April sleevers!?

[jaimevondawson 48]

Hi everyone! I've been a bit MIA since surgery. Have been trying to stay busy and have definitely been self reflective. Everything went well, but wow, what a surreal experience- probably because I traveled to Mexico for mine.
I was exhausted after the surgery and slept a lot. Had some nausea and pain (not too severe) for the first few days with a bit of dry heaving and one successful foamy vomit. Was up and walking the same day. The following day I walked about a half mile. The day after that I went to the San Diego Zoo, used a wheel chair off and on and also got a sunburn to add to my situation. [emoji41]
I would say the first day I felt great was on the 5th day. Only had pain at the incisions and some bubbly guts, especially when I tried to drink Water too quickly.
All in all, considering I had most of my stomach removed, it's pretty incredible how quickly I'm healing. Each day is an improvement. The incisions are small which is a plus.
As far as hunger, ghrelin is one hell of a hormone. I literally still do not feel hungry at all. I do get "head" hungry and had a few moments of despair, beginning with being in Mexico and not able to eat tacos. I'm also going through weird cravings, like just a few moments ago I really wanted a sandwich with crunchy pickles. I thought about chips and queso several times yesterday. chocolate cake sounds too good to even think about, but sometimes I'll look at food and get grossed out. It's a whole new world. Sometimes I'll think I'm getting hunger pangs but it's actually just gas. Once it moves around and disappears, the feeling goes away.
I do have to keep reminding myself to stay hydrated. All in all, everything is good. Now, I need to go buy a scale! I haven't had one in years for fear that I might accidentally trip and fall on it and see my weight. It's strange to be excited to track it now.
Good luck to all the April and future sleevers!

Thanks for keeping us posted! I go in on the 24th! Glad you are feeling well!

[Martinichic 39]

2 hours ago, FreckledfaceG said:

Hope you are home. I'm good. Worse thing is feeling sore like I did too many sit ups.

Thank you ,Yes I finally got to come home yesterday but my potassium was really low ,I'm still not drinking Water enough but I know I will get there ,just wish this gas pain would away ughhh and the little pains when I sip my water . I'm only having problems with one suture but don't even know I have the others ,Hope your pain goes away tho and am glad doing good

[browneyesdebra 171]

11 hours ago, lovealwaysrosie said:

Welcome to the 4/24 club there a few of us on here with the same date!!

Welcome to the club I had my surgery today around 11:00and I'm doing ok with my surgery I had little pain and set up in the chair for about 6 hours after surgery then I walk the floor twice then I went to bed only pain I had was pain in both of my shoulder and I had Migraine haven't use my pain that much all day I prayer you will have no pain after surgery and be able get around

[browneyesdebra 171]

I had my surgery today at 1100 I'm doing fine I had little pain I my stomach from surgery that was all most pain I had was from my shoulders I have problems with them but hurt so bad they said probably from they way they had my arms but after surgery I set up in chair for six hours then walk twice from my room around nurse station then they laid me down and had Migraine so they gave me something for that I'm ok now I'm watching TV

[browneyesdebra 171]

7 hours ago, Erkaderka said:

Hi everyone! I've been a bit MIA since surgery. Have been trying to stay busy and have definitely been self reflective. Everything went well, but wow, what a surreal experience- probably because I traveled to Mexico for mine.

I was exhausted after the surgery and slept a lot. Had some nausea and pain (not too severe) for the first few days with a bit of dry heaving and one successful foamy vomit. Was up and walking the same day. The following day I walked about a half mile. The day after that I went to the San Diego Zoo, used a wheel chair off and on and also got a sunburn to add to my situation. 😎

I would say the first day I felt great was on the 5th day. Only had pain at the incisions and some bubbly guts, especially when I tried to drink Water too quickly.

All in all, considering I had most of my stomach removed, it's pretty incredible how quickly I'm healing. Each day is an improvement. The incisions are small which is a plus.

As far as hunger, ghrelin is one hell of a hormone. I literally still do not feel hungry at all. I do get "head" hungry and had a few moments of despair, beginning with being in Mexico and not able to eat tacos. I'm also going through weird cravings, like just a few moments ago I really wanted a sandwich with crunchy pickles. I thought about chips and queso several times yesterday. chocolate cake sounds too good to even think about, but sometimes I'll look at food and get grossed out. It's a whole new world. Sometimes I'll think I'm getting hunger pangs but it's actually just gas. Once it moves around and disappears, the feeling goes away.

I do have to keep reminding myself to stay hydrated. All in all, everything is good. Now, I need to go buy a scale! I haven't had one in years for fear that I might accidentally trip and fall on it and see my weight. It's strange to be excited to track it now.

Good luck to all the April and future sleevers!

I'm Dylan you are doing much better I'm doing good after my surgery today

[browneyesdebra 171]

5 hours ago, FreckledfaceG said:

Hope you are home. I'm good. Worse thing is feeling sore like I did too many sit ups.

I pose go home tomorrow and hope I be able to I had my surgery today and don't wanted them to add extra day to me

[Simplyrosie 113]

Welcome to the club I had my surgery today around 11:00and I'm doing ok with my surgery I had little pain and set up in the chair for about 6 hours after surgery then I walk the floor twice then I went to bed only pain I had was pain in both of my shoulder and I had Migraine haven't use my pain that much all day I prayer you will have no pain after surgery and be able get around

I pray for quick healing for you! Keep us updated on how you are feeling.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Month is flying by..

[browneyesdebra 171]

My surgery went fine on April 17 and I came home today it is April 18 so I'm doing ok only problem I have is I don't like the taste of pills lot I have crush up until week is up and don't mix well with Jello

[sonjak1 12]

I am getting sleeved on the 20th. Tomorrow is prep day. Light Breakfast and lunch and then liquids til midnight. Im so exited and nervous. I cant wait for my stomach.

[Jaree1 16]

Congratulation I had my sleeve done on the 17th as well I keep feeling empty a little pain but I'm not taking any medication I refuse to take those pain meds can you give me some ideas out of him at the hunger

[browneyesdebra 171]

1 hour ago, sonjak1 said:

I am getting sleeved on the 20th. Tomorrow is prep day. Light Breakfast and lunch and then liquids til midnight. Im so exited and nervous. I cant wait for my stomach.

Congratulations good luck on your surgery tomorrow I had mines on April 17

[browneyesdebra 171]

1 hour ago, Jaree1 said:

Congratulation I had my sleeve done on the 17th as well I keep feeling empty a little pain but I'm not taking any medication I refuse to take those pain meds can you give me some ideas out of him at the hunger

Congratulations to you on your new journey my journey start the same day

[Bella74 23]

My surgery went fine on April 17 and I came home today it is April 18 so I'm doing ok only problem I have is I don't like the taste of pills lot I have crush up until week is up and don't mix well with Jello

Congratulations! I'm so glad that it went well and your home. Good luck with the crushed medication.

[browneyesdebra 171]

13 minutes ago, Bella74 said:

Congratulations! I'm so glad that it went well and your home. Good luck with the crushed medication.

I thank you and going try do my best on this crushed medicine