mariesleever 7/27/11

little hard, wishing maybe of not doing this surgery, but it is too late to wish back right, it is not like they can add my stomach back on. I am trying to keep focused of why I decided have the surgery and it is for the benefit of my health. How are you doing?

to the ER and the dr. would meet us there. After 2 IV's and 10 pokes, 2 CT's, the found no leak but something called actleosis (Sp?) bassically pockets of fluid building on the lung. An effect from surgury, some people get it. Stayed in the hospital until Wed. and feeling a little better. Day 2 of dirhea, not fun at all. Other than that, how are things going for you? Today was a little a

Hi, going ok. I just got out of the hospital, on Monday I had my drainage tube removed and felt like someone punched me in the stomach really hard. I was in a lot of pain. I told my dr. he said I would feel much better after the tube was removed. By noon, I was in so much pain I couldn't even walk, I thought I was having a heart attack. My mom called the dr. office and they said to take me

So, I all day I laid around and still felt sick to my stomach, today I hardly got in any protein and the thought of drinking a shake made me sick. I just had hubby go get me some WW fudgicles, hope those do fine with my new tummy. I am really tired of the liquid drinks and would love to eat something! I am 9 days out from surgery, it is going to be a long month!

I can so relate you about being with others. For some reason today, I was suppose to meet some friends at a Mexican resturant, in my mind I thought I would have tortilla soup minus everything but the broth. After getting out of the shower, I felt very weak and felt like I was going to loose my cookies. So, I cancelled meeting my friends, thought how could I sit there and watch them eat.

Hello all, I am new this site. I am having my vertical sleeve next Wed. I am a little nervous but excited to begin this new adventure. I have enjoyed reading your experiences!