November Sleevers

[Half of Bri 115]

ONE MORE SLEEP!! Surgery is tomorrow. I'm waiting on the call to tell me what time to arrive at the hospital. I haven't had to do any sort of pre op diet but I'm on Clear Liquids only, today. I will be drinking the awful magnesium citrate starting at 3 pm. At 5 pm I put on my Nausea parch. I'm excited but extremely nervous. I have a blood clotting issue so if there are any prayer warriors out there, I could use some prayers! Good luck everyone!!

How did things go? I've had a history of blood clots so I totally understand what that's like. It's my main concern going in. I'm being sleeved 12/2. Hope you're doing well!

[MojoCAMI 75]

Good Morning everyone,

Just wanted to report that operation Sleeve is complete yay!!!!

Sleeved on Wednesday, checked out of hospital evening,,ride home was horrible nausea kicked in..but i made it without puking.

complications are usual, gas and cramping but the meds are holding those issues at bay, providing I take them on time. While recovering the Isopure Protein upset my new stomach causing lots of pain, luckily they had nectar available which agreed more with my new tummy.

Walking the first time hurt pretty bad, this will be day three I can get up with minimal pain, walking around the house is easy...just dealing with stomach gas, hiccups and cramping.. the gas medication takes care of the hiccups and stomach gas..and the cramping meds work but they take about 20min to kick in..

Overall not bad, I can sip Water and my nectar protein I have a home without issue. and i sleep pretty good reclined providing i have taken my cramping and gas meds

I will provide more updates as they come

[Stephschmidt1 8]

It's ok segula613 it will happen. I have a good friend as a coach and a husband who won't let me quit I probably would not have done that without them. The last month waiting on insurance was HARD I went up 3 lbs during that time. This whole Process is such a head game. Once surgery was scheduled my brain relaxed and I am back down again this time to stay!

Find a support person and tell them to keep going even if you want to quit. My husband is amazing! Slapped me back to reality when I got down. Can't wait for 11/25

[Mania 128]

Good Morning everyone,

Just wanted to report that operation Sleeve is complete yay!!!!

Sleeved on Wednesday, checked out of hospital evening,,ride home was horrible nausea kicked in..but i made it without puking.

complications are usual, gas and cramping but the meds are holding those issues at bay, providing I take them on time. While recovering the Isopure Protein upset my new stomach causing lots of pain, luckily they had nectar available which agreed more with my new tummy.

Walking the first time hurt pretty bad, this will be day three I can get up with minimal pain, walking around the house is easy...just dealing with stomach gas, hiccups and cramping.. the gas medication takes care of the hiccups and stomach gas..and the cramping meds work but they take about 20min to kick in..

Overall not bad, I can sip Water and my nectar protein I have a home without issue. and i sleep pretty good reclined providing i have taken my cramping and gas meds

I will provide more updates as they come

Congratulations. I hope my surgery next week goes as smoothly.

[mokt 58]

Day 3 after surgery and was able to walk outside. Had a rough night as I had a lot of nausea I but otherwise everything going smoothly. I am just tired and still have cramp/gas pain. I have to remember to stay on top of it. For all of you not yet sleeved I highly recommend you crush your pills and mix in Water. I had a really hard time with one of my pills because I didn't crush it. Big mistake. Fine now but was very painful.

Very excited and happy at how smoothly things are going????

Good luck to all of you!!!

[MojoCAMI 75]

Day 3 after surgery and was able to walk outside. Had a rough night as I had a lot of nausea I but otherwise everything going smoothly. I am just tired and still have cramp/gas pain. I have to remember to stay on top of it. For all of you not yet sleeved I highly recommend you crush your pills and mix in Water. I had a really hard time with one of my pills because I didn't crush it. Big mistake. Fine now but was very painful.

Very excited and happy at how smoothly things are going

Good luck to all of you!!!

Thanks fort the tip mokt, I have had to cut all my pill in either half or quarters and yes the cramping and gas pain could end at any time.. for now every 3-4hrs I pop the gas and cramping meds and it keeps it at bay, its the only way I could get any sleep. Best of luck on day 4.

Good Morning everyone,

Just wanted to report that operation Sleeve is complete yay!!!!

Sleeved on Wednesday, checked out of hospital evening,,ride home was horrible nausea kicked in..but i made it without puking.

complications are usual, gas and cramping but the meds are holding those issues at bay, providing I take them on time. While recovering the Isopure Protein upset my new stomach causing lots of pain, luckily they had nectar available which agreed more with my new tummy.

Walking the first time hurt pretty bad, this will be day three I can get up with minimal pain, walking around the house is easy...just dealing with stomach gas, hiccups and cramping.. the gas medication takes care of the hiccups and stomach gas..and the cramping meds work but they take about 20min to kick in..

Overall not bad, I can sip water and my nectar protein I have a home without issue. and i sleep pretty good reclined providing i have taken my cramping and gas meds

I will provide more updates as they come

Congratulations. I hope my surgery next week goes as smoothly.

thank you!!

[kmckee123 4]

What is the Pre-op diet and how far before surgery does it start. No one has mentioned it. I'm still waiting for my surgery date. Been waiting since Sep 16th. Something always seems to get screwed up.

[kmckee123 4]

I also have a blood clot issue so I have to have a filter placed prior to my WLSG and stop my Coumadin for both.

[chuck415 89]

Just wanted to check-in on my fellow Nov sleevers. I had my surgery on the 10th and have been doing exceptionally well so far. Good luck to everyone.

[Mayflower72 27]

Hello everyone,

my surgery date is 11/16 I just got the call my surgery is scheduled for 2:15pm ????I need to arrive at the hospital by 11:45am. Nervous & excited! But ready for my new life. To everyone who has been sleeved this month Congrats ????????

[all4him 25]

Just wanted to check-in on my fellow Nov sleevers. I had my surgery on the 10th and have been doing exceptionally well so far. Good luck to everyone.

Mine was Monday 11/9. Came home Wednesday instead of Tuesday due to excessive pain when I tried to drink. Been wandering around the house for 2 days wishing I could have some Soup other than broth. I did manage a whole Protein Shake earlier today. Just ready for time to pass. Back to work Monday. I have to get out soon to buy a scale!

[CourtOhMy 4]

Congrats!! I just got my date today I go Nov 18th!! Super excited

[mcp_vsg 7]

I'm the 30th too!! Finally someone w/ the same date!!

[MojoCAMI 75]

What is the Pre-op diet and how far before surgery does it start. No one has mentioned it. I'm still waiting for my surgery date. Been waiting since Sep 16th. Something always seems to get screwed up.

Hi Kcmckee123

My pre-op diet was high Protein, no fruit, no carb, no sugar and no starch diet. In short what I did was

I had a a Protein Shake for Breakfast

one protein shake for lunch

protein shake if I as hungry between 2-3pm (nectar Roadside Lemonade helped)'

Dinner:

all the veggies I wanted usually grilled, for meat protein i selected small oz cuts of steak, fish or chicken

in total no more than about 4-6oz of meat protein at dinner time.

2days before surgery is full liquid diet which was not so bad,, I made tones of different flavored sugar free jello's to make it though.

[Springallyear 0]

I am in GA too and scheduled for 11.21!