some off Amazon it's zero carb and Cookies n cream flavor. allegedly its suppose to be good for gastric.

im planning on returning to work monday, anyone else jumping back into the office?

[Dana825 82]

Hey everyone, I was sleeved at 9:30 this morning everthing went very well. I remember going into the operating room but only I was only awake for a few minutes. I had to have a hitial hernia repair as well.

When I woke up from surgery the gas pain in my chest was at a level of 5 or 6. I was given pain medication, when i got to my room from recovery I was ready to walk . I put my pajamas on and I walked and I'm no longer experiencing gas pains and that's so awesome. I've been increasing my walking time a little at a time. I'm up to 5 laps on my hospital floor.

As far as resting, I've been resting pretty well. Nurses are constantly in but their awesome! I have my chest x-ray and leak test in the morning. After that I'll start my clear liquid diet. Guys I'm so glad I don't feel hungry.

I know there are a lot of people getting sleeved on Wednesday, October 8th. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery!

[Delta Dawn 66]

Dana825 you are so encouraging . I too will have hiatal hernia repair during surgery. Its awesome that you have posted so soon.

I am a newbie but I am scheduled for surgery Oct.17th in Piedras Negras with Dr. Alvarez. I have read every post made here and I have learned so much. Thanks to you all for sharing. I wish the best for all of you, those that are getting sleeved in the near future especially tomorrow and all of you that are sleeved and on your way to goal weight. I'm excited to hear your stories. I am equally excited to share my experience with everyone here!!

Edited October 8, 2014 by Delta Dawn

[cjenkins74 31]

10/28 is my day!!!

[shmeyers 240]

@@Dana825

Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad you're doing well.

[Peekboo 472]

Hello Oct Sleevers

I had my sleeve done yesterday afternoon and im doing well. Not much pain but I had some nausea. I have my swallow nest in a few hours. I have been thirsty but not hungry. Three of the nurses here had the sleeve done by my surgeon I. They all look good.

[Williams3909 5]

My date is 10/8 excited and nervous.

[Dana825 82]

Dana825 you are so encouraging . I too will have hiatal hernia repair during surgery. Its awesome that you have posted so soon.

I am a newbie but I am scheduled for surgery Oct.17th in Piedras Negras with Dr. Alvarez. I have read every post made here and I have learned so much. Thanks to you all for sharing. I wish the best for all of you, those that are getting sleeved in the near future especially tomorrow and all of you that are sleeved and on your way to goal weight. I'm excited to hear your stories. I am equally excited to share my experience with everyone here!!

Thank you, this support group has been very beneficial to me as well. It's awesome to share my experience with everyone. I've heard very great things about Dr. Alvarez. In fact if my insurance wouldn't had covered my surgery I would have went to Dr. Alvarez. I truly wish you the best, your day is almost here. I'm getting prepared for my swallow test .