HAD SURGERY 3/31/15

[Lion0312 13]

Just wanted to check back in. I had my surgery on 3/31. Things are going pretty good. I am able to move around pretty well. Riding in the car is a little painful as I still feel every bump in the road. But it is getting better. I took off my nausea patch yesterday and I am happy to say that I haven't been nauseous at all. I was even able to go get a manicure and pedicure yesterday!

Reading all of the posts, I realized that my diet is a lot different from most people. I am on Clear Liquids for this whole week. I can drink Water pretty easily. I've had sugar free popsicles and fudgsicles. Yesterday I tried to eat sf Jello but only made it through about 1/2 a container before I was full. I am not supposed to start Protein supplement drinks and smoothies (no added fruit) until Day 7. I don't start on mushy foods until week 3 (days 15-21). My head tells me I need to eat but my body is not hungry. I am looking forward to being to enjoy meals with my husband. Right now, he is trying not to eat in front of me. Even though I tell him it is ok, he is worried that it will be hard for me. I told him that next week I would let him take me out to a Chinese place that we like. I figure I can have the egg drop Soup.

I am trying to keep positive about my weight loss. I have lost 13 pounds and I know that is a good number for 5 days after surgery. But I see some of you have lost 20+ pounds. When my mom had the surgery last year, she lost 20 pounds in the first week. I'm moving and not eating anything I am not supposed to. I know everyone is different. Maybe when I start with the Protein, more weight will fall off. I guess I am just being impatient...

[ridingrae 61]

#butterfly85 thanks but I can only drink Clear Liquids for the first 2 weeks

[Butterfly85 43]

Just wanted to check back in. I had my surgery on 3/31. Things are going pretty good. I am able to move around pretty well. Riding in the car is a little painful as I still feel every bump in the road. But it is getting better. I took off my nausea patch yesterday and I am happy to say that I haven't been nauseous at all. I was even able to go get a manicure and pedicure yesterday!

Reading all of the posts, I realized that my diet is a lot different from most people. I am on clear liquids for this whole week. I can drink Water pretty easily. I've had sugar free popsicles and fudgsicles. Yesterday I tried to eat sf Jello but only made it through about 1/2 a container before I was full. I am not supposed to start Protein supplement drinks and smoothies (no added fruit) until Day 7. I don't start on mushy foods until week 3 (days 15-21). My head tells me I need to eat but my body is not hungry. I am looking forward to being to enjoy meals with my husband. Right now, he is trying not to eat in front of me. Even though I tell him it is ok, he is worried that it will be hard for me. I told him that next week I would let him take me out to a Chinese place that we like. I figure I can have the egg drop Soup.< /p>

I am trying to keep positive about my weight loss. I have lost 13 pounds and I know that is a good number for 5 days after surgery. But I see some of you have lost 20+ pounds. When my mom had the surgery last year, she lost 20 pounds in the first week. I'm moving and not eating anything I am not supposed to. I know everyone is different. Maybe when I start with the Protein, more weight will fall off. I guess I am just being impatient...

GLAD YOUR NAUSEA HAS WENT AWAY IT'S SUCH A YUCKY FEELING, THAT'S AWESOME YOU GOT OUT FOR A MANICURE AND PEDICURE I BET THAT WAS REFRESHING (-; THAT'S SWEET OF YOUR HUSBAND MY MOM DOES THE SAME THING TO ME WHEN SHE COMES OVER I'M LIKE MOM SERIOUSLY I CAN SMELL IT SO DON'T HIDE IT'S FINE I'M NOT HUNGRY LOL

I'VE LOST 7LBS IN 5 DAYS SO NO WORRIES YOUR 13LBS IS GREAT IN 5 DAYS, ONCE WE'RE ABLE TO GET MORE MOBILE AND CAN EXERCISE THE WEIGHT WILL FALL OFF, I OFTEN HAVE TO TELL MYSELF BE PATIENT IT WILL HAPPEN SOON ENOUGH, WE GOT THIS GIRL NO WORRIES, GREAT HEALTH AND NEW BODIES SOON TO COME (-; HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[Butterfly85 43]

#butterfly85 thanks but I can only drink clear liquids for the first 2 weeks

OH OKAY YOU'RE WELCOME , I'M TO ON CLEAR LIQUIDS FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS, MY DOCTOR TOLD ME I COULD START THE PREMADE Protein Shakes WHILE ON MY CLEAR LIQUIDS BUT EVERY DOCTOR IS DIFFERENT AND I TOTALLY RESPECT THAT, I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON GETTING THROUGH THE SMELL AND TASTE GIRLY YOU GOT THIS NO WORRIES (-;

