Late December Sleevers?

[MissSimpson 81]

These posts worry me a little. I’m 8 days out and I can gulp Water, feel little restriction and there hasn’t been a single food that has caused me any problems. The only effect from the surgery that I feel is lack of hunger. This may sound great to you if you are having difficulties, but I wonder if this surgery may not work for me. Is that possible? I have not eaten much and have been pretty good on my diet, so I’m good so far, but...

Don’t stress too much. Everybody is different.

[Mitzy69 13]

How's everyone feeling? I can't take the heartburn it's killing me. I don't see the doctor again till May! I wonder why so long before he sees me? I thought we had to go monthly. Calling my regular doctor today maybe he can monitor me better.

[KSitjar 3]

Hey guys, just found this app. I got my sleeve done on 12/22. Only issue I'm experiencing at the moment (week 3), is soreness in my abdomen where they pulled the partial stomach from.

Still wearing my belly binder, but it only helps a little. Eating my Proteins now and finally got my liquid intake to over 80oz. I try to eat every 2-3 hours but it's difficult, it's really dependent on what I'm consuming.

Otherwise, once this soreness goes away, I'll be hitting the gym to regain the muscle mass I've lost.

[optimistic74 1]

Hey guys, just found this app. I got my sleeve done on 12/22. Only issue I'm experiencing at the moment (week 3), is soreness in my abdomen where they pulled the partial stomach from.

Still wearing my belly binder, but it only helps a little. Eating my Proteins now and finally got my liquid intake to over 80oz. I try to eat every 2-3 hours but it's difficult, it's really dependent on what I'm consuming.

Otherwise, once this soreness goes away, I'll be hitting the gym to regain the muscle mass I've lost.

What's a belly binder ?

[KSitjar 3]

Has anyone had their follow up appointment? Mine is next week and the Nurse Practioner mentioned that they would do a barium swallow to check for leaks or other issues. Has anyone had to do this yet?

I had my 2-week follow-up on 1/4, and I didn't have to do any leak checks. Doc just looked at my incisions and said I was doing well. Had lost about 30lbs since surgery and I'm due back in a month for another check-up.

[KSitjar 3]

What's a belly binder ?

Elastic fabric with Velcro to keep the abdomen together. It helps me restrict the movement of my belly when I walk. Hospital put it on me during recovery.

[abefroman329 704]

On 1/6/2018 at 11:46 PM, Miri L said:

Has anyone had their follow up appointment? Mine is next week and the Nurse Practioner mentioned that they would do a barium swallow to check for leaks or other issues. Has anyone had to do this yet?

I had my 2-week follow up on Friday. No barium swallow, but I don't think they had reason to think that was an issue. Doc ripped off the remaining steri-strips (of 5 they initially put on, 3 hadn't fallen off yet) and said the incisions looked good and that I should come back in a month.

[abefroman329 704]

On 1/6/2018 at 11:46 PM, Miri L said:

Has anyone had their follow up appointment? Mine is next week and the Nurse Practioner mentioned that they would do a barium swallow to check for leaks or other issues. Has anyone had to do this yet?

I had my 2-week follow up on Friday. No barium swallow, but I don't think they had reason to think that was an issue. Doc ripped off the remaining steri-strips (of 5 they initially put on, 3 hadn't fallen off yet) and said the incisions looked good and that I should come back in a month.

[OscarsMom 9]

Sleeved on 12/29 - first day back to work today. Being in the office is very different than being home - my mind is totally occupied with food and I feel hungry here (was not really the case at home...possibly I'm not drinking enough liquids? ). Doing great except I sometimes get an intense gripping pain when something hits my stomach after swallowing, especially anything not really a liquid (like Jello or yogurt). 2 tablespoons of ff plain greek yogurt also caused terrible diarrhea last night. Supposed to transition to try eggs and other soft solids later this week, yikes - I'm terrified of my stomach's reaction!

[CarlyRose 6]

Anyone scheduled for sleeve in late Dec? Mine is on Dec 26, and I’d love to be in touch with others going through it with me.

Hey I had mine the 26th as well and I just found this app, not sure how to use it but would love some gastric buddies! Haha

[Livingmybestlife 19]

On 1/7/2018 at 11:13 AM, Jbrava24 said:

So I started my unflavored Protein Powder yesterday and my stomach has been torn up. I’m thinking it’s the milk part and I might have to get a plant based Protein powder. Anybody else have problems with the whey Protein?

I have the plant based protein it is fruit flavored and it has been going pretty well. I am 3 days behind on having it but I have been drinking my fluids. Today I had some tuna, for dinner I could only get through half the 3 spoonfuls of the 6 oz. package. I made sure it was very moist as suggested. For lunch I had creamy potato Soup. My stomach is getting a little better but honestly I thought the tuna might revisit me. I felt so full to the top of my esophagus.

[MissSimpson 81]

7 hours ago, OscarsMom said:

Sleeved on 12/29 - first day back to work today. Being in the office is very different than being home - my mind is totally occupied with food and I feel hungry here (was not really the case at home...possibly I'm not drinking enough liquids?). Doing great except I sometimes get an intense gripping pain when something hits my stomach after swallowing, especially anything not really a liquid (like Jello or yogurt). 2 tablespoons of ff plain greek yogurt also caused terrible diarrhea last night. Supposed to transition to try eggs and other soft solids later this week, yikes - I'm terrified of my stomach's reaction!

My stomach gargles likes crazy any time I have anything that’s not liquid!

[goldylocksbear 0]

On 14/12/2017 at 3:36 PM, march1 said:

I’ve had anxiety and depression in the past but have been clear for about two years and I am worried about such a biological change triggering that to come back. Anyway, I know what anxiety feels like so I can understand how you feel. Relax. This seems like a great move and safe operation with a couple months of discomfort for a lifetime of skinny living. I’m excited. Are you too?

I totally relate to this. I have worked so hard to get to a place where I feel happy and stable. I wanted to have this operation for health and self esteem; but was concerned I would jeopardise my current state. So far, so good!

How are you doing with it all? My operation was the 19th of December 2017.

[OscarsMom 9]

11 hours ago, MissSimpson said:

My stomach gargles likes crazy any time I have anything that’s not liquid!

The noises coming out of digestive system pretty much all the time are insane!

[abefroman329 704]

Fortunately mine only makes noises at night. The surgeon said it's temporary, though.