Just had Gastric Sleeve, looking for a buddy/mentor

[TexasGirl86 37]

Hi everyone,

I'm 29, from Dallas. No kids, and I just had the Gastric Sleeve done in Frisco, TX. I'm freaking out a little, I've never had any type or surgery before, so the whole recovery thing is quite new to me.

I'm also scared of everything, like my left arm hurts (im assuming from the IV) and the outside of my left thigh is numb!

Actually I'm freaking out a lot. If I could get some advice or some words of comfort that'd be great.

Thank you all!

[soonsleeved 18]

Hi, how are you feeling ? do you have a instaagram

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@TexasGirl86

There is always pain with any type of surgery. You will heal with time. Since this is your first experience I understand the freak out. If you have questions ask your Dr. I hope this will put your mind at ease.

The pain is temporary your results will be amazing.

[jeanniereenie 177]

I am near you, friend me

we can chat...I am 5 weeks out and don't know much but do know that you will feel better soon!

[TLW 163]

Watch the numbness in your thigh. Are you on blood thinner shots? If it is still numb Monday, call your doctors office and let them know.

[TexasGirl86 37]

Thanks for your responses everyone.

Today I'm feeling a little better. I slept a lot. Today is my last day before I can have Protein shakes. So just Popsicles, chicken broth, and Water.

I'm not going to lie though, i do feel hungry!

I called my doctor about the numbness on the outer side of my right leg- he said it's fine. Something about nerves getting pinched during surgery. He said it should go away in a few weeks :/

Today's highlight is trying to take a shower and wash my hair. Wish me luck!

[MzB 297]

Just thought I would follow up on the numb left leg question. I was sleeved on May 18 and had the exact same thing with my left leg. I too was worried that they had done real damage while they were in there taking my stomach out.

It is just a pinched nerve probably from the swelling. Good news is mine got better over a couple of weeks. I would estimate I was five weeks out before I quit noticing it. I did figure out that sleeping on my back made it worse. By the way, I'm from North Dallas as well. Feel free to keep in touch as we both go on this journey. ☺️

[paradizz_vsg 1]

Here to be a buddy, my sleeve surgery is 8/7, start pre-op liquid diet this Fri

[AshK 2]

Hi! I am not near you as I live in IL but I am looking for a buddy to keep in contact with! I was sleeved 9/21/15, am 26, no kids, and this was my first surgery as well! Looking for someone to share this process with as I am not sharing the journey with anyone but my immediate family. Please let me know if you are interested