[Loss78 50]

@@Butterfly85 I swear our situation mirrors each others so much, lol!! I too have only lost 7 lbs, and Tuesday will be 1 week from surgery. I feel the same as you, patience, it's not a race or anything our body will shed it at its own pace. The main thing is, it's shedding, lol! I too have the weird sound as when I sip and have short bursts of pain as I sip, I wish I knew how long something like that is supposed to last. I'm sure it will ease up with time since each day seems to be better than the last. I guess it just takes time and patience {{sigh}} lol! Hope all goes well for you too and you are having a happy Easter!

Edited April 5, 2015 by Loss78

[lloyd408 16]

I had mine on 3/30. I get to start squishy foods tomorrow. I thought I wasn't going to feel hungry but I did today and felt discouraged.

DON'T FEEL DISCOURAGED GIRL WE'RE HUMAN WE HAD SURGERY ON OUR STOMACH NOT OUR BRAIN SO IT'S GONNA TAKE SOME TIME TO UNDERSTAND OUR NEW STOMACH I TOO HAVE FELT HUNGRY NOT STARVING BUT JUST WANTING SOMETHING MORE THEN Clear liquids I'M SURE IT WELL GETTING BETTER FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET MORE INTO YOUR SQUISHY FOODS KEEP YOUR HEAD UP GIRL YOU GOT THIS JUST TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME (-; HAPPY EASTER GIRLY

Happy Easter too you! It's a lot of head hunger. But I just keep telling myself I'm stronger than it. And being able to eat squishy food helps. I just need to drink more. It feels like that's all I'm doing. Don't know how I'm going to get it all in when I get back to work.

[BackSpin81 350]

Hey! I was sleeved on 3/30/15!! Doing OK so far! Still crampy, but OK ????. How are you feeling?

[tlemieux220 138]

I had my surgery on 3/17, and it took me 5-7 days before all the gas was gone. I walked a lot and it finally subsided. I can now also sleep on my sides again. So give it time. As of today, I am at 215.4, I am so excited since I have not been at this weight in 5 years. I have lost a total of 20 lbs, thanks for all the support on this site.

[Amie2790 15]

I'm Amie.

Sleeved 3/31/15

I get so much hope and joy seeing there are others like me on the same timeline. Anyone can email me at foreverloved27@gmail.com

For those with BM problems. Miralax

I finally went today. I did the miralax yesterday and this morning. It's gentle and patient with my scared body and mind. (Beyond terrified to push)

We got this. Come hell or high Water.

Oh ps I was told about papaya enzymes and digestive enzymes. God forbid we go crazy and take too much of food or skip ahead of our plan... I heard it helps with the death like feeling that will take over. Was told they are at Walmart. As soon as I get a ride I'm grabbing some.

[Lion0312 13]

Sleeved 3/31. Im back at work today. Standing up and sitting down is a lil sore but nothing awful. I'm a lil tired but not exhausted. No one at work knows I had it done except for 2 co-workers. Did anyone else go back to work yet?

[CrissyBat 60]

Sleeved 3/31. Im back at work today. Standing up and sitting down is a lil sore but nothing awful. I'm a lil tired but not exhausted. No one at work knows I had it done except for 2 co-workers. Did anyone else go back to work yet?

I go back tomorrow. I was sleeved the 1st.

[Loss78 50]

I was going to go back today but have my post op app. With my doc so I'm going to go back tomorrow. But I'm confident I will do OK I'm feeling much better now.

[readinva 10]

I was going to go back tomorrow but am going to work from home instead. I have an hour commute and I'm worried about that for some reason. My energy and pain is fine I've had some stomach/bathroom issues today and that scares me. I'm just nervous to go back!!!

[Sleever16 1]

I was sleeved on 3/31 . So glad to have found this thread with other same day surgery buddies. I am really hungry! On liquids til Friday. Not much trouble at all drinking fluids. Makes me wonder what they did in there!

[dani710 1]

I was sleeved on 3/31.

Just the thought of making a Protein shake makes me cringe. I am sooo sick of them!

Other than that, I am feeling better every day. Just mentally a little blah! It's been rainy and supposed to stay that way all week