November 2018 Sleevers!?!?

[CristinHope 69]

21 hours ago, theresamtz said:

Question?
Anyone have horrible breath after surgery??? I’m brushing way more than I normally would. Is it lack of Water?

Yes! It’s been awful. I think dehydration is definitely a part of it. But even increasing Water didn’t fix mine. I bought a tongue scraper and a mouth rinse and it’s helping a good bit and I’m brushing 3 times a day. It’s helping but I still wake up with YUCK mouth.

[lulu06 19]

22 hours ago, theresamtz said:

Question?
Anyone have horrible breath after surgery??? I’m brushing way more than I normally would. Is it lack of Water?

That is one of the questions my Dr. asked me about. When I told him yes he said it was common to get yeast growth in the stomach after this kind of surgery. He gave me Nyastatin swish and swallow to help. Maybe it would an idea to ask your DR about it.

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

Hi guys.
How long did your incision pain last?
I was sleeved 11/21
I tried sleeping more flat last night that I have previously and ended up on my side a few times.
This morning I woke up very sore. My 2 big incisions hurt a lot. I haven't taken pain meds in a few days but feel like I might need them today. Did I sleep wrong?
How long did your incision pain last? Kind of worried.

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[paddyski 168]

22 hours ago, Sealeafi said:

My day 16-19: I am the fine winner if the flu... good times right after surgery! I guess the upside to having 103 fever in the ER after surgery is that you definitely get bumped to the top of the list to get seen! ( some people had been waiting 5-6 hours at the hospital)

oh no feel better! I had just a head cold and it was killer finally starting to feel normal I can't imagine having the flu on top of everything right now.

[paddyski 168]

3 hours ago, CristinHope said:

Yes! It’s been awful. I think dehydration is definitely a part of it. But even increasing Water didn’t fix mine. I bought a tongue scraper and a mouth rinse and it’s helping a good bit and I’m brushing 3 times a day. It’s helping but I still wake up with YUCK mouth.

All of this, they told us to expect this in class and to brush a few extra times a day and rinse out, still I feel gross lol.

[paddyski 168]

27 minutes ago, dreamingofasleeve said:

Hi guys.
How long did your incision pain last?
I was sleeved 11/21
I tried sleeping more flat last night that I have previously and ended up on my side a few times.
This morning I woke up very sore. My 2 big incisions hurt a lot. I haven't taken pain meds in a few days but feel like I might need them today. Did I sleep wrong?
How long did your incision pain last? Kind of worried.

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I had two days like this about two weeks after, I thought uh oh for a minute, but I was still able to eat and drink no pain so I had to realize it was healing pain, and then it went away, I stayed in the showers a little longer on those three days, but it was tough. Look at the wound sites make sure nothing is red or angry or leaky looking and if worried call your dr. they will be able to talk you through.

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

I had two days like this about two weeks after, I thought uh oh for a minute, but I was still able to eat and drink no pain so I had to realize it was healing pain, and then it went away, I stayed in the showers a little longer on those three days, but it was tough. Look at the wound sites make sure nothing is red or angry or leaky looking and if worried call your dr. they will be able to talk you through.

Thank you. That is the first thing I checked and everything still looks completely normal. No redness, swelling, or drainage. Just pain when stretching, bending, or pushing on them. If I'm just sitting here I have no pain.
I just got freaked out cause I woke up and it felt worse than it has. [emoji30]

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[nln0317 15]

Has anyone noticed that warm liquids are easier to tolerate than cold liquids...why is that or is it just me #VSGProblems

[dreamingofasleeve 89]

Has anyone noticed that warm liquids are easier to tolerate than cold liquids...why is that or is it just me #VSGProblems

Very common after surgery.
Alot of people can't tolerate cold liquids.
So room temperature/warm is better.
Sometimes our tummy's are just brats [emoji23]
Just gotta figure out what goes down best for you.

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[jesseycakes 103]

I have been feeling so weak. If I try to walk more than 20 steps I feel awful. I still do it, but I feel like I'm going to pass out. My blood sugar is normal, but I can't check my bp (off course my machine just went out on me) although I don't take meds for bp. I can't do anything more than lay on bed. Today is 1 week post surgery. To add insult to injury, I have developed a yeast infection.

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[paddyski 168]

I saw there were a few posts from some more recently sleeved feeling what have I done and feelings of sadness, and I just wanted to say those are all normal feelings that a lot of people seem to get. Your body is going through a lot of changes and hormones and toxins and everything is out of whack for sure. Add in all the new rules and schedules of keeping up fluids and Proteins it can feel overwhelming, but it does for sure get easier. Be kind to yourself, acknowledge this is hard, and let yourself feel your emotions. In a few weeks you are going to be strong and in a routine and really proud of yourselves. I am so excited I am three days away from being a month out and 4 days away from no more puree lol. Soft foods here I come, if I am 100% honest yesterday I had scrambled egg and handled it fine just a lot of extra chewing and did the same thing today.

[paddyski 168]

3 minutes ago, jesseycakes said:

I have been feeling so weak. If I try to walk more than 20 steps I feel awful. I still do it, but I feel like I'm going to pass out. My blood sugar is normal, but I can't check my bp (off course my machine just went out on me) although I don't take meds for bp. I can't do anything more than lay on bed. Today is 1 week post surgery. To add insult to injury, I have developed a yeast infection.

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I hope you feel better soon, and I would call you dr. just to check in and tell them about the pass out feeling.

[nln0317 15]

On 12/03/2018 at 09:53, dreamingofasleeve said:

Very common after surgery.
Alot of people can't tolerate cold liquids.
So room temperature/warm is better.
Sometimes our tummy's are just brats [emoji23]
Just gotta figure out what goes down best for you.

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Thank you

[jesseycakes 103]

Has anyone noticed that warm liquids are easier to tolerate than cold liquids...why is that or is it just me #VSGProblems

Warm broth is my best friend.

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[CristinHope 69]

59 minutes ago, dreamingofasleeve said:

Thank you. That is the first thing I checked and everything still looks completely normal. No redness, swelling, or drainage. Just pain when stretching, bending, or pushing on them. If I'm just sitting here I have no pain.
I just got freaked out cause I woke up and it felt worse than it has.

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I suddenly had bad pain about 12 days out and it lasted a couple of days. It was most noticeable when bending over or laying on my side or stomach. It startled me too because, like you, it was new pain that I hadn't been having. But it only lasted a few days and all is well again!