My experience - Gastric Sleeve May 26th - 5 days out

[Healthy2015 8]

Hi everyone! Well, after four months of jumping through hoops, I finally had the surgery this past Tuesday. Before I go on, I should admit that I struggled terribly with that 2 weeks pre-surgery liquid diet and cheated multiple times in a big way. I was far from a perfect candidate. Anyway, surgery was Tuesday and I went home Thursday night. I was up and walking the same night as surgery. My blood pressure and blood sugar sky rocketed after surgery. I am not diabetic so the blood sugar thing was a surprise. They addressed it via drugs in my IV and it resolved. Surgeon said this is not uncommon when your body has been through surgery like this. I felt really hot too, like I had a fever, but I didn't. Weird, hey? Very little stomach pain, more like soreness like if you did a bunch of sit-ups. The gas pain in my chest was the worst. It has faded as of today, thankfully. I haven't needed any pain meds since I left the hospital. Now I am home and on full liquids. I am definitely weak and woozy because my blood pressure is low now, and also due to the lack of food, of course. To be expected.

I am thinking about food a lot, but I figure who wouldn't be if they hadn't eaten substantial in weeks (except the cheat days before surgery)? Drinking as much Water and broth as I can, eating Jello (blech!), and dreaming of Tuesday when I can have refried Beans or cottage cheese, lol. I realized that my life and especially weekends revolved a lot around food so I tried to prepare myself for that but, boy, it's a big reality check now when the food is gone. Time to find a better friend than Popeye's fried chicken. I'm rolling with it and hanging in there.

I weighed in at 326 the month before surgery and as of this morning I saw 295. Out of the 300's! Every day I feel a little bit better, and can't wait to see where I am in a month. I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

[Jill1965 1]

Sounds like you are doing well!!! Looking forward to hearing more of your journey!

[vgsmommy 7]

Awesome! So happy for you! I was sleeved on May 27. Weighed 240 morning of surgery and this morning I weighed in at 228 :-) still having gas pains but I am happy I had the sleeve done!

[linzdiane 10]

Awesome, I was sleeved on May 26th as well. Started eating some soft foods these last 2 days. I don't mind the Protein Shakes but it's good to get some substance and something with a savory flavor as opposed to the sweet Protein Drinks. Tried Beans, I puréed black beans and made a healthier refried version. I've puréed some beef stew and Tomato basil Soup which was so yummy. Can only get about 2 oz of food down, but I'm successfully reaching my 64 oz of fluids each day and 60-70 g of Protein which has made me feel better I think. Doing about 45 minutes on the treadmill, lower speed of course. Surgery day I was 235 yesterday's post op appt I was 221, hope it keeps up!

[momof2tx 13]

Sounds like you're doing really good! The thinking about food a lot is totally normal. My surgery was May 15th and those first 2 weeks were terrible, then this week it got better. Each day is improvement in feeling better and the head hunger. Hang in there!

[naturegirl 320]

While I'm still awaiting my surgery to be scheduled, it's nice to read accounts of what the surgery and recovery processes are like. Of course I realize that everyone is different, but I'm hoping that this prepares me for what's ahead.

[00612 12]

Had my sleeve on May 26 also. Weight on day of surgery 254. Weight today 231.