January 2017 Sleevers

[vsg11117 1]

I had mine on 1/11, and so far everything has gone better than expected! I had second thoughts right up until the anesthesia kicked in. The OR team and then post-op nurse were extremely nice and supportive. I'm still getting used to not gulping Water, but I already feel a million times better (except for the soreness on my left side).

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[limom3 1]

Yes not gulping/chugging my Water is tough and not drinking 30 mins after eating

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[atrudel 1]

@@barcelona37 I'm actually vegan. Pre surgery I used vega sport Protein, garden of light raw Protein, jarrow unflavored (though actually has a strong vanilla taste), powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored pea protein powders. Not sure what is going to go down post surgery. Working on a vega sport right now but it's very thick made exactly as directed. The garden of light went down easier but less protein overall. Just home from hospital this afternoon so now is the time to experiment.

I am vegan also. My surgery was January 17. How are you doing with protein? I was told I can't start Protein powder until 1 week post op so I am living on popsicles, veggie broth and gatorade right now.

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[bill1130 115]

Mine is scheduled on the 31st it can't get here fast enough

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[limom3 1]

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a specific group for January 2017 sleevers so decided to start this one (excuse me if one is out already)! I'm from NJ and I started this journey September 28th this year. My insurance is with Aetna and requires 3 months supervised exercise program. I've done all my labs, and appointments and my official date is January 16, 2017 (until today, I thought it was set for the 6th lol).

Anybody else having their surgery during that timeframe?

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Hello i had my surgery on 1/13 im so done with liquids but really not lookung foward to puree anyone have suggestions on what i can make that wont be too gross

mine is 1/6 in Tijuana - nervous, like crazy, but very excited to get this party started!

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[LBrown 09 49]

Yeah I was like that till Sunday, then Monday I could tell that something seemed to be different but I continued to keep drinking just a few sips at a time. A little while ago I was like I'm going to see so I got a Protein shake and drank it and was able to get the whole thing down and nothing come back up and there was no pain.

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[LBrown 09 49]

I was also sleeved on 01/04 and have no trouble with 11oz Protein Shake. After the 3rd day preop I was meeting my Water goals. I guess it's a blessing and a curse because I don't have any trouble getting anything down and seldomly fill full. I have to keep reminding my self Portion Control.

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

Surgery in the morning. Felling nervous

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[limom3 1]

Surgery in the morning. Felling nervous

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Good luck!

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[Sleeveforme2017 144]

Thanks

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[Jodster 38]

I had mine Jan 12th

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[lankrit 1]

Mine was 24 January. Still on the clear fluids...

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[shan84non 7]

I had my sleeve done 1/23. I'm amazed at how much pain I'm still in and how hard it is to drink anything. I have felt disgustingly full since the surgery but can't even seem to drink Water. My heaviest was 269, started at 263, pre op was 247 and at 3 days out I'm 244.

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[Sleeveforme2017 144]

Surgery on 1-26. When does the pain go away? I can't lie down I sleep propped up on the couch. Still can't get this breathing to 2000. 1000-1200 is as far as I can go.

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[AJsDream 7]

I was sleeved on 1/19. Took about 7 days to get through the post op difficulties then on day 8 I felt great and ready to jump back into my life. Walking during those days REALLY helped get better faster. I'm now 23lbs down from surgery day. It was very difficult and painful for me to get the liquids down the first week and now (day 11) I'm comfortable drinking almost as usual and without pain. I'm hungry now, but I can keep up my full liquids for the 30 days my surgeon instructed, mostly because it's paying off so quickly. It's hard cooking for the kids and seeing and smelling yummy foods but my eye is on the prize so I'm dealing with it. I'm glad I did the surgery, even though I freaked out the whole first week. Good luck, everyone!

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