JULY SLEEVERS- How are you doing?

[Ambellina 4]

Hi all! I am brandie-new to this site but I thought it looked amazing!

So, I had my surgery on July 24th. I have no pain from incisions, occasional soreness but nothing too remarkable. I too am on what was referred to as Bariatric Stage 2 diet, aka liquids only. It's been a week and one day, and it feels like the longest week. I feel better. I can notice a change in mood, some sleep (I was a real bad insomniac prior to surgery), I wake up feeling a bit more refreshed and get right up vs prior I'd lay in bed in a miserable daze for about an hour. I want to do more walking etc., but I do not want to overdo it I go for recheck on Aug. 16th, so I'll discuss what I can incorporate in for physical activity then. BUT, man am I having a hard time with the liquids and I noticed the Protein Shakes make me a bit gassy and sometimes mildly nauseous. I am not physically hungry much at all, only mildly here and there. But yes, the liquids only for the past week and knowing I have 2 more weeks at least of it (I can do "pureed" food in one week) is rough. Doing it like the doc said but it is rough. Especially when my family all have dinner or order out, etc. Trying to keep myself busy... and hydrated! I know in my head it will get easier in time and the liquid only is not forever but it has been a frustration at times.

[Bobbio99 5]

The 13th for me, hospital for 2 days, bad nausea for 12 hours, then better, went back to work after 10 days, walking every day, up to 1.2 miles, well healed, but can only eat 600-700 cals per day but I am getting 100gm Protein, eggs and cottage cheese, eating proti Soups with some shredded chicken now. Energy seems surprising good for such low cals, down #24 since surgery. And not at all hungry-weird!

[NYCGAL000 59]

I was sleeved the 15th and PRE OP I lost 17 lbs, since the 15th I only lost 12 lbs. losing slow, I'm done weighing myself every day its too depressing!

[Half-Tum 404]

16 hours ago, Ambellina said:

Hi all! I am brandie-new to this site but I thought it looked amazing!

So, I had my surgery on July 24th. I have no pain from incisions, occasional soreness but nothing too remarkable. I too am on what was referred to as Bariatric Stage 2 diet, aka liquids only. It's been a week and one day, and it feels like the longest week. I feel better. I can notice a change in mood, some sleep (I was a real bad insomniac prior to surgery), I wake up feeling a bit more refreshed and get right up vs prior I'd lay in bed in a miserable daze for about an hour. I want to do more walking etc., but I do not want to overdo it I go for recheck on Aug. 16th, so I'll discuss what I can incorporate in for physical activity then. BUT, man am I having a hard time with the liquids and I noticed the Protein Shakes make me a bit gassy and sometimes mildly nauseous. I am not physically hungry much at all, only mildly here and there. But yes, the liquids only for the past week and knowing I have 2 more weeks at least of it (I can do "pureed" food in one week) is rough. Doing it like the doc said but it is rough. Especially when my family all have dinner or order out, etc. Trying to keep myself busy... and hydrated! I know in my head it will get easier in time and the liquid only is not forever but it has been a frustration at times.

I had mine on the same day and feel EXACTLY like I could have written everything you wrote.

Just letting you know you're not the only one. We can do this. We will do this.

Edited August 2, 2017 by Half-Tum

[nettabs1 4]

I was sleeved on 7/29 in Mexico. I'm doing really well just a little sore which is expected. I haven't got on a scale but i know I'm still holding Water weight from surgery so nerves to see. Can't wait to get off of clear liquid.

[Ambellina 4]

55 minutes ago, Half-Tum said:

I had mine on the same day and feel EXACTLY like I could have written everything you wrote.

Just letting you know you're not the only one. We can do this. We will do this.

Glad to know it's not all in my crazy head lol! Thank you

[Bambam626 10]

I was sleeved the 15th and PRE OP I lost 17 lbs, since the 15th I only lost 12 lbs. losing slow, I'm done weighing myself every day its too depressing!

Same! Sleeved 7/18 dropped 10 by day 6 and now staying same. Good thing I did measurements. Cause lost inches here and there [emoji6]

[Half-Tum 404]

Just got back from my First Follow Up Visit with my surgeon a week and two days after surgery, 7/24/17.

Have lost 25lbs since before and after surgery.

Approved to move on to stage 2 full liquids. Have to do that for three weeks till our next visit.

Bought my Vitamins and protien powders.< br />
Inittowinit.

[sleevedshereen 524]

3 minutes ago, Half-Tum said:

Just got back from my First Follow Up Visit with my surgeon a week and two days after surgery, 7/24/17.

Have lost 25lbs since before and after surgery.

Approved to move on to stage 2 full liquids. Have to do that for three weeks till our next visit.

Bought my Vitamins and protien powders.< br />
Inittowinit.

You got this!

[NewCL 43]

7/21 was my surgery date. Lost 20lbs since pre-op. Walking 2 miles a day & back to work. Feeling good just a little belly soreness. Moving to puree food Friday & I CANT wait!

[kcmonkmi6912 8]

Sleeved Monday, 7/31. Just got home yesterday. Feeling very weak this morning and anxiety is creeping in on me. Woke up to watery stool but I know it's going to get better

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[JupiterSky 23]

Happy Thursday to everyone. Hope you all are doing well.

Edited August 3, 2017 by JupiterSky

[JupiterSky 23]

4 hours ago, kcmonkmi6912 said:

Sleeved Monday, 7/31. Just got home yesterday. Feeling very weak this morning and anxiety is creeping in on me. Woke up to watery stool but I know it's going to get better

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This will pass. In my experience pretty quickly. Within the 2nd week i was doing just fine adjusting. I know it's hard not to have buyers remorse and think holy crap what did i just do. It is worth it. Keep your thoughts and feeling positive and that ol' anxiety will go away. Focus on how brave you were to do this and how it will feel to see the weight come off. I am a firm believer in the Law of Attraction so what what ever you are focussed on is what you attract, The surgery is behind you and you have nothing to do now but heal and experience your new life. Lots of love and light to you and i would say good luck but you don't need luck. You got this.

[ckamedina 2]

This will pass. In my experience pretty quickly. Within the 2nd week i was doing just fine adjusting. I know it's hard not to have buyers remorse and think holy crap what did i just do. It is worth it. Keep your thoughts and feeling positive and that ol' anxiety will go away. Focus on how brave you were to do this and how it will feel to see the weight come off. I am a firm believer in the Law of Attraction so what what ever you are focussed on is what you attract, The surgery is behind you and you have nothing to do now but heal and experience your new life. Lots of love and light to you and i would say good luck but you don't need luck. You got this.

Thank you for the words of encouragement . I'm also having anxiety and not sleeping at night

[Redo2017 247]

Thank you for the words of encouragement . I'm also having anxiety and not sleeping at night

Are you still taking pain meds? I was having anxiety in the evenings and during the night when I came home from surgery. I quickly figured out that the Norco I was taking was causing my anxiety. I stopped taking it and the anxiety went away. Just an idea. I hope you are felling better soon!