HopefulInVirginia 44 Posted September 23, 2016 Hi all! So I did it - I really did it- I am officially sleeved! I'm feeling pretty good. The doc did a hiatal hernia repair and that part of my chest hurts but is manageable with the pain meds. My tummy doesn't hurt at all, which surprised me. I've had 3 bouts of nausea but have not thrown up. I've been walking my laps around the unit. This morning I had broth and Jello and have so far been able to tolerate eating. I feel a lot better than I feared I would. I may have to stay one more night in the hospital because my hematocrit is low. They will check it again in an hour. Hopefully it will have increased but even staying at the same level is probably okay. Now I'm ready to get to the weight loss stage - woo hoo! Good luck to each of you on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelliev2015 136 Posted September 23, 2016 Way to go! I hope you continue to feel great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browneyedgirl41 176 Posted September 23, 2016 Yay! Hang in there! Glad you're feeling pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted September 23, 2016 YAY! CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to join you on the other side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suga Renique Reborn 115 Posted September 23, 2016 Congratulations HopefulInVirginia! Welcome to the sleeve community! Although the sleeve is simply a tool to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it still drops the weight off you like nobody's business! I have no regrets and love the way I look and feel now. Applause for doing what's best for YOU and not letting anyone else tell you how to take care of YOU! Pls keep us all posted..... #TheStruggleIsReal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eriirosee 10 Posted September 23, 2016 Hi all! So I did it - I really did it- I am officially sleeved! I'm feeling pretty good. The doc did a hiatal hernia repair and that part of my chest hurts but is manageable with the pain meds. My tummy doesn't hurt at all, which surprised me. I've had 3 bouts of nausea but have not thrown up. I've been walking my laps around the unit. This morning I had broth and Jello and have so far been able to tolerate eating. I feel a lot better than I feared I would. I may have to stay one more night in the hospital because my hematocrit is low. They will check it again in an hour. Hopefully it will have increased but even staying at the same level is probably okay. Now I'm ready to get to the weight loss stage - woo hoo! Good luck to each of you on your journey!Congratulations!! eriirosee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danny77 1 Posted September 23, 2016 Awesome!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiff291 45 Posted September 24, 2016 Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HopefulInVirginia 44 Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks everyone! I'm home and am struggling a little bit but doing okay. Definitely need my pain meds. It's uncomfortable to eat (jello, Popsicles) and to drink (sip) Water. Is this normal? @@tiff291 how is your recovery going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiff291 45 Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks everyone! I'm home and am struggling a little bit but doing okay. Definitely need my pain meds. It's uncomfortable to eat (Jello, Popsicles) and to drink (sip) Water. Is this normal? @@tiff291 how is your recovery going?Hello, mine is getting a little better, my body feels stiff and I'm finally passing gas and burping a little more (tmi sorry). I tried to eat a popsicle yesterday but was too nauseous to do so. Make sure that you are walking, that will somewhat help with the pain. My stomach still hurts a bit because of the gas, but I'm doing better with each day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
