The First Steps are the Hardest

[siddarhi 44]

Hello! My name is Sidda and I was sleeved on September 29th, 2015. That was six days ago and I figured that now would be a good time to start a thread to keep up with my thoughts on everything. Today I feel much better than I have been, I have a lot more energy today and my stomach doesn't hurt half as much as it did the first few days out. It is still swollen and tender in a few areas and I am pretty well bruised up but that's to be expected, right?

The first day after surgery, I had trouble even getting a few ounces of liquid down for the x-ray test. In fact, I only managed to finish the first cup they gave me, I couldn't take any of the second one. Getting up from the hospital bed was a production of huffing, puffing, and groaning. I'm not ashamed to say it, I am a wimp! I don't like pain, and it doesn't like me. I clutched the Teddy Bear I had decided to use as a pressure pillow as if it knew the secret word to the city of gold, and there was no way in hell I was putting him down. I did my walks fairly regularly, though I somewhat neglected my breathing machine between medicated half dozing naps.

Being home, I've fairly steadily gotten better and better. I'm not so sore now, I only really have pain when I'm bending to get up from sitting/laying down or getting down there in the first place. Or when I poke my tummy, but I'm trying to avoid doing that. I've been on a selection of five medications that I'm sure are making all the difference, and I'll list them at the end of this post for anyone who is curious. My family has been amazingly supportive and took over my house cleaning while I was recovering and basically babysat me. (Did I mention I am a wimp? ) As of day... probably four I've had no trouble in getting in all my liquids. Water seems to go straight through as long as I don't gulp it and my Protein Drinks, although they take me a little longer, are easily going down as well. I'm dying for the strangest foods though, and I can't wait to get off the liquid stage (says everyone ever, right?).

Measurements
Starting Preop: 286 lbs
Day of Surgery: 278 lbs
Today: 263 lbs

Medications
Acetaminophen-Hydrocodone - 15ml every 4 hours as needed for pain (Liquid)
Lovenox injection - 40ml once a day for 14 days (Ugh, I hate shots)
Zofran- 4mg dissolving tablets once every 8 hours for nausea
Protonix - 40ml once a day (tiny pill)
Sucralfate - 10ml 4 times a day + at bed time (Liquid)

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Congratulations on your surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery

[The Candidate 3,215]

Your topic title said it all. So true. Sounds like you are progressing well, and each day will get better. Congrats on surgery and best of luck!

Edited October 5, 2015 by The Post Op

[Vivi Passarelli 1]

Hey, I was sleeved a day after You!!! I have only lost 2lbs. Lucky you... I feel the same way you do. Lets keep in touch

[MzStockton 182]

Oh I so no the feeling sleeved on 9/25/15 first follow up visit today lost 13lbs???? congrats on your wt loss things are getting much better

[siddarhi 44]

Thank you all so much

Yes please Vivi, I would love keeping in touch with as many people as possible!

That's awesome MzStockton! Did you get progressed to the next stage?

[siddarhi 44]

Today I am stopping my blood thinner shots a week early due to side effects (dizzy, blood spots under the skin, excessive bruising). I called the doctor first, of course to let him know.

Weighed today: 257.6 lbs

I am averaging anywhere from 10 to 650 calories a day, getting 48+ ounces (usually 64 ounces) of liquid.

[The Candidate 3,215]

You're doing great! Keep it up!

[Seahawkgirl 129]

So exciting!! Congratulations! Can't wait to join you in a few days!!

[amber5281 13]

I had my surgery on Thursday 10/8. I weighed myself today for the first time thinking I would have lost at least 5 lbs or so.. And I lost 1 lb!! I am really disappointed. How can I not loose more than that after 3 days of Clear Liquids? I start full liquids tomorrow and I am so happy!! I cannot stomach the idea of broth, juice or jello!! I did notice yesterday I could barely get my wedding ring on - so I must have been swollen from surgery. Anyone else having this problem ? How soon does the weight start coming off ? I want to see some results already !!

[Dub 9,922]

I had my surgery on Thursday 10/8. I weighed myself today for the first time thinking I would have lost at least 5 lbs or so.. And I lost 1 lb!! I am really disappointed. How can I not loose more than that after 3 days of Clear liquids? I start full liquids tomorrow and I am so happy!! I cannot stomach the idea of broth, juice or jello!! I did notice yesterday I could barely get my wedding ring on - so I must have been swollen from surgery. Anyone else having this problem ? How soon does the weight start coming off ? I want to see some results already !!

Were you already losing weight prior to the surgery ?

If not then it may take a bit for your body to adjust to the new fuel intake and volumes.

[amber5281 13]

I lost about 15 lbs before surgery. I have actually started loosing now - it must have just been retained Fluid from surgery. Thank you

[siddarhi 44]

Okay, checking in because I haven't in a little while:

Current weight: 254.4

I've been stuck at pretty much this weight for four days. Oh hello Week 3 stall, you are slightly early but all is good. I'm eating what I can, grabbing the occasional Protein Shake when I can't, and drink drink drinking. I can't wait to start playing dance dance againnnnnn.