February sleevers

[Keriene 0]

Had my sleeve on the 24th Feb 2015 doing ok I think x

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

I had my sleeve on Feb. 19 and I feel great! I went on an outing today to Ulta, costco, etc. My sister took me. It was about 2 hours and I was a little worn out after that!! I am on full liquids and see my surgeon on Tuesday and think he will advance me to soft foods. My biggest issue has been a dry mouth. I am getting in 64 ounces+ of fluids, but it's still dry!

[artblitz 21]

I was sleeved on 2-19. My pre-sleeve weight was 219, I was 208 yesterday (last day of Feb). I am on full liquids, though I cannot tolerate much. Taking sips of Water. Am back to work, part-time. I am an RN and requested to go home on blood thinners, which I have 6 more days. I am starting exercise tomorrow...cycling 1 mile at the gym every day this week is the goal. I am back on Wednesday for my 2 week follow-up.

My issues are not physical. Mine are mental. I feel very fragile emotionally....going between being very sad and very angry. I spoke to a friend who was sleeved 9 months ago. He is a psy. nurse practitioner and says that without "food to grab to numb my emotions, my emotions are coming to the surface." That this will pass in time. I am really seeing how much I misused food...I knew it, but having this done and not being able to overeat has highlighted it. On some levels I am sick and ashamed at myself because this state had eroded some very important relationships and credibility in my life. I cannot go back...I must move forward, is all I can do...but I really feel raw. If I were to write a book today the title would be "Cut to the Bone."

You all sound like you doing well. Has anyone besides me had an emotional response?

Helen

[heatherchiv 1]

Helen,

I am having a hard time emotionally as well. I was sleeved on the 23rd and I never realized how much of my life revolved around food. I do not regret my decision to do it but I never realized how hard it was going to be to adjust my relationships with people as well as food.< /p>

[Croaker 26]

I was sleeved on the 23rd but also had a substantial hiatal hernia repair. The first couple of days I had intense referred pain in my shoulders with each swallow, every breath from my diaphragm.

It faded by Thursday. I can swallow with only a slight hitch as it passes through. 60oz of Water and 3 Protein Shakes today. The chewable Multivitamins make my sleeve clench.

I went off narcotics the day after surgery, as the liquid caused such intense spasms that I thought I'd have to return to the hospital. I stopped Tylenol Friday and am back to driving since my abdominal pain is gone and the muscles don't hurt to turn fast or stomp on the brakes.

My current challenge is that my sleeve has a tendency toward strong spasms when empty. I get to advance to cottage cheese, yogurt, and eggs tomorrow.

[MLP70 13]

I have been struggling emotionally as well. I did not expect to mourn food the way I have. I dream of food.

[branchlikeatree 0]

Feb 25 VSG. I'd like in to the Facebook group. Email awb125@gmail.com

Thanks

Edited March 2, 2015 by branchlikeatree

[paegynn 2]

Sleeved 2/11 please add me to FB group. paegynn@gmail.com

Edited March 2, 2015 by paegynn

[Soready2lose 49]

I've had the emotional struggles too. I feel like I'm having to break up with food. I miss it and the comfort it used to bring me, but I know I'm better off without using it in this unhealthy way.

I'm also starting to wonder if I'm dehydrated. I've been feeling physically crappy, weak, and now have had a headache for 2 days (though I used to get bad headaches pre-op too). I've been drinking but not enough. I'm contemplating going to an urgent care center for IV fluids.

[fatima.mashaal 3]

I was sleeved on Feb 27 so Im just four days out. I had horrible nausea and vomiting day one and two after surgery and was told it was the gas. I walked an awful lot and by day three I was feeling much better.

Im on Clear Liquids so far and doing pretty well. I havent gotten on the scale after surgery. I think I will get on once Im two weeks post-op

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[heatherchiv 1]

I've seen people mention a Facebook group how do I get included in that?

[Thais Heidemann 0]

I was sleeved on the 27th. So far doing good. Small sips on liquids and I am done. Today I tried Protein yogurt. 3 small sips.

[bizzeth 0]

I had my sleeve on 2/10/15. Had a rough start and I too am afraid of losing my hair. I still find it hard to get in all the Protein. I'd love to join the Facebook group. The support is awesome on here. I'm down 20 pounds so far. Should it be more though?

[Jovie62 135]

I was sleeved on February 18 and also very emotional. A car honked at me today and I started crying. WTH? It wasn't even a big deal. Aarrgghh!

[freetobeallofme 0]

I was sleeved on 2/18. I have been doing great. No problems so far. I wasn't able to drink the shakes after the first 8 days post surgery. I would have barfed if I swallowed another sip. I just ate greek yogurt until I went to the doctors yesterday and they said I could eat Protein. No puree! I just have to make sure I chew, chew, chew!!!. So far eggs and chicken work great. I was told if I tolerate the Protein I can start on soft veggies by Friday!!! I have only lost 12 lbs. post surgery. I know I will lose more once I can really move, not just walk. It is great to hear from everyone!