kamrie37

Have you spit up since the beginning? I was sleeved on the 12th and have not experienced that. I am only on liquids though.

Wow.. glad it was caught in time! 32 pounds in 2 weeks?? Can you spell JEALOUS?

Don't give up! I was denied 3 times.

I was sleeved on the 12th. I hate pain meds too. They make me nauseous! I haven't taken any since the afternoon after surgery. I rather just tough it out. I am not in much pain anymore. I just hate the stupid drain tube and will feel so much better once it is out. I, too, despise the Protein Shakes. I am having trouble getting in my protein and water. Yesterday was probably the worst day as far as energy. I was really weak. I haven't walked much and feel guilty about that. I have been getting up and doing things around the house though. I just don't trust walking outside when I am so weak. I have only walked outside once for ten minutes and I was SOOO light headed. I have decided that I am going to force myself to drink my protein shakes first today. I really need my strength back. Anyways, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone! I am feeling the same way. We will get thru this. ((hugs))

We all seem to be having pretty much the same symptoms.... I guess we are pretty average which is kinda comforting.

TY for your answers. Now I don't feel so nervous to add in a spoonful. I absolutely HATE my protein powder.

My NUT told me not to drink thru a straw as well. They just described the full liquid diet as anything you would be able to drink thru one.

Has anyone mixed in a bit of pb in their protein shake and blended until smooth during the full liquid diet phase? The only stipulation I was given during this phase is as long as I can drink it thru a straw (but don't drink thru straw) I can have it.

I got sleeved on the 12th too. I did have to do the leak test w/ barium. I think you may have just had a spasm. I get a cramping/spasmy feeling w/ almost every drink I take. I am on full liquids right now and am allowed cream soups as well. I can't wait for the mushy/pureed stage. Only 12 more days. Have you weighed yourself yet? just curious to see how much you have lost since surgery. I have lost 6.8 pounds so far.

I had my surgery last Tuesday. Today I am down 6.8 pounds. So I lost 6.8 pounds in 5 days.

Great advice, ty!

OMG.. a lanyard is genius! I thought that the little drain bag had to be lower than the opening in the skin.

I was sleeved on 6/12 at St. Bernadines by Dr. Khran.

You can buy magnesium at Walmart. It is like $2 something per bottle. If you take it, start out with 250 mg, if nothing, move to 500 mg. I wouldn't jump to 500 mg at first w/o working your way up because it can be explosive. It also helps with muscle cramps.

Mine is 2 weeks! I want it out already

The mineral Magnesium is great for helping you to go! It is cheap too. You don't have to buy the Milk of Magnesium for that.

I had my sleeve done on the 12th. They said I was doing so well that I could leave on the 13th instead of staying the extra night they originally told me I had to. I opted not to leave due to the fact that I was nauseous and dizzy. My nausea finally stopped when I stopped giving myself the pain meds. I haven't had anything for pain since the afternoon after my surgery. I, too, am getting the wierd feelings after I sip. I agree w/ you that it feels like an extreme hunger pain. It is still happening 4 days out. I am not sure when it will go away. I also am having a lot of gas buildup. I know I need to walk more but I am afraid to leave the house and get dizzy when I am down the block. I have walked around my house though. I hope you are feeling better soon!

This also helped kill the nasty smell of the PP.

ok, i will let it dangle. I just don't want it to irritate my tummy and cause swelling.

What do you do with your drainage bag when you shower? I am afraid to let it dangle.

how did your surgery go? I had mine on the 12th too.. so far, so good. I do have slight pain when I swallow and it hits my tummy though.

I was told 6 weeks.

That is awesome! I have a fear that I won't lose anything.

I like that~

or maybe they meant for the liquid pre op diet?